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Kalua Pork with Cabbage Bowl | Postmates

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A Favorite Food Dish or One You Despise Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Tania Kitchin

Entry Submitted: 2025 October 05

Contest Judged: 2025 October 18

Contest Placement: 3rd Place

A Treat In Hilo

Kalua pig and cabbage
Kalua means roast
Boil cabbage till mildly soft
Plus, the roasted pork
Add rice and just ‘grind’
means—Hilo 
—'Eat'!

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Terry Miller

October 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM

That sounds tasty, congratulations

William Kelii Kekaula

October 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Hope's a given take! Cheers, my friend.

Tania Kitchin

October 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM

William, congratulations on your winning placement. Pork, rice and cabbage sounds good. Well done.

William Kelii Kekaula

October 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM

Thanks, Tania, much appreciated. Aloha.

Andrea Dietrich

October 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Great ending on what Hilo means. Congratulations and aloha

William Kelii Kekaula

October 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM

It's always a pleasure seeing your cheering on fellow soupers, faithful to your core, my friend. Aloha.

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Hilo :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs

William Kelii Kekaula

October 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM

It tastes better than the picture. Heartfelt appreciations, my friend, Aloha.

Dr. Vandana Sharma

October 6, 2025 at 7:15 AM

What a dish!! All the best for the contest.

William Kelii Kekaula

October 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM

I hope it'll be experienced sometime. Thank you, Aloha.

Paula Goldsmith

October 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM

What a creative write you have here with a great/fun picture. You are lucky to have this wonderful meal. "Good Luck" I did Casseroles. Have a fun day writing away...........

William Kelii Kekaula

October 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM

I appreciate you very much, my friend. I did leave a comment on your Casserole entry. I hope you have a great day. Aloha.