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For the uninitiated, this is a Shave Ice machine. This is not the silly little Snoopy sno-cone machine, this is a heavy duty industrial strength ice shaver.
Hawaiian Shave Ice (not shaved ice, if shaved then clearly non-authentic) is a delicious treat from the tropical islands. You may have had sno-cones, but until you have had Shave Ice in Hawaii, you have not had the real deal. 
When we visit Hawaii, I like to eat two Shave Ices each day. They need to come in the fancy cup. I prefer the Blue Hawaii flavor, paired with Li-hing Nui for a sweet and sour treat. Blue Hawaii is coconut and vanilla, while Li-Hing Nui is a special Hawaiian plum. I highly advise topping off the Shave Ice with a Snow Cap, which is sweetened condensed milk poured on top. Many people enjoy a scoop of ice cream at the bottom of the cup, but I feel that takes away from the divinity of pure Shave Ice.
The only other place where I have had comparable Shave Ice is in Arizona at Bahama Bucks. Arizona readers, please visit Bahama Bucks in honor of me.
To go with my Industrial Strength Shave Ice machine (I've found them as low as $300 on Ebay), may I please order these flavors:
Blue Hawaii, Li-Hing Mui, Cherry Jubliee, Mai Tai, Blue Raspberry, Pink Lemonade, Lychee, and Horchatta.
Aloha.
13 comments:
The gift of food is always appreciated. I think we should ALL get a shave ice machine in memory of the house.
Did you read me today? Did you like your photo?
Paige isn't getting it for you.
Automatic is blasphemy. Manual only. Me likey the ice cream AND snow cap. Will order your flavors tthis weekend in your honor
ooooh ahhhhhh Shave ice maker.
I think I'd rather have an extra special soft serve ice cream maker. Now THAT'S something!
Ooooh, shave ice, that is a throwback to my childhood. When we were very, very good we got to make the trek from Laie to Haleiwa to Matsumoto's because that is where the best flavors always were/are. We were even willing to take the long way home from town on the leeward side if it meant shave ice along the way. I am salivating just thinking about Li Hing Mui shave ice with ice cream and azuki beans - what a wonderful place to grow up.
Ellie, eat some for me too!
As many times as I have been to Hawaii, I have never partaken of the Shaved Ice! I must go back. I hope you get it.
I will have one for you in 3 months when my family goes. They are sooo different compared to snocones. I caN'T WAIT FOR MY KIDS TO TRY THEM!
And where can we get the flowery cups they go in? I love those.
I lived on Bahama Bucks in high school. I understand the love. Yum. I'm craving one right now! Too bad I moved to Utah. I shouldn't have read your blog. Now, I have to add that thing that you want to my Christmas list too!
I hope you get what you want for Christmas, I know I won't--I want a Matusmotos pina colada with lihingmui and cream--hold the beans,bleck.
Bahama Bucks is a comparable replacement, however for the full effect you must have a line out the door and be able to hear the ocean.
Maybe Ellie will send me one!
I don't remember how I came across your blog - but try Banana Crepe in San Jose's Japantown. It's the real deal and closed on Mondays.
Thank you for your work on the blog! You're doing a good job!
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