Celebration of Hawaiian and Polynesian foods at the October Community Harvest

The October Community Harvest was a huge success! An abundance of fresh local fruits and vegetables were donated and a host of Hawaiian and Polynesian cultural experts led the way to create a delicious community meal. Listen as Aunty Lana tells us about the different foods. Each month boxes of fresh produce are prepared as [...]

Special treats from the October Hawaiian and Polynesian harvest

Hear about how Aunty Vicky prepares the delicious Tambu Tambu. Aunty Lana leads the preparation of Taro and Sweet potato for the Hawaiian Polynesian Feast! The students from HIP Agriculture process kubocha squash, process star fruit for chutney with Koa and Lynn, while Aunties in the kitchen process tree tomatoes and fresh ferns. Aunties working [...]

Ha the breath of life, the stalk of the Taro

HaHa is a dish prepared from the stem of the Taro. Here Aunty Lana shows us how to process the stalk and prepare it for cooking. Here Aunty Lana stir-fry’s the Taro. Aunty Lana teaching the HIPAg students how to use all parts of the Taro.

Sponsors

North Kohala Eat Locally Grown Campaign initiatives are sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, County of Hawai‘i Department of Research and Development and the Local Initiatives Fund of RSF Social Finance. Planning and programs in 2012 were also sponsored by County of Hawai‘i County Council.

…………………………………

The Community Harvest Hawai‘i project was seed funded by the Island Innovation Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation.

………………………………………….

The Sustainable Saturdays Series is Co-Sponsored by Sustainable Kohala