Mahalo nui ia oukou!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by manaai

Mahalo nui to each and every oneʻs support over the last few years and especially through out my life. If I had to name each and every one of you the list would be crazy. Mahalo nui to ke Akua and our ʻohana. Alone we could never had dreamed this possible. Only with the support of you, your voice, your presence, your guidance has this happened. Although it may seem small, the choice to pursue this avenue in life is a little simpler. The ʻāina is calling, come back home. To all the Kupuna, Uncles, Aunties, Braddahs, Sistahs, and na keiki o ka aina – “e lawe mai i ka pohaku me ka papa kuʻiʻai” – bring your stone back to the board. Paʻiʻai has always and will always be 100% free, you just gotta grow um and pound um yourself. If you donʻt know how, now is a great time to start learning, only you can do this “ma ka hana ka ʻike”. There are so many opportunities to learn and grow, find one in your community and make a difference. One person can make a difference, I believe in you!

Me ke aloha nui a me ka haʻahaʻa,

Daniel Anthony & Anuenue Punua

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Paʻiʻai delivery today?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by manaai

Aloha kakou,
We are finally back and have begun weekly deliveries of Fresh Hand Pounded Paʻiʻai and One Finger Poi on Oahu. We are 100% certified, we work out of a commercial kitchen and we have passed the DOH food safety course. We now can wholesale, retail, do private parties / events, and host poi making workshops for community functions and visitors experiences. If you would like some paʻiʻai today, we will be delivering in Honolulu from 2:30 – 5:00pm today. Just give me a call 808 542-1326 and hopefully still get some left.
Mahalo a nui loa,

Mana Ai Ohana

We use the traditional recipe for Fresh Hand Pounded Kalo (paʻiʻai)

Paʻiʻai is 99% kalo, each pound will knead into 2-3 pounds of delicious one finger poi.

Fresh Hand Pounded Kalo (Paʻiʻai) and one finger poi for weekly delivery on Oahu. Email us your request and we will let you know what day we can deliver to your area.

Paʻiʻai – $15.00 each or Three Puʻolo $40.00

One Finger Poi (how Grandma eat um) $8.00/lbs

All packaged paʻiʻai made in a certified kitchen and approved by the State of Hawaii Department of Health.

Please visit www.manaai.com for more information.

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Traditional Poi Preparation Protected Under New Law | Maui Now

Posted on July 5, 2011 by manaai

Traditional Poi Preparation Protected Under New Law | Maui Now.

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Would you like to order pa’i'ai?

Posted on June 17, 2011 by manaai

Upon final inspection by a Department of Heath inspector of our “certified kitchen”, we will open our online store. Because we are a small business, just really starting out for the first time. We will start with 25 pounds of pa’i'ai available for pre-order each day. On Oahu pick up will be in Kaneohe. We ship worldwide, across the continental United States using priority mail 3-5 business day. Free free to contact us at eat@manaai.com or 808 542-1326.

Rates for fresh hand pounded pa’i'ai -
$15.00/lbs – pick up Kaneohe
$25.00/lbs – includes shipping and handling (US Postal Service Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)

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Gov. Abercrombie signs pa’i'ai bill into law

Posted on June 17, 2011 by admin

Gov. Neil Abercrombie Thursday signed a bill into law that allows the sale of poi made using a traditional pounding stone and wooden board.

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Recipe for old fashion home made poi

Posted on June 17, 2011 by manaai

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“ONIPA‘A”

Posted on June 16, 2011 by manaai

Title: “ONIPA‘A”
Location: Iolani Palace
Description: “ONIPA‘A”
September 4, 2011, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., ‘Iolani Palace

RSVP FORM: CULTURAL DEMONSTRATORS AND EXHIBITORS
DEADLINE: August 19, 2011

Introduction: Since 2007, when the Hawai‘i Pono‘i Coalition came together, we have sponsored “Onipa‘a”, an annual birthday celebration to give honor to Queen Lili‘uokalani’s life as a world leader of peace and justice. This year, the celebration will take place on Sunday, Sept. 4, at ‘Iolani Palace, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

On September 4, we will acknowledge Lili‘uokalani’s deep spirituality with an ecumeni- cal prayer service, celebrate our Native culture through the performance of hula and mele, and reconnect with the history of our Islands. We will encourage all Native Hawaiian organizations to exhibit and to share their good work with the public. The doors of the Royal Palace will be open for escorted tours for all who wish to visit this historic building, observe the legacy left by our Ali‘i and honor the heritage of Hawai‘i’s Native people. In the evening, “Mai Poina”, the guided walking tours illustrating the events leading up to and during the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom will be available free of charge to the public. Costumed guides and role players will tell the story of this pivotal episode in the history of the Hawaiian islands.

Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2011-09-04
End Time: 16:00

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Prince Lot Hula Festival

Posted on June 16, 2011 by manaai

Title: Prince Lot Hula Festival
Location: Moanalua Gardens, Oahu
Link out: Click here
Description: Hula Halau (troupes) grace the earthen hula mound. It is a day immersed in Hawaiian culture, crafts, kapa making, lauhala weaving, ipu make and take, lomi lomi massage, traditional Hawaiian games and more. Bring beach mats or low-back chairs and enjoy your day.

Mana Ai will be offering the “Kaholokuʻi Workshop” all day at the festival. Come and experience the art of traditional poi making. Donʻt just watch, clean some (taro) kalo and make your own poi.
Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2011-07-16
End Time: 16:00

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Kaholokuʻi in Maui?

Posted on June 16, 2011 by manaai

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Under the Banyan at Maka’aka Lo’i Waihe’e Coastal Dune and Wetland Refuge
Friday, July 1st, 9am-noon Talks story and ku’i ‘ai demonstration
Daniel Anthony, his ‘ohana, and friends pound poi and talk story about their experience as the “inspiration” behind the Pa’i ‘ai Bill, as well as the challenges, dilemmas and successes of the effort to legalize traditionally hand pounded poi and make it more available to those who need it most.
Saturday, July 2nd, 9am – 3pm Ku’i ‘ai workshop
Come learn hands-on how to ku’i and how this cultural tradition can play a role in feeding and strengthening your family physically, mentally and spiritually.
About Daniel:
Daniel is from O’ahu and was the “inspiration” behind the pa’i ‘ai bill at the legislature this year. His small business, Mana ‘Ai, created with his wife Anuenue Punua in 2009, is all about ku’i kalo – making, teaching, selling and sharing fresh, hand pounded pa’i ‘ai and poi, and restoring the livelihood of traditional poi making to a respected place in our communities and our local economy. Recreating the “ono” for traditionally made poi and pa’i ‘ai among consumers is a big part of the change they hope to see. An “aim to sustain” – from farmer to table – is also part of the picture for this ‘ohana. On the ground that means Mana ‘Ai is helping taro farmers find new markets by linking them directly to poi pounders and eaters. On O’ahu, Daniel also runs Kaholo Ku’i – 12 week workshops to teach families how to become skilled in the practice of poi making.
With the help of family members and friends, Daniel is part of a growing network of practitioners statewide assisting families to complete the circle, from growing kalo to filling the poi bowl.
To participate:
Call: (808) 285-3947 Email: pennysfh@hawaii.rr.com

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Pound your own!

Posted on June 7, 2011 by manaai

With school over and kids wild, lets settle those keiki down on a papa kuʻiʻai and get your poi factories started. Looks like Poʻakolu (Wednesday) in Kaneohe, we are doing a small kine kaholokuʻi at our hale. From 12 – 5:30 pm come down and pound, make your own poi or paʻiʻai.
cooked kalo is $5 per pound
bring a bowl to take your poi home
potluck – bring something to eat

goal is to eat poi everyday, have fun making it, learn to make it last longer by using the right parts of the kalo and partake discussions to inspire our communities.

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