Learn to cook meals with only vegetables
See how easy it can be to prepare vegetarian dishes that are tasty as well.
Cookbook author and chef Ori Ann Li will run a free demonstration 1 p.m. Saturday at Kapolei Public Library. Li will also sign her new book, "Ori Ann Li’s Vegan Paradise," which will be available for sale. The library is at 1020 Manawai St. Call 693-7050.
Smoothies are free for kids on Saturday
Take the kiddies out for a free smoothie at Jamba Juice from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at all locations except the University of Hawaii and Financial Plaza.
Youngsters age 8 and under can select from five flavors for a complimentary 9.5-ounce kids’-size cup.
Enjoy the flavors of West Sumatra
Back by popular demand at 6 p.m. Saturday at Lemongrass Café is a pop-up dinner of chef Hana Hudson’s West Sumatra cuisine.
Dishes include soto padang, vermicelli with beef; sayur kapau, curry-spiced cabbage and long beans; green chili, green pepper and green tomato with fried anchovy; saos gulai ayam, chicken curry with jackfruit; beef rendang padang, beef with lemongrass, ginger, spices and coconut milk.
Price is $45; reservations preferred by Friday. Call 521-7041 or email laurien@pacificgatewaycenter.org. The cafe is at 83 N. King St.
Learn how to pickle from the Pickle Lady
Learn to pickle everything from produce to meat and fish at "Pickles, Pickles, Pickles," a July 31 class led by Leonora Ching, known as the Pickle Lady.
The class runs 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Road. Fee: $5. Registration required; call 233-7323.
Wine, food and art will star in benefit
Sample wines from more than 20 winemakers and importers, taste pupu from Honolulu’s top eateries and buy art, all for the cause of arts education in Hawaii, at "August Moon," 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Honolulu Museum of Art.
Tickets: $85 advance, $100 at door, $600 tables of four, $1,200 tables of eight, $2,500 tables of 10. Call 532-6099 or visit honolulumuseum.org/augustmoon.
