Excerpt from The Manufacture of Poi From Taro in Hawaii: With Special Emphasis Upon Its Fermentation The colocasias or taros are generally considered to be the most important group of the edible aroids. The plant is common in various tropical regions, approximately 300 distinct varieties being known according to Barrett A botanical description of the plant and a summary of the conditions under which it thrives best will not be considered here. The interested reader is referred to the works of Higgins (21) and Sedgwick (37) on these subjects. When or how the taro came to Hawaii is not known. In View of its distinct place in the lives of the Polynesian races there is reason to believe that taro was carried by them to, various South Sea Islands, whence it rapidly spread to other tropical islands, including Hawan. Brown (12) states that the taro was introduced into the Marquesas Islands from Hawaii by Tueni, a Hawaiian who came ashore in the valley of Hakaui (marquesas) from a burning ship bringing the Hawaiian taro with him. The dasheen is probably the best known of the taros in temperate regions. It has recently attracted attention in the southeastern United States as a possible substitute for the com mon potato. The term dasheen is thought by Young (47) to have been derived from the expression dc Chine, thus signifying that this particular variety came from China. Barrett (5) recognizes as the only difference between taro and dasheen the presence of small tuberous outgrowths on the corms of the latter. Apparently there is little difference between the true taro and the dasheen, and in this bulletin the terms dasheen and taro are used synonomously. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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A reprint of the classic 1939 bulletin by Whitney, Bowers, and Takahashi, this publication contains detailed descriptions of 84 varieties of taro found in Hawai'i. Appendices group the varieties into "finding lists" according to general descriptions. Eight pages of drawings and photographs illustrate the distinguishing morphological characteristics of the taro plant.

Cooking Hawaiian Stylethe TV show and websitedocuments and preserves a vital part of island culture: it's food. Anyone who lives in the islands knows that foodboth making it and sharing itis at the top of everyone's list of favorable and enjoyable things. And when we talk food in Hawai'i, we are also talking 'ohana as it is with 'ohana food is enjoyed from baby lu'au and other celebrations, to potlucks, barbecues, and dining out. Many of Hawai'i's best recipes are 'ohana in origin passed down from generation to generation enhanced or modified according to the tastes and flavors of the time. Frank and Lanai's Cooking Hawaiian Style television show invites well-known celebrities and chefs to share their favorite recipes by preparing it while the cameras are rolling. Inevitably, the recipes turned out to be a family favorite or the professional chef talks about how a family member influenced his or her cooking. They recipes come with stories and notes to ignite fond island and 'ohana memories. So enjoy dishes such as Adobo Fried Chicken and Kim Chee Steak along with old stand bys like Teri Loco Moco and Fresh 'Ahi Pasta, or variations on a theme like the Ramen Burger, Okazuya-Style Chow Fun, and Bombucha Salad with Seared Poke & Liliko'i Vinaigrette.

In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau.