Baking Traditions 🍍

Christmas in the Midwest is vastly different from what I grew up with in the islands. ☃ Now that I have my own family, I want to continue old traditions and create new ones. That said, our Christmas tradition is baking island treats for our community.

Our goodies are inspired by traditional Samoan desserts like my favorite: pai fala (pineapple half moon pies). We also add a twist to the familiar chocolate chip cookie by adding mago (mango).

This is my way of introducing exotic flavors like pasio (passion fruit), ku'ava (guava) and moegalō (lemongrass) to my American-born children and learn Samoan at the same time.

I share these recipes so you too can teach, learn and enjoy Samoan treats in your own home.
You can start with this recipe - it is one of my kids' favorite to eat and make - and I will post with more to follow.

 - from our umukuka (kitchen) to yours, 
🎄 Ia Manuia le Kerisimasi! 🌴🎅

Here's more ways to learn fruits/vegetable names in Samoan:

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Manuia le Kerisimasi -⛄ Merry Christmas 🎄

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas.....🎄 

I wanted to add the translation to one of my favorite xmas carols.🎵🎺  Sing to the tune of Hark! the Herald Angels Sing.

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• 🎁Print and read the story of baby Jesus here.  Faitau ma vali le tala i le pepe o Iesu.

Aso Faafetai - Thanksgiving 🎩

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Fall Colors 🍂

In the Midwest, we are blessed with the most beautiful colors during the season.  It is truly an inspiration!
Enjoy learning fall colors!🍁🍂🍃

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Homonyms (words that sound alike) - Upu uiga lasi

Here are some Samoan words that sound the same but have different meanings or Homonyms:

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Tau malūlū- Fall Season check list 🍁🌰

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Dinner time! 🍗🍜

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what's for breakfast? 🍮

Ta'u mai/Tell me: What is your favorite breakfast food??

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Whats for lunch? 🍲

O le a le mea ai e te fiafia e ai i le aoauli? What is your favorite lunch meal?
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