isn't water "nuoc"? nuoc? nuoc? nuoc. you want some nuoc? yes, please. [laughter] and you, too? nuoc. ed kenney, voice-over: chefs are always looking for inspiration for their next dish, but sometimes that exciting new thing is hidden deep in old traditions. food brings people together and has the power to conjure up cherished memories. jack johnson: ♪ oh, you're such a pretty thing ♪ ♪ i'll take you, and i'll make you all mine ♪ kenney: i was born and raised in the hawaiian islands, one of the most diverse communities in the world. johnson: ♪ we will watch you from the clouds ♪ ♪ we can't stop it, anyhow ♪ it's not ours kenney: in this show, we'll meet a guest from hawai'i, learn about their favorite dish, trace it back to its origins, and have some fun along the way. johnson: ♪ oh, you're such a pretty thing ♪ ♪ i'll take you, and i'll make you all mine ♪