Here is our final set of 2009 Hawaii Holiday Gift Picks that we featured on our internet radio talk show “From Hawaii With Love.” Below is the exact transcript from our show.
JOY: Alright, now, it’s time for us to talk about the last of our Hawaii holiday gift picks.
JENNY: And, the best part is that all of our gift picks can be purchased online, so it doesn’t matter where you live, you can give or get a gift straight from Hawaii! And, we’ll be sure to link our gift picks on our blog, yourpubliciswaiting.com, Twitter, and on Facebook. Ok, our first gift pick is Banana Patch Studio’s Hand Painted Ceramic Tiles. They come in 4” and 6” sizes. The tiles are Hawaiian themed, in a variety of patterns all designed and made on Kauai by Banana Patch Studio.
They have all types of designs, such as a Hawaiian Quilt pattern, green sea turtles, the Hawaiian Islands, and more. Other tiles have cute sayings on them like “Mahalo, Please take off your shoes” or “Welcome, E Komo Mai” and of course both of these would be placed your front door. But, the one I like the best is a Hawaiian Blessing that reads: May there always be warmth in your Hale, fish in your net, and Aloha in your heart. I love that!
And, we got an email from them last week and learned that the tiles are fired in their kiln using solar power! So, this is also a very green gift too!
We also mentioned in a previous show that Banana Patch Studio owner Joanna Carolan and husband Dr. Carolan illustrated and wrote, respectively, the children’s book “The President from Hawaii.” The book was chosen to represent Hawaii at the Library of Congress Book Festival in Washington D.C., and that would make a wonderful gift as well.
JOY: Oh, those tiles are perfect for anyone, anywhere. What a lovely way to bring Hawaii to wherever you may be. And, I bought a few of “The President from Hawaii” for holiday gifts too. So, to order the tiles, books, and more go to www.bananapatchstudio.com. Ok, I really love our next gift pick because not only would it make a great Christmas present, but it would be a wonderful New Year’s present too. It’s Nani Moon Mead’s Pineapple Guava Sunset Mead.
Nani Moon Mead is tropical honey wine and is the only Meadery in Hawaii, located in Kapaa, Kauai.
So, the Pineapple Guava Sunset Mean is a luscious blend of honey, guava, and pineapple from the Hawaiian Islands. It’s a semi-dry honey wine crafted to be light bodied, with mild acidity and filled with pleasant flavors. I tasted this recently and it was wonderful! First, the smell of this mead is so tropical, and then when you taste it…it’s really a great balance of flavors and tannins. Stephanie, the owner, told me that the tannins come from the tea, which was I thought was such a smart idea.
Oh, and one of the best things about the mead is that it’s made without sulfites or preservatives and are crafted to be enjoyed right off the shelf, no aging necessary. So, Stephanie says enjoy the mead chilled, in the same style as a white wine, with pupus (appetizers), and fresh island cuisine or on it’s own while watching an island sunset or moonrise.
Currently, Nani Moon Mead only ships to: California, Florida, Iowa, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, and Washington D.C. You can find out more information about the mead and purchase it at www.nanimoonmead.com.
JENNY: Sounds delish! I have to try that soon.
Tags: A President From Hawaii, Banana Patch Studio, Christmas, Hawaii, Hawaii gifts, Hawaii holiday gifts, Honey Wine, Nani Moon Mead, New Year, New Year's, Pineapple Guava Sunset
Joy Miura Koerte is a partner in Fujita & Miura Public Relations, a full service PR firm located on Kauai, Hawaii.
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