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Celebrity Spot – World Champion Surfer Dave Kalama

September 29, 2011 By 2 Comments

Dave Kalama by Erik Aeder

His grandfather brought outrigger canoe paddling to the mainland. His father, Ilima, was a world-champion surfer. In the legacy of these great Hawaiian men, Dave Kalama, 46, has taken big wave surfing to unprecedented heights. A celebrity water sports enthusiast, he is proud to live on and contribute to Maui.

Credited with the co-development of tow-in surfing, a fierce advocate for the ancient Hawaiian art of stand-up paddling, and a great influence in reviving the Hawai‘i surf-film genre, Kalama has survived near-death experiences in major wipe-outs and crashing walls of water, but the raw power and energy of the ocean is life itself for him, and that’s what always calls him back. When Kalama isn’t riding untamable waves, he might be in the gentleness of his garden in Kula harvesting the avocados, bananas and limes that he grows. Maui is proud to have you, Dave!

What’s the first food you remember?
Cocoa and toast.

Today, what’s your favorite food?
After a big day on the water, that would have to be Teriyaki Chicken.

Your favorite vegetable or fruit?
Broccoli with dinner, chilled chunks of watermelon pau hana.

What’s in your refrigerator at all times?
Milk, orange juice, and eggs.

What do you like to cook for friends?
Simple and always right, Yoshida’s Chicken.

What’s your favorite escape?
Polipoli in the Kula Forest Reserve. Its remoteness and seclusion, the sweeping views and mists, that’s powerful.

When you eat out, what do you like to eat?
I like everything, and Mama’s Fish House especially.

Whatʻs your favorite book?
Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman. It’s been around for 30 years, but it’s an ongoing reminder, a classic saga that touches upon truths like meaning and purpose and direction. It’s accessible, and beautiful.

Who do you greatly admire?
The Duke, great ambassador for Hawai‘i and shared aloha and surfing.

Who is the most interesting person you met?
Joseph Madre, a local Panamanian surfer I met while on a trip in Central America. He made his own surfboard out of coconut wood.

What are qualities you like in yourself?
Honesty and friendliness.

What are the qualities you like in others?
Honesty and humbleness.

Name three things you know now that you wish you knew when you were 15?


How important English 101 is.
How important your parents are.
How fast time goes by.

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Maui Agriculture & Natural Resources Industry Day Friday, September 23

September 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Lani Weigert, Aliʻi Kula Lavender

Lani Weigert, Aliʻi Kula Lavender

In partnership with Maui Economic Development Board, UHMC Agriculture & Natural Resources Department, Maui County Farm Bureau (MCFB) will present Maui Agriculture & Natural Resources Industry Day on the lawn of the Hoʻoulu (ag) Building on the UHMC campus on Friday, September 23, from 9 am – 1 pm. The first annual Maui Agriculture & Natural Resources Industry Day is planned for students enrolled in agriculture programs at Maui county high schools as well as UHMC.

Following the 9:00 a.m. welcome address, the day is planned in three blocks: Agriculture & Natural Science Fair with informational booths by Maui agriculture sectors, agencies and associations from 9:15 am-10:05 am, Agriculture & Natural Sciences Breakout Sessions scheduled at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. The breakout session will cover seven topics: Ag Today / Diversified Ag, Culture in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Higher Education, Science of Agriculture, Landscape and Flower Industries and the Hawaiʻiʻs Sheep & Goat industry. The day concludes with a Grown on Maui lunch from noon–1:00 p.m.

Hokuao Pellegrino, Nohoʻana Farm

Hokuao Pellegrino, Nohoʻana Farm

“As part of MCFBʻs Educate the Educator program managed by Maui Economic Development Board, this event is purposefully planned to bring students and teachers together to meet Mauiʻs farmers, ranchers, educators, and agricultural experts,” said Warren K. Watanabe. “Our focus is to create the pathway for agriculture students to higher education then to meaningful, skilled and often high-paying careers in agriculture on Maui.”

Watanabe says the average age of a farmer in Hawaiʻi is 62 years old. Nationally the average age is 60. MCFB, MEDB and UHMC along with many other groups have been working for many years to draw attention to this statistic while working to grow the next generation of ag leaders in Maui County.

“An important piece is connecting what is being taught in the classroom and its real world application,” said Isla Young, MEDB Women in Technology. “We are trying to shift the view of agriculture to high science and a place for students to help sustain their land and resources. It is exciting that the continuum from middle, high school, college, and eventually job placement will be showcased.”

In total, more than 220 students plus their teachers from Maui (including Hana), Molokai and Lāna’i have registered. The students will each choose two breakout sessions where they will have quality time with presenters who are experts in agricultural fields which interest them most. There will be 20 – 25 students in each breakout session.

“Agriculture & Natural Resources is one of the career pathways high school students can choose to direct their academic plans. Therefore it is important for these students to learn about the range of fields and careers that are in this pathway,” said Ann Emmsely, UHMC. “The Agriculture & Natural Resources awareness day brings professionals from a variety of areas together in one place so that students can learn about different career tracks within this pathway. UHMC students can also use this time to explore career opportunities and interact with professionals. This day provides students an opportunity to broaden their horizons.”

The breakout session presenters include Lani Weigert, Aliʻi Kula Lavender, Gerry Ross, Kupaʻa Farm and Steve Chaikin, Molokai Sea Farms International, for Diversified Ag Today; Hokuao Pellegrino, Nohoʻana Farm, and Joylynn Paman, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, for Culture in Agriculture; Skippy Hau of DLNR is confirmed for Natural Resources; Ann Emmsley, UHMC, and Charley Kinoshita of UH-Manoa, for Higher Education; Paul Koehler, Monsanto Hawaiʻi, Science of Agriculture; Richie Campas and Kevin Boteilho, HGP, for Landscape & Flower industries; and Jay Carpio for Hawaiʻi Sheep & Goat industry.

Maui County Farm Bureau is a grassroots 501(c)(5) organization of farms and ranch families, agricultural industries, and associated organizations dedicated to supporting agriculture in Maui County. We are affiliated with both the statewide Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation and the American Farm Bureau Federation.

In 2006, Maui County Farm Bureau launched Agriculture in the Classroom, a 10-month series of in-class farmer presentations and on-the-farm field activities, titled Where Would We Be Without Seeds, centered around the life cycle of plants. Ag in the Classroom was originally developed for second-graders of any public, private, or charter school willing to participate. In 2011, MCFB visited more than 14 schools and hosted over 1,000 students for its annual AIC Field Trip.

MCFBʻs AIC series has branched out to middle school and high school students. Through a partnership with the College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources (CTAHR), Maui County Farm Bureau Ag Awareness Day occurs annually for fifth graders island wide. In addition, through a partnership with Maui Economic Development Board, Maui County Farm Bureau works with students at Maui intermediate and high schools. In September 2011, MCFB and MEDB in partnership with UHMC Ag & Natural Resources present Maui Agriculture & Natural Sciences Industry Day, an event for ag program students to meet farmers, ranchers, educators, and ag industry leaders. The students attend a trade show and breakout sessions, and everyone comes together to enjoy a Grown on Maui lunch provided by Haliʻimaile Pineapple Co, Kula Country Farm, Waipoli Hydroponics and Maui Cattle Company.

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Maui County Farm Bureau Presents Its Annual Membership Awards

September 20, 2011 By 2 Comments

Warren K. Watanabe, executive director, Maui County Farm Bureau and MCFB Board President Darren Strand presented the Maui County Farm Bureau’s annual membership awards along with government officials Senator Donovan Dela Cruz, Representative Kyle Yamashita, Council members Mike White and Gladys Coelho Baisa, and Deidre Tegarden, Governor Abercrombie’s Maui representative. The membership awards are given annually in September at the Maui County Farm Bureau’s General Membership Meeting. This year, the award recipients included Jamie Shishido, Kula farmer, Member of the Year 2011; The Clark Hashimoto Family, persimmon farmers from Kula, Family of the Year 2011; Representative Kyle Yamashita, Friend of Agriculture 2011; and Aric and Myles Nakashima of Pukalani Superette, the 2011 Mike Lyons Award recipients.

Jamie Shishido, Kula farmer, received Maui County Farm Bureau's Member of the Year 2011 Award. He's shown here flanked by Darren Strand, board president, Maui County Farm Bureau and president Hali'imaile Pineapple Co and Warren Watanabe, executive director, Maui County Farm Bureau.

Jamie Shishido, Kula farmer, received Maui County Farm Bureau's Member of the Year 2011 Award. He's shown here flanked by Darren Strand, board president, Maui County Farm Bureau and president Hali'imaile Pineapple Co and Warren Watanabe, executive director, Maui County Farm Bureau.

Representative Kyle Yamashita (center) 2011 Friend of Agriculture with Warren K. Watanabe, executive director, Maui County Farm Bureau and Senator Donovan Dela Cruz. Photo credit: Steve Brinkman Photography.

Representative Kyle Yamashita (center) 2011 Friend of Agriculture with Warren K. Watanabe, executive director, Maui County Farm Bureau and Senator Donovan Dela Cruz. Photo credit: Steve Brinkman Photography.

Brothers Myles and Aric Nakashima recipients of the 2011 Mike Lyons award with Council members Mike White and Gladys Coehlo Baisa. Photo credit: Steve Brinkman Photography.

Brothers Myles and Aric Nakashima recipients of the 2011 Mike Lyons award with Council members Mike White and Gladys Coehlo Baisa. Photo credit: Steve Brinkman Photography.

“Recognition of this year’s recipients is long overdue,” said Warren K. Watanabe, executive director, Maui County Farm Bureau. “All of them have been involved in agriculture on Maui for many decades and their hard work, dedication and unwavering support of the Maui County Farm Bureau has been instrumental in Maui ag’s longevity and viability because they run successful businesses and they have each contributed greatly to ag industry programs for more than 100 years combined. We’re glad we could finally recognize each of them and congratulate them on their many years of success.”

Award recipients joined members of MCFB at a potluck dinner where they received their awards and Grown on Maui lei from Paradise Flower Farms. MCFB members also elected its 2011 – 2013 board of directors. The MCFB Board consists of 10 member directors each representing an agriculture sector on Maui. Re-elected to serve the staggered two year term are Carver Wilson, flowers; Kevin Boteilho, landscape/nursery; Darren Strand, pineapples; William Jacintho, livestock; Paul Koehler, seed. Returning members include Doug MacCluer, fruits; Rick Volner Jr., sugarcane; Gerry Ross, coffee; Heidi Watanabe, vegetables, and Greg Hopkins, compost farmer.

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Export University Maui

September 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

High Tech Maui, a program of the Maui Economic Development Board, is offering a new program called Export University Maui, a comprehensive training seminar series that will help you learn the nuts and bolts of exporting while developing a global strategy for your business. This is an unprecedented opportunity as this training is on Maui. There is high interest in promoting agriculture including value added products and note there is a lower fee for ag. Even if you are not ready for export at this time, this training will assist you should you expand your business and exporting does become a part of your business.

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DLNR Listening Meetings, Saturday, September 17

September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment

DLNR logoDepartment of Land and Natural Resources Listening Meetings scheduled this Saturday, September 17th, are as follows:

Morning Session:
10:00 – 12:00
Lahaina Intermediate School Cafeteria
871 Lahainaluna Road

Afternoon Session:
2:30 – 4:30
Maui Waena Intermediate School Cafeteria
795 Onehee Street, Kahului

For more information contact Governor’s Maui Office at (808) 243-5795.

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Maui Flower Growers Tuesdays at Whole Foods Market Kahului

September 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Carver Wilson, Maui Floral. Steve Brinkman Photography

Carver Wilson, Maui Floral. Steve Brinkman Photography

Throughout the month of September, Maui County Farm Bureau partners with Whole Food Market Kahului to bring what Maui grows to the community. Every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Maui flower growers present myriad of flowers grown on Maui with free flower arranging demonstrations.

The community if invited to Whole Foods Market on Tuesdays to meet a Maui flower grower. Up next is Carver Wilson of Maui Floral on September 13 followed by Dan Judson of Orchids of Olinda on September 20 and concluding with Nan Story of Haleakala Blooms on September 27. Sue Cuffe of Hana Fantasy Flowers was in-store on September 6.

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Grown on Maui Cooking Demos at Whole Foods Market Kahului—With Recipes!

September 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Whole FoodsThroughout the month of September, Maui County Farm Bureau partners with Whole Foods Market Kahului to bring what Maui grows to the community. Every Monday 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Maui chefs will conduct free Grown on Maui cooking demonstrations and every Tuesday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Maui flower growers present myriad of flowers grown on Maui with free flower arranging demonstrations.

Cooking demo schedule includes Garret Fujieda, executive chef, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, appears on September 12. Chef Garret will make Thai curry steamed local snapper and local vegetable lettuce wraps (recipe below.) Caroline Schaub, chef, O‘o Farm, is scheduled on September 19. She will make tofu and grilled vegetables. Chef Ryan Luckey, executive chef, Pineapple Grill at Kapalua Resort, will appear on September 26. Chef Ryan will make Pistachio and Wasabi Pea Crusted Ahi Steak, Coconut Scented Forbidden Rice, Garlic Asian Greens, Exotic Mushrooms, Wasabi-Soy Butter (recipe below.)

Tuesday flower grower schedule includes Carver Wilson of Maui Floral, September 13 (photo emailed separately, next email); Dan Judson of Orchids of Olinda, September 20 and Nan Story of Story Farm.

Recipes

Thai curry steamed local snapper and local vegetable lettuce wraps
Chef Garrett Fujieda, Executive Chef, The Westin Maui Resort and Spa

8 portions

Chef Garrett Fujieda, Executive Chef, The Westin Maui Resort and Spa

Chef Garrett Fujieda, Executive Chef, The Westin Maui Resort and Spa

Fish:
8 oz Snapper filet, skin on
1 T Lemongrass, julienne
1 tsp Ginger, grated
1 (each) Kaffir lime leaves, sliced thin
2 tsp Red curry paste
½ C Coconut milk
1 (each) Lime, juiced
pinch Hawaiian Salt
Ti Leaf (large as needed)

Lettuce Wrap:
8 (each) Lettuce leaves
1 oz Carrots, julienne
1 oz Cucumber
1 oz Red pepper
1 oz Kula onion
4 oz Rice noodles, cooked

1 tsp Mint, chopped
1 tsp Thai basil, chopped
1 each Lime, juiced
1 T Soy sauce
1 T Sesame oil
pinch Turbinado sugar

Preparing the Snapper:
Score the flesh side of the fish in ½ inch strips without cutting through the skin
Combine the lemongrass, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, red curry paste, coconut milk and lime juice mixing well.
Place the fish in a ti leaf skin side down and cover with the mixture
Steam in a bamboo steamer until done

Preparing the lettuce wraps:
Combine mint, thai basil, lime, soy sesame oil and sugar to make a dressing. Mix well.
Combine carrots, cucumber, red peppers, kula onions, rice noodles and dressing.
Place a small amount on each lettuce leaf and serve with a piece of fish.

Optional: chopped roasted peanuts

Pistachio and Wasabi Pea Crusted Ahi Steak, Coconut Scented Forbidden Rice, Garlic Asian Greens, Exotic Mushrooms, Wasabi-Soy Butter
Chef Ryan Luckey, Executive Chef, Pineapple Grill at Kapalua Resort

Chef Ryan Luckey, Executive Chef, Pineapple Grill at Kapalua Resort

Chef Ryan Luckey, Executive Chef, Pineapple Grill at Kapalua Resort

Wasabi-Soy Butter:
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 small finger fresh ginger, rough chop
1 cup dry sake
½ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup Kikkoman soy sauce
1 tsp prepared wasabi
½ cup unsalted butter
1 tsp pickled ginger juice

In a small sauce pan, place garlic, ginger, sake and reduce by half, add heavy whipping cream and reduce by half again, add soy sauce and reduce for about 1 minute more, until you achieve a nice thick reduction that has a nice brown color to it, turn heat to low, slowly whisk in butter about a tablespoon at a time. Once all butter has been whisked in, strain or pick out garlic clove and fresh ginger. Whisk in prepared wasabi and pickled ginger juice, season with salt if needed.

Pistachio-Wasabi Pea Crust:
1 cup roasted pistachio nuts, de-shelled
1 cup wasabi peas
¼ cup Furikaki seasoning
1 tsp kosher salt

Place nuts and peas in a small food processor and pulse into a coarse mixture. Fold in Furikaki and salt and reserve.

Coconut Forbidden Rice:
2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 stalk lemongrass
1 small finger ginger
1 cup black rice (Chinese forbidden or black Thai rice)
1 ½ cups water or stock
Salt and pepper

In a small pot, combine rice and stock, bring to boil, cover and turn to low, about 20 mins, until rice has steamed out. In a separate pot, bruise lemongrass and add to coconut milk, simmer on low for about 5 mins. Fluff rice with a fork, remove lemongrass stalk, and slowly stir into black rice, making a creamy, risotto like texture, (you may not use all the coconut milk) season with salt and pepper and reserve.

Greens and Mushrooms:
4 cups chopped and washed Asian Greens, they can include, Choy sum, Tot Soi, Mizuna, Arugula, Spinach, or even Swiss chard
2 cups cleaned and chopped exotic mushrooms, they can include, Shiitake, Shemiji, Maytaki, Oyster or even good ole Button mushrooms
1 tbl minced garlic
2 oz blended olive oil
Salt and pepper

Assemble:
Season a 5-6 oz Yellow Fin or Big Eye Ahi Steak with salt, place in pistachio-wasabi crust, heat a medium sized skillet to medium-hot, add a small amount of olive oil and immediately place steak in pan, sear about 20 seconds, depending on thickness of steak, keeping ahi nice and rare/cold in middle. Remove Ahi, place mushrooms in pan, keeping a flat level, and try not to stack shrooms on top of each other, to avoid “steaming” them and pulling out their natural water. Sautee mushrooms for about 20 seconds, until they start to turn a nice golden brown, add greens, gently toss, add garlic and sauté another 20 seconds or so, until they have wilted nicely. Season with a small amount of salt.

Place Coconut Rice in center of plate, place mushroom and greens next to rice, place ahi steak on top of both, spoon your Wasabi-Soy butter around the plate, garnish with pickled ginger or green onions.

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Chef Tylun Pang makes Maui Cattle Co. Poke

September 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Chef Tylun Pang gave an informative and enjoyable Grown on Maui cooking demo tonight at Whole Foods Market Kahului. He prepared Maui Cattle Co. Beef Poke. So ono!

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Sue Cuffe of Hana Fantasy Flowers at Whole Foods Market Kahului

September 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Today at Whole Foods Market Kahului, customers got to meet Sue Cuffe of Hana Fantasy Flowers who was on-site for the Maui County Farm Bureau’s Grown on Maui series. Hana Fantasy Flowers grows and ships of exotic Hawaiian tropical flowers.

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Chef Tylun Pang Cooking Demonstration at Whole Foods Kahului

September 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Chef Tylun Pang, The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui

Fairmont Kea Lani Executive Chef Tylun Pang, in partnership with Maui Country Farm Bureau, is having a cooking demonstration at Whole Foods Market in Kahului, Tuesday, September 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Chef Pang will be serving Maui Cattle Company beef poke using local produce from the market.

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