Margaritas at Tortilla Republic. Daniel Lane photo.
NEWS:
Helen Lacono, owner of the former Hanapepe Cafe, just released a cookbook. It’s based on the soups she makes and sells every Wednesday at the Kauai Culinary Market at The Shops at Kukuiula. Kauai Farmers Market Soups is available on Wednesdays at her market stand and the Talk Story Bookstore in Hanapepe. Continue Reading →
Tim O’Connor of Olana Organic Farm with yellow ginger. Daniel Lane photo
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“White ‘sugarloaf’ pineapple is happening at Olana Organic Farm!” Says owner and farmer Tim O’Connor. “We should have a good supply into August.
“Our other farm-fresh produce currently available are, Green onion, Tomatoes (cherry red, yellow pear, mixed), Avocado, large thin skin, summer style, Beets (red), Carrots, Turnips (white, red, Pak choi (baby green, baby purple, Bok choy (medium), Mustard greens (red, green or mix), Collards, Chard (Swiss and Rainbow), Kale (curly, lacinato, red Russian, red curly), Arugula, Mint, Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano, Parsley (Italian, curly), Basil (sweet Italian, lemon, Thai), Chives, Kaffir lime (leaf and fruit), Lilikoi and Guava.”
You can get Tim’s outstanding produce at the Saturday Namahama farmers market next to the mini golf in Kilauea from 9 a.m. to noon and on Thursdays at Kilauea Community Center starting at 4:30 p.m. Continue Reading →
An indication of ripeness on a Kauai White Sugarloaf Pineapple is bulging corners around the eyes. Daniel Lane photo
NEWS:
Makana Terrace added a new Mailani Dinner Show on Tuesday nights. The St. Regis Princeville is in search for a talented executive pastry chef with luxury and resort experience. Ko Bakery and Hula Baby Biscotti have blended batters and launched a new website called Papalua Island. Hole in the Mountain Farm will have plenty of Kauai Sugarloaf White Pineapple for sale at the Wednesday Kauai Culinary Market as well as the Saturday Kauai Community Market. Their Kauai Sugarloaf White Pineapple is field ripened, hand selected and is the only fruit that is allowed to be shipped to the continental United States, where they arrive ready to eat. You can also pick them up at the market and take them to the mainland. You can learn more about Kauai Sugarloaf White Pineapple and Hole in the Mountain Farm, in this week’s MidWeek Kauai. Continue Reading →
Kauai Sugarloaf White Pineapple. Daniel Lane photo
NEWS:
Hole in the Mountain Farm has launched their website, www.kauaisugarloaf.com so you can ship a sweet taste of Kauai home. Owner Paul Huber, and his little dog assistant Panda, have planted 500 Kauai Sugarloaf White Pineapple in the last couple of weeks. They are well on their way to having Sugarloaf year round, and debunking the myth that Sugarloaf is only a summer crop.
“We have a large crop of beautiful field ripened and hand selected Kauai Sugarloaf White Pineapple ready for harvest that will be available for sale at Kukuiua Market in Poipu,” says Paul’s wife Jude. “I will be attending both the Wednesday Kukuiula Market and the Saturday Kauai Community College Market regularly and will continue to have Kauai Sugarloaf available for many months to come.
If you are visiting Kauai, Jude has been working closely with the Department of Agriculture. She always brings a few specially selected Kauai Sugarloaf Pineapple, to the market, which have been prepared for shipment/hand carry. The airport agricultural inspection will allow you to carry these Kauai Sugarloaf out of the state to anywhere in the United States, Canada, and Japan. Continue Reading →
NEWS:
Turkey, Avocado and bacon sub at Koloa Deli. Daniel Lane photo
Ron Magrin, owner of the Koloa Deli, will be hand making meatballs with Kauai beef for his delicious Meatball Subs ($9.25). The meatballs will be folded into a 9-inch house made roll and topped with house-made marinara, provolone cheese and Parmesan cheese. You can get them this Monday, April 15. They’ll be available for as long as they last! Here’s my MidWeek Kauai story about Koloa Deli.
The Eastside is under new ownership and was closed for just over a week for remodeling. They are open now, and the menu is the same. The owners don’t have plans to make major changes.
Papalani Gelato has opened a new Anchor Cove location that features a full coffee bar. Each day a unique coffee grown, harvested, and roasted within the state of Hawaii is featured. The coffee is available by the cup or to purchase by the bag and there is a full range of espresso drinks, freshly brewed coffees, tropical teas, and frozen blended drinks. Freshly baked muffins, scones, cookies, and gluten-free coffee cakes from Passion Bakery in Kapaa are also available. Passion Bakery owner Michael Sterioff uses all natural and organic ingredients as well as local fruit. Papalani Gelato will also serve two types of oatmeal for a healthier breakfast option. Continue Reading →
