Chef Peter Merriman’s picks for handmade Hawaiian treats

Looking for unique gift ideas? Here are some lost-cost “locavore” treats made locally on Maui. Most are available for about $10-$20. Chef Peter Merriman’s picks for handmade Hawaiian treats.

Happy Holidays from Maui!

Whichever holidays you celebrate, may you have joy and peace. Maui celebrates today with Peahi (Jaws) breaking at about 15-20 feet. Check out this amazing live footage captured by Adam Burgasser:

Bird Stalker

Out on the front lawn Adam does stretches on a yoga mat before breakfast while listening to language lessons on his PDA. It’s a peaceful scene: lush, green foliage frames a bright blue sky; birds chirp busily in nearby trees. As he works his muscles, he can hear his own breathing.  Idyllic, really, until the [...]

Rainy Season Kicks Off in Hawaii

Obama may be our president-elect, but he and others in line with him at the Mart can still learn a thing or two about sustainable living–like how not to be dragged into the mud by their reliance on unsustainable energy. This isn’t rocket science, just one decision: use alternatives to fossil fuels.

One Day in St. Andrews, Scotland

In addition to being the birthplace of golf and the sport’s equivalent of Mecca, St. Andrews, Scotland, is an entirely charming town that begs to be photographed. My first stop was St. Andrews Links, where both the lawns of the Old and New courses pop in vibrant green against the wind-swept beach, called the West [...]