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Planting a new fruit tree yields delicious benefits

Hawaiian Electric Co. and its partners will give away 2,600 trees and shrubs on Saturday, and due to popular demand, one-third of the plants that are being given away are fruit trees.


Candies sweeten up post-Halloween treats

Halloween treats go beyond just candy. These recipes will make good use of treats gathered from trick-or-treating. Happy Halloween!


Go for tofu when planning pupus for the big game

With football season here and the holiday season about to start, new pupu recipes are always in demand. Tofu in particular is a great ingredient for those feeding both vegetarians and those who eat meat.


Make these hearty soups with little time and effort

Few foods can soothe more than a hearty bowl of homemade soup. Amid the hustle and bustle of hectic schedules, it might seem that making a pot of soup is a luxury of time we can't afford. But the task is quicker than you might think.


Grilled ribs, apple crisp hearty fall fare in isles

Autumn is officially here, but no matter the season, cookouts are always a welcome treat in Hawaii. This week we're featuring simple recipes perfect for family gatherings.


You can keep your cool with hearty 1-dish meals

In Hawaii, October is typically one of the warmest months of the year. It's also Energy Awareness Month. To spotlight the month, we're highlighting favorite recipes that use small appliances available in most kitchens.


Easy-to-make pupus sure to please crowds

Football season is officially here, and that means tailgate parties and football potlucks abound. The following recipes are a triple threat: easy on the cook, easy on the budget and guaranteed crowd pleasers. They're also easy to eat: no utensils required, except maybe toothpicks.


Longtime local favorites to be found at Portuguese Festa

The Hawaii Council on Portuguese Heritage presents its 31st annual Portuguese Festa, featuring the music, costumes and crafts of the Portuguese in Hawaii — not to mention the food.


Ribs among favorites at Taste of Kapolei

The 10th anniversary of the Ko Olina Taste at Kapolei will feature the largest number of restaurant and beverage offerings ever.


New book offers onolicious Okinawan fare

The ladies of Hui o Laulima, an Okinawan women's organization, have done it again: They've published another beautiful book, highlighted with Okinawan recipes from their own kitchens and enhanced by those of celebrity chefs and restaurants in Hawaii and Okinawa.