Live in Wonder, Today!

Today, Saturday, February 25th from 1-4, Maui author, Eric Saperston is signing his book "Live in Wonder" at Mana Foods. Eric is a world-renowned speaker, author and film director. He lives on a Swiss-Family-Robinson-Style tree house on a 13 acre organic farm on Maui. Eric travels the globe inspiring the world to live in wonder.

After college, Eric Saperston bought a 1971 Volkswagen bus, took his golden retriever Jack and set out to follow the Grateful Dead and work a ski season in Aspen. While on the road he called up some of the most powerful people in the world and asked them out for a cup of coffee.

The reason: to find out the values they lived by, the struggles they endured and what advice and counsel they would give to others to better prepare themselves for the road ahead. The results: a development deal with Walt Disney Studios, an award-winning film The Journey, a speaking tour, an apparel line and this book you now have in your hands.

Live In Wonder: Quests, Quotes & Questions To Jumpstart Your Journey
invites you to ask yourself and others the questions, be inspired by the quotes, doodle, draw or write in it like a journal. Leave it on the coffee table, put it in the bathroom, gift it to a friend or take it on a road trip.

Wherever you go, may this book be your travel companion to anyplace worthwhile.

Bag Credit to benefit Hana School

Mana Foods offers a 5 cent bag credit every time you bring your own bag for groceries. For the month of February, Mana Foods is donating your bag credit to Hana School. Next month there will be a different beneficiary.

Meet local author, Eric Saperston

Live in Wonder! On Saturday, February 25th from 1-4, Maui author, Eric Saperston will be signing his book "Live in Wonder" at Mana Foods. Eric is a world-renowned speaker, author and film director. He lives on a Swiss-Family-Robinson-Style tree house on a 13 acre organic farm on Maui. Eric travels the globe inspiring the world to live in wonder.

After college, Eric Saperston bought a 1971 Volkswagen bus, took his golden retriever Jack and set out to follow the Grateful Dead and work a ski season in Aspen. While on the road he called up some of the most powerful people in the world and asked them out for a cup of coffee.

The reason: to find out the values they lived by, the struggles they endured and what advice and counsel they would give to others to better prepare themselves for the road ahead. The results: a development deal with Walt Disney Studios, an award-winning film The Journey, a speaking tour, an apparel line and this book you now have in your hands.

Live In Wonder: Quests, Quotes & Questions To Jumpstart Your Journey
invites you to ask yourself and others the questions, be inspired by the quotes, doodle, draw or write in it like a journal. Leave it on the coffee table, put it in the bathroom, gift it to a friend or take it on a road trip.

Wherever you go, may this book be your travel companion to anyplace worthwhile.

Book Signing today

Today, Thursday, February 16th from 11:30 - 1:30, Maui author, Andrew von Sonn is signing his books "If Not Now, When?" and "The Money Rebellion."

If Not Now, When? is filled w/cartoons and words about life, identity, perspective, and our current monetary system. Using gentle satire, Andrew Von Sonn holds a mirror to personal alienation, cookie-cutter lives, and the rat race mentality. He beckons us to explore our real lives by delving into a sense of absurdity. Using this absurdity, we can break down our self-limiting paradigm and embrace what is real and true.

The Money Rebellion is a satirical look at money and taxes. It's about an alternative computer banking system that challenges the status quo and the powers that be. Its purpose is to communicate a conceptual picture of "money" and "money systems," and offer some possible future alternatives. It's also filled with plenty of cartoons and laughs.

Andrew Von Sonn, Founder and Director of Mayflower Unlimited, is a lawyer, writer, cartoonist, and father based on the north shore of Maui in the Hawaiian Islands. He graduated UCLA School of Law in 1970 and is licensed to practice law in California and Hawaii. Earlier in his career, he was a starting linebacker in the National Football League.

Meet local author, Andrew von Sonn

On Thursday, February 16th from 11:30 - 1:30, Maui author, Andrew von Sonn will be signing his books "If Not Now, When?" and "The Money Rebellion." Andrew Von Sonn, Founder and Director of Mayflower Unlimited, is a lawyer, writer, cartoonist, and father based on the north shore of Maui in the Hawaiian Islands. He graduated UCLA School of Law in 1970 and is licensed to practice law in California and Hawaii. Earlier in his career, he was a starting linebacker in the National Football League.

If Not Now, When? is filled w/cartoons and words about life, identity, perspective, and our current monetary system. Using gentle satire, Andrew Von Sonn holds a mirror to personal alienation, cookie-cutter lives, and the rat race mentality. He beckons us to explore our real lives by delving into a sense of absurdity. Using this absurdity, we can break down our self-limiting paradigm and embrace what is real and true.

The Money Rebellion is a satirical look at money and taxes. It's about an alternative computer banking system that challenges the status quo and the powers that be. Its purpose is to communicate a conceptual picture of "money" and "money systems," and offer some possible future alternatives. It's also filled with plenty of cartoons and laughs.

A tuberose by any other name . . .

In China, tuberose is called WanXiangYu "night fragrant jade," "flower as precious as jade and becoming fragrant at night," YeLaiXiang "fragrance that comes at night" or YueXiaXian "fragrance under the moon".

Fourth Fridays in Paia

You are invited every Fourth Friday when Paia throws a party from 6-9pm! This month on Friday, January 27th at Mana Foods from 6-8:30, Maui Preserved will be sampling their locally grown and produced products inside the store at the bamboo tiki bar.

Local Lemons!

Local lemons, especially the Meyer lemons are in season. The Meyer Lemon Tree is named after Frank Meyer, a USDA employee, who brought the variety to the United States from China in 1908. The Meyer lemon is especially sweet, juicy, fragrant and thin skinned.

Peak Avocado season!

Sharwil avocados are in abundance at Mana Foods. The sharwil variety represents more than 57% of the commercial acreage in Hawaii and have small seeds and greenish-yellow flesh with a rich, nutty flavor.

We love you too!

From one of our customers via a suggestion card: "You are amazing, don't change a thing. Yay for supporting local farms." (heart and peace sign)

How To Talk To Someone You Don't Want To - But Have To

Meet Maui author Wave Bannister, who will be signing his book "How To Talk To Someone You Don't Want To - But Have To." at Mana Foods, Saturday December 17th 10:30am - 1pm.

From Wave:
As a renaissance man who has had many careers and more than 40 jobs—from warehouse worker to office professional, fisherman to trucker, salesman to executive, and musician to therapist—I have discovered some fundamentals to solving confrontations among people from varied backgrounds.

Drawing on these fundamentals, I wrote this book for real people who have to deal with other real people on a day-to-day basis. It provides proven field skills for communication that can be used with a family member who’s upset, a frustrated employee you want something from, and anyone with whom you interact.
Just as computers regularly need to be cleaned of files that slow them down, people need to conduct periodic maintenance checks on themselves before they end up having to see a therapist for expensive repair.

Learn more at his website www.wavebannister.com

Green Gifting: Donations

The gift that keeps on giving, literally! Government & private funding for your favorite non-profit or community group has probably been cut this year. Donating money to a great cause leaves a small carbon foot print, contributes in a meaningful way to your community and is usually tax deductible. If you are short of cash, consider donating time or services.

Some of my favorite causes are the Paia Youth and Cultural Center and the Maui Food Bank.

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)

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

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).

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