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Hukilau Lanai and Koloa Rum Dinner

Hukilau Lanai's Twice Baked Soufflé made with Kunana Dairy goat cheese and Kaua’i Fresh Farms broccoli. Daniel Lane photo

Hukilau Lanai’s Twice Baked Soufflé made with Kunana Dairy goat cheese and Kaua’i Fresh Farms broccoli. Daniel Lane photo

Tasting Kauai is a big fan of the Hukilau Lanai. The food is delicious, and that’s the first requirement that needs to be satisfied. And by going on that criteria alone, you won’t be disappointed. Combine the food with lush landscaping, ocean views and open air dining, and you’ve got one enchanted evening.

We appreciate that owners Ron and Krissi Miller strive for sustainable business practices, and use local products whenever they can. I know this because they have an interactive online menu designed by Real Time Farms. Just hover over an ingredient, and you can see which farm it came from. Plus, I used to work at an organic farm, and I met Ron at the back door every Wednesday with a box full of just harvested produce. Continue Reading →

The Koloa Rum Company

Koloa Rum Company’s Pioneering Spirits

Koloa Rum, the distilled essence of Kauai. Daniel Lane photo

Koloa Rum, the distilled essence of Kauai. Daniel Lane photo

Initially, the roots of Kauai’s sugarcane industry were planted when the Koloa Sugar Company began production in 1835. By 1907, Kauai had nine sugar plantations, and over 70,000 acres dedicated to sugar. In the midst of this thriving economy, plantation workers learned how to turn molasses into rum.

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Koloa Rum Dinner

Award-winning Koloa Rum. Daniel Lane photo

Award-winning Koloa Rum. Daniel Lane photo

“It’s rainbows and mai tais!” My girlfriend Carol exclaimed during her visit to Kauai, even though it rained the whole time. Maybe it was the bottle of Dark Koloa Rum that brightened her spirits. Even her husband Bill, who is not a rum fan, was won over by the smooth, almost sweet chocolate-colored rum.

Dan and I tried Koloa Rum for the first time about two years ago. Because I like the rum so much, I did a story on the Koloa Rum Co. last August.

Full disclosure: Dan is taking rum shots. Pictures of Koloa Rum that is. In drinks and in bottles for the Hana Hou ad in June, and well as some refreshing recipes, and promotional materials. Click here to see his shots next to 12 recipes. One is the Gaylord’s Mai Tai. Continue Reading →

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