If you want to show your appreciation to a chef in your life, pick up some Hawaiian salad dressings. Hawaiian salad dressings have unique flavors such as passion fruit, Hawaiian onion and papaya. Chefs are always looking for a way to add unique flavors to their dishes, and Hawaiian salad dressings might just do the trick. If salad dressing just isn't enough, purchase various Hawaiian spices such as chili pepper salt, seasoned salt, and smoke-seasoned salt. Round out the gift with a cookbook packed full of authentic Hawaiian recipes. This will be the gift that will give back to you. The chef will be so pleased with your gift, they will keep cooking your favorite Hawaiian dishes for you all year long.
If you have a food lover in your life that doesn't like to cook, consider purchasing various tropical candies as a thank you gift from Hawaii. Chocolate-covered macadamia nuts are an island favorite. Maui Caramacs are macadamia nuts covered with soft caramel and dipped in milk chocolate. If your food lover can't eat nuts or just doesn't like them, there are plenty of chocolate-covered tropical fruits such as pineapple. Fresh pineapple and coconut are two more food items that you can bring back from Hawaii and give to a food lover.
The ukulele is a distinctly Hawaiian musical instrument. The music lover in your life is sure to be pleased when you bestow them a gift of an authentic Hawaiian ukulele. Take care to ensure that the ukulele you purchase has a carrying case so that it does not get broken in transit (you'll also need to carry it onto the airplane). If a ukulele does not fit within your budget or travel restrictions, consider purchasing a CD of authentic Hawaiian music.
Someone who seeks out unique items for their home will appreciate handmade Hawaiian baskets, which can be used for a variety of uses and in any room of the home. If you wish, you can purchase various Hawaiian souvenirs to place inside the basket for added gifts. If a gift basket won't do the trick, consider a nice decorative item made from Koa wood. The Acai Koa tree is endemic to the Hawaiian islands, and is one of the most popular trees present. Koa-wood crafts include clocks, lamps, chess sets, coasters and platters.
