Local Agriculture

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Classes and Recipes

5 Tasty ‘Ulu Recipes for Your Hawai‘i Thanksgiving

Maria Burke, Robbie Dingeman,

From a creamy starter to a sweet dessert, here are five recipes that give breadfruit the starring role.

Durian Fruit.

Local Ingredients

Recent Prices are as Heady as the Aroma, But Local Durian Lovers Still Can’t Get Enough

Mari Taketa,

The $100 fruit.

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Frozen ‘Ahi May Be Cheaper in Hawai‘i, But Buying it Sacrifices the Future of the Fish We Love

Martha Cheng,

For the love of ‘ahi, stop buying previously frozen ‘ahi poke.

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Hawai‘i Farms

In Waimānalo, Sunflowers Are Grilled and Sprinkled with Cheese

Laura Dornbush,

Taste these blooms at Waimānalo Country Farms until July 18—after that, your next chance will be this fall.

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Local Agriculture

3 Local Mail-Order Mushroom Kits to Start Growing at Home

Martha Cheng,

Normally, we’re trying to get rid of fungus in the house.

Onomea Chocolate

Onomea’s New Candy Bars are Locally Made with Hawai‘i-Grown Chocolate

Martha Cheng,

And they come in POG, matcha crunch, salted mac nut, and lime and coconut varieties.

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Local-Style Eats

Support Kupu. Eat Veggie Lau Lau and Short Rib Lau Lau

Martha Cheng,

Kupu, the nonprofit that runs youth programs in conservation and sustainability, now offers Hawaiian food and breathtaking venue.

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Local Ingredients

Step Up Your Kitchen Game with Locally Grown and Milled Flour Power

Martha Cheng,

Local grinds.

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The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Surprising Past of Pickled Mango

Stacey Makiya,

Here in Hawai‘i, peak mango season runs from May through September, and soon we’ll be dipping our chopsticks into tubs of crunchy mango that’s been pickling in tangy, sweet, mouth-puckering juice.

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Honolulu’s New Urban Garden Project Helps People Living in Vulnerable Communities Grow Their Own Food

Catherine Toth Fox,

“I’m a gardener, I love gardening and I love saving the world one garden at a time. That’s my motto.”

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The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: Growing Tree Ferns as a Food Crop?

Robbie Dingeman,

Here’s a look back at April 1921.

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Ready, Set, Eat: Food-A-Go-Go’s Restaurant Week Starts April 5

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

More than 40 restaurants are featuring special dishes, discounts and prix fixe menus to support Hawai‘i’s agricultural education programs.

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Local Agriculture

Drink Local: 8 Hawai‘i-Grown and Blended Teas We Love

Christi Young,

They may not be steeped in history, but local tea companies taking root in Hawai‘i are creating comforting homegrown drinks and blends with essences of their unique terroir.

Poke Teaser

Owners and Chefs Share Their Best Recommendations on What to Order at Their Poke Shops

Robbie Dingeman, Mari Taketa, Catherine Toth Fox, Katrina Valcourt, Christi Young,

No matter how you eat it, there’s something comforting about cubes of fish mixed with sea salt, limu, ‘inamona or green onions.

Best of 2020 Dining: Editor’s Favorites

Christi Young,

In case you missed it, here are 10 of my favorite stories on food and dining in Honolulu in 2020.

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Holey Grail Doughnuts Is Expanding with a 5-Month Pop-Up

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta,

Its taro doughnuts are moving into Kaka‘ako’s old Pā‘ina Café space while the truck roams Waikīkī.

We Tried It: Our Family Guide to Kahuku Farms Café in Hawaiʻi

Christi Young,

The tours are on hold for now, but kids (and parents) can still have outdoor fun at this tasty stop for vegetarian food on the North Shore.

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Vegetarian/Vegan

Here’s Why Kapa Hale Is One of Honolulu’s Most Exciting New Restaurants

Thomas Obungen,

Keaka Lee’s first restaurant fuses elements of Hawaiian, local, modern American and global.

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2020 Honolulu Holiday Gift Guide for Food Lovers

Martha Cheng,

9 ways to bring cheer to family and friends.

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Local Agriculture

Find Local Seeds for Local Needs from the Hawai‘i Seed Growers Network

Martha Cheng,

The group’s online marketplace sells varieties adapted to the pests and diseases of Hawai‘i’s unique growing conditions.

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Local Businesses

Alan Wong’s Closes After 25 Years, Town After 16 Years

Martha Cheng,

More than any other restaurants, these two shaped modern Hawai‘i cuisine.

Off The Wall Ceviche

Find Ceviche and Brigadeiros on the New Menu at Off The Wall in Kaka‘ako

Melissa Chang,

A new chef has expanded the Latin-focused menu with new and heartier fare.

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Favorite Dishes

Eat Me Because I’m Pretty: A Ta‘ape Story

Martha Cheng,

Find ta‘ape, a cheap and sustainable fish, on Honolulu menus this week as part of a new campaign to “eat ‘em to beat ‘em.”

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Local Agriculture

Rethinking Hawai‘i: Continuing Momentum for Local Agriculture

Martha Cheng,

Experts tell us how to bolster our food security and commit to locally grown for our future.