Archives: 'Hawaiiana'

Big Fish — April 29, 2007, 3:19 pm

Why I will never donate to United Cerebral Palsy of Hawaii

· Harassment in the form of several phone calls EVERY SINGLE DAY.
· These nuisance calls continue even after you tell them you don't wish to donate.
· The operators refuse to take your phone number off the calling list no matter how many times you ask.
After experiencing these extremely annoying and unethical fundraising [...]

Big Fish — December 24, 2006, 7:56 am

Mele Kalikimaka


Big Fish — November 27, 2006, 8:30 am

Death wherever he goes

Sadly, the Honolulu motorcycle police officer who was critically injured while escorting President Bush's motorcade last week, died Sunday. Steve Favela was only 30 years old, and he leaves behind his wife and four small children. Our deepest sympathies go out to Officer Favela's family. I doubt that they will ever feel thankful on [...]

Big Fish — August 19, 2005, 10:02 am

Ah, mo bettah you go

Good morning, class. Today we're going to learn about Hawaiian Pidgin, that uniquely colorful hybrid language of the Islands that Rob Schneider massacred in 50 First Dates. Don't get me wrong, most everyone in Hawaii loved 50 First Dates, and Rob did an OK job for one funny kine mainland haole. But [...]

Big Fish — August 17, 2005, 9:21 pm

Fishin' my life away


Big Fish — July 24, 2005, 4:30 pm

Ono Ahi Shoyu Wasabi Poke (Huh?)

Being at the top of the foodchain like I am, I enoyed the most ono (delicious) raw fish treat today:
Ahi Shoyu Wasabi Poke
Poke, pronounced (POH-kay) is the Hawaii version of Japanese sashimi and differs in that it is chopped, not sliced, and is highly seasoned. Serve this appetizer over romaine lettuce.

1 pound fresh [...]