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Vaifala (Pineapple Drink): A Traditional Samoan recipe

Vaifala (Pineapple Drink): A Traditional Samoan recipe

by Quinney Sua’ava | Jun 17, 2022 | Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, Samoa, Sweetly Onolicious

If you’re someone who loves traditional Samoan drinks, try out this recipe for Samoan Vaifala (Pineapple Drink). What is vaifala?  Vaifala is a traditional Samoan drink loved by many locals and people from around the globe. To understand what vaifala means in...
Supoesi: Traditional Samoan Recipe

Supoesi: Traditional Samoan Recipe

by Quinney Sua'ava | Mar 21, 2022 | Desserts, Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, Samoa, Sweetly Onolicious

What is Supoesi?  Supoesi, one of the traditional foods of Samoa, practiced and consumed by our ancestors. The technique has passed down from one generation to another.   Supoesi translates to Papaya Soup. It is both nutritional and delicious to eat at any time of the...
Summer Drinks for Families

Summer Drinks for Families

by Nina Jones | Aug 11, 2021 | Beverages & Sauces, Eat Polynesia!, Kid Friendly, Luau & Party, Recipes, Sweetly Onolicious

The following blog providing a number of delicious Summer Drinks for Families comes to us through Hermann Samano of Porch Group. These recipes are the perfect accompaniment to our many tropical dishes provided on Eat Polynesia!  As the weather warms up and summer...
Hannemans Tropical Banana Bread

Hannemans Tropical Banana Bread

by Nina Jones | Oct 24, 2020 | Desserts, Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, Sweetly Onolicious

Are you ready for Hanneman’s Tropical Banana Bread? It’s gooey, its chocolatey, it’s got COCONUT. Intrigued? Read on… Ask anyone from the town of Laie, nestled at the eastern end of the famous north shore of Oahu, where to get the best...
Tropical Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Tropical Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

by Nina Jones | Apr 21, 2018 | Desserts, Eat Polynesia!, Sweetly Onolicious

Pineapple upside down cake is a favorite across the world, but we wanted to put a real island spin on it – and boy is it amazing! Knowing that the crunchy topping is the best part, we’ve doubled the sugar and butter – making it a gooey, yummy treat...
How to Make Koko Alaisa

How to Make Koko Alaisa

by Nina Jones | Apr 13, 2018 | Desserts, Eat Polynesia!, Luau & Party, Sweetly Onolicious

  Koko Rice is a staple across Samoa, and in Samoan communities around the world. Genius in its simplicity, many Samoans list it as ‘comfort food’ from their childhood. Family gatherings would always have a big steamy pot of it along with fresh bread loaded with...
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