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March 2010 Blog Posts (7)

15 Top Sustainable Food Blogs

Just wanted to share this resource with other Kokua folks. I found it through a group on Facebook called FoodDeclaration.org. Enjoy!

~ Heather…

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Added by Heather Williams on March 26, 2010 at 7:47pm — 1 Comment

"Food, Inc." Screening on March 16th, a Community Gathering

We enjoyed another wonderful event on March 16th with a free screening of the movie "Food, Inc." co-sponsored by Kokua and the U.H. Office of Public Health Studies. Over 80 people made it through a labyrinth of construction to watch the movie at the U.H. Biomedical Sciences Auditorium. Kokua provided… Continue

Added by Bradley Chun on March 26, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments

Bizarro Cartoonist Dan Piraro presents “Comedy, Karma, and Kale," April 20th, 7 pm, Ala Wai Clubhouse

Internationally syndicated cartoonist Dan Piraro discusses his humorous journey to seeing the logic behind veganism. His talk will include elements of his stand-up comedy routine and many images from his award-winning cartoon feature, Bizarro. Questions and discussion, meet-n-greet, and book signing are to follow.…

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Added by Denise Snyder on March 23, 2010 at 1:26pm — No Comments

Chemical-free sunscreens

Kokua Market offers some great natural sunblock products. These do not contain undesirable chemical ingredients. They are effective when used as directed and also feel nice when applied to the skin.

Try Graham's Natural Sunblock SPF 30+ with 24% zinc oxide, the highest percentage that I have seen. It's from Australia where they are SERIOUS about sun protection. So are we!

Solar RX SPF 30+ from Keys comes in an easy to use dispenser. It feels light and not greasy while… Continue

Added by Charlotte Pai on March 13, 2010 at 2:52pm — 1 Comment

Wai'anae Farm Tour, March 6th

We were treated again with another beautiful outing to Wai'anae this past Saturday. I thought the weather would be cold, windy, and rainy as it had poured the day before. But as we met in front of Kokua to enjoy the organic coffee, tea, and baked treats provided for us by the store, the rain stopped, and we were able to meet each other without having to huddle under shelter. We carpooled out to the Leeward Coast and made our first stop again at the Wai'anae Farmers' Market. We again enjoyed the… Continue

Added by Bradley Chun on March 9, 2010 at 9:51pm — 3 Comments

local food sources

A reminder to support our farmers as they support us !

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eric-holt-gimenez/aftershocks-psuedo-tsunam_b_489131.html… Continue

Added by Suzie Garrett on March 8, 2010 at 8:14pm — 2 Comments

For healthier kids, increase the school lunch budget

Here's an article from Chef Ann Cooper..... the Renegade school lunch chef from Colorado
Goodness knows we need to look at this too in Hawai'i .......
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/04/AR2010030404039.html

Added by Suzie Garrett on March 7, 2010 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments