Series to focus on challenges isles face in food development
Get educated about Hawaii’s food issues at a new monthly series of films, speakers, panels, exhibits and demonstrations at Fresh Cafe’s "Foodiology."
The Hawai’i Food Policy Council program, which begins the series today from 6 to 9 p.m., is meant to highlight nonprofit organizations working to create a sustainable food system. The council will present its vision and strategy for addressing challenges in Hawaii’s food system, including limited land, water and labor; access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food; and underdeveloped infrastructure for handling waste and energy efficiency.
Visit www.hawaiifoodpolicycouncil.org.
During the first several events, a pop-up exhibit titled "Lexicon of Sustainability" will be set up to introduce key ideas in creating healthy local food systems. Visit www.lexiconofsustainability.com.
Upcoming in the series are presentations by the following groups:
>> Sept. 11: Slow Food Oahu, addressing food consumption
>> Oct. 9: Hawai’i Organic Farming Association, focusing on production
>> Nov. 13: GreenWheel Food Hub, highlighting access
>> Dec. 11: School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability, spotlight on education
Fresh Cafe, at 831 Queen St., serves fresh, locally sourced food. Visit freshcafehi.com.
United Church of Christ holding ‘takeout’ luau
Don’t miss out on an 11-course Hawaiian meal Saturday at the United Church of Christ-Judd Street’s 57th annual "takeout" luau, complete with drive-through service that runs 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The $25 meal includes kalua pig, lomi salmon, chicken long rice, poi, raw fish, opihi, ogo, sweet potato, fresh pineapple, haupia and kulolo.
Some of the proceeds will go to Good News Jail & Prison Ministry and Adult Friends for Youth. For tickets, call the church, at 467 N. Judd St., at 536-8418.
Walter Rhee to resume Palama cooking classes
It took a while, but Walter Rhee’s cooking classes are finally back at Palama Market. He’ll set up at the new Kalihi market at 1070 N. King St. Classes are $80, cash only. Space is limited; visit waltereatshawaii.com or call 391-1550.
» "Only Korean Cooking Class You Will Ever Need" (3 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday): Learn to make local favorites.
» "Ultrafast Meals in 19 Minutes or Less" (4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 23): Simple yet flavorful Asian meals.
» "How to Make Kim Chee and Related Dishes" (3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 24): Kim chee, served up fried, with noodles, in fried rice, in stew, as a pancake, etc.
» "Korean Side Dishes" (5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24): An impressive array will be prepared in class.
» "Oodles of Noodles" (3 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 31): Popular and lesser-known Korean noodle dishes.
» "Taste of Chinatown Eateries Tour" ($90; 8:30 a.m. to noon most Saturdays, starting Saturday): What and how to eat, where to go.
Picnic on the Lanai event features Austrian theme
Kakaako Kitchen is hosting its monthly Picnic on the Lanai family dining event beginning 6 p.m. Sunday, with chef Russell Siu presenting an Austrian-themed menu starting with knoblauchsuppe (garlic soup) and Tyrolean-style potato salad, followed by assorted wurst (sausages), roast beef, pork goulash, Tyrolean pan-fried potatoes and apple strudel. Cost: $35 per person.
The restaurant is at Ward Centre. Call 596-7488.
Chef will offer recipes to help cognitive health
Did you know diet and lifestyle can affect cognitive decline? Chef Leslie Ashburn will discuss the connection and present a cooking class Aug. 25 using plant-based food and quick-and-easy recipes. Participants will enjoy a light meal.
The class runs 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Toho no Hikari, 3510 Nuuanu Pali Drive. Fee is $50 through Aug. 22, $60 thereafter. Visit www.macrobiotichawaii.com and click on "upcoming events."
What will happen on ‘Breaking Bad’?
How do you think "Breaking Bad" will break down in the end? Will Walt die, will Jesse find happiness? Give us your best guess of how the story will end for each of the key characters.
When the series wraps up in seven more episodes, we’ll compare the predictions with what actually happens. Whoever comes closest wins our prize of a Heisenberg action figure (if you don’t know who Heisenberg is, you’re not going to enter anyway).
Write down what you think will happen to Walter White, Jesse Pinkman, Hank Schrader, Skyler White and Saul Goodman. Be as specific as you like.
Think fast: Deadline to enter is Saturday.
Send entries to "Breaking Bad," Star-Advertiser features section, 7 Waterfront Plaza, Suite 210, Honolulu 96813; or email breakingbad@staradvertiser.com. Snail-mail entries must be postmarked by Saturday.
Get listed in Holiday Craft Fair Guide
The onset of autumn in Hawaii may not bring a chill in the air or the turning of leaves, but one sure sign of the season is an outbreak of craft fairs.
To help our readers keep track of where to pick up crafty gifts and homemade jams and baked goods, the Star-Advertiser’s Today section will publish its Fall and Holiday Craft Fair Guide on Sept. 22, listing events happening through the end of the year.
To submit a free listing, email details about your craft fair — date, time, location, sponsor, description of event, contact information — to calendars@staradvertiser.com by Sept. 16.
