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Today we chat with Phoebe (Fipe) Preuss a co owner of Living Koko.  We are in love with their Cacao products that we in Samoa fondly refer to as Koko. So sit back and enjoy our third installment of Meet the Makers and get to know Living Koko. 1. What does your business do?Living Koko is working closely with local and pacific based organisations to understand the ways in which we can support local communities through ethical trade and event sponsorship. We want to promote the health benefits of Koko (Cacao) and provide an alternative to confectionery based chocolate. 2....

Today we are talking to the artistic genius behind Aolele Creative, Leone Tui. Leone is an inspiration when it comes to her knowledge of Pacific History, so it is no wonder that her gift for making spectacular Pacific themed earrings is also a source of inspiration for Measina products. So, sit back and get to know Aolele Creative in Meet the Makers: Part 2. What does your business do? Under the label name Aolele Creative I produce handmade earrings that take design inspiration from Samoa and the Pacific.  How long have you been in business? I’ve been active making earrings by hand...

We have decided to do a series of blogs that feature the heart and soul of our company, the makers of our products.  Today we will be talking to Morwenna Petaia, owner of Measina Treasures of Samoa.  Morwenna is not only the owner of Measina, she has designed various products for the store as well as creating art pieces. What does your business do? Measina Treasures of Samoa are an online business selling products made by Samoans all over the world and products that support Samoan causes.  Measina is also developing our party plans and fundraising services so that we are...

We are all about quality food that is easy to make and tastes amazing.  We have discovered some delicious food that is easy to make when you are in a hurry but don’t want to eat oil laden fast food.  Enjoy making and eating this Jerk Chicken with Linseed Chia Bread. Jerk Chicken Wings Ingredients RawSpiceBar’s Scotch Bonnet Jerk 1 onion chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp brown sugar 700gm chicken wings 6 tbsp vegetable oil   Directions Remove chicken from fridge and let it come to room...

Earlier this week I saw a video on Facebook showing Samoan dancers at Flinders Street Station performing traditional Samoan dances for commuters. I was proud to see the performance and was happy that to learn that it was a promotion for the upcoming series of Australian Survivor. I was able to watch the replay of Australian Survivor this week. It didn’t differ much from the American version. There were still strategies, alliances, deception and intrigue. What I loved the most about Australian Survivor was the fact that this season is filmed in the breathtakingly beautiful islands of Samoa; a place that...