Kaui Philpotts has written a very personal guide to vintage local cooking with "Hawaiian Country Tables," a nostalgic collection of dishes from the days before statehood. Country classics
Recipes include Shrimp Scampi from the old Canlis restaurant, a champagne punch passed down from the days of Kalakaua, Guava Cake from the Willows and more.
The author's reflections on these dishes are included, as well as cultural notes on such topics as Hawaiian Quilts. "Hawaiian Country Tables," published by Bess Press, is available in paperback for $19.95.
Three diabetes specialists will speak at an interactive seminar from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Hilton Hawaiian Village's Tapa Ballroom. Conquer diabetes
The free event, "Conquering Diabetes: New Strategies in Preventing Vascular Complications," is sponsored by the Joslin Center for Diabetes at Straub Clinic & Hospital.
Speakers will be Drs. Leonard J. Kryston, medical director of Straub's Joslin Center; Richard S. Beaser, assistant clinical professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School; and Jaime A. Davidson, clinical associate professor of internal medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.
Audience members will have hand-held electronic keypads so they can give and receive feedback about diabetes self-management during the presentations.
Seating is limited to 300 people. To register, call 522-4478.
The center is also offering a free glucose screening from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 12 as part of Diabetes Awareness Month in November. Call 522-4342.
Hawaii residents who are American citizens, over 65 and lack insurance coverage or resources for medical eye care may seek help from the National Eye Care Project. Eye care available
Dr. George F. Nardin, with the Hawaii Ophthalmological Society and a volunteer for the project, said he and most other Hawaii ophthalmologists provide eye care for disadvantaged seniors.
The program is sponsored by the Foundation of American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc.
Qualified seniors who call 1-800-222-EYES (3937) will be referred to a volunteer ophthalmologist who will provide an eye exam and follow-up care.
Participating ophthalmologists will accept Medicare and private health insurance for their services as full payment. Fees for the examination and treatment are waived for seniors without ability to pay.
Eyeglasses, prescriptions, hospital services and fees of other medical professionals are not covered.
The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers to man its Christmas wrap booth Nov. 27 to Dec. 24 at Pearlridge Center. Volunteers needed
Shifts run four hours, and funds raised will be used for research,education and patient services. Call 486-8420.
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