Help me with a Hawaiian gift

[madringal]

**Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone! I went with the Lapperts. She's posted about their ice cream several times when they have been out there, so I am hopeful it will make her smile!**



I have a friend going through a pretty tough time and I'd like to send or bring her something that will make her smile. Hawaii is her happy place and her family spends about 6 weeks there a year. They visit all the islands and love more secluded spots.

What is something I can order directly from the islands and have sent to her? Nothing too touristy, but still special to Hawaii.

[krystee]

Does she like coffee? If so, maybe some Kona coffee? I don’t drink coffee, but my office is deliriously happy when they cater that in occasionally.

[redheadk]

I second the Kona coffee suggestion.

Treats from Punalu’u Bakery? www.bakeshophawaii.com

[tarzanswife]

Anything from Honolulu cookie company LINK. Also you can order from the ABC Stores online and get made in Hawaii items like chocolate covered macadamia nuts, Lion coffee, Hawaiian Sun products, etc..

[quesyrah]

I Agee with Kona coffee or Honolulu cookie company!

[sonrisa]

Chocolate covered macadamia nuts? yes- not unique, but Hawaii and chocolate.Both good for hard times. And maybe some good fruits. (they sell Lapperts Ice cream in stores around here. Perhaps that's an option? https://lapperts.com)

[noodleoo]

My first thought was pineapple wine. My mom and I visited this winery in Maui. The wine was delicious!

mauiwine.com/wines/pineapple/

[liverandonions]

Honolulu cookie company, add in Kona coffee too and she can dip her cookies

[underwaterrhymes]

Maybe something from Gold Belly?

www.goldbelly.com/maui-banana-bread-co/tis-the-season-banana-bread-6-pack?ref=search&search_id=71718882

www.goldbelly.com/macbaby/ube-macaroon-gift-bag-8-pack?ref=search&search_id=71718912

www.goldbelly.com/maui-gold-pineapple/maui-gold-pineapple-2-pack?ref=search&search_id=71718955

[rootbeerfloat]

www.bigislandcandies.com/ is another option.

[madringal]

Man, so many great suggestions! I love the lapperts idea, but man, the shipping is twice the cost of the ice cream!

[sofamonkey]

A lei. It will smell amazing and dries beautifully.

[devonpow]

This website is good for local Hawaii products houseofmanaup.com/

We order Rusty’s coffee from Hawaii - it’s our favorite

[sonrisa]

Nov 2, 2022 13:26:52 GMT -5 madringal said:

Man, so many great suggestions! I love the lapperts idea, but man, the shipping is twice the cost of the ice cream!

Yeah - it only works if you have it in a grocery store near you. Which, once I look at the website, basically means you need to live around me. lol. 

[jewel]

www.macnutfarm.com/

We went to this farm on Oahu. They have amazing macadamia nut Kona coffee, and can ship that and a variety of other local treats and snacks.

[MixedBerryJam]

Just a few days ago I tossed a containers of red dirt from Maui and black sand from the big island. I wish I’d known!


OP I just recalled that the last time I visited (2010) I bought a couple of Hawaiian print aprons that I still have and love to use. The tags are long gone so I have no website rec but if she’s an apron person (I definitely am an apron person) that might be nice.

[pumpkin]

Nov 2, 2022 13:09:48 GMT -5 noodleoo said:

My first thought was pineapple wine. My mom and I visited this winery in Maui. The wine was delicious!

mauiwine.com/wines/pineapple/

I’ve been here too and 2nd this suggestion.

[darby]

I received a bouquet from here and they were the most gorgeous flowers I’ve ever received. They were packed so well & lasted way longer than I expected.
www.mauifloral.com/

[Rainyday]

I would do a big leafy plant like a monstera, banana leaf or a palm.

[basilosaurus]

Hilo Hattie's has some fun hawaiiana that might put a smile on her face.

I disagree about the pineapple wine. I did not enjoy it.