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Flavors of Kukuiula

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

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

NEWS:

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 →

2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Poipu Music Fest

Kalapaki Joe’s and Poipu Beach Resort Association Announce the 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Music Fest and Fireworks Celebration at Poipu Beach Park

 

 

Kalapaki Joe's Blue Moon Beer-battered Fish. Daniel Lane photos

Kalapaki Joe’s Blue Moon Beer-battered Fish. Daniel Lane photos

Kalapaki Joe’s, in partnership with Poipu Beach Resort Association, is hosting the New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31, 2012 at Poipu Beach Park. The event, which is complimentary and open to the public begins at 5 p.m. with live local music, food booths, keiki (children’s) tent, and culminates with a spectacular fireworks show at 9:20 p.m.

The Kalapaki Joe’s Music Fest features bands from the Islands including Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winning musician Anuhea. Known for blending engaging lyrics, acoustic soul, pop, rap and reggae, Anuhea has earned the reputation as Hawaii’s number one female artist. Other performers include Kauai’s Revival and Papa’a Bay Boys, as well as Dustin Thomas who is back in the Islands after a West Coast tour. Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday for September 21

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Winter Sun Margarita. Daniel Lane photo

Winter Sun Margarita. Daniel Lane photo

Today’s Pau Hana Friday cocktail shot is from our last culinary tour. Besides the tasting, Stephanie Krieger of Nani Moon Mead gave us an exclusive tour of her meadery, and taught us how to make a Winter Sun Margarita. It was a refreshing ending to our day-long tour.

I always learn something on these tours. Guy Higa, executive chef of the Kauai Marriott Resort, does a cooking demonstration while he makes our four-course lunch. Last time, I learned that if you boil tofu for a minute, it takes the water out. I had no idea. I always pressed it between paper towels and hand cloths! This time, I learned that to make the best fried noodles, you must take them straight from the boiling water and into a hot pan with oil. Continue Reading →

Pau Hana Friday for September 14

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Kauai Farm Connection

Bloody Goose at Kalapaki Joe's in Lihue. Daniel Lane photo

Bloody Goose at Kalapaki Joe’s in Lihue. Daniel Lane photo

As the former Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) manager for the Kauai Farm Connection (KFC), I can tell you this organic farm in Kilauea grows good food. We’re happy to announce that Art Cafe Hemingway is now using their fruit and vegetables, which can be found on the gourmet European brunch menu.

If you like weekly boxes of farm-fresh, organic produce, join KFC for a new CSA season beginning October 1. If you prefer, sign up for customized weekly boxes. Deliveries are made to Papaya’s Natural Foods and Cafe in  Kapaa, or you can pickup at the farm In Kilauea. Continue Reading →

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