Okay, so we’re talking about ways to use your La Caja China as the centerpiece for theme parties. Last time we looked at hosting a good ‘ol southern pig pickin’…this time, let’s head west…way, way west…to the Hawaiian Islands!
The traditional feast in Hawaii was once referred to as the ‘aha ‘aina and was used to celebrate many events including coming of age and visitors. The modern term Luau may have originated from the great coed feasts of the Hawaiian King Kamehameha II.
Among people from Hawaii, the concepts of “luau” and “party” are often blended, resulting in graduation luaus, wedding luaus, and birthday luaus.
Give your friends and family the experience of a lifetime, with a Luau they’ll never forget, featuring a whole Kalua Pig, roasted in your La Caja China!
Side dishes can include Macaroni Salad, Lomi salmon, Steamed Rice, Hawaiian Fruit Salad, Peri Peri or Shoyu Chicken Wings, sweet rolls, and much more!
It’s Brok’ Da Mout, Brah!
Party ideas:
Traditional Luaus are eaten on the ground, with food place on Ti Leaves that cover a type of woven mat called the ‘Lauhala’ mats. Guests at Luau’s receive Leis as they arrive on the scene.
The Lei is a necklace or headdress of woven flowers or shells and is given as a display of affection. Also when dressing up for the Luau women can place a flower behind their right or left ear. Placing a flower over the left ear indicates that one is taken or in a relationship and placing a flower over the right ear indicates that one is available.
Enforce an aloha attire dress code, from aloha shirts and shorts to muumuus and sarongs.
Rent tiki statues, torches and other tiki décor. contemporary Hawaiian music (such as Israel Kamakawiwo’ole), surf rock, or anything featuring the ukulele and/or the lap steel guitar are all great ways to go.
Photo station areas with props like surfboards, sunglasses, grass skirts, coconut bras, etc. are always a crowd-pleaser and a great way to remember (and show off) how much fun your party was. If you are more into crafts, weaving palm frond fans and making leis are relatively simple projects and can be a fun activity for smaller groups or as a separate station area in a large party.
Hula hooping, Aloha volleyball (played with a beach ball and much simpler rules), and the limbo are standard tropical party games, appropriate for almost any demographic.
You can find many of these recipes online, or pick up a copy of our latest cookbook “La Caja China World: Roasting Box Recipes from Around the Globe”, which includes step-by-step instructions for Luau Pig in La Caja China.
Be sure to take a look at our original recipe collection, “La Caja China Cooking: The Secret to Perfect Roasting” as well, for tons of great recipes and tips for cooking with your La Caja China.
Also, check out the Luau Party Shop for TONS of island themed stuff to add just the right bling to you party! – http://luaupartyshop.com/
Stop it already Perry!!!! Just too darn delicious. Gotta go have my blood pressure checked now.
Love your posts.
Your friend, Rueben from Guam
Okay but I refuse to make that purple poi stuff. ick.
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Rueben, sorry brutha, but you ain’t seen nothing yet. I got a post coming this week with a recipe that I may have chiseled on my tombstone!
Chris – I had two completely unrelated residents of Oahu tell me that the only people who eat poi anymore are tourists, lol. Not my favorite, either.
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