New Plates

The old '73 Ford van draws lot's of attention around Maui - probably because it's old, looks so clean and shows no rust!

One problem since we arrived is driving around with the Washington plates, one (of many I suppose) major tip offs that it's Haole's at the wheel.
No more, got re-registered and got the new plates and the safety stickers (far right hand side on the bumper) on Friday.
Now were locals!  Hah!

Some of you asked for more van pics:  click here, here and here for more.

Purple Home Fries

This is the second time (we bought two) cooking this strange potato-beast.  As I cut the unit into sections, I noticed a white "sap" coming from around the edges and wondered, again, if it was really taro, not a potato.

It looks like a sweet potato on the outside; sort of tan and with some of the usual sweet potato features.

Turns out, it's Hawaiian Sweet Potato and makes a nice homefry.

I love the color and we'll purchase again so an even wilder appearing dish might be made.
Should we try to grow these?  Now we need to learn about growing potatoes and if it's feasible in our Haiku, wet. 600' altitude.
TM