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Kimi’s Kitchen
New Cookbook Provides Deep Dive Into Sustainable Wild Home Cooking Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Nicole Gormley Maui native Kimi Werner, a self-described hippie and hunter, grew up off-the-grid in Haiku following bubbles—bubbles created by her father Chris Werner’s skindiving fins. At just five years old, she tagged along with her free-diving dad on his spear fishing adventures in Maui’s pristine offshore waters. Mesmerized by the unique beauty of that undersea wonderland, Kimi...
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Dreaming Bigger
Hōlualoa Native Mark Kove, Owner, Roaster and Latte Master Artist at White Nene Coffee Roasting Company, Is Growing Long-Term Relationships One Cup at a Time Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Fletch Photography Investing time, research and years of experimentation is brewing up success for 39-year-old entrepreneur Mark Kove, who says, “It’s okay to dream big and then dream even bigger, but the key is patience when you’re starting a small business. Things don’t happen overnight!” ...
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Colorful Island Cooking
Roast Chicken Confetti Quinoa Salad with Macadamia Nut Pesto & Coconut Lime Fresca Article by Jasmine Silverstein | Photography by Fletch Photography Some of the best meals come together without much fuss: a leftover roasted chicken, some seasonal vegetables, fluffy quinoa and a handful of fresh herbs blended into something bright and flavorful. This Roast Chicken & Confetti Quinoa Salad is colorful, nourishing and endlessly adaptable—a celebration of the fresh, vibrant ingredients that make...
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Royal Tea Time
Raising a Cup and Raising Funds Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Julia Silva Kurppa One of Kona’s most anticipated charity events takes place again this year at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on Sunday, December 13. Now in its 15th year at the same gracious location, the Hospice of Kona’s Royal Holiday Tea features an extravagant midday celebration filled with love, memories and compassion for patients—those currently in hospice care and those lost—as well as the staff who cared...
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