Art
Kemen Reddy: Serving marlin with real bite
Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
RECIPE: Hi! Kemen Reddy here.
'My mahi is in what I create'
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art
Brent Holley is sculpting rock with a purpose, to remember those who have passed on. Melina Etches pays a visit to his workshop.
Karlene Taokia: You'll relish these old-time preserves
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
RECIPE: We just made chutney today in class, with local cabbage, starfruit, pawpaw and tomatoes, as well as spices and onions.
The photographer and the carver – friendship and freedom
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art
Award-winning photographer Alex King was awestruck at being let into the life and work of artist Mike Tavioni. He, in turn, was surprised she saw value in his art and workmanship. Together, they are taking his traditional art to the world.
Luther Zainey: From waiting tables to head chef
Thursday 14 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Art
RECIPE: My name is Luther Zainey, and I am the head chef for Pacific Resort Rarotonga.
Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Taking a leaf from Chinese book
Thursday 7 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Art
The climate on Rarotonga is amazing for planting most of the time.
Carlo Ignacio: The tree of life in your brekkie bowl
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Art
Kia Orana, My name is Carlo Ignacio and I am the head chef at Little Polynesian Restaurant.
Karlene Taokia: Budget KFC and fresh bread
Thursday 23 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Art
My family and I are on a budget.
Vou Williams: My Hawai'ian-style tuna poke
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
What is Hawaiian poke? Well, it is simply diced raw fish mixed in soya sauce, sesame oil, seaweed and chilli pepper.
Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: There is power in the pawpaw
Thursday 19 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Art
The hygiene and safety measures strongly suggested by our government are a sign of what is real and here for us all today. If you think it will all pass by in a few weeks, think again. This is no joke, and ignoring these measures will make you and your family the most vulnerable.
Tim Tierney: Fresh Raro flavours take on Asia
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Art
When I think about growing up on Rarotonga, many of these memories are centred on family, friends and certainly copious amounts of food.
Cocktail of the tape
Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Art
It was a close call, but soursop and mango passion has trumped jalapeno fire in the country’s first cocktail contest.
Mariana Ryan: A healthy breakfast? Chias to that
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Art
This week we’re talking about the numero ta’i kai of the day: Breakfast.
Historically significant Mangaia painting 'could so easily have been lost'
Friday 28 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art
The government is to investigate buying a previously-unknown watercolour of Mangaia, painted by the surgeon’s mate on Captain Cook’s third voyage, which until now has lain in a box in a home in England.
Cocktail contest: Put the lime in the coconut …
Friday 28 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Art
Christian Felismino’s fabulous Moana Manea cocktail isn’t quite the recipe of the famous Harry Nilsson song. There’s pineapple instead of lime – but there’s coconut to die for.
Vou Williams: Cooking up happiness at home
Thursday 27 February 2020 | Published in Art
RECIPE: “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – anon
Never-before-seen Mangaia watercolour from Captain Cook's final voyage is up for auction
Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art
The first ever colour image of Mangaia has been discovered buried in a box in Britain. Local leaders would like to see it returned home to Cook Islands.
Chefs go head to head in the culinary champs
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Art
No matter how good a chef you are – the joy is in cooking for others.
Karlene Taokia of the Chefs Association : A fresh take on raw fish
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Published in Art
We all love to eat fresh seafood, and we are so lucky that we can get fresh fish from our oceans and put it on our tables. Seafood and shellfish can have delicate flesh so our cooking methods vary, but they can be cooked in so many ways. Flavours and methods of cookery from around the world have been introduced and have influenced our menus, dining experiences, preferences and expectations.
First place: Summer in Paradise
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Art
You don’t take a photograph, you make it - just like a beautiful painting, sketch or sculpture, a photo is a work of art.
