Just what makes the world's sweetest onion so darn sweet? Is it because it grows in only one place on Earth? Is it the rich, volcanic soil? Is it the altitude? Is it the continuous fog and extra-long growing time? No one really knows for sure. But there is one thing we do know, this glorious garden bulb, cultivated exclusively on the slopes of Haleakala, will grace any dish you care to try. Much more than a holiday souvenir, the MAUI ONION COOKBOOK is a compilation of recipes gathered from every corner of the island. Professional chefs, creative citizens, and local characters from the best restaurants, hotels, and hang-outs have contributed to this delightful compendium of culinary magic. Thanks to the increasing availability of exotic ingredients in mainstream supermarkets, most of these recipes are well within reach of any mainland cook. So don't be afraid to try the Macadamia Nut-Crusted Brie with Maui Onion and Oven-Dried Tomato Relish, the Maui Onion Souffl?© with Red Pepper Sabayon, or Snorkel Bob's Caesar Salad. These island secrets are now at your fingertips.
Barbara Santos is the marketing director of the San Francisco Writers Conference and the San Francisco Writing for Change conference. She has worked with major authors for more than two decades...and seen the changes in publishing first-hand.
All of her books have Hawaiian themes. (She lived on Maui for 15 years and was co-director of the Maui Writers Conference for many years.) She is the author/editor of two cookbooks--Maui Tacos Cookbook and The Maui Onion Cookbook. Barbara and writing partner, Mark Ellman, are currently promoting Practice Aloha, a book featuring 150 stories and 16 recipes from people who want to share what it means to live life with aloha. The stories come from a wide range of people from Fleetwood Mac's Mick Fleetwood to Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie! The introduction is by Dr. Wayne Dyer.
