How to plan, prepare and host a luau is easier than you may think. Helpful suggestions, how to improvise, plus Igd's owner talks about her experiences on hosting a luau with great tips for a grand luau on a budget. Poi is a food made from a starchy root called Taro. Prepared, poi is a purplish-gray paste that may look distasteful to those not familiar with it. It is an excellent staple food, high in nutrition and is said to be one of the least allergenic foods a child can eat.
Islanders eat poi in place of bread at dinner.
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