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Maui Ocean Center collecting seafood recipes

“;Sustainability”; is a big buzz word these days, regarding everything from fuel for our cars to fuel for our bodies.

When it comes to the concept of sustainable seafood, the Maui Ocean Center offers a challenge: Entries are being accepted for dishes that use sustainable or invasive types of seafood - those that are in no danger of overfishing, or that are overpopulating our waters. For examples visit seafoodwatch.org.

Deadline to enter is Saturday. E-mail entries to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or mail to Maui Ocean Center, Attention: Seafood Recipe Contest, 192 Ma'alaea Road, Wailuku 96793.

Twenty winning recipes will be posted on the Maui Ocean Center Web site and passed out to visitors.

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Thanksgiving made easy

Thanksgiving looms, as you well know. If the very thought of preparing a full dinner exhausts you—or worse, makes you weep—you're probably thinking about a turkey-to-go meal for the big day.

You can find these nearby at the deli in your neighborhood grocery store, Zippy's and many restaurants, but here are some special deals. Order early; these meals do sell out.

Kahala Hotel & Resort: A 12- to 14-pound roast turkey with stuffing of lup cheong, wild rice, apple and chestnuts is the centerpiece. Autumn Harvest Vegetables, Fall Garden Vegetable Salad with Lilikoi Tarragon Vinaigrette and Pumpkin Chocolate Pie are included, along with gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and ciabatta bread. Cost is $150; feeds five or more. Call 739-8760.

Diamond Head Market and Grill: A 14- to 16-pound turkey comes with Wild Mushroom-Brioche Stuffing, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Fall Vegetable Medley, Candied Sweet Potato, Fresh Cranberry-Orange Compote, Pumpkin Pecan Crunch, rolls and gravy. Cost is $185; feeds 10. Call 732-0077.

Whole Foods Market: Several turkey and ham packages are offered, among them an organic meal for six, with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy for $199.99. Vegan dishes are available a la carte. Call 738-0820.

Find holiday spirit at wine tastings

The Wine Stop offers assistance with holiday choices in free tastings all month.

“;Pau Hana Friday Wine & More”; sessions, from 4 to 8 p.m., cover pairings for ham and turkey this week, and two classic Thanksgiving wines, beaujolais and pinot noir, on Nov. 21.

Saturday tastings, from 1 to 5 p.m., cover staff favorites this week, Thanksgiving dinner wines on Nov. 22, and cabernet and wine deals on Nov. 29.

A Sunday seminar, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30, “;Exploring Bubbles from Around the World,”; will cover cava, prosecco, champagne and domestic sparkling wines. Space is limited to 15; cost is $45.

The Wine Stop is at 1809 S. King St. Call 946-3707.