See, buy, eat
KCC creations

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Chocolate sculptures, including a dragon, an underwater scene and a sailboat regatta, will be on display Friday through Feb. 13 at Kahala Mall.

Kapiolani Community College culinary students are sculpting the edible works in an intensive workshop led by chef-instructor Ernst Hiltbrand.

The works will be up for bid in a silent auction, 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13, to benefit HUGS, a support group for seriously ill children.

Cookbook for charity

Employees of the Kaua'i Marriott Resort & Beach Club are selling a cookbook to benefit several charities.

The "Associate Cook Book" is full of local-style recipes, most of them quick and easy, provided by resort employees.

The book sells for $10, to benefit the Associate Charity Fund, the Hawaii Hotel Association Visitor Industry Charity Walk, Kaua'i United Way and the Children's Miracle Network.

Only about 100 copies remain available, at the hotel's concierge desk. For mail orders call (800) 220-2925 or write the Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club, 3610 Rice Street, Lihue, Kauai 96766, Attention Andrew Newmark, director of human resources.

Mail orders cost an additional $2 to cover postage.

From the cookbook, contributed by Lisa Bernabe of the night-audit staff:

Salmon and Tofu Salad

1 block firm tofu, well-drained, in bite-sized cubes
1 large can salmon, drained and flaked
1 large tomato, diced
1 small Maui onion, diced
1/4 cup vegetable or peanut oil
1/4 cup soy sauce

Layer tofu, salmon, tomato and onion on a large platter. Refrigerate.

Just before serving, heat oil and soy sauce. Pour over platter. Serve immediately.

Nutritional information unavailable.

In search of heroes

Surely you know someone who fulfills the definition of a true hero -- describe that person in words and you could win party fixings for 50.

French's Mustard has put out the call for stories about America's heroes. It's the company's way of lifting spirits in the wake of the Sept. 11 tragedy.

Describe your hero in 100 words or less and send your entry to French's "Great American Hero," 546 Valley Road, Upper Montclair, N.J. 07043. Deadline is Feb. 15.

Top prize is party food for 50; 25 finalists will receive gift baskets of French's foods.

Learn something new

Breakthroughs in Anti-Aging and Wellness: Stephen Cherniske of the Oasis Wellness network leads two free workshops this week:

>> Wellness: 7 p.m. Thursday, Ilikai Hotel
>> Wellness for Women: 12:30 p.m. Friday, Ala Moana Hotel

Call 389-9995.

On the Front Burner: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel's 75th birthday celebration continues with a cooking demonstration, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, featuring menu items from the anniversary gala last week. Chefs Alfred Cabacungan and Warren Uchida will prepare Pan-Roasted Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Broiled Beef Tenderloin and Australian Blue Shrimp and Hawaiian Kahlua Pot de Créme. Samples will be served. Cost is $50 per person or $75 for two. Call 931-8408.

Kung Fu-Style Chinese Tea Blending: Lynette Jee teaches the art of Chinese tea tasting in celebration of the Lunar New Year, 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Veranda at the Kahala Mandarin Oriental. Cost is $24. Call 739-8895.

KCC teaches the basics: Grant Sato teaches "Knife Skills and Basic Cutting Techniques, 8 a.m. Feb. 16. in Ohi'a Room 109, Kapiolani Community College. Daniel B. Swift teaches "Cookies," an introduction to basic types and the way they are made, on the same day and time in the KCC bake shop. Cost of either class is $35. Classes on basic cooking and baking continue Saturdays through March. Call 734-9211.

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