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Kaua’i Pa’akai (salt)
Get an introduction to interesting people and riveting stories linked by a family recipe, starting from a base in Hawaii to locations such as Japan and Puerto Rico. Find the rich and sometimes surprising connections to a treasured family dish.
Kaua’i Pa’akai (salt)
Season 3 Episode 4 | 25m 31s | CC
We follow Raiatea from Molokaʻi to Kauaʻi, where her maternal roots are deeply connected to the salt ponds of Hanapēpē, one of the most highly prized natural salts in the world. In this episode we learn more about her family tree which is like a puzzle – each precious piece reveals a part of Hawaiʻiʻs unique history.
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