Art
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
Never-before-seen Mangaia watercolour from Captain Cook's final voyage is up for auction
Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art
The first ever colour image of Mangaia has been discovered buried in a box in Britain. Local leaders would like to see it returned home to Cook Islands.
Chefs go head to head in the culinary champs
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Art
No matter how good a chef you are – the joy is in cooking for others.
Karlene Taokia of the Chefs Association : A fresh take on raw fish
Thursday 20 February 2020 | Published in Art
We all love to eat fresh seafood, and we are so lucky that we can get fresh fish from our oceans and put it on our tables. Seafood and shellfish can have delicate flesh so our cooking methods vary, but they can be cooked in so many ways. Flavours and methods of cookery from around the world have been introduced and have influenced our menus, dining experiences, preferences and expectations.
First place: Summer in Paradise
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Art
You don’t take a photograph, you make it - just like a beautiful painting, sketch or sculpture, a photo is a work of art.
The world is her oyster
Tuesday 11 February 2020 | Published in Art
As hot and humid weather continues, Cook Islanders are having to resort to swimming pools and beaches to beat this summer heat. While taking a cooling dip, some have captured their memories for the BCI Summer in Paradise photo contest. The photo contest is now closed and winners of an iPad, an iPhone and other prizes will be announced this Saturday.
Rangi Mitaera-Johnson: Kuru for a rainy day – or sunshine!
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Published in Art
RECIPE:Climate Change has brought about many modifications with the availability of produce seasonally. We have seen various fruits come into season at unusual times of the year.
In the water, on the water, by the water
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Published in Art
This year’s BCI Summer in Paradise photo contest is gaining momentum, with dozens of entries this past week – and some people sharing some beautiful stories, too. To enter your photos for a chance at the big prizes – an iPad, an iPhone and more – email editor@cookislandsnews.com. TOP PIC! Miss Photogenic Mermaid Ngatokorua Arona at Rutaki beach. By PATRICK ARONA
Mariana Ryan: Eating in, in the pink
Friday 17 January 2020 | Published in Art
FOOD COLUMN: What’s for dinner? The inevitable question on everyone’s mind mid-afternoon here in Rarotonga. Heck, I start that anxiety triggering process from the moment I wake up.
Philip Nordt- Taro: a sizzling new take on an old favourite
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Published in Art
Ever since I was teaching Culinary Arts at the Hospitality Training Centre in 2014, I have been intrigued by taro and its various varieties, writes Philip Nordt from OTB Bar & Restaurant.
Body of work: Tattooist Hinano Wearing
Monday 26 August 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Art
Even though she sits hunched over and holding the same position for 6 hours a day, Hinano Wearing says tattooing doesn’t feel like a job.
Artwork hewn from the earth of the island
Wednesday 10 July 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Art
It’s all about the form, flow and following the lines, says sculptor Brent Holly.
Powerful show has sad message
Tuesday 23 January 2018 | Published in Art
Mangaia is one of the most beautiful islands in the Pacific, but its population is declining. This is the strong message behind Fe’ena Syme-Buchanan’s photographic exhibition at the Cook Islands National Museum which opened on Friday.
