A Brief History of the Hawaiian Shirt

The first Hawaiian shirt was actually called an “Aloha shirt” and most people in Hawaii still refer to them as Aloha shirts. Hawaiian shirts began to appear in the 1930s and Ellery Chun is credited with coming up with the term “Aloha shirt” in 1936. But to understand where the Hawaiian [...]

Hawaiian Wedding Planner

Getting married in Hawaii is a dream for many people. But even if you are unable to have your wedding in Hawaii, you can still add some of the romance of Hawaii to your wedding. Having a Hawaiian theme wedding does not need to be difficult or expensive and, in fact, will probably cost less [...]

Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe

Lomi Lomi Salmon (serves 8-10 people)

Ingredients:
Salted salmon – 1/2 to 3/4 lbs
Half an onion
Green onion – 1 bunch
Tomatoes – 6 to 8 decent size
Lomi Lomi Salmon is a very popular luau dish in Hawaii, although it may be an acquired taste to some. Some people like to eat it by itself while others [...]

Kalua Pig Recipe

Kalua Pig (Serves 6-8 people)
Ingredients:
Pork butt – 4 to 6 lbs
Hawaiian salt – 2 to 3 tablespoons (sea salt)
Liquid smoke – 2 tablespoons
Aluminum Foil
Roasting Pan
Ancient Hawaiians cooked kalua pig is cooked in an underground oven full of hot rocks. Here’s a simple recipe you can make in the comforts of your own modern [...]