[ WEEKEND SCENE ] Island-style fun as seen through the camera’s eye

FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM Menehune Mac, a candy company in Kalihi, gave children an opportunity yesterday to make personalized Mother's Day candy gifts. After donning proper working gear, the children entered the chocolate factory.

Sweet love for moms

Menehune Mac opens its doors
to let kids create candy treats

FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM The children were given an opportunity to dip macadamia nuts into chocolate. Carly Kajiwara, above, got some dipping help from factory worker Connie Madamba.

FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM Jamie Matsuura, assisted by factory worker Clem Barayaga, was excited as she got into her work gear and prepared to enter the chocolate factory.

FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM The children also designed their own boxes and labels. Taylor Onizuka showed off her message to Mom on her personalized box.