Family Ingredients

We follow Raiatea from Molokaʻi to Kauaʻi, where her maternal roots are deeply connected to the salt ponds of Hanapēpē, one of the most highly prized natural salts in the world. In this episode we learn more about her family tree which is like a puzzle – each precious piece reveals a part of Hawaiʻiʻs unique history.

Molokaʻi is nestled between the islands of Oʻahu, Maui and Lanaʻi, measuring only 38 miles in length and 10 miles in width. It’s the least populated of all the Hawaiian Islands and residents prefer it that way. Fiercely independent, they fish, hunt, plant taro and tend to their gardens, proudly passing down their traditions from one generation to the next.

North Shore’s Jack Johnson, singer-songwriter, surfer and ocean activist, reveals the influence his father had on him and shares those memories on a road trip along the California coast. Enjoy the music, smoked fish and tales about early surfer migration to Hawaii.

Haʻa Keaulana is a surfer, photographer, environmentalist and part of the family of guardians who watch over Mākaha Beach. You can find her on any given day diving, swimming or surfing in the sea. For Haʻa, food sustainability is key to protecting the island’s fragile ecosystem. She is committed to promoting sustainable practices that will ensure a healthy future for her community and the planet.