Let’s Talk Food: Dinner at the Meridia
It is nice to go out to eat at different restaurants to see how other chefs present their dishes. One such is Meridia at the Hapuna Westin Hotel. Chef de Cuisine Junior Ulep tries very diligently to make dishes using 95 percent Big Island products, whether it is sourced from OTEC, a Kona coffee farmer, a farmer like Raymond Kawamata from Kawamata Farms or even in the garden in the back of the restaurant.
Let’s Talk Food: Events and happenings
Experience
Volcano Festival
Tropical Gardening: Save that Easter lily after the holiday
Easter reminds us that life is a cycle of what appears to be death and rebirth. In cooler climates, it is what we learn by observing plants that go dormant in the winter only to sprout anew in the spring. Bulbs such as crocus and daffodils are examples.
Let’t Talk Food: Tasting various sriracha sauces
In a recent special on NPR, the famous U.S. made Huy Fong Sriracha sauce was taken to Si Racha, Thailand, known for its hot sauce.
Calendar for April 28
Get out and go! There’s something for everyone in this week’s Calendar. Check it out!
Community Calendar for April 25
A look at what’s happening from April 25-May 1.
Foods for the prevention of osteoporosis
As we age, the density of our bones naturally decreases because of a gradual loss of minerals. When that mineral loss is severe, a condition called osteoporosis occurs and is more common in women after menopause.
Calendar for April 21
Get out and go! There’s something for everyone in this week’s Calendar. Check it out!
