As a new addition to our monthly blog posts, we've decided to reach out to our world class Maui craft community for some recipe inspiration you can try at home. From its prime location in the stunning grounds of Maui Tropical Plantation to award-winning Chef Jeff Scheer and talented team of craft cocktail artisans, The Mill House has graciously provided us with some farm-to-table food and beverage recipes to try out this fall! Whip up these ... read more
Take 5: Dane Dostert of The Mill House at Maui Tropical Plantation
If you've been lucky enough to visit Maui and haven't taken the time to explore the many intriguing features of Maui Tropical Plantation - coffee roastery, zipline course, farm-to-table restaurant, plantation tour, souvenir shop and more - go ahead and save yourself the guilt and book a trip back. With plenty to do and see, our favorite activity at this tropical oasis is sitting - and sipping - a handcrafted cocktail with a view of the West Maui ... read more
Take 5: Jeff Scheer of The Mill House at Maui Tropical Plantation
Here at Maui Craft Tours, we're always looking for new insight, inspiration and information concerning our favorite topic: craft food, craft drinks and local ingredients on Maui. This time around, we present our fourth Take 5 Interview with Executive Chef Jeff Scheer, the culinary genius behind The Mill House at Maui Tropical Plantation, a gorgeous local dining space focusing on innovative, farm-driven dining and handcrafted cocktails. Get an ... read more
Maui Travel Guide for Foodies
Gone are the days when an 8 inch beard, plaid button down shirt, fake black-rimmed spectacles and an iPhone full of aerial food shots were the prerequisites for calling yourself a 'foodie.' Fortunately, this overused term is now a common catch-all for anyone whose priorities dare lie in the realm of both food and beverages, and we're certainly not too ashamed to include ourselves in that category. Whether you're planning your first trip to ... read more
Drink Pairing for Hawaiian Dishes
Does the life mantra "travel, eat, drink, repeat" speak to you on a personal level? Have you always been curious about the idea of spam as a major food group but never actually had the guts to try it? Do you fantasize about living somewhere with an endless assortment of fresh fruit that never goes out of season, and has a high probability of growing right in your own backyard (or at least your neighbor's)? *Ring Ring...* *Hello?* Aloha, ... read more