Cookbooks
Aloha in Every Bite: Volume 1
Aloha in Every Bite is a love letter to Maui’s food and culture, featuring 100+ recipes that mix traditional Hawaiian ingredients with bold Paia Spice Co. flavors. Beyond recipes, you’ll find guides to local ingredients, seasonal eating, and the history of Maui. Whether you’re an experienced chef or just love island flavors, this book is your ticket to tasting the aloha spirit—one bite at a time.
Aloha in Every Bite: Holiday Edition
A seasonal cookbook celebrating how Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s are truly lived in Hawaiʻi—through shared tables, evolving rituals, and island-inspired holiday dishes rooted in ʻohana, abundance, and place.
Pineapple in Every Bite
Pineapple in Every Bite is a tropical-inspired cookbook featuring over 100 sweet and savory recipes where pineapple is the star of every dish. From appetizers and salads to main dishes, desserts, drinks, sauces, marinades, and spice rubs, this Maui-inspired cookbook brings island flavor to every meal.
Children’s Books
Taha the Kava: Aloha New Friend!
In the sunny town of Paia, Maui, a little kava plant named Taha learns what it truly means to belong. Surrounded by colorful tropical friends who don’t quite understand him, Taha feels out of place — until a young girl and her grandmother teach the garden about the special roots of Hawaiian culture. Through storms, laughter, and new words like aloha and ʻohana, Taha discovers that being different is what makes him strong — and that every friend has a gift to share.
A heartwarming, educational story that celebrates Hawaiian traditions, friendship, and the beauty of growing together.
Taha the Kava: Roots of Aloha
Taha the Kava: Roots of Aloha is a gentle children’s story about resilience, community, and healing after loss. Set in a Maui garden, it follows Taha and his island friends as fire changes their world—but not their spirit.
As rain falls and new life emerges from the ash, Taha learns that strong roots, kindness, and ʻohana help the land and hearts heal together. Inspired by Hawaiʻi, the story shows that aloha is an action—and that love can grow again.
Taha the Kava: And the Rainbow of Big Feelings
Taha the Kava and the Rainbow of Big Feelings is a gentle and imaginative Hawaiian garden story that helps children understand and manage big emotions. When a magical rainbow brings feelings like anger, fear, anxiety, sadness, and impulsiveness to life, Taha and his friends learn simple, calming ways to handle each one. With warmth, friendship, and a touch of island magic, this story shows that every feeling is okay—and understanding them helps us grow strong inside.
Coloring Books
Aloha Adventures: A Hawaiian Coloring Journey
Embark on a colorful Hawaiian adventure!
Aloha Adventures: A Hawaiian Coloring Journey invites kids to explore the islands through 40 joyful coloring pages—featuring ocean friends, hula dancers, volcanoes, rainbows, and more! Each illustration celebrates Hawaii’s beauty, nature, and culture, while encouraging creativity and aloha spirit. Plus, a portion of every book sold supports Hawaii nonprofits.
Nature’s Tapestry: An Intricate Coloring Journey
Nature’s Tapestry: An Intricate Coloring Journey invites you to explore the beauty and diversity of the animal kingdom through detailed, relaxing artwork.
Featuring 140 animals (280 pages) from around the world, this immersive coloring experience combines intricate illustrations with fascinating wildlife facts. Each animal includes a dedicated page with its common name, scientific name, inspiring quote, and interesting facts, followed by a beautifully detailed coloring page designed for hours of creative relaxation.
From majestic lions and towering giraffes to vibrant butterflies and mysterious sea creatures, every page reveals a new piece of nature’s incredible tapestry.
Perfect for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a mindful artistic escape.
The Great Book of Musical Instruments Volume 1 Strings
Discover the fascinating world of string instruments in The Great Book of Musical Instruments: Volume 1 – String Instruments. Explore more than 125 instruments from around the globe, including guitars, violins, harps, lutes, zithers, banjos, mandolins, Indian classical instruments, world folk instruments, and extraordinary experimental creations. Each instrument features fascinating facts, history, and a detailed illustration to color, making this the perfect book for musicians, music lovers, students, teachers, and creative minds of all ages.
About R.J. Pickrell
I came to Maui for the scuba diving and stayed for the community, culture, and food. With a background in web design, marketing, and SEO, I built Kihei Web Design LLC to help local businesses grow. Over time, my passion for cooking with local ingredients turned into Aloha in Every Bite. It’s my way of sharing the warmth, flavors, and traditions of the island I love. Whether I’m designing a website or testing a new recipe, my goal is the same—spread a little more aloha.