Art
Karlene Taokia : Plenty of pumpkins everywhere
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: Pumpkin has a low calorie count which may promote weight loss.
Capturing rare moments in time
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
Photographer Charlotte Piho described her international award winning photograph ‘Heart Wide Open’ as a beautiful rare moment where all vibrations and nature; the sun, light, eagle rays and turtles aligned.
Ngametua Tariau : A favourite among guests
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: Caramelised pawpaw and nut tart with coconut ice cream. Mmm … like Christmas in your mouth!
Not just a pretty picture
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Art
Cook Islands multi-media artist Spike Tuara made his public debut at the PrEtTY/uGly multi-media exhibition launch at LBV on Saturday. Katrina Tanirau caught up with him.
Food your dads love
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art
If your dad loves all things food, especially eating, then the best place to treat him this Father’s Day is OTB Bar & Restaurant.
Tavioni an 'inspiration' to young carvers
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
Renowned carver Papa Mike Tavioni has been patiently mentoring two small boys in one big task.
Pretty ugly art
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Art
Interpretation of any work of art is in the eyes of both the artist and the observer.
Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Eating back from the brink
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: In the Cook Islands we really love our food, love it to the point where we are literally eating ourselves to death – there, I said it.
Karlene Taokia: Playing with parrot fish
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: Parrot fish is one of the tastiest fish in our waters – and it also tastes the nicest deep-fried and even steamed.
Spicy and delicious flying fish – from Caribbean to the Pacific to your plate
Thursday 13 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: Today it’s all about local fishing and what comes to mind is the maroro … not the usual game fish.
Bringing the fire of my islands to the kitchen
Thursday 6 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: I was 10-years-old when Cyclone Percy hit Pukapuka. It was devastating – our whole family had to leave the island.
Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Fish parcels wrapped in Rukau viti
Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
RECIPE: It certainly tastes better when you know it’s from your own garden.
Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Banana leaves original foil wrap!
Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: It certainly tastes better when you know it’s from your own garden.
Whale of a carving
Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art
Artist Hori Miller has carved a striking design of a whale in a massive basalt rock the size of a van.
Vou Williams: Fresh from the ocean and seared with local goodness
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: As a kid growing up on Rarotonga, I never ate tuna. We were more into bread, eggs, and corned beef. That’s all mum and dad could afford.
Phillip Nordt: This zesty local tuna tartare would make French and Mongolian chefs' eyes water
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
RECIPE: At the moment we have a lot of young tuna around with a lower mercury content than the large ones and there is nothing better than a tartare.
Golden skies at Black Rock
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
“I went close to the reef because it was very shallow” – Danilo Reyes, photographer
Sweet as honey
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
Danilo Reyes woke up early in the morning, and wandered out to the backyard.
Marvin Kumar: Wherever you go, eating is a happy time
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
RECIPE: Kia orana, my name is Marvin Kumar and I would like to share my journey of cooking with you all.
7:02am on Arore heights
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
They began their climb in the dark before dawn.
