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Flavors of Kukuiula

By on February 3, 2013 in Events

Wednesday, February 6

Kauai Culinary Market at The Shops at Kukuiula in Poipu. Daniel Lane photo

Kauai Culinary Market at The Shops at Kukuiula in Poipu. Daniel Lane photo

The Shops at Kukuiula, 4 to 7 p.m., free

The Kauai Culinary Market is a partnership between the Kauai County Farm Bureau and The Shops at Kukuiula. On Wednesday, Feb. 6, they are putting on a special event called Flavors of Kukuiula during the Kauai Culinary Market. At 5 p.m., Laura Cristobal, owner of Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts,will do a cooking demonstration using her Mango Java rub on Kauai-raised, grass-fed beef from the Andrade Cattle Co. Grass-fed beef is lower in fat and requires a different cooking technique. If you’ve been wondering how to cook up a juicy, flavorful steak, stop by and learn how then sample afterwards.

If you like it, and I know you will, you can buy gourmet cuts straight from The Rancher’s Daughter. Sharleen Andrade-Balmores will be there to sell her father’s filet mignon, rib eye steak, top sirloin, tri-tip, N.Y strip, London broil and steer burger. Steer burger is ground from prized steers, and not like hamburger which is usually ground meat scraps. Ask Sharleen how they raise their meat, she’s passionate about it and the paniolo tradition. Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday for Feb. 1

By on February 1, 2013 in Pau Hana Friday
Happy Pau Hana Friday! Here's the Island Orchid at Hukilau Lanai. Daniel Lane photo

Happy Pau Hana Friday! Here’s the Island Orchid at Hukilau Lanai. Daniel Lane photo

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Kauai Made Fertilizer for Kauai Soil

This Kauai-made fertilizer is sifted to remove bone particles, and laboratory tests show it’s completely free of E.coli. Cold processed fish maintains the integrity of amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, growth hormones, oils and proteins, and rebuilds soil while feeding plants. More nutrients are available and stay in the soil longer than chemical or heated fish emulsions, and can be applied at lower rates for equal or superior results.

Encouraging excellent plant growth, the fertilizer rebuilds the soil and diverts fish waste from our landfill. Additionally, it stimulates microorganisms in the soil which allow plants to absorb nutrients. This is critical with Kauai’s deficient soils. By promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria, it will reduce compaction and increase drainage.

The addition of 10-percent molasses adds additional nutrients and neutralizes unpleasant odors. It’s designed to be simply applied by hose; a drip irrigation using a Grow More siphon mixer; or diluted and applied by hand. One gallon properly diluted yields 17-gallons of fertilizer. Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday for Jan. 25

By on January 25, 2013 in Pau Hana Friday

Last night’s Outstanding in the Field farm to table dinner at Olana Organic Farm started of well but got rained out. The food and company was wonderful though. Marta Lane photo

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Tasting Kauai

I’m blessed in many ways. I get to live on Kauai, and as a food writer, I get to work with my husband who is a photographer. In the 16 years that we’ve been together, he’s never faltered in his love, encouragement and solid advise. My mother was born and raised in Barcelona, Spain, and her family taught me how to celebrate life, friends and family with good food and laughter at the center of the table.

The Spanish, and many other cultures, are passionate about food. I remember shopping sprees with my aunt Anita. She knew exactly which markets had the best fish, meat and vegetables for her paella. Her table was abundant with family, friends, fresh seafood, baguettes, cheese, meat, produce and wine. As we broke bread together, good natured arguments broke out regarding where the best cherries are grown, the best wine region (we prefer Rioja), and the best places for mushroom hunting. They’d even talk about their next meal, while eating the current meal! Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday for Jan. 18

By on January 18, 2013 in Pau Hana Friday
Dr. Vandana Shiva at the Kauai War Memorial Hall. Daniel Lane photo. Anti GMO Rally

Dr. Vandana Shiva at the Kauai War Memorial Hall. Daniel Lane photo.

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Rise Awareness and Inspire Change

Over 1,000 people filled the Kauai War Memorial Hall in peaceful solidarity last night. Dr. Vandana Shiva, a celebrated physicist and environmental activist, spoke about the deadly effect genetically modified crops have had on India. She encouraged our residents to become active with legislature and banning GMO crops in Hawaii.

Andrew Kimbrall, executive director of the Center of Food Safety, gave numerous examples of how GMO giants Monsanto, Syngenta, Dow AgroSciences, Bayer CropScience and DuPont have been stanched. In 2006, the Center for Food Safety, Friends of the Earth, Pesticide Action Network North America, and KAHEA (the Hawaiian-Environmental Alliance) sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A federal district judge ruled that the USDA violated the Endangered Species Act. The ruling is the first on controversial drug-producing GE crops.

Hawaii’s revered environmental activist Walter Ritte lives on Molokai and shared that 30 percent of the island’s food supply is grown on the island. A remarkable feat since 90 percent of the state’s food supply is imported. Many native Hawaiians were in the audience and he reached out to them by saying that independence and sovereignty are part of food security and aloha aina.

Regeneration Botanical Gardens and Kauai Seed Bank passed out seeds that were harvested from plants that were grown on Kauai. The event was organized by GMO Free Kauai, and Hawaii SEED. A free copy of the book Facing Hawaii’s Future was given to everyone.

Dan and I were there to cover the event for MidWeek Kauai. A complete story will run in the Farmers Markets column of the Jan. 30 issue. Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday for Jan. 11

By on January 11, 2013 in Pau Hana Friday

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Gaylord's Sage Mojito made with Koloa Rum. Daniel lane photo

Gaylord’s Sage Mojito made with Koloa Rum. Daniel lane photo

Sheraton Kauai

Sheraton Kauai has a new happy hour menu (and daily lunch specials) at our poolside Lava’s on Poipu Beach.

Westin Princeville

The Westin Princeville is launching its “Nine, Wine & Dine” program, which incorporates nine holes of golf at the Makai Course, a Wine Down event, and a five-course Journey Tasting (no wine) at Nanea. The cost is $130 per player. For more information and reservations, call 808-827-8808. Continue Reading →

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