The KCC Farmers' Market
Saturday - 7:30-11:00 am

TIP SHEET - March 13, 2010

The Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation is a private non-profit organization supporting the economic viability of Hawaii's farmers and ranchers.

The Season of Giving continues as the GIFT “Give It Fresh Today” Program collects food donations to support services provided by the Institute of Human Services and Unity Church of Hawaii helping homeless in Hawaii

Delicately scented Dendrobium Nobile now in season through the end of March, check out the selections at Penny's Orchids and Newman's Nursery

Please visit the Honolulu Farmers' Market at the Neal Blaisdell Center, Wednesday evenings 4:00-7:00 p.m.
NOW WITH FREE PARKING!!

TODAY’S SPECIALS

Eats: Licious Dishes returns to the market serving a selection of specialty vegan and raw dishes

Pang's Nursery: Ornamental and flowering potted plants, seasonal cut flowers and arrangement selections

Keopu Coffee: 100% Kona coffee, whole bean, ground, and cupped; peaberry and organic available

Hawaii Grown Macadamia Nuts: Big Island mac-nuts dry roasted in shell, "Taste the difference!"

North Shore Cattle: 100% grass fed North Shore raised beef, Braised Beef Benedict, Loco Moco, burgers and sausages on bun, steaks and ground available by order



SCHEDULED VENDORS

Row A
Koko Crater Coffee Roasters: fresh brewed Hawaii coffee
Aloun Farms: a variety of local grown fruits and vegetables
Nalo Farms: Dean’s Greens, braising greens, tatsoi, variety of fresh herbs, Kamiya papayas, Molokai sweet potatoes, organic ginger, and much more
Latitude 22: cranberry currant chutney, cranberry/pumpkin/walnut, mango/pumpkin/pecan, banana/chocolate chip, reduced sugar carrot/pineapple/coconut oatcakes
Marine AgriFuture: Kahuku sea asparagus, ogo
Music: D. Shoji Nakamoto
Keopu Coffee: 100% Kona coffee, whole bean and ground, organic and peaberry available
Hawaii’s Homemade Taste: an assortment of ono cookies
Kahuku Farms: fresh island produce and prepared products, roasted corn
Hawaii Cattle Producers Coop:
Hawaiian Red Veal
Ohana Seafood:
marinated seafood and bottled sauces
North Shore Farms LLC: Waialua grown, picked-ripe, heirloom and Big Wave Tomatoes, Pupukea Gardens’ dressings and mixed greens, Waialua Sodaworks sodas, heirloom beans, Surfing Goat Dairy goat cheese, handmade mozzarella, fresh tomato juice and pickles, lomi salmon, grilled pizza, baby tomatoes, heirloom shell beans, Popcorn on the Cob, winter squash
PacifiKool: Island Ginger Ale and Coolers, Hibiscus Tea, Hawaiian and Thai Ginger Syrups, ginger soap
Da Spot: Egyptian lunch plates
Ho Farms: assorted tomatoes, squashes, Asian beans
Vixaysack Farm: Asian vegetables, cucumbers, papayas, pineapple and melons
Hawaiian Honeybee Coop: local honey products
Maunawili Greens: hydroponic red leaf and butter lettuce, and sprouts
Made in Hawaii Foods: “Island Preserve” jams and jellies, fresh Kula strawberry mochi, dried snacks (Maui kaki & marlin), Hawaiian Chip Co. taro chips, Molokai sea salt, Kona avocado, Maui cherimoya
Hiraoka Farms:
salad greens, bok choy, choy sum, broccoli rabe, and roses
Chinen Farm: papayas, bananas
Tropics: assorted island produce, local foods

Row B
Too Hot Tomatoes:
fried green tomatoes, deep fried zucchini, sweet Maui onion rings; Two Hot Tomatoes Batter Mix, tomato chutney, green tomato jam
Chef Sean: pork adobo sliders, vegetarian chili, and other Southern Soul Food
India Cafe: Indian curry and specialties
Island Paradise Products: low sugar fruit jams and preserves, dried and smoked fish and seafood
Just Add Water:
organic fruits and vegetables
Keith’s Cookies: an assortment of ono cookies
Bueno Salsa:
tomato salsa
Kukui Sausage: original and specialty Portuguese sausages
Nita’s:
Big Island anthuriums, dendrobiums, chrysanthemums
Dina’s Garden/Thai Treats Etc.: succulent dish gardens, exotic plant arrangements, Thai Street food
Gourmet Island:
varieties of Hamakua Mushrooms
Vilath Farm:
Asian greens and herbs, squash, Manoa lettuce, tomatoes, bittermelon, apple bananas, melons, papayas and other fruits and vegetables
Naked Cow Dairy: fresh churned sweet and flavored butters, handmade cheeses
J&D Farm: protea bouquets and holiday flower arrangements
Penny’s Orchids:
orchid plants

Row C
Hibiscus Lady: hybrid hibiscus plants
SKA Tropicals:
torch ginger, olena, heliconia and other tropical flowers, floral arrangements, Laie Gold papayas, apple bananas, fresh herbs
PIT Farm: variety of Asian vegetables and herbs, green onions, cucumber, Manoa lettuce, tomatoes, bittermelon, apple bananas, papayas, and local grown carrots
Malie Kai Chocolates: Waialua chocolate confections
Hawaii Grown Mac-Nuts: Big Island macadamia nuts in shell and nut crackers
Xotic Eats: Tofushi and healthy take out plates
Milner Farm: kales, chards, Tokyo negi, and assorted vegetables
Ba-Le Bakery: artisan breads, baked goods, apple tarts


Row D
All Hawaiian Honey: local honey products
Big Island Abalone: fresh, cooked, and hibachi Big Island abalone
Theng’s Farm: a variety of Asian vegetables, papaya, bananas
Country Comfort: lumpia, beignets
Fresh from the Farm/The Hawaiian Chef: lettuce, herbs, baby bok choy, Kula onions, pineapples, mangoes, prepared salads and dishes
Newman's Nursery: orchid plants
MA’O Organic Farm: organic greens and vegetables
Taro Delight: taro laulau, taro spreads, and other taro products
Herbaceous: dried and decorative potted herbs
Growing Creations: unique potted plants, herbs and ornamentals
Paniolo Popcorn: fresh popped kettle corn

Row E
Harada Orchids:
orchid plants
North Shore Cattle Company:
naturally raised hormone free beef from Haleiwa; all beef Portuguese and andouille sausages; grilled burgers, breakfast specials
Hawaiian Style Chili: chili and rice, sauces, spice mixes, prune mui, taro mochi, garlic shrimp plate
Starpoint Catering: baked goods
Grandma G’s:
breakfast and mochiko chicken plates
Licious Dishes: prepared raw and vegan specialty dishes
Som Good Seasonings:
assorted spice and dry rub mixes
KCC Students:
breads, scones, biscuits, kalua pork, nishime and other prepared foods
Blue Lotus Farm:
free-range chicken eggs, lunch, organic beans and okra

Lawn

Happy Cakes: specialty fruit cakes
Pang’s Nursery: an array of flowering and ornamental plants
Greenpoint Nursery: cut flowers and anthurium plants
Hawaiian Honeybee Coop: local honey products
Whole Foods: informational and community service
Hawaii’s Best Ever Brittle: an assortment of nut brittles and candied nuts



NEXT WEEK


Saturday, March 20, 2010, 7:30am - 11:00am
Next week's vendors include:
Island Rainbow Tropicals, Wailea Ag Group, Sea Mountain Coffee, Mauna Kea Baking, Keith’s Cookies, Kaiuani Spices

Pick up a Hawaii Farm Bureau shopping bag ($5) and cookbook ($13) at the market today



Join us at all of our markets:

Honolulu Farmers’ Market
Blaisdell Center Kapiolani-Ward Parking Lot
Every Wednesday, 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Kailua Farmers’ Market
Kailua Town Center Parking Garage
Every Thursday, 5:00 - 7:30 pm

Mililani Farmers’ Market
Mililani High School
Every Sunday, 8:00 – 11:00 am



The Saturday Farmers' Market at KCC is sponsored by
The Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation
and The Culinary Institute of the Pacific
at Kapiolani Community College

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?
call: 848-2074