Episode 101: Supporting Local Businesses at Made in Hawaii Festival 2023: Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our Made in Hawaii series. We’re joined by Paul Rivera, Executive Chef of Hula Girl Waikiki! We dive deep into Hawaii’s rich culinary tapestry, discussing his ascent from a culinary student to a celebrated chef.
Our chat unravels the mysteries of the Hawaiian superfruit, Noni, with Puna Noni. We’ll also welcome local chef and restaurant owner, Keaka Lee from Hapa Hale. And finish on the Big Island with Ahualoa Family Farms.
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What we discuss within this episode:
Local Chefs
- Insights from Executive Chef Paul Rivera of Hula Girl Waikiki.
- Insights from Hapa Hale’s chef and owner, Keaka Lee.
- Highlighting sustainable culinary practices.
- Collaborations with local farmers for fresh produce.
- Special mention of breadfruit (‘Ulu) in Hawaiian dishes.
- Glimpse into the “Made in Hawaii Festival”.
Puna Noni
- Introduction to the Hawaiian superfruit, Noni.
- Discussion on the health benefits of Noni juice.
- Tips for integrating Noni into daily meals.
Ahualoa Family Farms
- Tour of Ahualoa Family Farms on Hawai’i Island.
- Overview of the Honoka farm, known as the oldest macadamia factory.
Listen On:
Resources
- Made in Hawaii Festival
- Hawaii Community Foundation
- Maui Food Bank
- Lahaina Ohana Venmo Instagram
- Ekolu Lindsey Venmo
- Ekolu Lindsey Episode
- Patrick Parker Art
- Patrick Parker Episode
Self-Guided Island Tours
- Episode 70 – How to Volunteer in Hawaii
- Episode 87 – How to Travel Responsibly to Hawaii
- Episode 35 – 5 Things to Not Do in Hawaii
Travel Pono (responsibly)
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Bryan Murphy is the creator of Hawaii's Best Travel and host of the Hawaii's Best podcast, a top-30 U.S. travel podcast with 700,000+ downloads and a 4.9-star rating from 280+ reviews on Apple Podcasts. A Certified Hawaii Destination Expert and member of the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau, he helps visitors plan more meaningful trips to Hawaii with practical, respectful guidance. His work has been featured in Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, Yahoo!, Simple Flying, USA Today, Parents, and Fox.
