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A condiment is a substance that adds flavor to food, they say—Ketchup, mayo, or shoyu, for example. Chili pepper water is the only condiment that has managed, on many occasions, to be the sun in my solar system that is meal planning. I sometimes obsess about eating food like laulau or …
Comfort food is a warm blanket for your belly and heart on a chilly night at any time of the day. Maybe to you, it’s a chicken noodle soup, beef stew, or jook (rice porridge). To our resident chef, Martha Cheng, it’s this simple tomato and egg …
Economists and researchers shared some data recently regarding a “baby bust” in 2020, the opposite of a baby boom. In a nutshell, during the pandemic lockdowns, it seemed couples didn’t get as romantic as some of us imagined they would. Was stress not hot? Were …
Do you know Sade? Her music conjures some kind of duality in me: one who wears a lace bodice and another who wears pantsuits that a certain Hillary would covet. Speaking of duality, smoothies kind of top this genre of foods. A smoothie is a …
Get local to the max with this Caramelized Banana Mochi Cake recipe from one of our favorite food lovers and creatives, Martha Cheng. In this recipe, she recommends native Hawaiian cooking bananas Iholena and Maoli. On our marketplace today, you’ll find a mix of ripe, …
I have been head over heels with Indigenous Soap ever since a bar of Rosemary Peppermint that was gifted to me met my skin. Never mind that I was showering while overlooking an emerald green, secluded waterfall in a forgotten village in the northern coast …
I love giving practical gifts like your typical granny next door, but you know, 2020 has been a really tough year for everyone so this year I plan to mix it up, and hopefully, you will too. Instead of giving 4-packs of organic cotton socks …
The Pearl of the Andes has made its way to the Pacific throughout the years, gifting itself to us with sweet, custard delights.
If you’re looking for a salad that is more complex than your current relationship status, try this Watercress Salad with Pickled Longan recipe.
We are grateful for your support of local agriculture and farmers today and everyday. We wish you a warm and cozy time with your loved ones. Enjoy your mostly-local TG spread, everyone!