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Tiki Party Supplies That Aren’t Tacky

January 26, 2017January 30, 2017 Humuhumu

  Two words that will make a tiki lover shudder: PARTY CITY. Ughgahgahgah… see, it just happened. The party supply megacorp for years has been synonymous with garish, … Continue reading Tiki Party Supplies That Aren’t Tacky

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How to Juice a Pineapple

December 11, 2016December 12, 2016 Humuhumu

Confession time: I’ve been using canned pineapple juice. It’s just… I don’t make a lot of drinks that call for pineapple juice. I only need it … Continue reading How to Juice a Pineapple

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Home Tiki Bar Fire Safety

December 5, 2016December 5, 2016 Humuhumu

This past weekend there was a horrific fire in Oakland, just across the bay from our home in San Francisco. The fire was in a creative … Continue reading Home Tiki Bar Fire Safety

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Ohana Joe, My New Favorite Tiki Drink

October 31, 2016November 8, 2016 Humuhumu

In my post about touring Palm Springs’ tiki bars, I mentioned Jeff Cleveland of Tonga Hut. Jeff recently moved to Palm Springs from Milwaukee, where he was … Continue reading Ohana Joe, My New Favorite Tiki Drink

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7 Tips for Throwing Tiki Parties at Home

June 16, 2016June 16, 2016 Humuhumu

This article originally appeared in the program for The Hukilau 2016, where it was titled “Keep The Hukilau Going at Home.” These tips are relevant for … Continue reading 7 Tips for Throwing Tiki Parties at Home

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STOP EVERYTHING: Akamai Barnes Was Real!?

February 8, 2016February 6, 2016 Humuhumu

A few months ago, I wrote about a random 3 a.m. purchase I had made that turned out to be glorious: the 1968 barely-a-movie Kona Coast. … Continue reading STOP EVERYTHING: Akamai Barnes Was Real!?

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Tiki Movie Night: Kona Coast

November 13, 2015February 8, 2016 Humuhumu

A year or two ago, sleepless 3AMs were a near-constant in my life (cause: baby). One night, my Wikipedia wanderings dropped me onto a page with … Continue reading Tiki Movie Night: Kona Coast

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Blacklight Aloha: A Glow-In-the-Dark Tiki Party

October 17, 2015October 18, 2015 Humuhumu

Ten years ago in January 2005, I had a “what the…” moment when I was sitting in the indoor luau dinner show at the Hawaiian Inn … Continue reading Blacklight Aloha: A Glow-In-the-Dark Tiki Party

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