An Easter basket sent across the miles from Hawaii looks a lot different than the traditional basket. Instead of chocolate eggs there’s Ling Hi Mui. Rather than jelly beans there’s Wasabi Peas! Here are some suggestions for Hawaii Food Favorites to pack into an Easter Care Package for folks on the mainland.

For the first few years after arriving on island it seemed every social gathering was marked with at least one discussion of the “things we wish we had here.” The conversation always started, “Maui is wonderful, but I miss _______” (a food item unobtainable on island.)