Not everyone finds poi, the grayish-purple mash made from the root of the taro plant, as appetizing as Hawaiians do. Taro was a source of sustenance for the early Polynesian settlers, and poi retains ...

There are several foods unique to Hawaii that every seasoned foodie traveler must try. One of them is poi — the pale purple paste that results from pounding the kalo, or revered taro plant. A root ...

Growing taro, called kalo in Hawaiian, has tasty rewards. Kalo was brought to Hawaii centuries ago by the Polynesians as a staple food. Although many preparation techniques were practiced, pounding ...

There are only about 1,000 people of pure Hawaiian descent left in the world, but island residents are cooking up an idea to keep native island culture from fading away. The key ingredient? Reviving a ...

Just as poi (the thick paste made from taro) is a staple of the Hawaiian diet, luaus are a staple of the Hawaii tourist itinerary — which is why some adventurous travelers assiduously avoid them. But ...

Farmers on the Hawaiian island of Kauai say their state should brace for a shortage of its taro crop, a staple of the traditional Hawaiian diet, after record-breaking rains flooded their fields. The ...

The poi distribution was a great success, with heartfelt gratitude evident on the faces of keiki and caregivers alike.” ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — There might not be any food that says “Hawaii” more than “fish and poi,” but with that popularity comes imitators. A couple of bills in the state legislature want to protect that.

For The Rooster's monthly after-hours karaoke event this month, Poi Dog is serving up the mother of all late-night diner foods with a twist: Hawaiian breakfast. Poi Dog's Kiki Aranita and Chris Vacca ...

Growing taro, called kalo in Hawaiian, has tasty rewards. Kalo was brought to Hawaii centuries ago by the Polynesians as a staple food. Although many preparation techniques were practiced, pounding ...