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2nd Hawaii Food Policy Council Community Forum, May 3rd

THE HAWAII FOOD POLICY COUNCIL WILL HOST 2nd COMMUNITY FORUM BRINGING THE FARM BILL HOME: "EXPLORING THE LOCAL SIDE OF THE FEDERAL FARM BILL" Featuring: Diane Ley, Naomi Kaneshiro, Gary Maunakea-Forth and Ashley LukensTuesday - May 3rd, 6:00 pm Church of the Crossroads Sanctuary Honolulu, Hawaii- The Hawaii Food Policy Council (HFPC) will host their second Community Forum Bringing the Farm Bill Home: "Exploring the Local Side of the Federal Farm Bill" on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at 6:00 pm at the…See More

May 2, 2011

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Mar 28, 2011

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New Cooking Class Series starts April 10th

Easy Whole Foods Cooking For Busy People: This informative and fun 8-week series is intended to provide a very approachable and affordable way to commit to your cooking journey. We will be covering the basics in how to incorporate grains, beans, land and sea vegetables into your daily diet. No experience necessary. Classes start on April 10th. See my website community calendar for more information:…See More

Mar 28, 2011

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Resilient Island Food Systems: Food Security and Climate Change

Resilient Island Food Systems: Food Security and Climate ChangeTuesday, March 1st, 6pmChurch of the Crossroads, Weaver HallThe Hawaii Food Policy Council is dedicated to facilitating thoughtful debate and discussion regarding Hawaii's Food System. This community forum series is intended to promote conversation across the various sectors of our food system, from mauka to makai, ground to garbage, farm to fork. We look forward to your contributions to the conversation.**please bring a plate,…See More

Feb 23, 2011

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Feb 5, 2011

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Hawaii Food Policy Council TedX Event

The Hawaii Food Policy Council is hosting a TedX Changing the Way We Eat Viewing Brunch Potluck Style. We'll provide the tea, coffee, and water. You provide yourselves, a dish of local goodies, and some good conversation. Info on the event is here: http://www.meetup.com/TEDxManhattan/Honolulu-HI/What: TedX Changing the Way We Eat Viewing Party - Potluck Brunch and Discussion Where: University of Hawaii at Manoa,…See More

Feb 3, 2011

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B.YEE left a comment for Leslie Ashburn

"Hi Leslie, just joined and haven't even been down to Kokua yet. Our new feed store in Wahiawa, Bull It Feed sells the DE $10 and up. Head North through Wahiawa, turn right at Whitmore Avenue, right at the first chain link gate, second…"

Oct 16, 2010

Leslie Ashburn left a comment for B.YEE

"does Kokua sell the Diatomaceous Earth? I have an issue with slugs in my garden and have been looking around for this product on the island. If not, where could I purchase? Thanks!"

Oct 16, 2010

Leslie Ashburn is attending Bradley Chun's event

Kokua at HPR Challenge 2010 at KIPO Studio

October 16, 2010 from 8:45am to 11:30am

As part of our celebration of National Co-op Month in October, Kokua is participating with HPR's Challenge 2010. We are looking for eight volunteers to staff the phones and take pledge calls. We've participated for many years in this event, and it is always a blast. Luckily, we will be answering phones during The Splendid Table and Car Talk downstairs in the KIPO studio. To support the drive, Kokua's deli will be bringing delicious and healthy food for the station and volunteers to enjoy. Space…See More

Oct 8, 2010

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Leslie Ashburn commented on Kokua Market's event From Farm to Table: Eating Local and Loving It

"Kathy's food is so nourishing and delicious! Can't wait :-)"

Oct 1, 2010

Leslie Ashburn is attending Kokua Market's event

From Farm to Table: Eating Local and Loving It at To be announced

October 6, 2010 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Join Kokua Market and long-time store owner and volunteer Kathy Maddux as she does a macrobiotic cooking demo featuring local produce available at Kokua. She is additionally an organic farmer herself at Mohala Farms, so she has even double the knowledge as a grower AND a chef!The demo will focus on simple preparations that blend and enhance each other to bring out the best of each item. Kathy will also talk about nutritional information.Recipes and tastings provided.You can email…See More

Oct 1, 2010

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Leslie Ashburn and Jeri Taira are now friends

Jun 11, 2010

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"Would love to see your blogs here too. Please feel free to share :-)"

Jun 11, 2010

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Fat epidemic linked to chemicals run amok

Here is an interesting article on msn.com theorizing about the connection between food and obesityFast food not solely to blame for obesity, new research suggestsThis is another reinforcement about the benefits of eating whole unprocessed foods.See More

Apr 30, 2010

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Resilient Island Food Systems: Food Security and Climate Change

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Fat epidemic linked to chemicals run amok

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