New twist at Cinnabon

Now you can have your Cinnabon with a twist. In a twist. As a twist. Cinnabon, that soft, sweet, sticky mall treat now has a companion pastry, the Makara Twist. Unlike the 'bon -- which pretty much has to be eaten with a fork, unless you like licking gobs of frosting off your fingers later -- the twist is portable, served in a waxed paper sleeve for those who like to walk and chew at the same time. It's topped with orange glace frosting and sprinkled with crystal sugar. The Makara Twist costs $1.59. By the way, the name Makara is for the exclusive "Legendary Makara Cinnamon," used in 'bons and twists.

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Josselin on TV

Jean-Marie Josselin will be joining the land of food TV with his show, "A Taste of Hawaii With Jean-Marie Josselin." Josselin will share his culinary talents and have guest chefs on his program. He will also have a segment for performances by local musicians.

"A Taste of Hawaii," which is scheduled for a 52-week season on KGMB, premieres 5:30 p.m. Saturday and will be rebroadcast at 5:30 a.m. Sundays.

For a sneak preview, visit A Pacific Cafe 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday for a special screening. There will also be entertainment by Howard and Russ, an appetizer menu and reduced prices on Kona Brewery draft beers and premium wines. Saturday, to celebrate the program, Josselin will treat diners to a glass of Gloria Ferrer sparkling wine and there will be entertainment from 7-11 p.m.

For reservations, call 593-0035.

Moon festival to support free medical: Gourmet vegetarian food, cooking demonstrations, craft booths, children's games, entertainment and medical screenings will fill the Chinese Cultural Plaza, 4-9 p.m. Saturday. Tzu-Chi Foundation, a Buddhist charity organization, is sponsoring the event as a fund-raiser for its medical program.

The medical program provides free office visits, medical referrals, laboratory tests, diagnostic radiology and medications for the underprivileged and uninsured. Proceeds will also go toward medical missions to Chuuk and Vietnam.

Admission is free. Scrips will be sold for the various activities. For information, call 537-2235.

ABSOLUT-ly Hapa: David Paul's Diamond Head Grill features the popular duo Hapa in its ABSOLUT Full Moon Concert, 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Sampling an assortment of the restaurant's tapas and sip drinks while enjoying Barry Flanagan and Keli'i Kaneali'i's smooth voices. Cost is $45 per person (tip not included). For reservations, call 922-3734.

No cholesterol cooking: The Honolulu Japanese Seventh Day Adventist Church brings back its free vegan cooking classes and lifestyle seminars. The eight-week course will be 2-4 p.m. Sundays this week through Nov. 22.

Participants will have a chance to taste the dishes. Registration is required. Leave your name and phone number at 247-5779.

Cooking on the Rise: Diners can learn how to prepare some of dishes that chefs Russell Siu and Jim Gillespie will serve at a special dinner 6 p.m. Monday at 3660 on the Rise. On the menu are oysters Rockefeller and clams casino; confit of duck salad with orange-peppercorn vinaigrette; potato crusted salmon with oven roasted root vegetables and herb chardonnay sauce; chocolate pudding cake with vanilla ice cream; and Robert Mondavi wines. Cost: $45. Seating is limited. For reservations, call 737-1177.

Full moon anniversary: Kahala Moon Cafe celebrates its Full Moon Festival's first anniversary with a special dinner by Chef Kelvin Ro and Hawaiian music played by Robert Cazimero on the piano Monday. Two dinner seatings, at 6 and 8:15 p.m., each features a three-course menu. To begin, there will be a choice of scallops with lettuce and a mandarin orange glaze or portobello mushrooms in a balsamic garlic jus. The entrees being offered are beef tenderloin with a vegetable medley and wild mushroom risotto or mahi mahi, rock shrimp and garlic mashed potato with brandy shrimp butter, braised choi sum and a prawn garnish. To end the evening, there will be a surprise dessert prepared by pastry chef Sandy McNally. Cost is $50 per person, tax and tip not included.

Kahala Moon is also extending its four-course "grazing" menu, served 5:30 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays. For $19.98, those who can't decide what to order will be served two starters and two demi entrees chosen by the chefs.

For reservations, call 732-7777.

"ABC's of Wine": Richard Field from R. Field Wine Co. will tell you everything you wanted to know about wine, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the JMD Educational Center in Aiea. Cost is $38. Register at 956-8244.

Anniversary dinner: Ihilani Resort & Spa celebrates its fifth anniversary with a "Diamonds & Gold" benefit dinner featuring two-time gold medalist and archer Justin Huish; and swimmers Matt Biondi, Debbie Meyer and Mark Spitz. Attendees will also be able to bid on auction items including boxing gloves autographed by Muhammad Ali; ice skates autographed by Kristi Yamaguchi; and an official Olympic torch that was carried in the 1996 Olympic Games. Funds raised will benefit Hawaii's Olympians.

Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Saturday with a dinner that includes crispy black bean cake with roasted corn and rock shrimp, and grilled beef tenderloin and saute island catch. The dinner will be held on the ocean front lagoon courtyard with White Light providing dance music.

Cost for the evening is $125 per person. Ihilani is providing special accommodations for those wanting to spend the night. A portion of the room rates will also benefit Hawaii's Olympians.

For information, call Nancy Botello at 531-1888, Ext. 42; for room reservations, call 679-0079.

Sweets over the phone: Hungering for the chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies that your friend or relative brought back for you from Big Island Candies Factory and Gift Shop? Now you can purchase them by calling (800) 935-5510 or (808) 935-8890; or by faxing orders to (808) 961-0659. The shop accepts American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard and Visa and will FedEx orders.

If you're visiting the Big Island, the store is located at 585 Hinano St., between Hualani and Kekuanaoa streets. Comments and questions may also be e-mailed to bic@interpac.net.

Poetry in cooking: Sol H. Marshall is looking for "poets who know how to cook, or cooks who can write poetry" for his "Recipes in Rhyme" book. Writers whose works are accepted will receive a free copy of the cookbook. Poems should not exceed 40 lines in length and should give instructions for a favorite main dish. This may be written in a list or poem-style. Poets can also submit two shorter poems on side dishes or desserts; limericks or short poems on any culinary subject; and poems on humorous or bad experiences in cooking or eating. For more information, e-mail bb241@ lafn.org; send a fax to (818) 894-5282; or write to: Sol H. Marshall, 13920 Roscoe Blvd., Panorama City, Calif. 91402-4213. Entries will be accepted until Nov. 27.

Depression screening available

Hawaii State Hospital is sponsoring a screening session as part of the National Depression Screening Day Oct. 8. The session will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Windward Mall.

Participants will receive information about depression and have the opportunity to take a written self-test for depression.

If the confidential questionnaire indicates symptoms of depression, follow-up information and referrals will be provided at the individual's request.

Some signs of depression include lack of energy, extended periods of sadness, hopelessness, irritability, restlessness, suicidal thoughts and lack of joy in life. Most cases of depression are treatable, but sufferers do not seek help due to lack of awareness. For more information, call the State Hospital at 236-8212.

Learn more about breast cancer

The American Cancer Society and Liberty House are teaming up to provide information about "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in October.

ACS volunteers will be available 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 10 in the intimate apparel department of Liberty House's Ala Moana, Kahala, Pearlridge, Windward Mall and Kaahumanu Center, Maui, stores to offer guidelines on early detection of breast cancer, the proper methods for self-examination and to answer questions.

Breast cancer survivors are welcome to share their thoughts by signing a "Wall of Hope."

Healthy cooking sessions will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 10 in the Housewares departments at Liberty House Pearlridge and Ala Moana.

A seminar, "Reach to Recovery," will also be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Ala Moana Special Events Room, third floor. Dr. Jeffrey Killen, chairman of the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children Department of Pathology, will speak. Estee Lauder cosmetics will host a makeup demonstration, "Looking Good and Feeling Better," and breast cancer survivors will answer questions.

The seminar is free, but seating is limited. Call 945-8149 for reservations.

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