At Hawaii’s Local Buzz, we believe it’s important to support our local community. The Ka’u district on the Big Island of Hawaii is an economically challenged area with few jobs and few opportunities for the folks who live here to make money and support their families, especially without having to drive 120+ miles each day. […]
When the temperature soars, few things are as refreshing as a big bowl of homemade ice cream. Made with crunchy and delicious macadamia nuts, this ice cream recipe creates a treat is sure to have you asking for seconds! Ingredients: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup sugar 6 egg yolks […]
These days, we enjoy crunchy and delicious mac nuts as snacks, on salads, and even in desserts. It wasn’t always this way! Before Europeans arrived to the Hawaiian Islands and began farming and harvesting macadamia nuts, the aborigines of Australia had their own way of enjoying these nuts, which grew in the Great Dividing Range […]
If a trip to Hawaii just isn’t in the cards this year, we have the perfect suggestion for creating a little tropical adventure in your own home: enjoy a package of tropical shortbread cookies from Hawaii’s Local Buzz! Made with tropical ingredients like pineapple and macadamia nuts, every bite will remind you of the warm island breeze and […]
Are you looking for a healthier, tastier alternative to store-bought peanut butter? We know just the thing to please your taste buds: homemade macadamia nut butter made with crunchy and delicious mac nuts. This tasty spread can be used just as you would use peanut butter — in sandwiches, in recipes, and even spread on toast. It’s simple […]
When most people think of macadamia nuts, they imagine the crunchy goodness and creamy flavors of these delicious Hawaiian treats. Who would ever suspect that an innocent little nut could cause drama and temper tantrums? Strangely, that’s exactly what happened on a recent Korean Air Lines flight. The event has sparked a macadamia nut craze […]
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 […]
It’s hard to improve on our chocolate treats from Hawaii, but enjoying them with a cup of tea makes them even more scrumptious. Tea and chocolate pair perfectly together. The crisp, clean flavor of tea is the perfect complement to smooth, rich chocolate. For the most enjoyable experience, here are a few pairing suggestions […]
When you think of Hawaii, what flavors come to mind? Most people will include pineapple and macadamia nuts in their answers. This delicious recipe creates a pineapple macadamia nut bread that combines these two ingredients perfectly. You’ll love how the sweetness from the pineapple complements the crunchy and delicious mac nuts. Ingredients: 2 c. flour […]
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, […]