Experience the vibrant culinary traditions of Maui with Aloha in Every Bite, a Hawaiian cookbook that celebrates island flavors, cultural heritage, and seasonal cooking. Whether you’re a passionate home cook or new to Hawaiian cuisine, this recipe book offers delicious, easy-to-follow dishes using local ingredients and bold spice blends from Paia Spice Co.
From the sun-drenched beaches of Paia to your home kitchen, every dish in this cookbook tells a story of Hawaii’s rich history and the spirit of aloha.
Aloha in Every Bite: Holiday Edition
In Hawaiʻi, Western holidays arrived carrying foreign calendars, Christian customs, and mainland traditions—but they were never adopted as-is. Instead, they were reshaped through Hawaiian values of gathering, generosity, and collective care.
Aloha in Every Bite: Holiday Edition is a cookbook and cultural guide that honors this evolution. It explores how Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s became opportunities to practice ʻohana, kōkua, and abundance—expressed most clearly through food.
Pineapple in Every Bite: The Ultimate Pineapple Cookbook
Pineapple in Every Bite, a tropical cookbook inspired by the flavors of Maui, Hawaii, where pineapple is the star of every recipe.
This cookbook is packed with over 100 creative recipes that bring sweet, savory, spicy, and tropical flavors together in unique and delicious ways. Whether you are cooking for family dinners, summer parties, backyard barbecues, or just love pineapple, this book will bring island-inspired cooking into your kitchen.
From Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Fried Rice to Pineapple Cheesecake, Pineapple Cinnamon Rolls, and tropical drinks like Pineapple Paradise Punch, every recipe highlights the sweet and tangy flavor of pineapple.
What You’ll Find Inside
Traditional & Modern Hawaiian Recipes
Explore over 80 Hawaiian-inspired dishes—from kalua pork and taro cakes to lilikoi desserts and fresh poke—each seasoned with Paia Spice Co.’s signature blends. These carefully tested cookbook recipes make it easy to bring Maui’s flavors to your table.
Hawaiian Ingredient Field Guide
Learn about staple ingredients like kalo (taro), ʻulu (breadfruit), lilikoi (passion fruit), and limu (seaweed). This cookbook book not only teaches how to cook with these ingredients but also explains their cultural importance and how to substitute mainland alternatives without losing authenticity.
Maui’s Rich Culinary History
Trace the story of Maui from ancient Polynesian voyagers to present-day Hawaii. This recipe book explores the island’s evolution through its cuisine, highlighting Native Hawaiian traditions, immigrant influences, and today’s sustainability movements.
Lunar & Seasonal Eating Guide
Rooted in the Kaulana Mahina (Hawaiian moon calendar), this section connects you with traditional Hawaiian food practices. With this cookbook, you’ll learn to cook in harmony with the island’s two seasons—Kauwela (summer) and Hoʻoilo (winter)—and the lunar phases for mindful, nourishing meals.
Meet Paia Spice Co.
Our cookbook recipes come alive with Paia Spice Co.’s small-batch, island-inspired blends. From smoky sea salts to warming curries, these Maui-crafted spices embody aloha in every bite.
Aunty Jen’s Blends
Caribbean Seasoning
- Mild Caribbean spice blend with 16 ingredients.
- Great for pork, chicken, beef, and veggies.
Greek Seasoning
- Mediterranean all-purpose blend with 12 herbs and spices.
- Ideal for meats, veggies, stews, and Greek salad.
Hela Wela Seasoning
- The spiciest blend yet, with fruity habanero and smoky Kiawe.
- Versatile: works on BBQ, Mexican dishes, fruits, and brunch foods.
Pizza & Things Seasoning
- Robust Italian blend with 10 herbs and spices.
- Perfect for pizza, pasta, garlic bread, and more.
Big Haole’s Blends
Blackened Seasoning
- Milder heat with lemon basil and smoky paprika.
- Designed for fish, chicken, tacos, and salads.
Kiawe Seasoning
- Smoky all-purpose blend, ideal for steak, meats, veggies, and even cocktails.
Original Seasoning
- All-around favorite for nearly any food, from meat to popcorn.
- Loved by BBQ fans and everyday cooks alike.
Pika Seasoning
- Spicy version of Original (Pika = spicy in Hawaiian).
- Great for wings, fries, popcorn, and Cajun-style dishes.
Salts
Bamboo Jade Salt
- Green, mineral-rich salt with bamboo leaf extract.
- Adds earthy umami to seafood, avocados, veggies, and meats.
Black Lava Pa’akai
- Black sea salt with coconut charcoal.
- Smoky and detoxifying—great on seafood, fruits, and salads.
Kiawe Smoked Sea Salt
- Bold, smoky flavor from Kiawe wood.
- Ideal for grilled meats, stews, and veggies.
Red ‘Alaea Pa’akai
- Traditional Hawaiian salt with volcanic clay.
- Earthy, mineral-rich; used in poke, kalua pork, and rubs.
Why This Cookbook Matters
More than just a recipe book, Aloha in Every Bite is your guide to the essence of Hawaiian cooking—deeply rooted in nature, history, and community. Whether you’re celebrating your love for the islands or discovering Hawaiian culinary traditions for the first time, this cookbook book brings the flavors of Maui to life.
Ready to Taste the Aloha?
Order your copy of Aloha in Every Bite today and bring the soul of Hawaiian cooking into your home with over 80 unforgettable cookbook recipes.