For collectors of community cookbooks, there's another one to add to the groaning bookshelf: Waipahu United Church of Christ's "Favorite Recipes." The book has some attractive features: recipes in larger-than-usual type, an insert that specifies brand names of ingredients the cooks like to use, an introduction excerpted from the works of the late pastor and Advertiser columnist the Rev. Paul Osumi, alphabetized tables of contents for each chapter. Cookbook chairwoman Ethel Yamaguchi said her committee reviewed each recipe, many of them local favorites, from oyaku donburi to mango jam. The book ($15, plus $5 shipping) is to help raise money for a new community/social hall. Information: 677-3317; www.waipahuucc.org. Or pick up the book at the church, 94-330 Mokuola St., Waipahu.

ASIAN-LATIN FUSION

CHEF GOVIND TO GIVE DEMO AT MACY'S

Chef Govind Armstrong — whose three Table 8 restaurants (Los Angeles, Miami and a brand-new New York location) have received rave reviews for his Asian-Latin fusion style — will give a free cooking demonstration at 2 p.m. May 2 at the Ala Moana Macy's store. Armstrong, who grew up in L.A., is a member of the Macy's Culinary Council, which consists of 15 culinary masters. Armstrong learned his trade with Wolfgang Puck at Spago West Hollywood, Mark Peel and Nancy Silverton at Campanile, Joachim Splichal at Patina and Pinot Hollywood. His first book, "Small Bites, Big Nights: Seductive Little Plates for Intimate Occasions and Lavish Parties," was released in 2007. Check him out at www.table8la.com or www.chefsindex.com/govind/hq. No tickets required; seating begins at 1:30 p.m.