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lets keep it going with AINA ONO Group, and remember:
BUY LOCAL. BUY DIRECT. KNOW YOUR FARMER.
BUY LOCAL. BUY DIRECT. KNOW YOUR FARMER.
St Clement's Church in Makiki has a Local Farmer's Market on some Thursdays. I believe it is 4:30 - 7:30 tonight. They are on the corner of Makiki St and Wilder Ave. Across the Makiki District Park field. This one, it's really close walking distance for us so less carbon footprint to buy/eat local!
Went to KCC Market on Saturday to pick-up some veggies. My 2-year old chose mushrooms, eggplant, bananas and green beans. Thought that it was it for my commitment, but ended up eating a great chicken ala king with the green beans and mushrooms along with a garlic fried eggplant side dish and polenta. So ended up buying and eating local for at least one meal on the last day of the campaign! Felt really good.
This morning went to the People's Open Market in Kalihi to get some things: ginger root, tomatoes, and cassava (tapioca). Picked up a sweet potato as well, and some kalo huli, which were immediately planted upon arriving home.
A friend went to Otani Farms in Hawaii Kai and got a $10 box of produce: large bunch of green onions, 3 heads anuenue lettuce, 2 daikon with leaves still on, 2 nice sized bok choi, 2 nice long bunches of choi sum, and then she bought a bunch of chinese parsley in addition to that.
We scored, since she shared her bounty with us: 2 heads anuenue lettuce, 1 bok choi, the stems of the choi sum (after she cooks the tops), and whatever leftover green onions she doesn't use, and the bottoms to plant!
A friend went to Otani Farms in Hawaii Kai and got a $10 box of produce: large bunch of green onions, 3 heads anuenue lettuce, 2 daikon with leaves still on, 2 nice sized bok choi, 2 nice long bunches of choi sum, and then she bought a bunch of chinese parsley in addition to that.
We scored, since she shared her bounty with us: 2 heads anuenue lettuce, 1 bok choi, the stems of the choi sum (after she cooks the tops), and whatever leftover green onions she doesn't use, and the bottoms to plant!
Aloha,
Having a ELC potluck Saturday and one of the guests asked me how to get local chicken... Brent & Holly asked the same below, does anyone know? Thanks!
Having a ELC potluck Saturday and one of the guests asked me how to get local chicken... Brent & Holly asked the same below, does anyone know? Thanks!
Shoo
Aug 15, 2009
Karen,
Try looking into this Facebook group to start: Hawaii Backyard Chickens. I found it on the Asagi Hatchery website: http://www.asagihatchery.com/blog/2009/04/hawaii_backyard_chickens_faceb.html - maybe someone is willing to see you their chickens for your potluck, and if not, maybe they know somene who might.
Alternately, check in Chinatown - chickens there are sold with their heads still on - I dunno if that means they're recently slaughtered after being imported, or they're grown locally.
In Wahiawa, you could also check with Peterson's Farm. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/335702/petersons_upland_egg_farm_in_wahiawa.html
Let your fingers do the walking and call first to save you trips all over the place.
Try looking into this Facebook group to start: Hawaii Backyard Chickens. I found it on the Asagi Hatchery website: http://www.asagihatchery.com/blog/2009/04/hawaii_backyard_chickens_faceb.html - maybe someone is willing to see you their chickens for your potluck, and if not, maybe they know somene who might.
Alternately, check in Chinatown - chickens there are sold with their heads still on - I dunno if that means they're recently slaughtered after being imported, or they're grown locally.
In Wahiawa, you could also check with Peterson's Farm. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/335702/petersons_upland_egg_farm_in_wahiawa.html
Let your fingers do the walking and call first to save you trips all over the place.
Everyone on the islands ate local about 250 years ago. So we can do it again. Support Kanu, learn about sustainable living in Hawaii, and why eating local is important. http://www.kanuhawaii.org/today/article/?id=1247217551635017
Finding the challenge easier than expected! It helps that I'm pretty easy to please, and that I have a thriving garden and friends who share their harvests and fresh eggs! I've also been making a point to share my dollars by buying from multiple farmers, instead of my "usual" stops.
You're very welcome Kaimana, which reminds me... The HPU potluck was a success:) Warm Mahalo to all who helped make it possible. Faculty and Staff across the campus engaged in discussion about buying local, energy efficiency, island sustainability, campus activism, family ties, being a conscious consumer, Kaho'olawe and of course food. There were many creative recipes so just in case you're running out of ideas for the week here's what we feasted on:
-Sweet potato, Maui onions sweetened with mango and island honey
-Tofu, Tomato, Onion, Jalapeno salad
- Mahi-mahi with a ginger and green onions & cooked in Mac nut oil (Go Charles!)
-Garden Beet Borsch with Green Chard
-Fresh island poke
-Govinda's sampler platter
-Hamakua Mushroom 'poke'
-Tropical Fruit Salad
-Choy sum
-Tomato, garden basil & garlic bruschetta w/ bread from a local bakery
-Boiled island Eggs with Sea Salt
-Kahuku Corn
-Somen Salad
-Fruit juice
-Sweet potato, Maui onions sweetened with mango and island honey
-Tofu, Tomato, Onion, Jalapeno salad
- Mahi-mahi with a ginger and green onions & cooked in Mac nut oil (Go Charles!)
-Garden Beet Borsch with Green Chard
-Fresh island poke
-Govinda's sampler platter
-Hamakua Mushroom 'poke'
-Tropical Fruit Salad
-Choy sum
-Tomato, garden basil & garlic bruschetta w/ bread from a local bakery
-Boiled island Eggs with Sea Salt
-Kahuku Corn
-Somen Salad
-Fruit juice
Loving the eat local challenge so far. Feeling healthier, happier and great about supporting HI's local farmers.
Kanu should consider giving out reuseable shopping (canvas or mesh) bags instead of t-shirts. It would still give you a chance to advertise, but it would also encourage people to shop with a reuseable bag.
@ndrea
@ndrea
Melissa
Aug 14, 2009
Great idea about giving out reusable shopping bags Andrea! Kanu actually had some and gave them out at our "Service with a Statement" day of action. See below for a picture and more details. I'll have to look into the possibility of continuing that.
http://www.kanuhawaii.org/today/article/?id=124096819882564
http://www.kanuhawaii.org/today/article/?id=124096819882564
I strongly recommend the Moi or Ahi belly and a $3 Wailua Wheat Ale at Cafe Anasia: http://twitpic.com/do5xs
Mahalo Kaimana!
Mahalo Kaimana!
Kaimana
Aug 13, 2009
Very tasty and very local! Mahalo to you and your HPU 'ohana for the awesome support and positive sharing!
My Mama uses the oil from portuguese or kimchee sausage to cook vegetables in so they have some flavorings too. I'm not supposed to eat white bread, crackers, or rice, and no potatoes or bananas because of my blood sugar, so she sometimes gives me old poi to eat or makes wraps.
i just read an article about imported pork being masqueraded as local meat! apparently last year around 13,000 live pigs were shipped to the islands from the mainland. these pigs were finally slaughtered here and sold as local. i had no idea this was going on. how do we protect ourselves from accidentally supporting this kind of thing?
SALT! What is everyone thinking about salt? I've also been struggling with oils. I've been frying things with straight avocado, it adds an interesting flavor, high smoke temp. as well.
Olin
Aug 11, 2009
Did not know you can fry with avocado. I know I could get some local oils...haven't gotten around to buying some so still using olive this week : (
I will get some so I can at least do a full day with all local!
I will get some so I can at least do a full day with all local!
Holly Hads
Aug 11, 2009
I have been using Hanapepe hawaiian salt and it works great. I have been cheeating with olive oil because I can not live with out it.
Hi every one here is my latest blog on my Eat Local Challenge. It has been hard on a family of seven. I have my 2 luxuries flour and olive oil. But we still to not did eat 100% local a few times, http://www.hollyhadsellentertaining.com/holly_hadsell_el_hajji/
i'm going out to waiahole today to meet with Chance and get some kalo and leaves. i plan on making some squid luau with hawaiian sun coconut milk which i think i local (http://store.suresave.com/hasuncomi.html). and the leaves i get from the lo'i. i'll bike down to chinatown and grab an ulu. i'm also thinking to steam some fish in a banana leaf wrap and top it with a local fruit chutney. i'm excited about the challenge.
near the end we'll treat ourselves to a flick at Kahala where they're screening Food Inc. and a 100% local dinner at Town restaurant. but who can tell, maybe this challenge won't stop there for us!
near the end we'll treat ourselves to a flick at Kahala where they're screening Food Inc. and a 100% local dinner at Town restaurant. but who can tell, maybe this challenge won't stop there for us!
Holly Hads
Aug 10, 2009
Love Chance the taro man.!!
first day of eating local went great!
my only challenge is breakfast meals, i love breakfast foods...milk and cereal, bagels/toast, ...
any ideas on cereal/grain substitutes? breakfast meals?
my only challenge is breakfast meals, i love breakfast foods...milk and cereal, bagels/toast, ...
any ideas on cereal/grain substitutes? breakfast meals?
Lala
Aug 09, 2009
in response to cherub!
at Whole Food Market
-Bale whole grain breads, made here in the Islands!
-Anahole Granola from Maui!!! :)
at Whole Food Market
-Bale whole grain breads, made here in the Islands!
-Anahole Granola from Maui!!! :)
vincent
Aug 10, 2009
the Bale bread doesn't have flour? i was a little conflicted about breakfast then decided on kalei eggs with local spinach and goat cheese from surfing goat dairy (www.surfinggoatdairy.com).
just got back from Tamashiro Market this morning and Cyrus Tamashiro was really helpful and provided all sorts of advice and his own experience experimenting these past few weeks to the Kanu shoppers. he even put together a great hand out to give shoppers ideas on eating local. a little exerpt...
"Eating Local" meal planning steps:
1. Select a fish and preparation method
2. Select fruit for appetizer, salad, entree, or dessert
3. Select vegetables (salad or steamed)
4. Select a starch
Experiment! Try something new!
Featured Items -- Suggested Preparation (w/o oil)
Ahi (fillets) -- raw, seared, grilled, poke
Kajiki (fillets) -- faw, seared, grilled, baked, poke
Mahimahi (fillets) -- grilled, baked broiled
Moi (whole) -- steamed, broiled
Nairagi (fillets) -- raw, seared, grilled, baked, poke
Oio (whole) -- raw, lomi, fishcake
Opah (fillets) -- steamed, baked, grilled
Opelu (whole) -- grilled, dried
Aku (fillets or whole) -- raw, seared, grilled, poke
Akule (whole) -- grilled, steamed, dried
Papaya -- w/fish as appetizer or salad, coulis w/entree, dessert
Pineapple -- w/fish as appetizer or salad, coulis w/entree, dessert
Choi sum -- steamed
Ginger -- poke/salad ingredient, with cooked fish
Manoa lettuce -- seared ahi salad, lettuce wrap
Maui onion -- poke/salad ingredient, fish condiment
Sweet Potato -- steamed, mashed
Taro/Poi -- poi, steamed, baked
i just ate with my parents and we had ahi fillet cooked with macadamia nut oil, locally grown thai basil, and hawaiian sea salt on top of manoa lettuce and locally grown cucumbers with a mango and tomato puree along with poi and sweet potatoes. preparation time of 15 minutes and delicious!!!
"Eating Local" meal planning steps:
1. Select a fish and preparation method
2. Select fruit for appetizer, salad, entree, or dessert
3. Select vegetables (salad or steamed)
4. Select a starch
Experiment! Try something new!
Featured Items -- Suggested Preparation (w/o oil)
Ahi (fillets) -- raw, seared, grilled, poke
Kajiki (fillets) -- faw, seared, grilled, baked, poke
Mahimahi (fillets) -- grilled, baked broiled
Moi (whole) -- steamed, broiled
Nairagi (fillets) -- raw, seared, grilled, baked, poke
Oio (whole) -- raw, lomi, fishcake
Opah (fillets) -- steamed, baked, grilled
Opelu (whole) -- grilled, dried
Aku (fillets or whole) -- raw, seared, grilled, poke
Akule (whole) -- grilled, steamed, dried
Papaya -- w/fish as appetizer or salad, coulis w/entree, dessert
Pineapple -- w/fish as appetizer or salad, coulis w/entree, dessert
Choi sum -- steamed
Ginger -- poke/salad ingredient, with cooked fish
Manoa lettuce -- seared ahi salad, lettuce wrap
Maui onion -- poke/salad ingredient, fish condiment
Sweet Potato -- steamed, mashed
Taro/Poi -- poi, steamed, baked
i just ate with my parents and we had ahi fillet cooked with macadamia nut oil, locally grown thai basil, and hawaiian sea salt on top of manoa lettuce and locally grown cucumbers with a mango and tomato puree along with poi and sweet potatoes. preparation time of 15 minutes and delicious!!!
Naturally grown Waiahole kalo for sale this Saturday (August 8) from 11am til dusk, at Chance Tom's lo`i in Waiahole.
If you are in need of some ono, pesticide free kalo, come on out to the country and join us! You can harvest your own (if you enjoy the activity) or we'll harvest it fresh for you. We will also be cooking some onsite if you prefer to buy it already cooked.
Price is $3.00/pound (with a high volume discount for purchases over 100 pounds). I may have a few herbs (basil, mint, oregano, green onion) from my Kailua garden for sale too.
Feel free to hang out and enjoy the setting. We'll be potlucking lunch and spending some time weeding, etc. Kids are especially welcome.
The lo`i is located at the very end of Waiahole Homestead Rd., which is just south of Waiahole Valley Rd and the Waiahole Poi Factory. There is no street sign for the Homestead Road, but look for the light green house sitting on the corner.
From Kailua, after passing through Kahaluu it's the first left as you come out of the big curve in the road. From the North Shore, it's the first right after Waiahole Valley Rd/Poi Factory.
Drive SLOWLY (15mph or less....respect those who live on this quiet lane!) to the very end of the road where you'll come to a chainlink fence/gate. Drive through the gate and park to the right. You'll see us in the lo`i below.
Please pass this on to anyone who'd be interested, and hope to see you there! If you can't make it but want some kalo, let me know how much before Saturday and you can come pick it up from my house in Kailua Saturday night.
My cell is 542-4183. If you need to reach us during Saturday, call Chance at 384-8746 (he'll have reception at the farm, I won't).
Aloha,
Melody
If you are in need of some ono, pesticide free kalo, come on out to the country and join us! You can harvest your own (if you enjoy the activity) or we'll harvest it fresh for you. We will also be cooking some onsite if you prefer to buy it already cooked.
Price is $3.00/pound (with a high volume discount for purchases over 100 pounds). I may have a few herbs (basil, mint, oregano, green onion) from my Kailua garden for sale too.
Feel free to hang out and enjoy the setting. We'll be potlucking lunch and spending some time weeding, etc. Kids are especially welcome.
The lo`i is located at the very end of Waiahole Homestead Rd., which is just south of Waiahole Valley Rd and the Waiahole Poi Factory. There is no street sign for the Homestead Road, but look for the light green house sitting on the corner.
From Kailua, after passing through Kahaluu it's the first left as you come out of the big curve in the road. From the North Shore, it's the first right after Waiahole Valley Rd/Poi Factory.
Drive SLOWLY (15mph or less....respect those who live on this quiet lane!) to the very end of the road where you'll come to a chainlink fence/gate. Drive through the gate and park to the right. You'll see us in the lo`i below.
Please pass this on to anyone who'd be interested, and hope to see you there! If you can't make it but want some kalo, let me know how much before Saturday and you can come pick it up from my house in Kailua Saturday night.
My cell is 542-4183. If you need to reach us during Saturday, call Chance at 384-8746 (he'll have reception at the farm, I won't).
Aloha,
Melody
Kamaile
Aug 07, 2009
Aloha Melody! I've been looking for a place to buy kalo for a while... If I can pick up some on Saturday night I'll give you a call... by the way do you folks sell every Saturdays?
Mahalo,
Kamaile
Mahalo,
Kamaile
vincent
Aug 10, 2009
thanks so much for this heads up! my friend and i went out and met Chance and his two beautiful kids. Chance took the time to share his knowledge and ideas behind what can only be called a labor of love. it was an amazing experience to be out there and actually pull some of my own food with the person producing it. great first day!
Some "luxury" items I found at the Hale'iwa Market this weekend:
--sour cream (been years since I had this!)
--feta (in oil/herbs that I'm thinking is not local, but OK with us)
Both were from Naked Cow Dairy in Wai'anae
I've also been saving pinto beans from North Shore Farms/Big Wave Tomatoes (the fried green tomato people). They don't always have it, but I'm hoping she'll bring more this weekend!
--sour cream (been years since I had this!)
--feta (in oil/herbs that I'm thinking is not local, but OK with us)
Both were from Naked Cow Dairy in Wai'anae
I've also been saving pinto beans from North Shore Farms/Big Wave Tomatoes (the fried green tomato people). They don't always have it, but I'm hoping she'll bring more this weekend!
I am going to allow myself a few luxury items: Olive Oil, Flour, and some spices. Starting to plan meals now. I need the flour to make pasta since my 8 year old does not eat potatoes and we will have no rice.
Here is a recipe for mango gazpacho - this is a perfect eat local recipe.
http://www.hollyhadsellentertaining.com/holly_hadsell_el_hajji/
Here is a recipe for mango gazpacho - this is a perfect eat local recipe.
http://www.hollyhadsellentertaining.com/holly_hadsell_el_hajji/
Kaliko
Aug 05, 2009
Hi Holly,
For oil, you can try macadamia nut oil from Oils of Aloha. There's also coconut oil, but not sure if anyone is selling locally sourced coconut oil commercially. Instead of pasta, we're going for 'ulu (breadfruit). Good luck!
For oil, you can try macadamia nut oil from Oils of Aloha. There's also coconut oil, but not sure if anyone is selling locally sourced coconut oil commercially. Instead of pasta, we're going for 'ulu (breadfruit). Good luck!
I think this will be a great activity for everyone to take part in. Eating and buying local is a huge step towards the mission of sustainability in the islands. Though it can be costly and difficult at times, I commend all of you who will attempt any of the many option to take part in this campaign. Just some food for thought, I have started reading a great book about food that i thought i would share with you, "In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto" by Michael Pollan. It offers an insight to how our western diet has changed over the years and what we can do to eat "real food". Good luck everyone.
Just wanted to post the Meetup.com link that member Kimberly talked about below. Thanks Kimberly!
http://www.meetup.com/Local-Foods-Hawaii/
"We'll be visiting farms, both locally and on neighboring Islands, visiting farmers markets, sharing home grown backyard garden goodies, , starting a seed exchange, sharing garden experiences., planning a "Farm Aid" Fundraiser , encouraging and helping our neighbors start growin fruits and veggies.
We can plan camp outs beside fields, beach side potlucks, farm tours where we meet the growers hear their stories, join in on projects, take some classes together, learn some new skills, share some old ones, get out in the fresh air, and Vote with our Forks.
All who have an interest in eating the best quality food available on our Islands should join us."
Sounds awesome, right? The next Meet the Farmer/Farm Tour/Potluck is in Wai'anae on July 31st! Details on the web page.
http://www.meetup.com/Local-Foods-Hawaii/
"We'll be visiting farms, both locally and on neighboring Islands, visiting farmers markets, sharing home grown backyard garden goodies, , starting a seed exchange, sharing garden experiences., planning a "Farm Aid" Fundraiser , encouraging and helping our neighbors start growin fruits and veggies.
We can plan camp outs beside fields, beach side potlucks, farm tours where we meet the growers hear their stories, join in on projects, take some classes together, learn some new skills, share some old ones, get out in the fresh air, and Vote with our Forks.
All who have an interest in eating the best quality food available on our Islands should join us."
Sounds awesome, right? The next Meet the Farmer/Farm Tour/Potluck is in Wai'anae on July 31st! Details on the web page.
Why is eating local so important anyway?
-You're supporting Hawaii's economy:
"Farmers' markets enable farmers to keep 80 to 90 cents of each dollar spent by the consumer."
http://www.sustainabletable.org/issues/eatlocal/
-It's better for the environment:
"Support local farmers by buying whole, locally produced foods such as fruits and vegetables to avoid the extra energy costs associated with the production and transportation of processed foods."
http://www.hawaiinews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=9842734
-You're supporting Hawaii's economy:
"Farmers' markets enable farmers to keep 80 to 90 cents of each dollar spent by the consumer."
http://www.sustainabletable.org/issues/eatlocal/
-It's better for the environment:
"Support local farmers by buying whole, locally produced foods such as fruits and vegetables to avoid the extra energy costs associated with the production and transportation of processed foods."
http://www.hawaiinews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=9842734
I like to bake...any ideas for local flour or baking ingredients?
Local grown challenge i have joined a great group that takes you out to farms. To talk with the farmers who grow organic/local grown food plant and potluck the local way. With food grown from hawaii. Its a great way to meet new friends and learn about our challenge to a healthy life style. If you would like to learn about this group feel free to get in touch with me.
I've been thinking of throwing a BBQ/potluck party, but can theme it "eat local." One good place to pick up a BBQ plate with locally grown veggies is at Sweet Home Waimanalo. Also, you can find local produce at most local grocery stores (manoa lettuce, nalo greens, hamakua country springs tomatoes)! Go for some fresh Ka Lei eggs, while you're at it! or Agnes' Portuguese sweet bread. Farmer's markets happen throughout the week (Wed. at the Blaisdell, Thurs. in Kailua, Sat. at KCC, Sun in Mililani)!
Kaimana
Jul 28, 2009
Mahalo for sharing Nina! There's a few links in our Resources Tab pointing to some handy information: http://www.kanuhawaii.org/campaigns/details/resources/?id=5
I think the hardest part is going to be sourcing protein. There is only so much beef you can eat in a week and my middle son won't eat fish. I have a wholesale source for pork but you don't see it much in stores. Local chicken (which most of my kids eat} is hard to come by.
I'll be hosting an HPU Eat Local Potluck on Tuesday August 11th from 11:30-1:30
Feel free to email me for the location and if you have any questions.
melis
mmatsubara@hpu.edu
Feel free to email me for the location and if you have any questions.
melis
mmatsubara@hpu.edu
Kaimana
Jul 25, 2009
Awesome, sounds like fun! Count me in!
Here are some of my favorite recipes from a Locavore Thanksgiving we had on ShareYourTable:
- Grilled mahi with preserved Meyer lemon relish:
http://www.shareyourtable.com/recipes/2008/mahi_lemon_relish
- Ginger and tangerine purple sweet potato mash:
http://www.shareyourtable.com/recipes/2008/purple_sweet_potato_mash
- Grilled tenderloin with mushrooms, corn, and herb salad:
http://www.shareyourtable.com/recipes/2008/grilled_tenderloin
But truthfully, I find the best way to eat local is not to follow recipes, but cook with what looks best at the markets. Oftentimes, the freshest ingredients (meat, fish, vegetables) need only salt and pepper, maybe a little bit of lime/lemon. For some variety, fish will go well with fruit salsas (mango or pineapple or papaya chopped with mint and onion and cilantro), and I love steaks with chimichurri (usually I chop cilantro with any other green herb in the yard, i.e. oregano, chives, parsley, overgrown arugula).
- Grilled mahi with preserved Meyer lemon relish:
http://www.shareyourtable.com/recipes/2008/mahi_lemon_relish
- Ginger and tangerine purple sweet potato mash:
http://www.shareyourtable.com/recipes/2008/purple_sweet_potato_mash
- Grilled tenderloin with mushrooms, corn, and herb salad:
http://www.shareyourtable.com/recipes/2008/grilled_tenderloin
But truthfully, I find the best way to eat local is not to follow recipes, but cook with what looks best at the markets. Oftentimes, the freshest ingredients (meat, fish, vegetables) need only salt and pepper, maybe a little bit of lime/lemon. For some variety, fish will go well with fruit salsas (mango or pineapple or papaya chopped with mint and onion and cilantro), and I love steaks with chimichurri (usually I chop cilantro with any other green herb in the yard, i.e. oregano, chives, parsley, overgrown arugula).
Kaimana
Jul 21, 2009
Great tip about not following recipes and cooking with what is good at the market or farmer. I'll definitely dive into those links! Mahalo nui for sharing! Aloha.
Erin
Jul 22, 2009
I love to do this as well...at the KCC farmers market, as well as others I assume, they usually sell a FM cookbook that highlights recipes using all of the seasonal yummy things you can find there....I use my copy all the time and love it!
Does anyone know where I can find locally made vinegars, olive oil and spices?
Live Aloha. Eat local. Support Hawaii Farmers. Buy local. Love Hawaii, share Hawaii online, coffee, food products, Go global with Hawaiian products, gifts from Paradise!
Kaimana
Jul 21, 2009
I agree! Love your enthusiasm for a sustainable Hawaii!
Here is a great summer recipe that can easily be cooked using local ingredients.
GAZPACHO
3 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped*
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onion
4 cups tomato juice
2 avocados, chopped
5 tablespoons red wine vinegar (can substitute locally made red wine if you can't find locally made red wine vinegar)
4 tablespoons olive oil (could use another type of oil if necessary)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Be sure all vegetables are very finely chopped. Combine all ingredients in a large non-metallic bowl and chill overnight. Serve soup cold with a dollop of sour cream on top of each serving. Pass croutons in a bowl. Serves 8.
* To easily peel tomatoes, dip them in a pan of boiling water for a few minutes. The skin peels right off.
Enjoy!
GAZPACHO
3 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped*
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onion
4 cups tomato juice
2 avocados, chopped
5 tablespoons red wine vinegar (can substitute locally made red wine if you can't find locally made red wine vinegar)
4 tablespoons olive oil (could use another type of oil if necessary)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Be sure all vegetables are very finely chopped. Combine all ingredients in a large non-metallic bowl and chill overnight. Serve soup cold with a dollop of sour cream on top of each serving. Pass croutons in a bowl. Serves 8.
* To easily peel tomatoes, dip them in a pan of boiling water for a few minutes. The skin peels right off.
Enjoy!
E kala mai...guess the kahako (macron) doesn't translate here...auwe no ho'i.
The title below is supposed to be:
Eat Local Picnic...Kahea 'Ai Kuloko Pa'ina (A Call to Eat Local Party!).
The title below is supposed to be:
Eat Local Picnic...Kahea 'Ai Kuloko Pa'ina (A Call to Eat Local Party!).
Eat Local Picnic
Kāhea ʻAi Kūloko Pa'ina! (A Call to Eat Local Party!)
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: San Souci Beach Park (Kaimana Beach)
Aloha fellow Kanu-ans,
What started as a summer get together for my Punahou classmates has turned into a Eat Local pa'ina! If you were planning to create a party on Aug. 15 but didn't have anything in mind, please come join us...the more the merrier! Please reply to me here or on Facebook (I made an event page that is open to everyone, just add your name. Type "Eat Local Picnic" in the search box. Looking forward to eating slow, eating local!
Kāhea ʻAi Kūloko Pa'ina! (A Call to Eat Local Party!)
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: San Souci Beach Park (Kaimana Beach)
Aloha fellow Kanu-ans,
What started as a summer get together for my Punahou classmates has turned into a Eat Local pa'ina! If you were planning to create a party on Aug. 15 but didn't have anything in mind, please come join us...the more the merrier! Please reply to me here or on Facebook (I made an event page that is open to everyone, just add your name. Type "Eat Local Picnic" in the search box. Looking forward to eating slow, eating local!
Salad #1:
Ingredients: Cooked taro, refrigerated over night, then cut into bite-sized pieces
Ho Tomatoes, bite sized pieces
Maui onions, green onions, diced
Hawaiian salt
Sumida Farms Watercress (I first had this salad with fern shoots that were parboiled and cut into bite sized pieces)
Toss taro, tomatoes, both onions together and season with salt (fern shoot too, if using them). Refrigerate for an hour before serving to let the flavors blend. Serve on a bed of fresh watercress. All proportions are "to taste"
Salad #2:
Ingredients: Roasted Molokai sweet potatoes
Home grown cilantro
Hawaii grown Macadamia nuts
Macadamia nut oil (the one made with Hawaii macnuts--there's one from Australia too)
Hawaiian salt
Fresh Kahuku sweet corn, either raw or cooked, kernels removed.
Cut sweet potatoes into bite sized rounds or cubes. Process the cilantro, mac nuts, mac oil, and salt in a food processor, blender, hand chop, or mortar/pestle process until it's a thick (or thin) paste. Either mix the potatoes, corn, and macnut bits with the macnut pesto, serve everything "deconstructed", or with the pesto on the side as a condiment. The proportions for the ingredients are "to taste".
Salad dressing for greens:
Juice of backyard citrus: tangerine, lime, lemon, orange, buluk, grapefruit, calamansi...whatever's available!. I used a combo of 1 tangerine and 1 lime. Mix with macnut oil, a touch of local honey, and Haw'n salt. Refrigerate over night with a piece of crushed ginger in it to let the flavors blend. Adding finely chopped backyard mint or lavender just before serving would also be a nice touch. All ingredients proportions are "to taste".
Another recent "experiment" that turned out well:
Sauteed Kale with Carmelized Maui Onions:
Ingredients: Chopped homegrown kale
Ewa Sweet onions
Macnut oil
Hawaiian salt
Saute over medium heat, sliced Ewa Sweet onions in mac oil and salt (to taste) until carmelized. Set aside. Saute kale in macnut oil and a touch of salt until tender. Serve topped with the carmelized onions. I think if you use baby kale, you can serve it raw with the onions on top, tossed in, or on the side.
Ingredients: Cooked taro, refrigerated over night, then cut into bite-sized pieces
Ho Tomatoes, bite sized pieces
Maui onions, green onions, diced
Hawaiian salt
Sumida Farms Watercress (I first had this salad with fern shoots that were parboiled and cut into bite sized pieces)
Toss taro, tomatoes, both onions together and season with salt (fern shoot too, if using them). Refrigerate for an hour before serving to let the flavors blend. Serve on a bed of fresh watercress. All proportions are "to taste"
Salad #2:
Ingredients: Roasted Molokai sweet potatoes
Home grown cilantro
Hawaii grown Macadamia nuts
Macadamia nut oil (the one made with Hawaii macnuts--there's one from Australia too)
Hawaiian salt
Fresh Kahuku sweet corn, either raw or cooked, kernels removed.
Cut sweet potatoes into bite sized rounds or cubes. Process the cilantro, mac nuts, mac oil, and salt in a food processor, blender, hand chop, or mortar/pestle process until it's a thick (or thin) paste. Either mix the potatoes, corn, and macnut bits with the macnut pesto, serve everything "deconstructed", or with the pesto on the side as a condiment. The proportions for the ingredients are "to taste".
Salad dressing for greens:
Juice of backyard citrus: tangerine, lime, lemon, orange, buluk, grapefruit, calamansi...whatever's available!. I used a combo of 1 tangerine and 1 lime. Mix with macnut oil, a touch of local honey, and Haw'n salt. Refrigerate over night with a piece of crushed ginger in it to let the flavors blend. Adding finely chopped backyard mint or lavender just before serving would also be a nice touch. All ingredients proportions are "to taste".
Another recent "experiment" that turned out well:
Sauteed Kale with Carmelized Maui Onions:
Ingredients: Chopped homegrown kale
Ewa Sweet onions
Macnut oil
Hawaiian salt
Saute over medium heat, sliced Ewa Sweet onions in mac oil and salt (to taste) until carmelized. Set aside. Saute kale in macnut oil and a touch of salt until tender. Serve topped with the carmelized onions. I think if you use baby kale, you can serve it raw with the onions on top, tossed in, or on the side.
Kamaile
Jul 17, 2009
just looking at these recipes makes my mouth water! I'm thinking of trying to creat my own version of your kalo salad with a balsamic vinagarette... got any suggestions?
what's a calamansi? oh and where's your restaraunt?
what's a calamansi? oh and where's your restaraunt?
Olin
Jul 17, 2009
This was really yummy!
Cherub
Aug 13, 2009
i tried the watercress salad, added some fresh arugula to it. it was wonderful, thank you for the idea!
Locally grown oranges, lemons, limes make great juices for those who would like something everyone can drink. Squeeze several of them add sugar, bring to a nice simmer until sugar melts, cool or pour in a pitcher and add ice and water until you get the taste you like. Add some minty leaves. Oh so ono! Brew Kona Coffee for your iced coffee drinks. Reading about your alcoholic beverages...I got a good recipe for Swipe...personally, it's nasty stuff, but completely home grown. I'm challenging my family with an invitation for our Aug.15 Homegrown Potluck. This challenge feels very pono.
This will definitely require some effort because I'm sorry to admit that much of what I eat is imported. I'm looking forward to challenging myself and my fiancee because I think it will move us in a direction of being more thoughtful in what we eat and where we purchase it. I eat a lot of chicken and I'm not sure if there are any local producers...does anybody know?
echoing kamaile below, i would like to expand and though i hate to sound like the resident alcoholic but the best way for me to convince my parents (namely my father) to join in the campaign is to figure out locally brewed/produced alcohols -- beers, wines, you name it, we -- i mean he'll drink it. haha, thoughts anyone?
Josh
Jul 22, 2009
Mehana is brewed and bottled in Hilo, I think. Kona Brewing Co. is brewed in Kona and they take pride in the sustainability elements of their local business. Their tap beer is all local, I think the bottled beer is brewed in Oregon.
Dawn
Aug 10, 2009
Hi Brent - There are actually 7 local breweries! You can buy most of their beers at local grocery or liquor stores. Mehana's one. There's also Maui Brewing (and they do an AWESOME job of running their biz as green as possible), Kona Brewing (but not all their beer is brewed here), and Keoki Brewing (I'm sorry, I know they changed their name recently, but do not recall what it is now, but they're the ones producing the new Primo beer) Waimea Brewing Co., Sam Choy's and Gordon Biersch are the others who brew here at their restaurants, but you can't buy their bottled beers (GB only sells locally brewed beer in the restaurant). (Info from "The Hawaii Beer Book" -- one of the cookbooks being offered in the 40% off KANUEATS coupon code promo @ www.bookshawaii.net/kanu-eat-local)
uuuuuu, Maile your thoughts made me pololi (hungry) yum! My 'ohana wants to have a wine party, that I HOST! I'm encorporating the eat local style into my wine party... each person has to bring:
1. 2 bottles of locally made wine
2. A pupu pairing for the wine... locally made.
I think it'll be fun... and super challenging. Anyone got suggestions for locally made wines? I'll be making Keaolani's dish, check it out! Titled: Slow Food=Sustainability http://www.kanuhawaii.org/member/journal
1. 2 bottles of locally made wine
2. A pupu pairing for the wine... locally made.
I think it'll be fun... and super challenging. Anyone got suggestions for locally made wines? I'll be making Keaolani's dish, check it out! Titled: Slow Food=Sustainability http://www.kanuhawaii.org/member/journal
mailelauli
Jul 14, 2009
Two local wineries that I've visited and love:
http://www.mauiwine.com/
http://www.volcanowinery.com/
http://www.mauiwine.com/
http://www.volcanowinery.com/
Jacob
Jul 20, 2009
Tedescheri Winery on Maui has wonderful local wines! Aloha from Maui.
I would love to find a source for milk on Oahu for my keiki. Any ideas?
Vivian
Jul 23, 2009
I'm remembering some more details...they had butter (delicious!) and cream cheese. I don't remember hard cheeses.
Martha
Jul 23, 2009
Yes, Naked Cow Dairy currently sells cheeses and butter, but they are still in the process of setting up milking and pasteurizing operations, so they're not allowed to sell milk yet. (They're currently making their cheeses and butter from Island Dairy's milk and cream.) The only option for local milk on Oahu is Island Dairy, which is doing some amazing things like growing their own feed, recycling cow manure into fertilizer for the feed, and using solar power. All things that make sense, but are ground-breaking for an island dairy.
mailelauli
Jul 15, 2009
Found the Hawaii Fresh Milk from Island Dairy today at Foodland. The dairy is in Ookala, Hawaii Island. They claim no hormones or antibiotics used and it was way cheaper than all the other milk. It was only $4.11 a half gallon, and this was at Princeville Foodland, the most expensive Foodland of them all!
Kaimana
Jul 14, 2009
According to the Hawaii Organic Farmers Association there are no organic certified dairies in Hawaii; although two are considered Island Fresh. A local alternative may be Island Dairy's "Hawaii Fresh Milk", the company claims no artificial hormones are used to stimulate milk production. I hear Hawaii Fresh Milk can be found at your local Foodland Grocery Store. Thanks for asking, happy eating. Aloha!
Vivian
Jul 23, 2009
When I went to the Farmer's Market at the Blaisdell on Wednesday night a month ago (I'm currently off-island) there was a stand that was carrying local milk and cheeses. They are located in the same valley as Ma'o Farms, and had told me that they were in the process of obtaining more cows. =)
some thoughts about food I will be eating that week...
• poi
• luau stew with local chicken/meat
• fish from friends or local market
• ulu
• fruits!
from my garden...
• kalo (steamed)
• uala (sweet potato)
• watercress
• kale
• lettuce
• tomato
• string beans
• limes
anyone have thoughts about condiments? are we allowed to use them?
• shoyu
• oils
• braggs
• poi
• luau stew with local chicken/meat
• fish from friends or local market
• ulu
• fruits!
from my garden...
• kalo (steamed)
• uala (sweet potato)
• watercress
• kale
• lettuce
• tomato
• string beans
• limes
anyone have thoughts about condiments? are we allowed to use them?
• shoyu
• oils
• braggs
we will need to have a potluck!
Kimberly
Jul 14, 2009
absolutely need to have a potluck.maybe one a week from now until then ..or just keep on going .......I recently started a meetup group of Hawaii Islands Local Food Enthusiasts, perhaps we can all hui together sometime soon over a local foods potluck and share ideas. How about Sunday the 26th of July at a nice beach park somewhere? Looking forward to meeting some new folks interested in local foods and caring for our neighbors.
Thanks for the invite to check you all out.
Thanks for the invite to check you all out.
