Make Valentine's both sweet and hot. Ways to woo your valentine
Spice it up with It's Chili in Hawaii demonstrations and samples of chile delights, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 11 at Native Books & Beautiful Things, 222 Merchant St., part of the store's weeklong "sizzling" Valentine's Day celebration.
For a more traditional observance, there's "Afternoon Tea for Lovers," 3-6 p.m. Feb. 14 at Aston Waikiki Beachside Hotel. The hotel promises "a very intimate setting" for couples to share finger sandwiches, scones, desserts and tea. Each couple will also receive a gift. The cost is $17.25 per person. Reservations are essential. Call 623-1303.
For more Native Books "sizzle":
Stop by Monday to create a valentine. At noon Tuesday, hear harpist Pumehana Davis' love songs and stories. At noon Feb. 12, Hoku winner Ku'uipo Kumukahi sings. From 9 to 11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
Feb. 13, send your honey a "Valagram" -- love poem, a card with your personal message and a love song. At noon on Valentine's Day, enjoy a concert by Kaipo Hale. Call 599-5511 for details.
Ten chefs will hold one-hour cooking demonstrations at the Building Industry Association of Hawaii's Home Building and Remodeling Show, tomorrow to Sunday at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Chefs cook at home show
Tomorrow, Cheryl Kau'hane from Cafe Laniakea will share tips on healthy local cuisine at 5:45 p.m.; and Art Srivongsana from Chiang Mai Northern Thai Cuisine will demonstrate Thai dishes at 8:15 p.m.
Dave Campbell from Sam Choy's Breakfast, Lunch & Crab will host a beer-tasting at 5:45 p.m. Friday, followed by Strawberry Connection's Elmer Guzman on "The Cajun Connection" at 8:15 p.m.
Saturday's list of chefs include a chef from Jumbo's specializing in fried saimin at 10:45 a.m.; Daniel Green from Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant on Pacific rim cuisine at 1:15 p.m.; Almar Arcano from Hy's Steak House at 3:45 p.m.; and pupu by Alan Takasaki from the Honolulu Club Restaurant at 8 p.m.
To top off the show, the Honolulu Star-Bulletin's Charles Memminger and Scott's Seafood Grill's Lee Martin share cooking tips on Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m., respectively.
Admission to the event is $3 per person, per day. A four-day pass is available for $5. Information: 847-4666.
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