Umukuka

How do you like your... povi masima?

I grew up in Hawaii, and like a lot of us raised outside of Samoa, my siblings and I were exposed to a wide variety of culinary delights (which sadly included big macs and pop tarts) and we never full...

Lilieni·27 April 2026

Umukuka

Fa'alifu Kalo: Make Samoan style coconut cream taro

We start by choosing a good piece of taro and end up with a delicious Samoan staple that goes great with your favourite meat dish.

Lilieni·10 February 2022

Fa'atufugaga

Tama a Samoa - A modern classic of Samoan music

I normally don't respond to angry comments but not only was this one from the owner of the copyrights, he happened to be someone I know in person - who obviously didn't realize who was behind this blunder.

Lilieni·28 June 2015

Umukuka

Recipe: REAL Samoan Panipopo!

I heard something disturbing this morning. One of my girls told me that she was Googling recipes for panipopo and came across some that called for store-bought, ready-made dough.. which you would then...

Lilieni·10 September 2008