Specialist to discuss link between herbicide, GMO

How is the herbicide Roundup tied to the issue of genetically modified food? University of Hawaii crop specialist Hector Valenzuela and Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientist Stephanie Seneff discuss the topic 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Moiliili Community Center.

Valenzuela is with UH’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Seneff is a researcher at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.

The community center is at 2535 S. King St. Call 292-1179.

Learn to cook Korean and Japanese dishes

Learn to cook all kinds of Korean food, and some Japanese food as well, at Walter Rhee’s cooking classes. Rhee also leads Chinatown eating tours.

All classes are held at Palama Market at 1070 N. King St. Cost is $80 unless otherwise indicated. To sign up, call 391-1550 or email walter@waltereatshawaii.com.

» "The Only Korean Cooking Class You Will Ever Need," 4:30 to 6:45 p.m. Friday

» "How to Make Kim Chee & Related Dishes," 2:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday

» "Korean Side Dishes (Namul and Beyond)," 4:30 to 6:45 p.m. Jan. 24

» "Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art," 4:30 to 6:45 p.m. Jan. 25

» "Secrets of Making Sushi Rolls — All Hands On," 4:30 to 6:45 p.m. Jan. 30, $99

» "Oodles of Korean Noodles," 4:30 to 6:45 p.m. Jan. 31

» "Taste of Chinatown Eateries Tour," 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 25, $90

Multi-island meal event pairs chefs with farms

Outstanding in the Field, a "traveling restaurant without walls," is organizing five family-style farm meals on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.

For each meal, a chef is paired with a farm and prepares items grown there. Diners eat at the farm.

All meals start at 2 p.m. For more details or to reserve a seat, visit outstandinginthefield.com.

» Kauai Kunana Dairy, with chef Ron Miller of Hukilau Lanai (Jan. 29, $190)

» MA’O Organic Farms, with chef Ed Kenney of town (Feb. 1, $200)

» Kualoa Ranch, with chef Mark Noguchi of the Pili Group (Feb. 2, $200)

» Kupa’a Organic Farms, with chef Ravi Kapur of Liholiho Yacht Club in San Francisco (Feb. 5, $190)

» Big Island Abalone Farm, with chef Edwin Goto of Village Burger (Feb. 8, $190)

Healthy-cooking classes are available at Castle

Castle Wellness Center hits the ground running in 2014 with two healthy-cooking classes in January.

Events are 6 to 7 p.m. at the center. Registration is required; call 263-5400 or visit castlemed.org.

» On Jan. 16, dietitian and sports nutrition expert Amanda O’Neill will discuss how nutritious food fuels an active lifestyle. She will also share easy recipes for snacks and mealtime.

Cost is $10; registration and payment required two days in advance.

» Television vegetarian chef Mark Anthony will bring his culinary skills and knowledge of plant-based nutrition to Castle on Jan. 23. Free, but registration is required.