Over 20 years ago we stayed at Tom Araki's hotel in Waipio. There was an extensive taro field behind the hotel and Tom's family came every weekend to malaga it. Last September we heard that they were running a restaurant in Kaimuki Oahu and we went for lunch and wala'au. That was nice. When we were in Waipio, Tom prepared some dry land taro for us, which I thought was delicious & it went with the sake we brought for him. He suggested that I walk his dogs while my husband took a nap. So I took his elderly dogs and walked a fair amount into the valley. Because I had Tom's dogs, I was not hassled & I was sure that was why he had me take them. Everyone knew those dogs and the dogs knew the route back. We so enjoyed our 3 days down there and I wonder if the taro lo'i is still there. I think poi can be a solution to hunger for homeless, jobless people. Thanks for showing this. Oakland CA 2020
fantastic video. You're a good man Morgan, great to hear your passion in maintaining our Polynesian culture. I live in the tropics of Australia and grow talo here. Originally from Samoa, no matter where we go, we always want our talo. Alofa from a Samoan in Australia.
Kia Ora Tangata Polynesian no matter how far you walk away from your homeland you will never stop looking at the ground, till you turned the soil under your feet to feel at home I’m lived in Melbourne and growing taro to eat, well done cuz u didn’t leave well done 👍
1 taro becomes thousands. Purple variety is the best from waipio. Got it from an uncle with family down there. Think he gave me 22 stalks i have thousands now in mt view.
Lee Sugai you are so true and he needs to be stopped. He tries to shine this light but he is full of darkness, what you sow is what you reap and he ruined so much families and lives with what he did in the darkness of Waipio Valley, But remember that our Lord Jesus Christ never sleeps, he sees what is done in the dark, all of his secrets shall be revealed in time.
I would not eat anything produced in that garage. Someone needs to get a health inspector out there for an unannounced, surprise visit. From the little I've seen, this is not proper food handling for public consumption. This whole operation is contaminated. Nasty. And the man behind the operation is very shady. He's always been about make a quick buck. Legal or not. He doesn't care about anyone but himself, his family, and occasionally a few friends. Stay away from him and hold on to your land and leases. Some of what's been said about him is rumor. While other stuff is fact. Either way I don't trust him, nor should you. And don't consume anything from this operation. Mahalo
Loved this true story❤😊
Over 20 years ago we stayed at Tom Araki's hotel in Waipio. There was an extensive taro field behind the hotel and Tom's family came every weekend to malaga it. Last September we
heard that they were running a restaurant in Kaimuki Oahu and we went for lunch and wala'au. That was nice. When we were in Waipio, Tom prepared some dry land taro for us, which I thought was delicious & it went with the sake we brought for him. He suggested that I walk his dogs while my husband took a nap. So I took his elderly dogs and walked a fair amount into the valley. Because I had Tom's dogs,
I was not hassled & I was sure that was why he had me take them. Everyone knew those dogs and the dogs knew the route back. We so enjoyed our 3 days down there and I wonder if the taro lo'i is still there. I think poi can be a solution to hunger for homeless, jobless people. Thanks for showing this. Oakland CA 2020
You're very welcome Sandra!
I send you love from Trinidad and Tobago you inspire me to start working on this inbaxk garden
Mahala for watching!
Rest in Love Morgan. Now your flying with Angels 🕊️
couldn't happen to nicer guy
Love this poi and Aina Poi Company. I am in Florida and get it in 3 days. Thank you!
THIS IS AWSOME GREAT JOB KEEP IT UP
fantastic video. You're a good man Morgan, great to hear your passion in maintaining our Polynesian culture. I live in the tropics of Australia and grow talo here. Originally from Samoa, no matter where we go, we always want our talo. Alofa from a Samoan in Australia.
Awesome Morgan.
Started growing taro in my backyard enjoying it l.love how my little patch expands each time
Mahalo nui for sharing this video. 💯🤙🏼
It’s our pleasure Lika
Mahalo for what you do...taking the time to care for the aina. Keep up the great work.
Morgan I am so proud of what you do and would love to give my time for help you when I move back out there.
Is the farm still there ?
Thank you for sharing your passion with us on you tube you inspire me. Thank you my auntie Anne buys poi from u its a full circle live Aloha! Mahalo m
I want to come visit your lo’i someday
Good job Hawaiian, u have a goal 4 da explanation of kalo farming there on da Big Island...mahalo!!!
I remember going to see my grandma in Waimea, she was always loaded down with poi. She loved the stiff. I tried it but it's not my jam.
Kia Ora Tangata Polynesian no matter how far you walk away from your homeland you will never stop looking at the ground, till you turned the soil under your feet to feel at home I’m lived in Melbourne and growing taro to eat,
well done cuz u didn’t leave well done 👍
So valuable.
As of now are you still trying to get an account with Gerber ? We'll I'll hope for you .
good man Morgan!
Montagnard indigenous we related to Malay, Indonesia roots Polynesian, we cook taros stems, leaf it’s traditional food.
Kalo farming is soooo hard on your back... I swear I have seen Morgan before some place
Morgan it’s Wally
How’s it going
you make da good poi uncle
Nosotros la llamamos malanga,en Republica dominicana
En Republica dominicana comemos mucho taro
right on HAWAIIAN
I would love to work on that farm for nothing. Shelter. Friends. Being part of a culture I have admired for all my life.
1 taro becomes thousands. Purple variety is the best from waipio. Got it from an uncle with family down there. Think he gave me 22 stalks i have thousands now in mt view.
Lee Sugai you are so true and he needs to be stopped. He tries to shine this light but he is full of darkness, what you sow is what you reap and he ruined so much families and lives with what he did in the darkness of Waipio Valley, But remember that our Lord Jesus Christ never sleeps, he sees what is done in the dark, all of his secrets shall be revealed in time.
Yo la compro aqui en usa
dat look soooooo ono
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There is always a new health food people try and sell,, oh yes its the best and then there is another on a year later.
I would not eat anything produced in that garage. Someone needs to get a health inspector out there for an unannounced, surprise visit. From the little I've seen, this is not proper food handling for public consumption. This whole operation is contaminated. Nasty.
And the man behind the operation is very shady. He's always been about make a quick buck. Legal or not. He doesn't care about anyone but himself, his family, and occasionally a few friends. Stay away from him and hold on to your land and leases. Some of what's been said about him is rumor. While other stuff is fact. Either way I don't trust him, nor should you. And don't consume anything from this operation.
Mahalo
yes pilau buggah