Episode 4

California ‐ Pipi Kaula

Ed’s guest in this episode is Hawaiian musician Kuana Torres Kahele who prepares a simple dish with a rich history. In Hawaiian it is called pipi kaula, which translates in English to roped meat and is cooked under the sun in a dry box – a favorite dish in Hawaiʻi!

Featured Guest

Kuana Torres Kahele

Born and raised on the Island of Hawaiʻi, Kuana’s Hawaiian heritage reaches deep into the paniolo (cowboy) and music communities. At age 17, Kuana and his friends formed one of the most popular Hawaiian music groups to date, Na Palapalai. He released his debut solo album in 2011 and won every major award at that year’s Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. He also voiced the lead character in Lava, a Pixar animated short film.

His family dish is pipi kaula (dried beef).

Locations

Restaurants: Traci Des Jardins , San Francisco

Village Burger Waimea, Island of Hawai‘i

Markets: Waimea Farmers Markets, Island of Hawai‘i

Hotels: Kamuela Inn, Island of Hawai‘i

Palace Hotel, San Francisco

Learning Centers: Heritage Center at Parker Ranch, Island of Hawai‘i

Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park, California

Pipi Kaula

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