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Kaua’i Grown Mangosteen: 4 Fun Ways to Eat It!

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Billie Jackson

Certainly an interesting fruit, it is about the size of a small apple. It has a thick, dark purple rind that protects the soft, juicy segments inside. The interior of the mangosteen is divided into several segments of sweet, juicy Continue Reading →

Posted in Keep It Local! | Tagged mangosteen

10 Summertime Watermelon Salads

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Megan

Watermelon salads are vibrant, refreshing, and juicy – and perfect for healthy eating. Nothing beats the cool and invigorating taste of watermelon. Bursting with sweetness and hydration, watermelon is the quintessential fruit of the season. Here are 10 mouthwatering watermelon Continue Reading →

Posted in Keep It Local!, Recipe | Tagged watermelon, watermelon recipes, watermelon salads

10 Refreshing and Creative Ways to Enjoy Cucumbers

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Billie Jackson

Cucumbers are versatile, hydrating, and packed with essential nutrients. While they are commonly enjoyed in salads and sandwiches, there are numerous other delightful ways to incorporate cucumbers into your meals. In this blog post, we’ll explore ten refreshing and creative Continue Reading →

Posted in Keep It Local! | Tagged cucumber, kauai farms

Kaua’i Grown Arugula Recipes

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Billie Jackson

What is it? Here on Kaua’i, Arugula (ur·oo·guh·luh) thrives in our rich soils and tropical weather. It is a leafy green vegetable that is commonly used in salads and other dishes. It is also known as rocket, roquette, or rucola. Continue Reading →

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9 Soups and Stews to Warm You Up

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Billie Jackson

Cold weather calls for warm comforting meals like soups and stews. Check out these recipes that will warm your ʻohana up on those chilly days! Plus they each feature an ingredient that is available to add to your cart and Continue Reading →

Posted in Keep It Local! | Tagged kauai farms, local meat, local produce, soups, stews

5 Fun Ways to Eat Rambutan

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Billie Jackson

Dragon’s beard? No, the hairy lychee! Part of the name “rambut” actually does translate to hair in Malaysian. The thick, soft spines on the exterior protect the juicy, vitamin C packed fruit on the inside. Once the skin turns from Continue Reading →

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Simple Okinawan Sweet Potato Recipes

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Billie Jackson

Did you know that the Okinawan Sweet Potato actually came from South America? A top government trading official from Japan brought it to Okinawa in the 1600’s and it did so well in the Okinawan climate that it quickly became Continue Reading →

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5 Easy & Tasty Ways to Enjoy Roselle

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Megan

It’s roselle season and it’s finally hitting the shelves on KauaiLocalFood.com! Roselle is such a gorgeous plant, and BONUS – it needs very little human intervention to be grown successfully and sustainably here in the tropics. This beautiful hibiscus (also Continue Reading →

Posted in Keep It Local! | Tagged rosella, roselle, roselle recipes, sorrel

Ong Choy Recipe Roundup

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Stormy Soza

A hollow vegetable with a mildly sweet and crisp fresh taste, ong choy has been gracing the boxes of our Kaukau 4 Keiki Summer Feeding program for many weeks and baffling many parents. The main questions we get are basic; Continue Reading →

Posted in Keep It Local!, Recipe | Tagged kauai recipes, kaukau4keiki, ong choy, un choy

Harm Ha with Ong Choy

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Stormy Soza

This Harm Ha with Ong Choy recipe is shared by Maurice Payes a local Pakala, Kauai boy who spent his long summer days fishing, diving, and surfing in the ocean. Now living on Oahu he spends time with family who Continue Reading →

Posted in Keep It Local!, Recipe | Tagged harm ha, Kauai recipe, kaukau4keiki, ong choy
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