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🌊 Save the Date! 🌊In celebration of World Ocean Month, join Eat Pono in partnership with Outrigger Hotels & Resorts for ...
05/05/2026

🌊 Save the Date! 🌊

In celebration of World Ocean Month, join Eat Pono in partnership with Outrigger Hotels & Resorts for a morning of fun, learning, and mālama ʻāina 💙

Bring your ‘ohana to the 10th Annual OUTRIGGER ZONE Day—part of the Outrigger ZONE (Oceans, Nature, Environment) initiative—at the Waikīkī Aquarium

📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Enjoy:
✨ Interactive games & hands-on educational activities for keiki
🎶 Live music
🎁 Fun prizes & giveaways

This special event is all about inspiring our keiki and community to care for our oceans and live pono—together.

We hope to see you there 🌺

🍫🌺 Did you know Hawaiʻi is the only place in the United States where cacao can grow? 🌱 It all comes down to our unique l...
04/04/2026

🍫🌺 Did you know Hawaiʻi is the only place in the United States where cacao can grow? 🌱 It all comes down to our unique latitude—nestled perfectly within the narrow tropical belt where cacao trees thrive 🌍☀️

Today we toured a cacao farm and saw firsthand how chocolate begins… from vibrant pods growing right on the tree to the rich, velvety treat we all love 🍃➡️🍫

There’s something so special about knowing this little piece of paradise can grow something so globally cherished 💛 It makes every bite of chocolate even more magical ✨

Grateful for days like this—learning, tasting, and soaking in the beauty of Hawaiʻi 🌈🌴

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🌱✨ Growing a healthier Hawaiʻi, together ✨🌱From classrooms to communities, keiki across Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, and Maui ...
03/31/2026

🌱✨ Growing a healthier Hawaiʻi, together ✨🌱

From classrooms to communities, keiki across Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, and Maui are getting hands-on with hydroponics 🌿💧—learning how to grow fresh, nutritious food while building a deeper connection to what nourishes us.

At schools like Mililani High and Waipahu High, students are cultivating vibrant veggies 🥬🍅 and sharing their knowledge—reminding us that the future of food starts with education, curiosity, and care.

🌍 This March, we celebrated National Nutrition Month—a time to discover the power of making informed food choices and building healthy habits for life.

🤝 Even in the face of recent storms, our local farmers and communities have come together—demonstrating resilience, collaboration, and a deep commitment to Hawaiʻi’s food systems.

🌺 And through gatherings like the We Grow Hawaiʻi Youth Food Summit, our youth are stepping up—learning, leading, and shaping a more sustainable future rooted in ʻike (knowledge) and kuleana (responsibility).

💚 Support local. Grow local. Eat local.
Because when we nourish our land, we nourish our people.

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Just discovered the cutest little farmers market in a store and I’m obsessed 🥬🍅✨If you haven’t been to Ho‘ili‘ili Market...
03/15/2026

Just discovered the cutest little farmers market in a store and I’m obsessed 🥬🍅✨

If you haven’t been to Ho‘ili‘ili Market yet, this is your sign to go today.

Think:
🍕 fresh baked pizzas & focaccia made with locally grown produce
🥕 beautiful farm-fresh veggies and fruit
🌺 locally made value-added goodies to take home

It’s basically your favorite Saturday farmers market… but inside a shop and open when you need it.

Support local farmers, grab something delicious, and fill your basket with Hawai‘i grown goodness 🌿🤍

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Day 11 of our 12 Days of Eat Pono 🎄🥗✨Only 2 days till Christmas and if you’re building your holiday treat tray, this is ...
12/23/2025

Day 11 of our 12 Days of Eat Pono 🎄🥗✨

Only 2 days till Christmas and if you’re building your holiday treat tray, this is the one! ❤️🍓 These Tart Berry Bars are sweet, bright, and perfectly festive and adding cranberries gives them that extra holiday pop.

Why they’re perfect for the final countdown:
🫐🍒 tart berries + cranberry twist = holiday flavor magic
🥣 easy to bake, slice, and share
🎁 great for gifting, potlucks, and “just one more bite” moments

Find the recipe in your Eat Pono Cookbook 👇🏽

Day 10 of our 12 Days of Eat Pono 🎄🥗✨Quick, warm, and so satisfying 🍽️ This Okinawa Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is the k...
12/22/2025

Day 10 of our 12 Days of Eat Pono 🎄🥗✨

Quick, warm, and so satisfying 🍽️ This Okinawa Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is the kind of holiday dinner that feels cozy + comforting, but still checks the “feel good after” box 💜🍠

Why we’re obsessed with Okinawa sweet potatoes:
💜 that deep purple color = antioxidant-rich goodness
🌾 fiber = supports digestion + keeps you fuller longer
⚡ slow-burning carbs = steady energy (no crash)
🍠 naturally sweet + creamy = the dreamiest mash topping

Easy dinner move:
Make the savory filling (ground meat or lentils + veggies), spread it in a dish, top with mashed Okinawa sweet potato, and bake until warm + golden on top 🔥

Day 9 of our 12 Days of Eat Pono 🎄🥗✨Dessert that’s literally dressed to impress 😍🍰 Our Dressed to Impress Jello Cake (fr...
12/22/2025

Day 9 of our 12 Days of Eat Pono 🎄🥗✨

Dessert that’s literally dressed to impress 😍🍰 Our Dressed to Impress Jello Cake (from the Eat Pono Cookbook) is light, festive, and the perfect make-ahead treat for holiday parties + family dinners.

Why we love it:
🍓 fruity flavor = bright + refreshing (not heavy)
✨ jello magic = fun texture + pretty layers
🍰 cake base = classic comfort with a holiday twist
❄️ served chilled = ideal for prepping ahead

Day 8 of our 12 Days of Eat Pono 🎄🥗✨Holiday mornings are a marathon so fuel up for the final stretch with a cozy loaded ...
12/21/2025

Day 8 of our 12 Days of Eat Pono 🎄🥗✨

Holiday mornings are a marathon so fuel up for the final stretch with a cozy loaded oatmeal bowl 🍌🍯🥣 It’s warm, satisfying, and hits that “treat” craving without the crash.

Why we love it:
🌾 oats = steady energy + fiber to keep you full
🍌 banana = natural sweetness + potassium
🌰 nuts = healthy fats + extra staying power
🍫 dark chocolate chips = a little joy in every bite
🍯 drizzle of honey = just enough cozy holiday sweetness

Pro tip:
Make it even easier by pre-portioning your toppings (nuts + chips) in little jars so breakfast is basically grab, heat, top, go 🙌🏽

Save this for your holiday hustle mornings and tell us your go-to oatmeal topping 👇🏽

Day 7 of our 12 Days of Eat Pono 🎄🥗✨This plum + apple crisp is warm, bubbly, and topped with that golden crunch—aka the ...
12/19/2025

Day 7 of our 12 Days of Eat Pono 🎄🥗✨

This plum + apple crisp is warm, bubbly, and topped with that golden crunch—aka the easiest “wow” dessert that still feels good.

Why we love it:
🍎 apples + plums = naturally sweet + perfectly tangy
🌾 oats = that crisp topping crunch + extra fiber
🌰 nuts = toasty flavor + satisfying healthy fats
✨ cinnamon + vanilla = instant holiday comfort in every bite

Pro tip:
Serve it warm with a spoonful of Greek yogurt (or your fave plant-based scoop) for the dreamiest dessert moment 🤍

Day 5 of our 12 Days of Eat Pono 🎄🥗✨Holiday hosting made easy with an Eat Pono inspired charcuterie board 🌿🧀🍇 It looks f...
12/17/2025

Day 5 of our 12 Days of Eat Pono 🎄🥗✨

Holiday hosting made easy with an Eat Pono inspired charcuterie board 🌿🧀🍇 It looks fancy, feeds a crowd, and you can totally build it with better-for-you bites without anyone noticing!

Our simple board formula:
🥒 crunch + color: cucumbers, pickles, carrots, berries, grapes
🧀 protein + creamy: your fave cheeses or a hummus/dip
🥜 fiber + healthy fats: nuts, olives, figs, dark chocolate
🍞 something to scoop: crackers, toast points, or sliced apple/pear

Pro hosting tip:
Start with 2–3 “anchors” (dip bowls + cheese), then fill gaps with fruit + veggies until it looks full and festive.

Save this for your next get-together and tell us what’s ALWAYS on your board 👇🏽

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Day 4 of our 12 Days of Eat Pono 🎄🥗✨Sweet, festive, and secretly so good for you: Strawberry Chia Seed Jam 🍓✨ This is ou...
12/17/2025

Day 4 of our 12 Days of Eat Pono 🎄🥗✨

Sweet, festive, and secretly so good for you: Strawberry Chia Seed Jam 🍓✨ This is our go-to when we want that “holiday treat” vibe without the sugar crash 🙌🏽

Why it works:
🍓 strawberries = naturally sweet + packed with antioxidants
🌱 chia seeds = thicken it up + add fiber + omega-3s
🍯 a little honey or maple = optional, but extra cozy

Quick how-to:
Warm up strawberries over stovetop, stir in chia, let it set, then spread it on toast, swirl into yogurt, or spoon it over oatmeal 🥣✨

Save this for your holiday snack lineup and tell us what you’d put it on 👇🏽

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