Mmmmm...Mac Pies!

[schmolke]

I watched an episode of "Food Finds" on FoodNetwork last weekend, and the subject was All-American pies. Lo and behold, they had a segment on the MacPie, which is made in Kona. Apparently they opened a new factory and give out free tours and samples. Sounds like a fun thing to do in Kona, if you're looking for things to do to fill up your itinerary, which we plan on now (how can you pass up free pie samples?!). Here's the website:

 

http://www.macpie.com

 

Later,

Kewone

[SweetEmi]

They are delicious!! The Mac Pie place is between the pier and the airport where you get your cars....pretty convenient!

 

Emi

[queeng]

They also sell them at Costco here in Kona!

[SweetEmi]

Queeng...."here in Kona" You are in Kona??? Aloha!! I usually skip that section of Costco - are the prices similar? And no "free samples" lol!!

 

Emi

[nic]

Are the pies sold in Honolulu?

[schmolke]

Nic - Since I don't live there, I don't really know if they're sold in Honolulu...but I think they sell MacPies throughout the islands. However, if you go to the website, you can have one shipped to you.

 

Emi & Queen - Now, why would I go to Costco when I can go straight to the source and have free samples? Besides, I make it a point not to shop or eat at any place I can go to here in Sacramento when I go on vacation ....hence, no trips to Costco or K-Mart or Wal-Mart or McDonald's or TGI Fridays, etc, etc, etc....

 

Later,

Kewone

[spleen93]

Devonne - you know that Costco in Hawaii sells items that aren't available in Costco on the mainland right? Great gift sized packs of macadamia nuts, chocolates, assorted snacks, Hawaiian CDs, books, etc. etc. Actually make a great place to shop for souvenirs and gifts. :)

 

That's actually true for K-mart and Walmart too.

 

Spleen

[schmolke]

Spleen - My hard and fast rule is that I don't shop/eat on vacation anywhere I can shop/eat at home....no matter how much better the deal is at Costco! However, if I LIVED in Hawaii, you bet I'd shop there!

 

Kewone

[Michelle!]

Okay - just returned from a fabulous vacation. I did make a stop at Mac Pies - I bought the vanilla and the kona coffee flavoured pies - my suggestion...eat immediately - the owner said it would be good for up to two weeks, but I think for maximum pleasure, consume immediately! There is also an entertainment coupon!

 

BTW - thank you for all assistance, tips, etc - I have found my new favourite place in the world!

 

Mahalo

[hawaiideb]

So what was the verdict, do any of the Costco's in Honolulu have Mac pies? If so, how are they packaged? Like their other pies? Wondering if DH could bring one home for me in a few weeks.

Debbie

[spleen93]

I'm pretty sure that they don't have them in the Costcos in Honolulu. Have yet to see one. (though they have all sorts of other pies)

 

Spleen