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Maui lauds its onions
Maui celebrates one of its most famous residents, the sweet onion, at the annual Maui Onion Festival Aug. 2 and 3 at Whaler's Village in Kaanapali.Mindy Sterling (Frau Farbissina in the "Austin Powers" movies) will be the celebrity-in-residence for the event, providing commentary for the onion-eating contest on Saturday. She'll also be available for autographs and photos.
The free festival is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
The Maui onion also takes center stage in cooking demonstrations, games, entertainment and food sales.
Plus, enter through Monday for the festival's annual recipe contest. Cooks are invited to submit onion dishes for judging at noon Aug. 2 (professional cooks) and Aug. 3 (amateur cooks). Top prize in each category is $100, plus a trip to Honolulu to appear on Hawaiian Electric Co.'s "The Electric Kitchen" cooking show.
There is no fee to enter. Get forms via whalersvillage.com or at the Whalers Village management office. Call (808) 661-4567 for more information.
A taste of Hawaii beef
Hawaii-grown beef will be featured this weekend at the Hawaii State Farm Fair. The Hawaii Beef Industry Council is providing cuts of meat for tasting and demonstrations:Friday: Cooking demonstration by Ernest Limcaco, Y. Hata & Co, 7 p.m.
Saturday: Grilled beef sampling: 2 to 8 p.m.
Sunday: Cooking demonstration by chef Sam Choy, 4:30 p.m.
The 31st Farm Fair is open Friday through Sunday and July 31 through Aug. 3 at Aloha Stadium. Hours are 6 p.m. to midnight on Thursday and Friday nights and noon to midnight on weekends. Admission is $3 for adults, $1.50 for children. Call 485-1770.
Restaurant lessons
Teach-and-eat sessions will be held at these restaurants over the next three Saturdays. All classes including a cooking demonstration and lunch. Classes cost $45 each. Call 550-2585. The schedule:Hy's Steak House: Chef Almar Arcano prepares Steak Au Poivre and Gazpacho with bay shrimp and avocado, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 2.
Hong Kong Harbour View: Chef Chih-Chieh Chang prepares Chinese entrees and desserts and demonstrates carving techniques, 9 a.m. to noon. Aug. 9. Participants will pound mochi for the dessert.
KCC classes
Kapiolani Community College is offering these cooking series. Call 734-9211.Vegetarian Cooking: Alyssa Moreau teaches two Saturday classes, soups and sandwiches on Aug. 2 ($42); easy entrées on Aug. 23 ($45). Both classes run 8 a.m. to noon.
Culinary Specialty Classes: Nina Jarrett teaches two Thursday night classes, soufflés on Aug. 7 (covers cheese, spinach, chocolate and mandarin); and crepes on Aug. 21 (covers seafood, ham and cheese, tropical fruits and Crepes Suzette). Classes run 6 to 9 p.m. and cost $85 each.
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