Honey is a great ingredient to use in everything from muffins to salad dressings. The reason why it’s such a versatile and useful cooking ingredient lies in the fact that it’s a humectant. Humectants are substances that keep the mixtures to which they are added moist. They also work as preservatives to prevent foods from […]
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. […]
Halloween does not have to be just about the kids. With a little planning, you can throw a stellar Halloween party for adults. Here are some festive ideas to get your planning off to the right start. Decorations Instead of going with the classic orange and black, shake things up with something more sophisticated. A […]
The sweetness and crunch of macadamia nuts, paired with their subtle creaminess, makes them a perfect ingredient for luscious baked goods. This drool-worthy macadamia nut recipe, for instance, will impress guests at your next party — expect them to ask for seconds! You’ll need: 1 cup flour 2 1/2 sticks butter, cut into cubes 3 […]
Waking up in the morning is not so tough when you get to start the day with the perfect cup of our Hawaiian Ka’u coffee. If you are interested in brewing your coffee using a method a bit different from the norm, you may want to try using a French Press. Here are some tips to […]
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 […]
There are so many ways to incorporate honey into your daily diet. All-natural honey is a healthy natural sweetener, and that’s one of the reasons why we recommend using honey in your baked goods and snacks. Now that the kids are back in school, we have some super simple honey granola snack bar recipes that can help […]
There’s nothing as soothing as a great cup of coffee in the morning. One of the secrets to the freshest, most flavorful brew is not only choosing the best beans, but storing them carefully. Even the highest quality coffee, including our Hawaiian Ka’u coffee, will not taste its best if you don’t make the effort […]
Fall is here, and with it comes many of your favorite comfort foods. This year, while you’re working in the kitchen, consider adding crunchy and delicious mac nuts to some of your favorite fall foods. They add an extra layer of flavor, and their crunchy, creamy goodness is exactly what you crave when the days […]