Have you ever heard the expression, “Leap and the net will appear”? That pretty much sums up the story of Hawaii’s Local Buzz, in a very small macadamia nut shell. When people visit Paradise Meadows Orchard & Bee Farm, home to Hawaii’s Local Buzz, the question they most often ask us is “how did you […]
Why is it that dads are so hard to buy presents for? If your dad is one of the many who are silent about what they want and seem to have everything they need, Hawaii’s Local Buzz has the perfect solution: Sweet and Smoky macadamia nuts. These are the gift you can’t stop eating, so you […]
Ever thought, “Boy, dumping these coffee grounds in the trash bin (or garbage disposal) sure seems like a waste”? Well, you’re right; it is a waste. Coffee grounds can be recycled right into your yard or container gardens to help improve your soil content, which also improves plant health. Keep your gourmet Hawaiian Ka’u coffee drinking habits […]
In the world of specialty or gourmet foods, there are certain buzzwords you run into all the time – like organic, sustainable, non-GMO and Fair Trade. The Fair Trade label might be the least understood of these four, but it’s an important one to learn. What does the Fair Trade Label Mean? The Fair Trade label is […]
What’s your coffee style? If you’re American, you probably drink about 3.5 cups per day and, if you’re feeling fancy, you might opt for a Cafe Breve. If you’re particular tired, you might order a double shot of espresso. On the other side of the world, Italians are requesting Antoccinos while in Hong Kong baristas […]
Sir Edward Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance” is the soundtrack for the next month or so. Students from high schools, colleges and universities will excitedly don caps and gowns as they head in single file across pre-set stages to receive their hard-earned diplomas. It’s an exciting time as they start the next chapter of their lives. […]
Have you ever wondered why our chocolate covered macadamia nuts are so darn addictive? Don’t feel guilty; just tell everyone that it’s elementary science! While we may lack an official term for the scrumptious flavor created by the combination of sweet and salty on the palate, there is actually a physiological explanation for why it’s […]
The percentage of Americans who drink coffee is on the rise, up to 83% with daily drinkers accounting for 63% of the population. These statistics are reported by a National Coffee Drinking Trends (NCDT) market research study. All of this increased coffee consumption has created an interest in gourmet coffee and roasting techniques as well as an […]
Macadamia nuts are one of Hawaii’s most popular exports. These tender and tasty nuts have the highest levels of good-for-your-heart monounsaturated fats (MUFA) of any other nut. MUFAs lower cholesterol and blood pressure and are also shown to lower triglycerides. At Hawaii’s Local Buzz, we choose to dehydrate our nuts rather than roast them (a method the big […]
Are you one of a growing population of coffee aficionados? If so, you may want to try your hand at home roasting your coffee beans. All of the coffee sold in retail stores, and even most of the premium coffees sold online, offer a limited selection of specific roasts – usually “Dark” and “Medium”, and […]