Welcome to So much more Hawaii, a blogger’s view of paradise
Beyond the Beach: The Honolulu Fish Auction is a Showcase for Hawaii Seafood
Getting Raw and Wild in Hawaii
While we might be famous for our gorgeous beaches and the ocean activities (or in some cases non-activity i.e. sunbathing) that take place on our shores, Hawaii is also renown for world-class seafood and a fish auction that is unique in the United States.
Each weekday morning before dawn at Pier [...]
Hike Diamond Head and Treat Yourself to Vintage Island Flavors
Not that the view from the top of Diamond Head isn’t a reward in itself, but knowing that luscious blueberry cream cheese scones, slices of lemon crunch cake and rice balls stuffed with juicy morsels of crispy chicken await you, makes the trek to the top of Hawaii’s most famous crater a little more – [...]
Aloha in Your Cup
World Class Coffee is Brewing in Hawaii
This past April a small coffee farm in rural Kau, Hawaii placed seventh at the prestigious international finals of the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s cupping competition. Kailiawa Coffee Farm vying against centuries old coffee growing regions that included Ethiopia, Columbia, and Panama received the top ten honor.
Kau [...]
A Hands-on Farm Experience in Waianae, Hawaii
On the last Saturday of the month volunteers help Mao Organic Farms grow youth and community.
Mao Organic Farms is Oahu’s largest organic farm, growing salad greens, root vegetables and a variety of seasonal produce that supply some of Honolulu’s top restaurants and markets. However, Mao Farms’ fruits and vegetables may be the least important product [...]
Two Los Angeles Foodies Share What They Crave In Hawaii
In Los Angeles, tell someone you’re from Hawaii, and you’ll hear lots of sighs followed by a look that’s best described as wishful lusting. Angelenos have a deep love affair with the Islands, more people from Los Angeles come to Hawaii than from any other city. This month the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau [...]
Hawaii’s Mayors Share Their Favorite Neighborhood Joints
The following is a guest blog by Melanie Kosaka of Share Your Table.
I always say if you want to get an authentic sense of a destination; eat where the locals go. Find out from folks who have a genuine love and connection to their community, and what and where they like to eat. What [...]
Think Global, Live Local
The following is a guest post by Share Your Table. The original post can be found here.
Think Global, Live Local
Connecting consumers to their food source
SYT, The Honolulu Advertiser, Hawaii Seals of Quality and Whole Foods Market hosted “Think Global, Live Local” this past Saturday at Kahala Mall.
The afternoon was buzzing with cooking demonstrations by Hawaii [...]
Meet Melanie H. Kosaka of Share Your Table
Can you give us a quick intro to yourself and your connection to Hawaii?
Born and raised in Hawaii. Went to college in Los Angeles and lived there for a while. A brief 18 months in Portland, Oregon confirmed, I can’t live through 100 days of rain.
Can you give us a quick overview of your company, [...]