About Poi Wear™

Our beginning...

It was a beautiful sunny day as I sat in the kitchen watching my young niece trying to learn to feed herself poi, a traditional Hawaiian food, while sitting in her high chair. She successfully managed to scoop poi onto her spoon, but the food would eventually drop, bypassing her regular bib that ended mid-chest and landing on her lap and legs. Most mealtimes ended with a change of clothes. Neither of us liked that!

The idea for the Hi-Chair Bib™ came out of this experience. Knowing that most children go through this messy stage, I invented a "stage" appropriate full body bib that provides more clothing coverage (especially the lap and legs) for eaters in a high chair. I set out to make the Hi-Chair Bib™ not only a practical option, but a beautiful one as well. Our unique patented design gives parents (and aunties!) peace of mind all while providing a healthier, anxiety-free atmosphere for all!

Poi Wear™, named after my niece's mealtime mishaps, aims to offer upstyle gifts to savvy insiders (those who have been there, done that) who see not only the beauty of the products, but appreciate the wisdom and practicality beneath each creation.

Give Poi Wear™ as a gift and pass on the wisdom!

Owner, Poi Wear™

Poi, the staple of the traditional Hawaiian diet, is made from taro (also known as kalo), an ancient root crop grown throughout the Tropics for its edible corms (root) and leaves. Poi is made by mashing cooked, peeled taro corms with a stone pestle, or "poi pounder." Water is added until the poi is smooth and sticky. The poi is then allowed to age and ferment, acquiring a "sour" tang. Poi was not only the staple carbohydrate in the diet of the early Hawaiians, but also served as an excellent source of vitamin B, calcium and phosphorous. Because of its small starch grains, poi is an easily digested carbohydrate - an excellent choice for infants, the elderly and those who must choose their diets carefully. In addition, poi has been found to be practically non-allergenic. Those allergic to milk or grains, such as wheat and rice, can often enjoy poi with no adverse reactions. Be sure to consult your physician before consuming poi.

Taro Plant

Poi – Taro cooked, mashed
and water added

For more information about poi visit:

http://apdl.kcc.hawaii.edu/~ahupuaa/botany/food/taro.htm

http://www.hpcfoods.com/html/taro___poi_info.html