Category Archives: Featured

Now is the Perfect Time to Visit Us on the Big Island

While airline prices to most destinations have been creeping up, the opposite is true for Hawaii. In fact, the average airfare from the mainland right now is less than $800. Of course, with lower prices, the number of visitors each year is soaring. The Big Island, however, is still relatively undiscovered. While Oahu received 5.2 […]

Indulge Mom’s Sweet Tooth With Decadent Mother’s Day Treats

macadamia nuts

This Mother’s Day, show your mom you really care with some delicious treats from Hawaii’s Local Buzz. From chocolate treats to shortbread cookies, all of our decadent creations are made with naturally grown ingredients from our family farms. Chocolate Covered Coffee Bean Crunch One of our star creations, chocolate covered coffee bean crunch is perfect […]

Tropical Shortbread Cookies Have Arrived!

  For much of the past year, we’ve been working on and perfecting a recipe for cookies that meets our exacting standards. Our Mission Statement says that we are committed to making products that are so good that, from the very first taste, you regret that you’ll ever have to stop. Each treat we produce should […]

3 Honey Recipes to Enjoy During the Big Game

food ideas for the super bowl

The sad news is that football season is drawing to a close, but the good news is that the biggest game of the year is just around the corner! Indulge your friends’ taste buds during the Big Game by preparing some delicious eats with raw honey from Hawaii. Here’s a look at three recipes that […]

Experience White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies as You Never Have Before

amazing macadamia nut cookie recipes

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie. Aaaaaah. Say it with us: “White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie.” Doesn’t that sound good? Now how about a White Chocolate Cinnamon Bun Crunch Macadamia Nut Cookie? We know it’s a mouthful – but what a mouthful! Our White Chocolate Cinnamon Bun Crunch macadamia nuts are a perfectly paired combination of […]

Delight Your Tastebuds by Adding Coffee to Common Foods

recipes using coffee

If you’re a true coffee lover, one cup in the morning is just not enough! Adding coffee to some of your favorite foods is a great way to enjoy its delicious flavor throughout the day and to ensure that you don’t waste a single drop. There is a secret to using leftover coffee — never leave […]

Wow Your Tastebuds With a Honey Glazed Tenderloin

honey and pork recipes

There are so many different ways to use honey and at Hawaii’s Local Buzz, we celebrate them all. In addition to tasting great and providing an impressive list of  health benefits, honey is also lower on the glycemic index than the bulk of the sweeteners used to tasty up our food products. Here’s a delicious […]

Enjoy a Flavorful Celebration at Your Next Tailgating

artisan foods Hawaii

At your next game day party, break away from the traditional tailgating snacks and incorporate some artisan foods from Hawaii. Macadamia nuts are deliciously rich, with a soothing flavor and crunch that will excite your taste buds and impress your guests. Here are a few ideas for making our Hawaiian treats a part of your […]

What a Rusty Building and a Land Full of Weeds Taught Us About Possibility

finding beauty in the rough

If you come visit Paradise Meadows, home of Hawaii’s Local Buzz, you’ll see a property that is organized, well-maintained and sustainably farmed. It has a home, fenced fields, beautiful orchards, and a range of sustainable agricultural projects including organic gardens and an Aquaponic greenhouse. It has just the right blend of “civilization” and the wild, […]

Get Your Caffeine Fix in Style With a Home Coffee Bar

special coffee bars

Today’s coffee drinkers are specific about the types of beans they use (we recommend Hawaiian Ka’u coffee), how the beans are ground and they know their favorite roasts. For many, coffee drinking is becoming something of an art, and some are taking it a step further by turning it into a part of a luxurious […]