Omiyage-suitable juice mix also peps up chichi dango

By Betty Shimabukuro

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Oct 26, 2011

~~<p>Since the advent of checked-baggage fees, we’ve been downsizing our luggage for every mainland trip, which means downsizing the omiyage carried for friends and family. The optimal carry-on gift is something light that packs flat, so it was enlightening to discover Hawaiian Sun powdered juice packages.</p>
<p>Once you’re no longer lucky to live Hawaii, that icy glass of passo-guava you used to take for granted is seldom an option. Even if you live near a store that imports frozen concentrate or cans of juice, you’ll pay a premium. Or, I stay at your house, bringing powders that you mix with water to create quarts of juice, plus nostalgia. I’m awesome.</p>
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Since the advent of checked-baggage fees, we’ve been downsizing our luggage for every mainland trip, which means downsizing the omiyage carried for friends and family. The optimal carry-on gift is something light that packs flat, so it was enlightening to discover Hawaiian Sun powdered juice packages.

Once you’re no longer lucky to live Hawaii, that icy glass of passo-guava you used to take for granted is seldom an option. Even if you live near a store that imports frozen concentrate or cans of juice, you’ll pay a premium. Or, I stay at your house, bringing powders that you mix with water to create quarts of juice, plus nostalgia. I’m awesome. Login for more...