For chocolate lovers, there is nothing more indulgent than biting into a mouth-watering piece of high-quality chocolate. The rich layers of flavor and the smooth, creamy texture are simply luxurious. What most chocolate lovers don’t realize is how difficult it is to produce truly high-quality chocolate. From the time the Cacao seeds are planted to the time […]
If you’re planning to send Hawaii’s Local Buzz artisan foods from Hawaii to your loved ones this holiday season, make sure you order soon. We want to make sure everyone receives their orders in time for the holidays. Holiday Shipping Deadlines To ensure your order is delivered by the US Postal Service Priority Mail by […]
This holiday season, Hawaii’s Local Buzz is mindful that our men and women in uniform who are serving overseas are often not able to spend the holidays with their friends and family. We wanted to provide those of you with loved ones serving overseas an affordable way to give them the gift of aloha. For that […]
During the holiday season, it’s nice to have some delicious treats around when guests stop in to visit. Tasty snacks and artisan foods also make great gifts. In honor of the holidays, Hawaii’s Local Buzz is offering free US shipping on our artisan foods from Hawaii through the months of November and December. (See details, […]
Sticking to a diet is tough — it’s nearly impossible to stick to lettuce and chicken breast while your friends are enjoying delicious treats. In order to succeed on a diet, you need to allow yourself a special treat once in a while. This will keep your cravings under control so you don’t completely fall […]
Have you ever pulled a nice chocolate bar or some chocolate covered macadamia nuts out of your cupboard and discovered that they were covered in white spots? These white spots are known as bloom, and while they make the chocolate look old and unappealing, they only have a small impact on its color and flavor. […]
Like many gourmet foods, high-quality chocolate takes time to produce. Between the time when the beans are harvested from the tree, and the time when they are processed into chocolate, they undergo a vital fermentation process. It is this fermentation stage that gives artisan chocolate, such as our chocolate treats from Hawaii, its deep and […]
If you have been following the news, you may have heard about the lava flow from Kilauea that is threatening the Puna district and Pahoa town on the Big Island of Hawaii. Those who have visited the Big Island in the past few years may know that, until recently, the active lava flow that is […]
Who doesn’t love the delicious, melt-in-your-mouth, balanced sweetness of chocolate? This treat is even more enjoyable when you know the truth about it. Here’s a look at some common chocolate myths and the facts behind them — this will really fuel your craving for the sweet stuff. Myth #1: Eating chocolate gives you pimples. This myth […]
At the end of a long week, nothing is more relaxing than a delicious glass of wine and a chocolate that pairs with it perfectly. Add a little extra appeal to the wine and chocolate combination by enjoying some chocolate covered macadamia nuts from Hawaii’s Local Buzz with your vino. Here’s a look at a […]