RecipeTalk - Poli's recipe for Hawaiian Ahi Poke

Aloha everyone,

This week, our special guest for Episode 2 of Cafe con leche is +Poli P 

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Below is the recipe she uses for Hawaiian Ahi Poke.

I am hungry now. I like my ahi poke with RICE!

Below are the exact words and pictures of +Poli P 

If you drive along the coast of the island of Oahu, you’ll be able to find freshly made ahi poke at any corner store or grocery. I remember my first taste of spicy ahi poke- my wife, Sheryll, and I were driving along the North Shore. It was late at night and we were looking to catch some waves under a full moon. We pulled by a mom and pops store by the beach near Haleiwa and we picked up some ahi poke and spam musubi to go. After we hit the waves, I decided to grind on some poke and it was GOOOOOD-GRAVY-HOLY-MOLY-DELICIOUS!  I was in a different world and I licked my lips for more. It was the perfect combination of tuna and green onions marinating in soy, sesame, and spicy peppers. I don’t know how else to explain it but it was DIVINE…and it made for a perfect night out on the beach. Anyway, here’s a favorite recipe I’ve been using for some years now from this site (http://www.polynesia.com/poke.html#.UnqvP5RAjzs). It's easy, healthy, and delcious! Enjoy :)

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ahi (yellow fin tuna, sashimi grade), diced

• 1/2 cup onion, minced

• 1/4 cup green onion, minced

• 1 cup soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil

• Hawaiian salt and pepper to taste

Add these ingredients to the mix for a spicier recipe!

to taste crushed red pepper flakes

to taste- Chinese chili sauce (Sriracha)

to taste- sea salt

Method:

- Add all ingredients, mix well then chill for at least 30 minutes.

- Can be served with soy sauce.

- Serve with chopsticks or toothpicks. Enjoy!

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 Mahalo for reading. Until next time.

Airline Baggage Fees between Hawaii & Mainland

Aloha all,

I've never really paid too much to the baggage fees that is charged to us, I normally don't check in luggage, but for those traveling from/to Hawai'i to/from the mainland, I was surprised what I found.

While there may not be a big difference if you're only checking in 1-2 luggages, once you decide to check in a 3rd piece, a surfboard, a bicycle, or if your luggage is overweight - then your luggage fees may even cost more than your ticket. (NO KIDDING).

So much for the "Aloha" spirit.

I decided to put together a compilation of all 6 major airline and the baggage fees they charge.

Cheapest airline (surprisingly) is Alaska airlines (and yes they fly between Hawaii and the mainland). If you check in 3 luggages (less than 50 pounds) you'll only pay $60.00, but if you flew Continental you'll pay $260.00 - that's a $200 difference (that's more than an interisland ticket!)

Alaska Airlines Fees - Courtesy of Alaska Airlines

Sporting goods (bicycles and surfboards) turned out to be quite tricky... Each airline pretty much has their own caveat.  One big surprise is US Airways - if the dimensions of your bicycle is less than 62" (lenght + width + height of the container) it will count as regular luggage, but if it is greater than 62" you will pay $200 (the HIGHEST fee for Sporting Goods!)

Well, without further ado... Click HERE for the BAGGAGE FEE CHART!

***Note - this is only for standard flyers - if you have Elite or Gold status within an airlines - refer to your airline's specific website for fees and restrictions.

Make sure you print out the baggage information BEFORE heading to the airport (links provided) just in case they try to charge you more than what is listed!

Mahalo for reading.

Until next time.