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Larry Goldstein
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ypochris
Lokahi
USA
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 Posted - 01/26/2008 : 4:38:04 PM
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Side note on the 'awaphi mentioned in the article in relation to Paul Mitchell's shampoo- once upon a time I briefly made good money gathering 'awaphi for Paul Mitchell systems. I thought it was going to be my new business, as I dug up $450 worth in a few hours. But after my first delivery of 'awapuhi root they told me it was more than they needed. Later I was told Paul Mitchell made 60 million dollars that year off of that truckload of 'awapuhi.
Here is the secret- there is actually no 'awapuhi in Paul Mitchell products. The roots I brought were planted at the farm for advertising photo purposes. The reason they can get away with claiming there is 'awapuhi in the products is because it states on the bottle that the product is for sale in beauty salons only. Turns out that beauty products sold only in salons are exempt from the truth in labeling act. So while you think it is something special because it is only available in salons, the truth is that all it means is that the label is lying.
I do like Paul Mitchell 'awapui shampoo, though- I've gotten a lot of free bottles over the years. And the melon fragrance is nice. But it doesn't compare to washing your hair with real 'awapuhi.
'Awapuhi flowers also make a nice drink when you are out in the woods- a tangy ginger flavor, and very refreshing if you don't mind the fact that it is a bit slimy. I like the younger flowers better as they don't have the debris the older ones can accumulate. Try one next time you are thirsty in the woods in the summer or fall! The fiber from the 'awapui is also the fiber of choice for squeezing grated coconut for the cream- it is much easier on your hands than coconut husk fiber.
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 01/26/2008 : 7:28:45 PM
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When we spend our hard-earned dollars on vacation,the extra $2.95 to try one of the world's great coffees is a pre-requisit. Likewise the Kona beers. I try not to eat what I can eat at home. Or,as Ms. Wanda says, "Life's to short to drink bad coffee." But it sounds like they had a good trip.
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"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 01/27/2008 : 01:18:58 AM
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I thought it was Paul who always says "Life is too short to drink bad coffee."
But seriously, if I am goiing somewhere to experience the culture, I realize it may cost some $$$. People who welcome visitors to their beautifull homelands do need to make a living, therefore, if a local business is selling coffee that may cost me a bit more because it is farmed on a smaller scale, then I still opt for the local coffee. Same thing for arts and crafts for souvenirs. I cannot stand it when I see all these beautiful wooden bowls, platters and calabashes that say either made in the Phillipines or Made in China. Or the sarongs that say made in Thailand. I try to buy locally published books, Hawaiian music, kukui oil, wine, mac nut oil, rare white kiawe honey, etc. I love to talk story with tour guides and cab drivers and bus drivers or clerks at the store. Staying at B&B's is not a bad idea. That way the money goes into local pockets and not those of large foreign conglomerates.
There usually are plenty of things to do for free, like EKK on Kaua`i or seeing Aunty Genoa or other fine music all over Waikiki.
Can have fun at a reasonable price, but don't deny yourself the treasures of Hawai`i because you can save a few cents here and there. (Go get shrimp at Giovanni's shrimp truck.) |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 01/27/2008 : 3:15:53 PM
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I got a kick out of the photo of the hiker on the Kalalau trail. I noticed the mud stains on his behind, and having been on that trail after a rain, I know that he probably inadvertantly had a bottom-meet-ground moment...
(I almost lost my son and his best friend on this trail, it can be one nasty hike!)
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Mika ele
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 01/27/2008 : 4:58:20 PM
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I doubt they knew to ask for kama'aina rates. Kona coffee is in high demand with low supply -- if you ever took economics you can figure out why that makes it more expensive. I have found very good coffee on Oahu at the Wailua plantation near Haleiwa, same coffee bean, not same locale, much lower price. Same thing on Kauai near Hanapepe.
I must admit though, that nothing tastes as good as the individual French press 100% Kona coffee at the Bamboo Restaurant in Hawi when it is accompanied by John Keawe on slack key -- nahenahe. Now that is a real bargain! |
E nana, e ho'olohe. E pa'a ka waha, e hana ka lima. |
Edited by - Mika ele on 01/28/2008 07:42:15 AM |
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