The food of Oceania
If you're curious about what is 'ika mata' and what it taste like... then why not try out this simple, quick and easy recipe. But first let me tell you a bit about 'ika mata'. What is 'ika mata' and where does it come from? 'Ika mata' means 'Raw fish' in Rarotongan...
Family Time Is Sacred Time During the past 5 months, I’ve spoken with many close friends who have lost a parent. As someone whose parents are both living, I cannot begin to fathom what that must be like. My heart goes out to them. As a result of these conversations,...
So… I have no idea how panipopo - those decadent buns soaked in sweet, velvety coconut cream - became a Samoan thing. I know that bakeries in Samoa are amazing, and have been for ages. Even my grandparents talked about getting up before the sun, seleni (shilling) in...
Here's a dish we most likely inherited from Asian settlers in the Pacific. Samoan curry is made with powdered Indian spices, but it isn't as strong or as fragrant as traditional curries. Instead it is creamier, with spices balanced in a soul-food kinda way by the...
First, you have to get someone in Samoa to send it to you. Preferably frozen (because of how it's seafood). My lovely aunt in Samoa surprised us this Christmas by sending her husband over with this for us: That's just a frozen mass of little green worms. I was so...
We have a funeral in the family this week. My mom's beautiful Aunt lived a long, full life and was called a few days ago to rest in Paradise. Typical of many Samoan funerals, Auntie won't be buried until early next week. In the meantime, the family is spending a lot...
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