Hawaii is a group of islands in the center of the Pacific Ocean. The islands were formed with the eruption of underwater volcanoes.Hawaiian food features fruits and vegetables grown on the island. This includes bananas, coconut and pineapple. Dole Pineapple company is based in Hawaii and tourists can take guided tours of the Dole Pineapple plant to learn how pineapples are grown.Since Hawaii is a series of islands, Hawaiian dishes consist of a lot of seafood and fish. Hawaiian cuisine is a mixture of both Polynesian and Asian influence.Macadamia nuts, pineapple and coconut are all grown on the island and are present in many dishes.When visiting the Hawaiian Islands, many people will attend a luau which is a festive celebration full of dancing and music. A pig is roasted on an open fire and is brought out as part of the festivities. Pork and ham is also used in many Hawaiian dishes.This cookbook contains a mixture of traditional and inspired Hawaiian meals for you to enjoy!
