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Pau Hana Friday for Nov. 16

Hawaiian Kukui Brand Mai Tai made with Koloa Rum. Daniel Lane photo

Hawaiian Kukui Brand Mai Tai made with Koloa Rum. Daniel Lane photo

NEWS:

Kalapaki Joe’s is buying your Thanksgiving dinner this year. You just need to cook it! Listen to the KONG FM 93.5 morning drive with Marc & Ron on November 19 and 20 between 6 and 9 a.m. for a chance to win a complete Thanksgiving dinner that includes Raw Whole Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cranberries, Pumpkin Pie and Gravy. Winners can pick up their dinner at Kalapaki Joe’s in Lihue on Tuesday, November 20th between 2 and 6 p.m.

THE NATIONAL GARDENING ASSOCIATION is offering Youth Garden Grants through Home Depot. Five winners will receive gift cards valued at $1,000, and 95 winners will receive $500 gift cards, to purchase gardening materials and supplies from their local Home Depot store specific to the needs of their program. Deadline is Dec. 3, 2012. Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities and inter-generational groups throughout the United States are eligible. Applicants must plan to garden with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18 years. For more information about these grants, check out the Kids Gardening website. For a list of possible grants, check out the Hawaii Environmental Education Alliance website.

FISKARS’ Project Orange Thumb seeks applications for Community Garden Grants and Makeovers to help communities achieve their neighborhood beautification goals and support healthy, sustainable food sources. Nonprofit organizations in the United States and Canada are invited to apply for ten grants of $5,000 and a complete garden makeover. Deadline to apply is Dec. 15, 2012. For application requirements and more information, check out the Project Orange Thumb website. Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday

Plantation Gardens' Moir Margarita (front) and Cucumber Mojito. Daniel Lane photos

Plantation Gardens' Moir Margarita (front) and Cucumber Mojito. Daniel Lane photos

April 13 – April 20

Happy Aloha Friday Kauai Tasters!

NEWS:

Mahalo Dan Lane
Thanks to Dan, I’m quite enamored with the new look of the site. I hope you enjoy the inviting look that the banners and logo offer. It makes my mouth water just looking up at his shot of the Plantation Gardens’ lilikoi cheesecake!

Foodista
I’ve got a lot of Tasting Kauai news to reveal, and a reminder. This Sunday we’ll be featured as the blog of the day on Foodista. “Your blog post for making Kalua pork is absolutely amazing,” Alisa Escanlar wrote in an email, “and it will be featured on the Foodista homepage for 24 hours.” We’re all about spreading the seeds of aloha, and we hope this inspires folks to visit our site, and by extension, our local businesses. Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday

Garden Island Tickler at Merriman's. Daniel Lane photo

Garden Island Tickler at Merriman's. Daniel Lane photo

This week’s news foodies can use and events no self-respecting food lover should miss.NEWS

Garden Island Range & Food Festival
I’m happy to announce that last Tuesday, Dan and I were added to the Garden Island Range & Food Festival committee. This fall event showcases Kauai’s bounty by paring local ranchers and farmers with Kauai’s top chefs, and serving the public delicious meals while live music plays.

Last year’s participants included Nanea, 22 North, Oasis on the Beach, Living Foods, Bar Acuda, The Right Slice, Red Salt, Hukilau Lanai, and Kalaheo Cafe. (click name for MidWeek links).

This year, the event is scheduled for November 18, so if you’re a resident it’s a great opportunity to sample food from some of the island’s best food growers and makers. If you are considering a Thanksgiving vacation, this is a family friendly event to include during your stay. Continue Reading →

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