Chef Paris Nabavi has launched Maui RSVP (Restaurants Support Vital Programs), a dining promotion to raise money for eight Maui nonprofits that focus on youth in agriculture, arts, education, and wellness. For a 10-day period from May 27 to June 5, 2016 participating restaurants will each offer a 50 percent discount on selected entrees from 5-8pm. Businesses and individuals, … [Read more...] about Chef Paris Nabavi launches Restaurants Support Vital Programs to help Maui nonprofits
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Maui School Gardens: The Future of Farm to Cafeteria
It's surprising, but some of our keiki weren't sure what a fresh vegetable really was until school garden programs started growing. The school cafeterias do their best, but ultimately import all of their USDA regulated foodstuffs, so locally grown fruit and veggies barely make it on the menu. When I learned this, I thought back to my own days at Kam III Elementary in Lahaina, … [Read more...] about Maui School Gardens: The Future of Farm to Cafeteria
Grow Some Good presents A Taste of School Gardens
Providing educational and nutritional opportunities to children across Maui, Grow Some Good presents their fourth annual Taste of School Gardens event on Saturday, Mar. 12. The evening will feature music by Soul Kitchen, gourmet dishes from local celebrity chefs and fine wine. Restaurants, including Hana Ranch Provisions, DUO, Spago, Capische? and Cow Pig Bun will use produce … [Read more...] about Grow Some Good presents A Taste of School Gardens
Wailuku Elementary School Garden Work Day
All ages are welcome to the Wailuku School Garden work day this Saturday, Sept. 26. Kokua with turning cover crops, seeding vegetable starts, composting, building a worm bin, refurbishing a bamboo garden tunnel, creating garden signs and more. Light snacks, sunscreen and water will be provided. Volunteers are welcome to bring weeding tools, shovels and wheelbarrows. … [Read more...] about Wailuku Elementary School Garden Work Day
Pu`u Kukui Elementary School Garden Installation Day
Pu`u Kukui Elementary School's Garden Installation Day takes place this Saturday, Aug. 29. Volunteers are invited to roll up their sleeves and kokua with planting beds, irrigation systems installation, paths, mulch, composting/soil building and tilling. The garden will offer students an opportunity to learn about the living garden, as well as offer fresh produce. Closed-toed … [Read more...] about Pu`u Kukui Elementary School Garden Installation Day