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Step 2Mesquite = Kiawe
Mesquite was introduced to Hawaii, where it spread rapidly. One story is that the missionaries introduced it so the thorns would make the locals wear shoes. Mesquite is known here as "Kiawe". Kiawe is pronounced "kee-ah-vey" which is the sound you make when you step on thorns. Then hop on one foot and then hop on more thorns, and fall down on more thorns.
These are Kiawe pods. These are behind Kite Beach Maui. And at most other beaches on Maui. And up most of the hillsides. Along with those thorny dead branches that cause pain when they perforate you.
Star and I tried eating some pods after surfing. Very good. They're a little bit sweet. They taste a bit like dates.
Some parts of the pod are too hard to chew up. Spit those out.
We got in the habit of nibbling some pods whenever we came across them.
These are Kiawe pods. These are behind Kite Beach Maui. And at most other beaches on Maui. And up most of the hillsides. Along with those thorny dead branches that cause pain when they perforate you.
Star and I tried eating some pods after surfing. Very good. They're a little bit sweet. They taste a bit like dates.
Some parts of the pod are too hard to chew up. Spit those out.
We got in the habit of nibbling some pods whenever we came across them.
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