Art
Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Healthy food and prayers
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
RECIPE: I enjoy making salads for family gatherings and I’ve been making quite a few recently. They are my no fuss, easy to do, bowls of flavour, colour and texture.
Capturing stunning moments in paradise
Wednesday 24 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Vou Williams: Fighting talk in the kitchen
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: "There are many times in my life when I could’ve thrown in the towel. Many times in my life when I was on the floor.
Cooks artists finds new fans
Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art
The experimental artist named a University of Canterbury artist-in-residence hopes to rediscover lost Cook Islands treasures in the university’s collection.
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
