A 65-member Central Maui halau is serving up the ‘Ai (Eat) cookbook featuring family favorites, recipes gathered from friends and community members, and treasures from former mom-and-pop establishments and Valley Isle chefs. Na Hanona Kulike ‘O Pi‘ilani, under the direction of co-kumu hula Sissy Lake-Farm and Kapono‘ai Molitau, has whipped up the fifth-anniversary collection of 235 local recipes, including Ha‘iku quiche, Makua Beach-style lu‘au oxtail stew and Visayan-style adobo; along with desserts like liliko‘i bars, five-step haupia, Papakolea avocado pie and imu-cooked rice pudding. The cookbook also features original artwork by graphic designer Elama Farm and U‘i Naho‘olewa, halau photos and ‘olelo no‘eau (Hawaiian proverbs). The benefit cookbook is available for $12 at Hula Rock at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center, Working Mommies in Wailuku and Voyage East at Pauwela Cannery. For more information, call 276-2713.