Some people think the best part of a jackfruit is its seeds. There are often 100- up to 500 seeds in one fruit. The seeds are oval and are about the size of a Brazil nut. You can eat them boiled or roasted but not raw. Most people say they taste like a fruity potato. A jackfruit […]
Hawaii is pretty passionate about its papayas. Most home gardeners have one or more growing in their yards. Papayas are a fast growing herbaceous plant. They are short-lived but we had one plant growing on the farm for nine years. Plants are either hermaphroditic, female or male. The fruits of the hermaphroditic plant produces pear […]
One of the main reasons I keep goats is feta cheese. Feta is an amazingly delicious cheese that adds so much flavor to a lot of dishes – especially Greek salads. You can make raw feta because the process does not require high temperatures. In fact, 86 degrees is the highest temperature you will have […]
After you catch that big ahi or pick one up roadside, you’ll want to know how to get the most from this amazing fish. There are many uses for the entire fish, bones and all. So after your seared or sashimi ahi dinner, put the fish carcass in the refrigerator and read this blog to […]
We started making our own granola cereal to add local ingredients like macadamia nuts, farm honey and coconut. Too many store-bought granola cereals contain GMO oils like Canola or contain refined sugar. This delicious recipe is a great way to use ingredients from the land. We gather our macadamia nuts about twice a year. This […]