Directory of Cooking & Culinary Schools and Institutes in Hawaii
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Not surprisingly, the same things that make Hawaii a great place to visit also make it a great place to live! Excellent climate, clean air and water, good schools and health care facilities, and an emphasis on the multicultural perspective all come together to create a good quality of life.
A 2004 Bureau of Labor Statistics survey found that chefs and head cooks earned an average hourly wage of $19.83; first-line supervisors and managers earned $15.50 an hour. Regional South Pacific fare includes Ahi (tuna), Haupia (coconut pudding), and Poi (a starch made from boiled taro root). Using an imu, or underground oven, is a popular method of roasting meat.
