Reimagining Food Pantries in Hawaii
At most food distribution sites, recipients are presented with a mixed bag of donated items – most of which is canned or preserved, some of which they may not even enjoy eating. But that’s not the case at The Pantry in Kalihi. As the only weekly e-commerce food pantry...
Hot Meals for Heroes
At a time when hospitals have been working harder than ever to respond to our communities’ increased need, Lanakila Kitchen received a special order to brighten the days of the individuals working diligently to save lives and provide care. The order, placed by...
Savor Healthier Seasonal Flavors with Chef Alan Wong and Lanakila Kitchen’s Apple Butter Mochi
It’s time to sweeten the holiday season – with a little help from some health-conscious swaps and world-renowned Chef Alan Wong! While the winter season is marked by its many indulgences, Lanakila Kitchen partnered with Chef Alan to craft a dessert that hits the spot...
Speeding Up the Process
With one step on a foot pedal, 64 ounces of freshly-prepared beef stew pours from a spout into an awaiting bag – all set to be sealed, chilled, and frozen. It’s remarkable. In just a few easy steps, eight meals’ worth of nutrition is ready in a sous vide bag that...
From Ultimate Fighter to Superstar Baker
After ten years as a mixed martial arts fighter, Paea was excited for a new type of job opportunity – one that was much different from what he’d been working inside the ring. It involved a different kind of boxing –– packaging scones! As a Food Service Worker in...
Participants Join in the May Day Fun
Across Hawaii, celebrations of May Day are deeply tied to the art of making and presenting flower lei. Despite Hawaii’s deep cultural ties to lei, India actually holds the current record for longest fresh flower lei –– who would have guessed? In an effort to...