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A Sampling of the Goods from Surfing Goat Dairy
March 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Want to volunteer?
March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Contact Dania Katz, Membership Chair, at [email protected] if you would like to volunteer at the Grand Taste Education. Volunteers needed from 9 am – 3 pm. Two volunteers will be assigned to each of the 12 farmer/chef teams. Volunteers will help their respective team prepare for team introductions and judging scheduled from10 am – 11 am and from 11 am – 2 pm, volunteers will provide ‘front of the house’ services, welcoming guests and managing and expediting taste service. So, if youʻre passion about Grown on Maui – local, fresh, flavorful – here’s an amazing opportunity to work side by side with Maui’s chefs and farmers who work together to create menus that matter.
Slow Food Maui is also looking for volunteers to work SFM t-shirt and produce box sales. Donʻt hesitate contact Dania today! Volunteer meeting on Wednesday, March 28, from 5 pm – 6 pm second floor of the Maui Culinary Academy.
Maui Loves ʻUala (Sweet Potato)
March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Photo courtesy of Kula Fields
The only Polynesian introduction that traces its origins to South America, sweet potato has long been a Polynesian staple. This member of the morning glory family, Ipomoea batatas, adapts easily to its environment, and thrives in Hawai‘i. Farmers in ancient Hawai‘i may have cultivated as many as 200 varieties. While sweet potatoes are starchy and may be steamed or baked like Irish potatoes, they are packed with vitamins and beta carotene. Young leaf tips, boiled or fried, make a great dark-green veggie. Commercial production of sweet potatoes in the islands began in 1849, with production acreage, primarily in Moloka‘i, delivering about 5.3 million pounds of tubers in 2007. And yet, few of us cook with these valiant, delicious roots on a regular basis. Try to taste two types, which are both commonly on the market: The dry-fleshed with white to pale yellow or purple skin type is locally referred to as the real sweet potato. The second type, locally referred to as yam has moist, orange flesh. Did you know, sweet potato is often written as one word, sweetpotato, and should not be confused with the true “yam,” an entirely different species?
Sweet in Kīpahulu
March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
One of the largest organic tropical fruit farms in the State of Hawai‘i, Ono Farms in distant Kīpahulu sprawls across 49 acres on the eastern slopes of Haleakalā. It’s a family-owned operation: The Boerners have been farmers on Maui through four generations. Deeply connected to their land, where they grow a wild spectrum of produce from ba- nanas and citrus to cacao, dragon fruit, durian, lychees, egg fruit and kumquat, the Boerners live and breathe the im-portance of local ag: “The key to our wealth is our health,” Boerner says. “And our health comes from eating fresh, organic, locally-grown foods.” While farming requires long work days, most Saturdays, Boerner makes the long trek from Hāna to the Maui Swap Meet, a three-hour drive. Within a few hours, an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 visitors trudge by to fill up their bags. “It is our way of keeping our communities healthy as well,” Boerner says.
Maui Comes Together at Annual Ag Festival
March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Maui County Ag Festival Grown on Maui Farmerʻs Market
On April 7, 2012, the annual Maui County Agricultural Festival (MCAF) celebrates once again agriculture’s vital role in the economy, environment, and lifestyle of Maui. In its fifth year, Maui’s prime event to raise awareness about local agriculture on Maui invites Maui to talk story with the people who grow our food and their industry allies, discover what agriculture means to our communities and ‘āina, taste fresh flavors, and have fun. Taking place on the lū‘au grounds of Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapū, the festival will be larger than ever with more than 7,500 people.
Festival Highlights
Ag in the Classroom: Meet Maui’s ag leaders and Maui’s next generation of farmers, ranchers and educators.
Grown on Maui: Visit Maui’s largest farmers market and meet the farmers who grow Maui ag.
Grand Taste Education: Presented in partnership with Slow Food Maui, Taste what our chefs and farmers cook, then listen to the judges’ thoughts.
Education: From careers in ag to hands-on gardening, our ag allies provide answers.
Entertainment: Join Alakaʻi Paleka, Emcee, for a grand celebration of culture and music of Maui. Flowers: Make your own flower arrangement and watch Maui’s pro- fessional flower designers compete in the first annual “Floral Design- ers Competition”.
Keiki Zone: Kids learn when engaged in barnyard games and farm activities. Horseback and tram rides, face painting and Maui’s Grand Easter Egg Hunt! Livestock: Animals that aid in farm management and provide food are on site.
Localicious, Eat Maui: From farm to table, sample hot dishes, fresh salads, cold ice cream, and more.
Nutrition: For keiki, here’s the place to learn about fixing nutritious meals.
Victory Farm: A live farm to learn about Maui’s crops.
Grand Taste Education Tickets at Maui County AgFest: Farmers + Chefs = Menus that Matter
March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Grand Taste Education Chef Advisor and Master Chef Peter Merriman with 2012 chef organizers and next generation chefs: Isaac Bancaco, Humu at Grand Wailea (front), Ryan Luckey, Pineapple Grill Pineapple at Kapalua Resort(back left), Riko Bartolome, Asiavous (back right).
Tickets on Sale for Grand Taste Education
Maui and friends will gather on April 7, for the annual Grand Taste Education at Maui County Agricultural Festival. Held from 10 am – 2 pm, the Ag Festival is Maui’s one-stop chance to meet Maui farmers and chefs work together to create menus that matter. Twelve teams offer dishes showcasing one Grown on Maui main ingredient including sweet potato, taro, breadfruit, eggplant, yacon, Kula cabbage, pork, beef and fish.
Maui is invited to taste the dishes and talk story with the farmers and chefs. This year, come and meet: David Horsman and Manu Akana of Hoʻopono Farms, Kapalua with Wesley Holder, Sous Chef, Pulehu, an Italian Grill, The Westin Kāʻanapali; Alika Atay, Maui Sweet Potato Co. with Jojo Vasquez, Banyan Tree at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua; Lynn and Russell DeCoite of L&R Farm from Molokaʻi with Isaac Bancaco, Humu at Grand Wailea; Joey Mcadangdang, Roy’s Restaurants; Ian Cole, Breadfruit Institute at the National Tropical Botanical Garden with Riko Bartolome, Asiavous, and James Simpliciano; David and Lehua Fitch of Mālama Farm with Marc McDowell, Mākena Beach and Golf Resort; Bobby Pahia of Hoaloha Farms with Sheldon Simeon, Star Noodle & Leoda’s Kitchen & Pie Shop; Alex Franco of Maui Cattle Co., with Tylun Pang, Kō at The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui; Wili Wood and Kekai Keahi of Loi’s of Honokohau with Scott McGill, TS Restaurants and Chris Schobel, Hula Grill; Jamie Shishio, J. Shishido Farm with Jennifer Nguyen, A Saigon Cafe; Ivan Pahk, Cane & Taro; Bill and Marta Greenleaf of GreenLeaf with Jeffery Heubschman, Whole Foods Market Kahului.
***We are sorry. Pre-sale tickets for this event are no longer available on our site. Tickets will still be available for Grand Taste Education for $30 at the Festival on April 7.
Giving Grows Slow Food Maui
March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A-d-v-o-c-a-t-e!
Check these out! Official Slow Food Maui shirts are on sale now ! Buy them here and pick them up at Maui County Agricultural Festival on April 7, 2012. Available in women’s sizes small, medium, large and extra large. Cost: $20.
Kula Fields Gives Generously to SFM
Vouchers for produce boxes will be on sale at the Grand Taste Education courtesy of Kula Fields. For every $45 box sold, SFM will receive a $5 donation from Kula Fields. “I fully support the programs and mission of SFM,” said Roxanne Tiffin, founder, Kula Fields. “It’s my pleasure to donate to such a worthy cause.” Vouchers can be redeemed on April 14th, 2012 from 10am – 5pm at Sweet Paradise Chocolatier, located at 34 Wailea Gateway Place #107 – Piilani Hwy. at Wailea Ike Dr. in Kihei. Vouchers can be purchased here and picked up at Maui County Agricultural Festival on April 7, 2012
Kula Fields Delivery is a farmer’s market on wheels. Supporting our local farmers has never been more convenient with delivery to your door. Kula Fields offers a variety of produce boxes to satisfy the needs of the consumer. In addition to produce, they offer gourmet goat cheeses, farm fresh eggs, local coffee, fresh baked breads, & an amazing array of locally produced value added products including salad dressings, sauces, cooking oils, honey, syrups, jams, & jellies. All of your essentials are covered.
Maui Product to Market Contest
March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Takua, Sanbai Zuke, Spiced Takuan by Uradomo Farms Inc.
“Maui Food Product to Market Contest” is looking for a new locally made food product that utilizes the most amount of locally grown products (Grown on Maui fruits, vegetables, and more). Submissions must have commercial viability and Maui Food Technology Center (MFTC) will help one local entrepreneur take the product from idea to the store shelf.
How to enter?
MFTC Food Product Contest Entry Form
• $10.00 Registration fee
• Four – six servings of product to be delivered between 9 am – 10 am on April 7
• Drop off at the Grand Taste Education tent at the Maui County Ag Festival.
• List of all ingredients in the recipe and specify the local ingredients.
• Include a short story about your product.
Prizes:
• 1st place – Receive assistance from MFTC consultants to complete project.
• 2nd place – Receive two hours of free consultation with Food Scientist and two free nutritional labels. ($300.00 value)
• 3rd place – One hour of free consultation with Food Scientist and one free nutritional label. ($150.00 value)
MFTC was formed as a non-profit, to offer food science services to local food product entrepreneurs. For more information contact Maui Food Technology Center at Fax: 808-878-3651 or email [email protected]
Taste Education with Surfing Goat Dairy on March 28th
March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Diabolic Goat Cheese, Surfing Goat Dairy
Mandalay, Surfing Goat Dairy
Ole, Surfing Goat Dairy
Napa Wraps, Surfing Goat Dairy
French Dream, Surfing Goat Dairy
Slow Food Maui welcomes Loc Armaund, Director of Sales and Marketing, Surfing Goat Dairy to the classroom at Maui Culinary Academy for its next Taste Education Series. Owned and operated by German expatriates Thomas and Eva Kafsack, Surfing Goat Dairy represents one of only two goat dairies in the state. It is located on 42 acres with almost two-thirds dedicated as pasture, giving the Dairy’s three bucks and over 100 does plenty of space to roam and forage. Attendees will learn a brief history of the dairy, the basics of cheese making, the health benefits of goat’s milk cheeses vs. cow’s milk cheese and different cooking ideas for each of the types of cheeses available from Surfing Goat Dairy. In addition, Surfing Goat Dairy will offer goat’s milk and its different cheeses including Quark, Fresh Cheese, Aged Cheese, and finish with their Goat’s Cheese Truffles.
Held on the last Wednesday of each month from February through October, the March session is scheduled on March 28 from 6 pm – 7:30 pm at the Maui Culinary Academy located in the Pāʻina Building at 310 West Kaʻahumanu Avenue at the UH-Maui Campus. Each session cost $15 for Slow Food Maui members and $20 for non-members. Advance reservations and payment required. Register online at www.slowfoodmaui.org and pay using Paypal. For additional information, contact Co-education Committee Chairs Chris Speere or Charlene Ka’uhane at
About Taste Education Series and Slow Food Maui: Taste Education is a nine-part “food focused” educational series presented by Slow Food Maui in partnership with the Maui Culinary Academy and Whole Foods Market Maui. Organized to honor people who grow and produce the food we eat, the series brings local food producers in our community to the forefront so others may learn about their work, how their product is made and where to find it. Held on the last Wednesday of the month form February – October. Slow Food Maui aligns with Slow Food USA to promote locally grown food & culturally diverse culinary practices for health, pleasure and Island food security. www.slowfoodmaui.org.
About the Maui Culinary Academy: Maui Culinary Academy offers Maui’s award-winning Culinary Arts Program in the 38,000 square-feet Pā’ina Culinary Arts Center at Maui Community College in Kahului. Hours: Pāʻina dining room: M-TR 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 2:00 pm. www.http/mauiculinary-campusdining.com/index.html
Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 (Always Held on the last Wednesday of each month. Mark your calendars!)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Place: Maui Culinary Academy, UH Maui College, Pa’ina Building, 310 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, Maui, Hawai‘i
Cost:
$15 for Slow Food USA members
$20 for non-members
Seating is limited. Advance reservations and payment are required. Please note that we cannot guarantee participation if payment is not received prior to the event date.
Taste Education: Helen Nielsen, Maui Natural Bee
February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
With support from the Maui Culinary Academy and Whole Foods Market Kahului, Slow Food Maui presents Helen Nielsen, Maui Natural Bee, as its featured guest for its Taste Education Series in February. The session will focus on the lives of honeybees and their efficiency, the benefits of consuming local honey and useful ways to use honey in kitchen and bath. A beehive will be on display (no bees) and honey tastings will be shared.
“After considering the plight of honeybees around the world, and the relatively healthy, isolated environment we have in southeast Maui, we started raising bees about three years ago,” said Helen Nielsen, Maui Natural Bee. “We currently have about 35 hives and we are completely energy independent, powering with solar and collecting rainwater.”
Maui Natural Bee provides local artisan honey and Kiawe and Christmas berry honey to the Maui community. The products are available at farmers markets or directly from Maui Natural Bee. To order, contact Helen at bees[at]maui[dot]net.
In addition to Maui Natural Bee, Nielsen is well known for her community work. She is one of the original founders of the Hawaiian Island Land Trust (HILT) and its current board president. As a business owner, Nielsen is active in many of Maui’s community projects, along with her husband Jonathan Starr. She divides her time between Wailuku and her energy-independent home in Kaupo.
Taste Education is a nine-part “food focused” educational series presented by Slow Food Maui in partnership with the Maui Culinary Academy and Whole Foods Market Kahului. Organized to honor people who grow and produce the food we eat, the series brings local food producers in our community to the forefront so others may learn about their work, how their product is made and where to find it.
Date: Wednesday, February 29 (Always Held on the last Wednesday of each month. Mark your calendars!)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Place: Maui Culinary Academy, UH Maui College, Pa’ina Building, 310 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, Maui, Hawai‘i
Cost:
$15 for Slow Food USA members
$20 for non-members
Seating is limited. Advance reservations and payment are required. Please note that we cannot guarantee participation if payment is not received prior to the event date.