Author Jacob Shafer

It’s no secret that the MauiTime crew runs on a mixture of moxie, insanity and caffeine. So it was with bleary, grateful eyes that I greeted the news: Wailuku Coffee Company, our across-the-street java-enablers, have added a 20 oz. drip-coffee size to augment their 12- …

Even as it faces increased competition from Whole Foods, Down to Earth is slated to open a new store on Oahu in 2011, according to a recent company release and Pacific Business News dispatch. The health food chain–founded on Maui in the ’70s–is also planning to remodel …

Decided to BBQ a turkey this year with a small oven and lots to cook. Put it on at 300 degrees with a pan of water beside it to combat dryness…
Cooked it about 4 and a half hours (it was an 11 lb. bird) without …

About to dig into a heapin’ plate of nachos made by my better half, featuring tomatoes, avocado and green onions from Kula Country Farms’ produce delivery service. (The photo doesn’t do ‘em justice.)

Checked out Max To Go in Haiku this afternoon. In the Haiku town center right around the corner from the main restaurant, they serve sandwiches, pizza and other lunch staples. Seating is limited (hence the name) but the decor is bright and inviting. We got …

Well I did it. Fried Twinkie at the fair. I admit I did it to say I did, but here’s another admission: it was good. Like, really good. Not saying I felt like running in the Maui Marathon after…but still.