Medicinal Elixers
As if we need to be reminded to eat more ginger and turmeric. They’re a perfect marriage of pungency, spice and astringency. Great health is so much about our daily lives and how we live it. But that’s not to Continue Reading →
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Curry Leaf
If you could smell through this computer screen oh the magic you might feel envelope your entire head, senses and imagination. Almost smells better than it tastes but it lours one to concoct something – anything that could stand up Continue Reading →
Dill-Balsamic Papaya Seed Dressing
There is no rhyme or reason when it comes to using Papaya Seeds. Except – Use them. Always. They are an excellent medium of making dressings but probably an even better one for marinades since they’re a natural tenderizer. I Continue Reading →
EarthDay Rising IV
It’s the Fourth Annual EarthDay Rising :: “THE TIME IS NA’AU” This year features live music, food, beach, vendors, workshops, panels, art, DJ’s, Waipa volunteer day, egg hunt, 3-day ‘ohana camping and more… Friday April 18th – Sunday April 20th – ‘Ohana Continue Reading →
Iholena lele Banana – a Plantain style Hawaiian Banana Variety
Have Iholena, Will Cook. Iholena lele is a Hawaiian Banana variety that looks like a typical banana but tastes and cooks up much like a plantain. Malama Kauai is growing this satisfying pink fleshed banana upon the land she stewards Continue Reading →
Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple. Salsa. Marriage. Pineapple has the acidity and the sweetness to take on spice. And lots of it. Depending on your tastes, anything goes. This here salsa was a dish prepared from a beautiful pineapple harvested from our garden the Continue Reading →
Succulent Pork
There’s nothing better than a meal whipped up from all the “randoms” in the refrigerator. You know what I’m talking about too when I refer to those sauces, butters and leftover veggie scraps that otherwise appeal to no one which Continue Reading →
Baby bites
Parenthood is tough enough. I know I’m not alone when I go the extra mile to make sure my child is well fed and nourished. When it comes to feeding our tots we want their food to equate to more Continue Reading →
Poi Pancakes
These are as versatile as they are delicious. Light, flexible, pliable and a perfect disk for whatever is on the menu. Spread jam and butter, peanut or almond butter, goat cheese and red pepper jelly, tapenade etc etc. Best of Continue Reading →
Papaya Seed Dressing
Here is a great way to use up those papaya seeds you might have just tossed out with the compost. This is more than just resourceful – it has an added bonus for your digestion because the seeds of the Continue Reading →