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The 50th and final state admitted into the Union, Hawaii is a series of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It is the furthest south of any U.S. state, further south than the Florida Keys, on roughly the same latitude as Cuba. The first human arrivals to the islands appeared more than 1,000 years ago, having island hopped from Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Polynesians brought pigs and chickens. In the 18th Century, Captain Cook brought cows, goats, and horses. Edible plants like taro, sweet potato, coconut, pineapples, and sugarcane were all brought to the islands to be cultivated in the rich volcanic soils. Today, Hawaii is known for growing coffee, macadamia nuts (originally from Australia), sweet Maui onions, pineapples, Ahi tuna, and sugar cane. But perhaps Hawaii is best known for the luau, a traditional feast that centers on the roasted pig, which is buried in the ground and cooked slowly over white-hot stones.
 

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Hiyashi Chuka Noodles

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by Nici
A great way to mix together everything my kids like to eat! We used somen noodles, and sliced left-over chicken. I will definitely make this again!
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Sour Cream Coffee Cake III

Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2008 by Hawaiian Deelit
This recipe is great real moist. I doubled the crumb topping like someone suggested. Real easy to make. Family loved it.
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Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup with Cardamom

Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2008 by FOODCHICK23
Loved it, with minor adjustment. I also needed to add about 2 more cups of stock (veg was nice) to keep it from resembling baby food. Tried leftovers the next day adding a little coconut milk. Not bad, but I like it without better. Delicious, try it.
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