Tonight! Bring the Keiki to Paia for tricks & treats

Happy Halloween! Bring the keiki to Paia for trick or treating & festive fun for the whole ohana. Today, we will be passing out treats in front of the store from 4-7pm.

Irish Barmbrack recipe

In Ireland, this Halloween bread traditionally contained various objects baked into it and was used as a sort of divination game. Here is a recipe without the choking hazzards.

Ingredients:
2 C black tea
1 C raisins
1 C currrants
1 C lukewarm milk
1 (1/4-ounce) package of active dry yeast
2 tsp sugar
3 to 3 1/2 C white flour
1/4 C sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp clove powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 egg, beaten
1/3 C butter, softened

Directions:
Soak the tea, raisins and currants for at least one hour but, preferably overnight. This will get them nice and plump.
Mix the yeast, warm milk and the 2 tsp of sugar together in a small bowl. Set aside for 5-10 minutes to activate the yeast.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt and spices). Make a well in the center of the flour and add the yeast mixture, beaten egg and butter.
Stir to mix the ingredients and bring the dough together. Add a little more flour if the dough is too wet or a little more milk if it is too dry.
Remove the dough to a floured work surface and knead for 5-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth but still a little sticky.
Drain the dried fruit and knead a little at a time into the dough until all the fruit has been incorporated.
Remove the dough to a large, lightly buttered bowl. Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap and set in a warm corner until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Remove the dough to a lightly floured work surface and punch down to deflate. Knead lightly for 2-3 minutes. Form into a ball and placed in a buttered 8-inch cake pan. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise again until doubled in size, 30-60 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the loaf in the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until top is browned and sounds hollow when tapped. Remove to a rack and cool.

Did you know?

Eating pumpkin seeds were once considered a homeopathic cure for freckles.

Tonight! Fourth Friday in Paia

Paia Fourth Friday October 28, 2011
6-9pm

Mana Foods – Collapsible Bike up for raffle on Fourth Friday. We'll be displaying the bike inside and selling $1.00 tickets starting a week in advance. The money will go to the Pacific Cancer Foundation. No need to be present to win.
From 5:30 - 8:30, The Breadfruit Institute will be raising awareness and fundraising with delicious foods all made out of breadfruit: chips, hummus, salad and frozen pops.
49 Baldwin Ave (579-8078)


Paia Inn Hotel - Wine, Sushi, and Live Music 7-9pm. 93 Hana Hwy (579-6000)

Maui Crafts Guild – Guild Artist Jennifer Throne will have her opening night party from 6:30 to 9:00 with live music, free food and drink. Come by for a chance to meet the artist and view her latest whimsical creations of cats, dogs, mermaids and witches that start out in life as hard shell gourds. 69 Hana Hwy (579-9697)
Maui Hands – Live Artist Demonstration, savory pupus, and wine. 84 Hana Hwy (579-9245)
Turnbull Fine Art - Anna Good will demonstrating her impressionist work. Poni Brendan and the Troublemakers playing in the courtyard. 137 Hana Hwy (579-9385)

Grace Beauty – Irene Ryding is playing electric harp. Free acupuncture demonstrations and refreshments. 62 Baldwin Ave (579-9779)
Thee Salon -We at Thee Salon are so excited about this month's Fourth Friday!! On October 28th, we are hosting our Freaky Friday costume party from 6pm to 10pm. There will be DJs, performers and a fashion show. 109 Baldwin Ave (579-6333)

Agua De Flora – A performance by “The Mill” –great folk/bluegrass. 161 B Hana Hwy (579-3339)
Biasa Rose - Store Sale and Trunk Show Friday October 28th, 4-9pm.Sip wine and enjoy homemade desserts while shopping. You'll love our featured jewelry artist Nina Kuna. 104 Hana Hwy (579-8602)
Nuage Bleu - In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we will be donating proceeds from selected sale items to benefit a special community non-profit, Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation, which provides free mammograms to uninsured women. Pink champagne and sweets will be served from 5 to 8pm. - 76 Hana Hwy (579-9792)
Paia Trading Company – Refreshments. 106 Hana Hwy (579-9472)
Tamara Catz Boutique - live music and a jewelry trunk show with Adelina A Mare 83 Hana Hwy (579-9184)

Indigo – Monster Mash! DJ and refreshments.149 Hana Hwy (579-9199)

Charley’s – At 9pm, check out The Kryptones featuring Danni Girl. 142 Hana Hwy (579-9453)


Paia Tattoo Parlor - Day of the Dead themed art show/party, costumes encouraged. Party starts at 7 pm. 120 Hana Hwy (upstairs) (579-8515)

Equity One - Godzilla movies and popcorn 40 Baldwin Ave (579-1111)

Sailboards Maui - buy 1 housebrand T-shirt get second one half price."
22 Baldwin Ave (579-8431)

Did you know?

Bobbing for apples is thought to have originated from the roman harvest festival that honors Pamona, the goddess of fruit trees. Her name comes from the Latin word pomum, "fruit," specifically orchard fruit.

Trick or Treat!

Check out these Organic Treats for your keiki.
And if you're looking for other ideas, try Agave or Honey stix, Chocolate Bites, fruit leather, fruit chews, juice boxes, barrettes, cookie cutters, toothbrushes, etc.

Did you know

There are no words in the dictionary that rhyme with orange?

Halloween fun for the family 10/31

On Halloween, we will be passing out treats in front of the store from 4-7pm. Bring the keiki to Paia for trick or treating & festive fun for the whole ohana.

Sustainable Halloween

Halloween is second only to Christmas in spending. Consumers spend over $2.5 Billion during Halloween. That's a whole lot of candy, costumes, decorations, and party goods.
Ideas for a sustainable Halloween celebration include: buying your costume at a thrift store, having a costume swap with other parents, making your own decorations out of pumpkins, popcorn, decorated cardboard, sheets for ghost etc.
For more green ideas, visit Sustainable Baby Steps.

Paia is throwing a party! 10/28

Paia Fourth Friday October 28, 2011
6-9pm

Mana Foods – Collapsible Bike up for raffle on Fourth Friday. We'll be displaying the bike inside and selling $1.00 tickets starting a week in advance. The money will go to the Pacific Cancer Foundation. No need to be present to win.
From 5:30 - 8:30, The Breadfruit Institute will be raising awareness and fundraising with delicious foods all made out of breadfruit: chips, hummus, salad and frozen pops.
49 Baldwin Ave (579-8078)


Paia Inn Hotel - Wine, Sushi, and Live Music 7-9pm. 93 Hana Hwy (579-6000)

Maui Crafts Guild – Guild Artist Jennifer Throne will have her opening night party from 6:30 to 9:00 with live music, free food and drink. Come by for a chance to meet the artist and view her latest whimsical creations of cats, dogs, mermaids and witches that start out in life as hard shell gourds. 69 Hana Hwy (579-9697)
Maui Hands – Live Artist Demonstration, savory pupus, and wine. 84 Hana Hwy (579-9245)
Turnbull Fine Art - Anna Good will demonstrating her impressionist work. Poni Brendan and the Troublemakers playing in the courtyard. 137 Hana Hwy (579-9385)

Grace Beauty – Irene Ryding is playing electric harp. Free acupuncture demonstrations and refreshments. 62 Baldwin Ave (579-9779)
Thee Salon -We at Thee Salon are so excited about this month's Fourth Friday!! On October 28th, we are hosting our Freaky Friday costume party from 6pm to 10pm. There will be DJs, performers and a fashion show. 109 Baldwin Ave (579-6333)

Agua De Flora – A performance by “The Mill” –great folk/bluegrass. 161 B Hana Hwy (579-3339)
Biasa Rose - Store Sale and Trunk Show Friday October 28th, 4-9pm.Sip wine and enjoy homemade desserts while shopping. You'll love our featured jewelry artist Nina Kuna. 104 Hana Hwy (579-8602)
Nuage Bleu - In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we will be donating proceeds from selected sale items to benefit a special community non-profit, Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation, which provides free mammograms to uninsured women. Pink champagne and sweets will be served from 5 to 8pm. - 76 Hana Hwy (579-9792)
Paia Trading Company – Refreshments. 106 Hana Hwy (579-9472)
Tamara Catz Boutique - live music and a jewelry trunk show with Adelina A Mare 83 Hana Hwy (579-9184)

Indigo – Monster Mash! DJ and refreshments.149 Hana Hwy (579-9199)

Charley’s – At 9pm, check out The Kryptones featuring Danni Girl. 142 Hana Hwy (579-9453)


Paia Tattoo Parlor - Day of the Dead themed art show/party, costumes encouraged. Party starts at 7 pm. 120 Hana Hwy (upstairs) (579-8515)

Equity One - Godzilla movies and popcorn 40 Baldwin Ave (579-1111)

Sailboards Maui - buy 1 housebrand T-shirt get second one half price."
22 Baldwin Ave (579-8431)

Bike Raffle to benefit the Pacific Cancer Foundation

Buy a $1.00 raffle ticket for a chance to win a cool folding bike, donated by Honest Tea. 100% of proceeds go to the Pacific Cancer Foundation.

Ulumania: How do you cook breadfruit?

When properly prepared, breadfruit is a delicious food. Think of a firm, mature breadfruit as a potato. It can be baked, steamed, boiled, microwaved, grilled, or barbecued and more.

Complete instructions on how to cook a breadfruit, courtesy of the Breadfruit Institute.

Ulumania: Feed the world!

Breadfruit is one of the highest-yielding food plants. An average-sized tree with a canopy cover of 25m2 will conservatively produce 100 fruit (100 kg) while larger trees can yield 400-600 fruit. Check out the Breadfruit Institute's Hunger Initiative.

Ulu Mania: Nutritious & Delicious

From a nutritional perspective, breadfruit is high in energy from carbohydrates and low in fat. It is a good source of fiber, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, thiamine, and niacin. Some varieties are good sources of anti-oxidants and carotenoids.

Courtesy of the Breadfruit Institute

Halloween facts: Jack O'Lanterns

The First Jack O'Lantern:
The Irish carved Turnips and put coals or small candles inside. Then lanterns were placed outside their homes on Samhain, the Celtic new year.

Ulumania: traditions

Traditionally, a breadfruit tree is planted to provide a life-time of food at the birth of a keiki `o ka `aina (a child of the land).

Bike Raffle for Pacific Cancer Foundation

Buy a $1.00 raffle ticket for a chance to win this bike, donated by Honest Tea. All proceeds go to the Pacific Cancer Foundation.

Ulu Mania: harvest

The fruit can be cooked and eaten at all stages of growth; from small and immature, when it is similar to artichoke hearts; to starchy mature; to ripe when it is soft and sweet. It is typically consumed when mature, but still firm, and is a delicious substitute for starchy root crops like potatoes, pasta, or rice.

Courtesy of the Breadfruit Institute

Ritter Sport: Chocolate bars

Their slogan is Quality.Chocolate.Squared.
These delicious German chocolate bars are now available at Mana Foods. Ronie's favorite is the chocolate and whole hazelnut!

Ulu mania: Breadfruit Porridge

Breadfruit Porridge
½ medium size Breadfruit
¼ tsp. Salt
4 Cups Water
2 oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk
3 oz. Evaporated Milk
1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground Nutmeg
1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Bring the water to boil. Remove the skin and core from the breadfruit. Cut the vegetable into small pieces. Puree with a little water.

Add puree to boiling water and then add the salt. Allow the vegetable to boil, occasionally stirring the pot. Cook until thickens to desired consistency and add remaining ingredients.

Organic and Fair Trade Chocolates

Salted Almond milk and dark chocolate bars from Theo are now available at Mana Foods. The dark chocolate bar is made with chunks of almonds and just the right amount of salt! It contains 70% Cacao and is dairy free, gluten Free, soy free and vegan. Theo chocolate is the only Organic, Fair Trade, Bean-to-bar chocolate factory in the United States

Think Local: Chocolate

2 limited edition chocolate bars from Malie Kai, purveyors of single origin Hawaii-grown Cacao. The two varieties are milk and dark chocolate, both made with Hawaiian Cocoa Nibs.

Ulu mania: did you know?

The scientific or Latin name of the breadfruit is derived from Greek (artos = bread, karpos = fruit), and altilis means ‘fat’.

Courtesy of the Breadfruit Institute

Ulu mania: did you know?

Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a member of fig family?