Kakaako food distribution switches to walk-in pickups
The free food distribution at Na Kupuna Makamae Center in Kakaako is switching from drive-thru format to walk-in pickup. Read more
Joleen Oshiro
Joleen Oshiro is a writer and editor at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. She was born and raised in Hawaii and has worked in Hawaii newspapers since 1983.
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Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center steps up to help community
With the help of community volunteers, the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center distributes 1,700 breakfast and lunch grab-and-go meals each weekday from four sites along the coast. Read more
Maximize veggie value with boxes from Hawaii farms
With the current surge of interest in local food, more farms are creating their own produce boxes. Read more
Fresh fish a popular option during COVID-19 threat
As Oahu’s populace continues staying home, it seems the collective mindset is focused on sourcing food close to home. Read more
Waipahu teachers cook for community
Waipahu High School’s culinary program was stocked up for class cooking projects and special events, but when the coronavirus shut down schools, the food sat untouched. Read more
Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative offers breadfruit and more
Big Island-based group Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative is now offering unique boxes that combine processed local produce with artisan Big Island products. Read more
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Kakaako senior center now a sharing center
In pre-COVID days, Na Kupuna Makamae Center in Kakaako brought seniors together. Read more
Makana Provisions delivers Hawaii-raised beef during coronavirus quarantine
Makana Provisions Meat Co. feeds folks far and wide, providing USDA-approved venison across the country. Read more
Going Gluten-Free: Cornbread provides comfort in many ways
Count me among the many who consider cornbread a soul-satisfying food. Read more
Romano’s thanks first responders with buy-a-meal program
One small way to say thanks to first responders local style is to feed them. Read more
Oversupply of fish leads to bargains, but also raises concerns for future of Hawaii’s fishing industry
For Roger Dang, president of Fresh Island Fish, navigating business amid fallout from the coronavirus crisis means tapping into a different set of sensibilities. Read more
More small Hawaii farmers are getting their food to customers via direct sales
More small farmers are getting their food to customers via direct sales, and some provide drive-thru service or even delivery. Read more
The Morikawas reopened Bimbimbap House in Waipahu a few weeks before coronavirus upended everything
Christie Morikawa loves the restaurant biz so much that she came out of retirement last month to open a new eatery, Bibimbap House, and is serving food seven days a week. Read more
Farmers markets keep faith through crisis
Operators of two of Oahu’s largest farmers markets said they are keeping their markets open during the coronavirus threat. Read more
Local Moco: Pork dumpling hits the spot
In “Celebrating in Hawai‘i,” cooking expert Muriel Miura offers up her version of siu mai, Chinese pork dumplings. Read more
Going Gluten-Free: Chef Kate Wagner has your interests at heart
Those of us eating gluten-free 10 years ago thought we’d seen the last of soft, springy breads and delicate pastries and cakes. Things have come a long way. Read more
Honolulu coffee shops contribute to ideal experience
One arrives at that understanding by first deciding which is more appealing in a brewed coffee, a straightforward coffee taste or “coffee plus something else.” Read more
Going Gluten-Free: The misadventures of making scones
It all seemed simple enough: Make a gluten-free scone, then share the recipe. Read more
Cravings: Ulu’s availability grows; Korean rice dogs arrive at Pearlridge
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Going Gluten-Free: Relieve holiday sugar overload, baking stress with fudgy treat
The recipe also accommodates folks who need to watch their sugar. Read more
Student’s tangy Filipino sinigang soup wins a spot at 7-Eleven
Gumption is what fueled Kainoa Reloza’s decision to enter a 7-Eleven Hawaii bento competition with his healthy version of sinigang, a traditional Filipino sour soup. Read more
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