If you’re hankering for a taste of Hawaii but can’t leave town this weekend, some of the Hawaii tourism folks are bringing the islands to the Chicago area.
On Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. -4 p.m., the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe will be the place to be to get a taste of all things Hawaii. Among the activities:
* Get an in-depth look into the ahupua’a (land division) system, the feather
lei used for royalty in ancient Hawaii, unique plants of Hawaii, and
la’au lapa’au (Hawaiian herbal healing) through free seminars.
* Sample the tastes of the islands, including Mauna Loa
Macadamia Nuts, Waialua Estate Cacao, Kauai Coffee, and Tisane –
Moloka’i Style Tea.
* Enjoy lei-making with fresh orchids and Molokai plumeria.
* Witness the pounding and making of poi and sample this staple food with dry aku (skipjack tuna).
* Learn new recipes at the Chef Garden Series chef demonstrations, using
ingredients flown from Hawaii.
You also can get help on planning a Hawaii vacation and enter for a chance to win a trip there.
Admission to the
is free, but if you drive there’s a $20 per car-parking fee.
