Comments for Mana Ai

Comment on Paʻiʻai delivery today? by Danny Gamage

Danny Gamage — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:49:52 +0000

Hello,
This message is for Daniel Anthony, I met you a while back at Moanalua for the Prince Lot Hula Festival. I left two messages on your phone to contact me, please check your messages and call me.

Thank you

Comment on Pa’i'ai by Mail by Katie L. Kamelamela

Katie L. Kamelamela — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:20:05 +0000

Mahalo to Daniel and Mana ai for the kokua they offered me in summer of 2011…. One week before my departure for a 6 week trip between British Columbia and Munich, Germany Mana ‘ai hooked me up with 3 pounds of vacuum sealed packed pa’i'ai. I ordered three pounds, after two weeks in the refrigerator with the help of a kanaka who went to school at Standford University (and familiar with defrosting poi) we served 2 pounds of pa’i'ai turned poi. The trip to Canada was an exchange between the University of Hawaii at Manoa Indigenous Politics program and the University of Victoria Indigenous Governance program….at the end of the potluck no more poi…gone!

Three weeks later (total 5 weeks) I presented traditional foods of Hawaii (pa’i'ai, dried venison, pa’akai and ‘awa). Instead of mixing the pa’i'ai into poi I just cut up the block and snipped up the dried meat. Because the food session was a 1 hour break everything needed to finger foods, everyone devoured the squared pa’i'ai, venison and pa’akai. Everyone loved the foods of Hawai’i and we were the only ones to show up with traditionally processed food.

Mahalo no ho’i e Mana’ai!

Comment on Free Poi! by Mary James

Mary James — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:06:17 +0000

Aloha Daniel! In 2000, I left the islands, after living there for 30 years, to move to Washington State. Being an island girl, I had always enjoyed my Hawaiian food, especially laulau, lomi & poi! Purple, which is what I thought the color of poi was.
Though I loved it, I knew nothing of what poi really SHOULD BE. How can I ever go back?
Last month, we came home to visit and was offered the opportunity to make pai’i'ai through a mutual friend, Trevor. The short history lesson was informative. It made me want to learn more about the history of Poi or Pai’i'ai making. Thank you for welcoming me and my family into your home. Teaching us the basics of pounding pai’i'ai. You make it look effortless. Your act of generosity by sharing your personal poi “bowl” while we munched on dried salmon! How was the smoked salmon? Ono? Eh, anytime you like trade let me know! Thank you for the once in a lifetime experience! Aunty Mary, up in Washington =)

Comment on Pa’i'ai by Mail by Carlene Rossetti Cranmer

Carlene Rossetti Cranmer — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:40:54 +0000

Your poi is the best! I sometimes have friends in Nevada or on the west coast that send me taro brand or other types. But nothing compares to your pa i’ai!!!

Aloha nui! keep up the good work!

Comment on Pa’i'ai Recipies by Raul Garcia

Raul Garcia — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:52:24 +0000

Daniel I lost your cell number we met at the health fair I from Los Angeles.
I put it in my cell phone and I guess I didn’t save it right. When you get a chance can you call me or email it to me thanks. My cell is 626-274-9790 thanks.

Comment on SB101 – Legalizing the sale of Pa’i'ai – Passes by Guy Kaipo Goodness

Guy Kaipo Goodness — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:10:58 +0000

Proud to be Hawaiian! when I was growing up was not good to be Hawaiian. We would get scolding for talking Hawaii. but now they teach it in school. Now lucky come Hawaii.
if I knew then what I know now I would have benefit being Kanaka Maoli.. now to late to makule. So you Hawaiians now make the best you can ,take back Hawaii.
Oni Pa’a!, Imua!. Guy Kaipo Goodness

Comment on Like make one Papa Kuʻiʻai? by Ellen raiser

Ellen raiser — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:43:56 +0000

Aloha Daniel,
My partner Joe and I viewed your video on making a PapaKu’i'ai. So , the board is made. However, I have a few questions. I know we have to season the board so do we soak it in the ocean or will fresh water do? Secondly, after the soaking, do we rub the board with oil to seal it?
I have had the opportunity to try my skill at pounding poi. I boiled the kalo, cleaned it very meticulously and then started to ku’i the kalo. it wasn’t easy but i tried and i will continue to do so until I get the technique and rhythm. My family loves the fresh poi and hve gotten spoiled. So, when my board is done I’ll continue to practice,
Mahalo for inspiring me to appreciate all the hard work that goes into making poi. I will appreciate any words of wisdom you might share.
Aloha Aunty Ellen

Comment on “ONIPA‘A” by pumehana

pumehana — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:44:45 +0000

I meant ‘a’ole wau na kala

Comment on “ONIPA‘A” by pumehana

pumehana — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:44:03 +0000

i wish I could celebrate with you there; ‘a’ole wan na kala.

but i love and respect the Queen and will always honor her; she is MY heroine.

Ka Pumehana o Ke aloha
dir of HALAU HULA O NA MAUNA KOMOHANA
boulder, Colorado

Comment on 1st half slab making by ku'i young

ku'i young — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 03:57:08 +0000

Wow! braddah dan, love what your doing! Your passion is strong and contagious! Keep it up! Despite challenges, I’m happy to see the progress of your vision becoming a reality. He mea pau ole ke aloha!