Eat Local Food Events in Waimea & North Kohala

[Catrinka Holland]

 Take the Eat Local Challenge:  Join in and commit to eating only locally raised foods from September 25 - October 3.  If that's too much, try it for a day or one meal. You can join the statewide effort at kanuhawaii.org. Find resources for events & eating local at eatlocalhi.org, slowfoodhawaii.org, hawaiiorganic.org and hawaiihomegrown.net. 

 Everyone's Invited to this All Local Food Potluck at Anna Ranch on Sunday October 3 from 5-7:30pm hosted by Slow Food Hawaii. Come talk story about challenges and successes of eating local and celebrate those who've been doing it. Bring your favorite dish made with local ingredients along with the recipe to share and your own place setting. $5-$10 donation suggested to cover cost of renting the space. RSVP to Catrinka at 885-3855 or catr...@gmail.com.

 Waimea Challenge Potluck: For those taking the Eat Local Challenge there's a potluck on September 29th in Waimea. For info contact Vivienne at aron...@gmail.com.

 Restaurants featuring Local Food Specials created especially for Eat Local Week September 25 - October 3: Waimea - Village Burger, Daniel Thiebaut, Lilikoi Cafe, Solimenes, Merriman's. North Kohala - Kohala Coffee Mill, Sushi Rock, Kava Kafé, Luke’s Place, Lighthouse Deli, Pico’s Bistro, Snack Shack, Fig’s Mixed Plate, and Minnie’s. Participating markets include KTA, Foodland, Healthways, Nakahara & Takata Stores. And of course Parker School Farmers Market, Hawaiian Homestead Farmers Market and Hawi Farmers Market will feature locally grown foods. For a schedule of  events during Eat Local week, see eatlocalhi.org.