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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 →

Posted in Keep It Local! | Tagged rambutan

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 →

Posted in Keep It Local! | Tagged Okinawan sweet potato

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

CSA Cooking Show: Lilikoi Ginger Lemonade

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Stormy Soza

It’s hard to beat an ice-cold Lilikoi Ginger Lemonade on a hot Hawaiian day! This local libation is uniquely refreshing with a sweet and snappy flavor. You’ll love the characteristic zing from freshly grated ginger which is also the healing Continue Reading →

Posted in Recipe | Tagged ginger lemonade, gingerade, lilikoi lemonade

CSA Cooking Show: Local Greens Pesto

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Stormy Soza

Local Greens Pesto is fast food with all of the superfood nutrition. It can be whipped up in just 5 minutes and uses ingredients you may already have on hand. Homemade pesto offers a powerfully fresh flavor and sweetness that Continue Reading →

Posted in Recipe | Tagged kale pesto, local pesto, pesto

CSA Cooking Show: Oink Bah Buzz Pizza

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Stormy Soza

So why the strange name – Oink Bah Buzz for a pizza?! Oink for the smoked meat, Bah for the goat cheese, and Buzz for the hardworking bees who make the honey, this pizza was named for the ingredients contributed Continue Reading →

Posted in Recipe | Tagged goat cheese pizza, pesto pizza, pizza, smoked meat pizza

Lamb Recipes for Your Lamb Bundle!

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Stormy Soza

We rounded up some great lamb recipes to give you plenty of ideas on how to handle your lamb meat from Kauailocalfood.com!  You’ll see a lot of Mediterranean, Asian, and Middle Eastern style dishes (where lamb is more popular), so Continue Reading →

Posted in Recipe | Tagged lamb recipes

CSA Cooking Show: Avocado Chicken Salad

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Stormy Soza

This Avocado Chicken Salad combines creamy avocado, fragrant fresh herbs, a hit of citrus, and shredded chicken to make an ultimate one bowl mix. It’s perfect for lunch at the beach, in the backyard, at school or at work and Continue Reading →

Posted in Recipe | Tagged avocado chicken salad, avocado salad, chicken salad

CSA Cooking Show: Fruity Poi Parfait

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Stormy Soza

Fruity poi parfait, which we affectionately call the fruity poi-fait, is a colorful breakfast or snack that is as nutritious as it is beautiful. Layered with creamy pudding which is naturally thickened with chia seeds and sweetened with local honey Continue Reading →

Posted in Recipe | Tagged fruit parfait, poi parfait
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