Portuguese sweet bread is a staple of Hawaii supermarkets, a remnant of the ethnicity of settlers, workers and paniolos who still today comprise a key demographic in paradise. Making bread the Portagee way involves heat, a stone oven, and lots of hard work. Which is why it tastes so damn sweet and good. Making Portuguese bread with a real stone outdoor oven is one of the myriad cultural activities at the Kona Historical Society - a killer place to experience the culture of Hawaii in a very hands on fashion. Add bonus -- sweet rolls, authentic recipes and smiles all around.

Kona Historical Society
PO Box 398 Captain Cook, HI. 96704
Phone: 808-323-3222 ~ FAX: 808-323-2398
Email: khs@konahistorical.org

—Alex, 03/19/10