“I’m hungry.” This is an unfortunate, but all too common phrase, said by the thousands of people in Hawaii who struggle to find their next meal. The reality is that one in five people in Hawaii depend upon food assistance. The face of Hawaii’s hungry ranges in all ages, from young to old, and across
The first Earth Day in April 1970 activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of several landmark environmental laws soon followed. Twenty years later, Earth Day went global, mobilizing 200 million people in 141 countries and lifting environmental issues onto the
Spring is in the air, and Foodland is happy to offer beautiful, locally grown Easter lily plants. Howard Takishita, owner of Howard’s Nurseries in Kula, Maui, is the green thumb who produces these wonderful lilies because they hold a very special place in his heart. As a young boy, Howard was the first child on
As we kick off our 12th annual Shop For Higher Education program, we are excited about its significant value in helping Hawaii’s students achieve their dreams of attending college and reaching their career goals. Each year past scholarship recipients and their parents tell us how grateful they are for our scholarships. Without financial aid resources
Ever wonder how to cut open this exotic unusual looking Dragon Fruit? Here are a couple quick tips on how to enjoy a delicious locally grown Kona Dragon Fruit: •Slice the fruit in half, lengthwise, as shown in the picture to the left. •Scoop out the white (sometimes red or fuchsia) flesh onto a separate
Recently, Chef Keoni was asked about an item we offer in our Weekly Ad. The item was Rib Tips. A customer wanted to know what they were and where they came from. First off, to make sure we are on the same page, the rib tip we are referring to comes from pork. Now onto
Today’s consumers are presented with more information than ever before about products available in grocery stores like ours. Signs and labels saying “local,” “organic,” “grass fed,” “gluten free,” and more help us choose what products we want to buy and eat, and they help us identify the foods we feel comfortable and safe serving to
It is always disappointing when fresh produce goes bad before you can use it. What can you do to keep your produce fresher longer? Chef Keoni’s shares a few tips on how to keep a few produce items stay fresh. Avocado Tips Apple Tips
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Now is the time to try them! You don’t need to be friends with a bartender to find the latest and greatest cocktails – we’ve done it for you. The following are our top 5 cocktails that we encourage you to try now! 1. Midori Melon Ball If you like the fruity flavor of Midori,