As we kick off our annual Shop For Higher Education program this month, helping Hawaii’s students achieve their dreams of attending college couldn’t be easier. Stop by our store, select one of the 85 participating schools, and then shop with your Maika’i card. We’ll do the rest. Every time you shop through March 29th, your
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Thank You for Making a Difference!
It always amazes us and warms our hearts that our customers are so generous and kind in supporting those in need during the holidays each year. This past holiday season, through your donations at checkout, we were able to provide more than $96,000 in holiday meals to Hawaii’s families! Thank you so much on behalf
New Earn My Rewards coming soon!
Hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving!!! I hope you were able to take advantage of some of our awesome November product deals (I was most excited about the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, yum!), but if you missed out, never fear, because great Holiday Savings are here! We’re bringing back our tiered Holiday Product Offers
Get the Scoop on Avocados
Everyone knows avocados are wonderful for making guacamole or dips. But that doesn’t stop this unique fruit from being added to everything from your favorite salad to sandwiches, sushi, entrées, dessert, and smoothies. Heck, we even added it to our award winning poke! There are so many ways to eat this fruit and there are
Celebrating Give Aloha
O ka pono ke hanaʻia a iho mai na lani. The phrase – which when translated means “Continue to do good until the heavens come down to you” – is displayed prominently at our Aina Haina store. And it was these words that Leslie Wilcox, President and CEO of PBS Hawaii, quoted at our annual
Are you drinking Coconut Water?
If not, then you should be. A lot of people have been asking me lately, “Simon, what’s the big deal about coconut water?” Celebrities and health fanatics alike have been raving about the wonders of coconut water, so I did a little research and here’s what I’ve learned. Coconut water is the second purest liquid
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As many of you might know already, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection of breast cancer is really important in preventing the disease from advancing & can actually save lives. Regular breast exams & mammograms can help to detect breast cancer in its early stages, when it’s most treatable. This year, to help
Jams, Jellies or Preserves?
What is the difference? All three are made with fruit cooked with sugar and pectin. Pectin is a type of carbohydrate found in the cell wall of a fruit, and is often used in foods as a gelling agent. Jelly is clear, normally contains no fruit bits and is made with fruit juice. Jams are
Grilling Tips for Certified Angus Beef
Grilling is easy, just remember: S – T – E – A – K – S Start with a hot grill. Searing beef helps lock in delicious juices. Turn steaks gently with tongs or a spatula; never pierce with a fork. Ensure juiciness by flipping steaks only once. Assess doneness with an instant-read thermometer. Keep
Not your same old Salmon
Wild salmon have lived in the pristine waters of the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years. The rich, creamy taste of wild salmon that all of us around the world have come to crave can be attributed to their high oil content. Because of their long spawning run in which they may migrate thousands of