East Coast Wahine

Aloha Kine Chili

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:01:00 +0000

Easy to make and sweet, sweet, sweet! So here's the recipe, Enjoy!

1 cup sliced Portuguese Sausage (add more or less to taste)
1 pound Ground Beef
1 8oz can Tomato Sauce
1 cup Ketchup
1 cup water
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
2 teaspoon Shoyu (Soy sauce)
1 16oz can of Red Kidney Beans, drained
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water

Fry Portuguese sausage in a small pot. Add hamburger and cook until brown. Drain excess oil. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, water, chili powder and shoyu. Bring to a boil then turn down heat to simmer for 10 minutes. After simmering, add kidney beans. Then add cornstarch mixture to chili, stirring to thicken according to your taste. Serve over hot white rice!

Note: I use more Portuguese sausage than called for in this recipe. Also, I use Linguica sausage but if you want more 'kick' to this chili, then use Chourico sausage.

Christmas Ohana (Family) Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:04:00 +0000

Kick off the Christmas season in a fun and different way! Join us in a holiday cultural festival of Hawaiian dance, crafts, raffles and surprises. Our family-friendly (and downright educational!) activities feature children's storytelling and Hawaiian Hula dance shows, Hawaiian and local craft and gift vendors, and raffles to benefit Global Disaster Relief through the Red Cross. In addition, each admission includes a ticket to our Hawaiian Craft area, where you can choose from shell, folded ti leaf ornaments, or a candy lei to make and take home with you. Bring the family, feel and share Hawai`i's Christmas Aloha!

Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel

Portsmouth, NH

Saturday, December 3, 2011

1:00 - 6:00pm

To order tickets online please visit: http://eastcoasttropics.com/ChristmasOhanaFestival.html

Soul Surfer

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:18:00 +0000

I called my local BJ's to see if they had this in stock. The woman that answered the phone told me that she rented this movie on Netflix and it was boring and that the movie 'dragged'. After having the chance to watch the movie on PPV, I went out and bought the DVD! The story is wonderful and inspiring! The Hawaii backdrop is gorgeous and made me a bit homesick. I like buying the DVD to see extra stuffs like deleted/behind the scenes etc. How'd you like the movie?

Soul Surfer

The Incredible True Story of Bethany Hamilton

Hawaiian Culture Throughout The World - March 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Tue, 17 May 2011 11:24:00 +0000

Hui Na Kawaiuaili

NewEnglandHula.com

Rochester, New Hampshire, USA

by Lovena Harwood

What’s the first thing you think of when you think of Hawaii? For some folks, its tikis, hula girl dashboard dolls and pineapples. But there is more to Hawaii than souvenirs. The heritages of the many diverse communities throughout Hawaii enrich the lives of Hawaii citizens. It is this diverseness that helps attract and keep Hawaiian culture alive, even throughout the world.

Finding Hawaiiana outside of Hawaii has always been a challenge but with more Hawaii-born citizens moving away from Hawaii, keeping in touch with one another and sharing their love for the Hawaiian culture has been made easy thanks to the Internet. Local Hawaiian and island flavor recipes are easily exchanged and coming together for kanikapila, pa’inas and luaus are just a couple clicks away.

One of the most important culture aspects of Hawaii is Hula. Teaching and sharing the art of Hula away from Hawaii is both unique and challenging. But with workshops and seminars held both in Hawaii and on the mainland, students and Kumu not only learn about the Hula, but also learn to perpetuate the traditional culture of the Hawaiian people.

This months' feature is Leimomi Hoover of Hui Na Kawaiuaili in Rochester, NH. I had just recently met Leimomi but have seen her work when she performed for the Makaha Sons concert in New Hampshire of 2007. Leimomi choreographs most of all the auana’s that her group has danced as well as performed for the Makaha Sons concert. A past co-director and performer of Touch of Polynesia Dance Troupe and now director of Hui Na Kawaiuaili (School of the River of Traditional Knowledge Pouring Forth), Leimomi has been studying and performing hula, its music and its history for almost 30 years.

Born in Hawai’i, Leimomi studied both ancient (Kahiko) and modern ‘oli and traditional (auana’s) with kumu hula; Aunty Leialoha, Hokulani DeRego and Robert Lonoae’a. She has performed at Waimea Falls Park under the direction of kumu Pi’ilani Plemmer. And she attended seminars and workshops with Aunty Kaui Brandt, Sonny Ching, Chinky Mahoe, and Nani Lim Yap.

Relocating to New England in order for her husband to complete his college education, Leimomi started her hula halau 10 years ago. Says Leimomi, "I wanted to perpetuate my Hawaiian culture. My dad was a Hawaiian musician and ever since he passed on, I’ve always told myself that I would continue my culture whether it was singing or dancing hula." Leimomi's father has always been part of her inspiration to continue the Hawaiian culture. Leimomi teaches both ancient (Kahiko) & modern/traditional (Auana) hula out of her home studio.

Hui Na Kawaiuaili is both a learning and performance halau. They also perform Tahitian but it's not Leimomi's specialty. Hui Na Kawaiuaili performs for corporate function, nursing homes, resorts, weddings, schools, festivals, fundraisers.

Leimomi has performed publicity at several private educational lecture demonstrations at Franklin Pierce College in Andover, MA., in 2002, The Portsmouth Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH in 2002 and 2003, and as featured solo and ensemble dancer in "The Silken Thread," in August of 2003 produced through Act One Theatre of Hampton, NH. She was featured instructor at a private hula seminar in Kingston, NH in August 2004, Frankfort, Maine in August 2005, October 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 2009 for Cultural Week, as well as performing with the Makaha Sons at the Thomas Meehan Theater in Strafford, NH in 2007, 2008, and 2009.

Hui Na Kawaiuaili performed at Wagner Middle School for a 6 week Cultural Art Workshop in 2009, Red Hook Brewery in Pease, NH in 2009, A 13^th annual benefit event for Maine Coast Memorial Hospital Breast Clinics in 2006, Belfast walk arts festival in 2008 & 2009, World Dance Day in Belfast, Maine in 2007, 2008, & 2009 and 2 performances at the Alamo Theatre in Bucksport, Maine in 2005, 2007, & 2009 and Bucksport High school in 2008.

It is Leimomi's great joy to honor her Hawaiian lineage by sharing its traditional knowledge and dance with all who care to learn. Join Leimomi and Hui Na Kawaiuaili in their hula workshop and show this July. Held at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, NH on July 24, 2011! Advanced ticket purchase and more information available at: NewEnglandHula.com.

Additional Links:

Hui Na Kawaiuaili is on Facebook!

Happy May Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Sun, 01 May 2011 11:44:00 +0000

Merrie Monarch Hula Competition

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:01:00 +0000

Will you be watching the annual Merrie Monarch Hula Competition on television, streaming online video or DVD? Take the poll at the Merrie Monarch's official website at: http://www.merriemonarch.com/

Hawaiian Candy Lei

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:33:00 +0000

That time of the year is approaching quickly! Get a head start with fun and easy-to-make Candy Lei with our Candy Lei Tubing! Includes instructions to make your very own custom candy lei!

A definite favorite amoung the keikis (children), but adults love them too! Perfect for luaus, graduation, birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, parties, Halloween and gift giving!

Due to the busy graduation season (March through June), it is recommended that you place your order well in advance.

Order Hawaiian Candy Lei tubing at:
http://eastcoasttropics.com/hawaii_candylei.html

Mokihana of Mokihana's Garden makes Candy Lei for Valentines Day as well!

Mahalo!

Hau'oli Pakoa!!

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:10:00 +0000

Wishing everyone a blessed Hau'oli Pakoa (Happy Easter)!

Tahitian To Go?

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:24:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of vending at the second annual Hula Me Ke Aloha Workshop in Nashua, NH. I always enjoy watching the workshop. And I feel especially proud to be witness to sharing the beautiful art of Hula 6000 miles from Hawaii. A Belly dance and Hula show followed the workshop and I also enjoy watching this! For me the show is a highlight to watch as it features beautiful dancers in colorful costumes performing the many varieties of belly dance. In addition to the three Hula performances, I also enjoyed all the belly dance routines. Well, with the exception of one performance, which was not a belly dance performance, but rather a Tahitian dance performance.

During this particular performance I was helping another vendor cut product labels. But I wasn't too busy to see that this didn't resemble any Tahitian dance I've become familiar watching! To me it looked part cheerleading and 'made up' as the dancer went along. I was shocked at first. Then embarrassed. Then my embarrassment turned to anger.

People who dance any type of cultural dance spend years studying it. Most take it seriously and devote their entire lives to the art form. For someone to put on a costume and mock what people spend years to perfect is not only uncalled for, but most of all, culturally disrespectful.

And to pass off the performance as a joke done by a crazy friend is insulting.

I have no expectations, in that I don't expect anything will change based on how I feel. But it's still sad, especially today, that people cannot understand and respect other cultures.

The Tahitian dance is rich in its culture and to dance it is to perpetuate its culture. There was nothing in this performance that resembled the Tahitian culture at all!

Hula Me Ke Aloha II

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:10:00 +0000

Come one, come all to the second annual Hula Me Ke Aloha! Hula workshop! Bellydance/Hula Show to follow. East Coast Tropics will be there along with Maui Spice Company!

Sponsored by the New Hampshire NBDA (National Belly Dance Associaton).

Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:59:00 +0000

Aloha!

I wanted to tell you about my local Hawaii friend Brandy!

Brandy is participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. She's been spending the past few weeks preparing for the event and has made a lot of progress. So far she has raised $265 - only $2,735 to go! Her training is also going well. She has walked 4 miles in this past week and is eager to hit the road with the thousands of other women and men who are joining together for this common cause.

You can support Brandy's efforts with a donation. Net proceeds from the Komen 3-Day for the Cure are invested in breast cancer research and community programs.

Brandy walks so our kids, will never know this horrible disease!

Please check out the link for Brandy's page below. It tells of her last walk and why she continues to do it!

On behalf of Brandy Henderson, Mahalo nui loa for your support.

Brandy's Page
http://www.the3day.org/site/TR?px=4598185&pg=personal&fr_id=1590&et=eGlMHKVcOjblDrwYmmB61Q..&s_tafId=430671

Adventure Photos & Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:43:00 +0000

I have created a new blog to post all my adventure photos as well a blog about them. On this new blog I've included photos from rock climbing, skydiving, rappelling and winter hiking. Please visit and hope you enjoy!

Adventure Photos & Blog
Stories & photos of a local Hawaii girl exploring the great outdoors!
http://lookwhatididadventures.blogspot.com/

Mele Kalikimaka!

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 05:11:00 +0000

Wordless Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:52:00 +0000

For other Wordless Wednesdays visit:
http://www.wordlesswednesday.com/newhome/

Xtreme Descent 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 14:45:00 +0000

Xtreme Descent 2010
by Lovey Harwood

Our NH Rockclimbing Meetup group was notified of the Xtreme Descent event at the last minute, but we were able to get a team together for this event. The event, a fundraiser for the Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America, took place at the Brady Sullivan Building in Manchester, NH. The 24-storey building is the tallest in the state of New Hampshire. Kellie Barr-Foster (organizer of our rock climbing meetup group) put out a notice to our group and those members interested signed up to join the team and help raise donations.

On the day of the rappel my team mates and I checked in and filled out paperwork at registration. Our personal belongings were put away and kept safe by Boy Scout volunteers. Over The Edge technicians fitted us with industrial, full-body harnesses, helmets and gloves.

Training followed next and was done from the second floor of the parking garage. Tim instructed us about the "Gold Thing" (ASAP Fall Arrest Device) and the "Blue Thing" (Stop Descender). An ID (Industrial Descender), which looks like a jumbo grigri, was used to provide rope slack if the ASAP locked up. We each had the opportunity to rappel to get used to the harness as well as the Descender. We were also told that if we descended too quickly, that the "Gold Thing" would lockup and we would have to use the two-arm wave to signal in order to get some rope slack and continue with our descent.

After training we took the elevator up to the 20th floor, then walked up several flights of stairs to the rooftop. Once there we checked in with the photographer and waited for our turn. The view from the rooftop was spectacular! Oleg brought his camera/vid with him and got several photos and vids of our group while waiting. Two setups with two sets of ropes were set up for the descents, how I wished I was allowed my camera to take photos of the entire setup. Training Tim came up to the rooftop and went down on one rope to "test" it....required, we were told, to be performed every two hours.

Out of our group, Carrie and I were the first to descend. I chose to descend first as I really needed the ladies room and didn't feel like getting out and back into my harness. Plus the wind felt like it was going to pick up. Once on the platform, I was instructed by (Over The Edge Tech) Jamie, to pass him one each of the radio, ASAP and Descender. These were connected with self-locking carabiners. Jamie connected the equipment to me and then connected me onto the belay and then the main rope. He had me sit up onto the ledge and then get onto my knees. While on my knees, I had to scoot back to the edge of the ledge. Then I had to slowly lower myself over the edge. I personally found this awkward and would have preferred to walk backwards over the edge. Finally over the edge and sitting correctly in my harness I was able to start my descent. The photographer, who was strapped in up top, took my photo and Jamie yelled down to me to have fun!

Was told that the side of the building was slippery. But I didn't find that to be true at all as I wore my climbing shoes and it provided me with good traction.

The rappel down was smooth and exhilarating! I did, however, find the stop handle on the Descender hard to press at times. I just wanted to get into a rhythm so that I could enjoy the descent. I could see the street below in the reflection of the windows. And I passed several windows with messy desks! lol!

About two-thirds down the wind picked up and I started swinging to the sides. I used my feet to get back to the center but each time the wind would swing me out to the sides. From then on it felt like a struggle to stay centered while descending. At one point I started twisting so I grabbed a crack in the building side to prevent myself from twisting even more as well as to center myself. I looked down below and saw Ellie with her camera. So I gave her a smile and a wave.

Once I was on the ground an Over The Edge tech disconnected me from the ropes. And once inside, another Over The Edge tech helped me get out of my harness, quickly as I instructed him, in order for me to make the ladies room. lol! After gathering up my belongings, I went outside and took photos of the rest of the team making their descents. At one point there was a 'wind delay' but just for several minutes.

There was plenty to eat and drink; a variety of Subway subs as well as cookies, water, soda and tea. And each team member received a 'goodie bag' with a hard-copy of their photo, long-sleeved tshirt, carabiner, Xtreme Descent patch and poster amongst other sponsor products.

The weather was gorgeous, it was great meeting up with other rock climbers, the Boy Scout volunteers were helpful, and the Over The Edge folks were professional and provided a memorable experience. It was a perfect day for rappelling!

** Heartfelt thanks to those that donated on my behalf! Your generous contributions are very much appreciated!

NH Rockclimbing Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/rockclimbing-134/

Xtreme Descent: http://www.xtremedescent.org/

Over The Edge: http://www.overtheedgeusa.com/

Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scout of America: http://www.nhscouting.org

Xtreme Descent!

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 02:28:00 +0000

This Saturday, Sept 25, 2010 I will be participating in the Xtreme Descent to benefit the Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America. I and my team mates will be rappelling from the top of the 24-story Brady Sullivan building in Manchester, NH. Our team goal is to raise $100, and any donation will be greatly appreciated!

To donate, log onto http://www.xtremedescent.org/.
Click on the "Donate/Register" link.
Click on "Find A Team"
Click on "NH Rockclimbing Meetup!"
Click on my name (Lovey Harwood) to make a donation, or you can make a donation in your own name.

NH Rockclimbing Meetup Team profile:
http://www.xtremedescent.org/2010/09/team-profile-nh-rock-climbing-meetup/

Mahalo nui loa!

Aloha Friday!

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:03:00 +0000

It's Aloha Friday, no work 'til Monday! Enjoy this article on da ono kine kaukau of Hawaii! It's on the money when it says that Hawaii's food consist of the blending cultures that can be found throughout this beautiful state!

Hawaii's Ono Kine Grinds!

Hawaii 5-0 Blessing & Theme Reboot

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:54:00 +0000

Looking forward to watching the remake of Hawaii 5-0 this fall! Included here are the Blessing and theme song reboot.

Blessing:

Theme Song Reboot:

50 Years & 50 Stars Later!!

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:56:00 +0000

The New Flag of the United States of America containing a Union of 50 stars flew for the first time at 12:01 A.M. when it was raised at the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland on July 4, 1960!!!

http://www.foundingfathers.info/American-flag/stars.html

Let Freedom Ring! Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!

Aloha Friday #27

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:21:00 +0000

No work 'til Monday! Kailani at An Island Life started this fun weekly blogpost called Aloha Friday. In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day to take it easy and look forward to the weekend.

I recently started taking rock climbing lessons and am having such a great time with it. It's fun, challenging and a good workout! Since I started, I've been wishing for something I never would have thought I ever, ever wanted for - winter! Baahhh! Me, wanting/eager for winter to show up. Why? 'Cause I wanna learn to ice climb! I'm looking forward to the winter when waterfalls freeze over and I can don winter gear, ice axes and Fruit boots (boots with built-in Crampons)! So here's my question to you!

Q: What have you said/done that you never thought you would ever say/do? (G rated please!)

After you post your answer my question, post a question on your own blog and leave your link over at An Island Life . Don’t forget to post your answer to Kailani's question. And don't forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

Mahalo~!

Aloha July!

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:06:00 +0000

It's Aloha July! at EastCoastTropics.com! Celebrate with FREE Shipping for any product - anywhere to the USA - for the entire month of July!!

http://www.eastcoasttropics.com/

Aloha Stadium Flea Market

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:04:00 +0000

When in Hawaii check out the Aloha Stadium Flea Market for bargains!!!!

Hau`oli La Makuakane!

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:01:00 +0000

Hau`oli La Makuakane to all the wonderful father's out there!!

Aloha Friday #26

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:22:00 +0000

Top photo:
AFF Program with jumpmasters on my right and left to assist me in my Freefall!
Bottom photo: Pulling my ripcord!

No work 'til Monday! Kailani at An Island Life started this fun weekly blogpost called Aloha Friday. In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day to take it easy and look forward to the weekend.

Q: What is #1 and #2 on your Bucket List?

My answer:
#1 is Skydiving. I always wanted to skydive. Several years ago I read a newspaper article about skydiving which got me more than just curious. So I signed up for the Accelerated Freefall Program at Skydive New England in Maine. It was wonderful and exhilarating! I made several jumps from 12,000 ft as well as 15,000 ft. The New England summer horizon is so beautiful from those altitudes! Yep, those are photos of me on my AFF jump! Weeeeee! lol!

#2 on my bucket list is Rock Climbing! I started taking private rock climbing lessons and will post photos of that too!

After you post your answer my question, post a question on your own blog and leave your link over at An Island Life . Don’t forget to post your answer to Kailani's question. And don't forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

Mahalo~!

Who Gives A Soap Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Hawaii Girl) — Mon, 24 May 2010 12:09:00 +0000

East Coast Tropics is having another Who Gives A Soap Giveaway contest!! Enter for a chance to win your choice of fragrant Aloha or Tranquility Garden Soaps!

Good Luck!