Mutual Publishing has two new little cookbooks out this month, “Hawai‘i Cooks with Coconut” and “Hawai‘i Does Desserts.” ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Mala-Be, a combination of Middle Eastern and Hawaiian ... coconut flavors. Rose water is a big part of the Middle Eastern diet as it is used as a drink with mint or as a syrup.

They can be mixed in syrup, a coconut macadamia French toast recipe, or you can find options at resorts like Koʻa Kea Resort ...