This story appears in the December 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. Hawaiian legend holds that taro is the sacred ancestor of all Hawaiian people. The staple root crop is so valued that ...

Ready for a taste of traditional Hawaiian food? Poi is a go-to side dish made from taro roots cooked and mashed into a paste. While harder to find at fast-casual places or restaurants, you'll most ...

There are some foods that are more than just a mealtime staple; they're a connection to culture and the richness of the past. For example, the French baguette achieved a cultural milestone when it ...

The Hawaii Supreme Court sided with Native Hawaiian taro farmers and cultural practitioners in a ruling on Thursday, saying that the state’s practice of issuing revocable permits to divert ...

This recipe for Onam creates a healthier nibble that is quite addictive, infusing them with a subtle richness and a hint of tropical aroma from coconut oil Ingredients 5 Taro roots 500 ml Coconut ...

The diversions depleted streams, impacting marine life and taro patches and leaving the surrounding lands uncultivated and neglected. However, on June 20, the Hawaii Commission on Water Resource ...