Tonight! 4th Friday Benefit

November 25th, 6-8pm
Mana Foods to host a plate lunch benefit for the Haiku Elementary School. We will be serving venison chili and rice, vegetarian curry and rice, kalua pork and stir fry cabbage. All plates are $6 and are served with a beverage. 100% of proceeds will be donated to Haiku Elementary School.

The whole town is celebrating from 6 - 9.

Happy Thanksgiving!

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. "
John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Mana Foods wishes you and your ohana a very Happy Thanksgiving, filled with abundance and laughter.

Vegetarian Thanksgiving pt2

I feel like the vegetarian Thanksgiving feast deserves a beautiful hearty entree. You can buy premade vegetarian mains like Tofurky Roast, Quorn Turk'y Roast, Gardein Stuffed Turk'y and Field Roast Suffed Celebration Roast.

My all time favorite veggie main I ever made was this Tofu ring with Apple Sage Stuffing. I also have had great success with non tofu dishes like this Lentil Nut Loaf or this gluten free Pumpkin Risotto.

Pumpkin Risotto
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
1 bay leaf
1 cooking/pie pumpkin (3/4-1 lb), peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces

3 Cups low sodium vegetable broth, plus 1 Cup vegetable broth
1 1/2 Cups arborio rice
3 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan
1 Tbsp butter
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Pumpkin Puree: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onions and gently fry until soft and translucent.
Add the pumpkin chunks, bay leaf and 1 cup of the vegetable broth.
Bring to a simmer and cover. Steam over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
Add a Tablespoon of broth to the pumpkin base and mash it down into a puree using the back of a wooden spoon or potato masher.

Risotto: In a large pan, heat some olive oil and add the Arborio rice.
Add the remaining broth (nearly 3 cups) and cook for 12 minutes with the lid on until the broth has been absorbed, the rice is al dente, and has a lovely creamy consistency.
Add the pumpkin puree into the risotto pan and stir together.
Turn off the heat and let sit, covered for 5- 10 minutes.
Finally, add freshly grated Parmesan and butter to the pan and stir well.
Season with sea salt and pepper.

Free Parking in Paia

Last April, Mana Foods leased a new gravel parking lot for it's employees and the community to park in free of charge. The parking lot is below the Patsy Mink Post Office, about a block up from Mana Foods on Baldwin Avenue. Thanksgiving week is a busy time of year at Mana Foods. It is also the kick off for peak visitor season, so in general, Paia is jumping!

Rosemary Yams

Rosemary Yams

3lbs yams, cut into ½ inch rounds

1/4 Cup olive oil

1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, minced

3 cloves garlic, minced

¼ tsp. cayenne powder (optional)

Salt & pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 450.

In a large bowl, toss potatoes, olive oil, fresh rosemary, garlic, optional cayenne, salt and pepper to taste. Spread potatoes in a single layer onto a lightly oiled baking sheet. Roast for 30-40 minutes or until tender and crusty, stirring once or twice.

How to make your own pumpkin pie spice

Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 tsp cinnamon powder

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/8 tsp of ground allspice

1/8 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg.

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl, blending well.

Use immediately or store in an airtight container

Makes 2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice

Fourth Friday Fundraiser 11/25

Next week, November 25th, 6-8pm
Mana Foods to host a plate lunch benefit for the Haiku Elementary School. We will be serving venison chili and rice, vegetarian curry and rice, kalua pork and stir fry cabbage. All plates are $6 and are served with a beverage. 100% of proceeds will be donated to Haiku Elementary School.

The whole town is celebrating from 6 - 9.

Thanksgiving Turkey cooking times

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place the whole turkey on a rack in a roasting pan
Cook times are based on weight of the bird and whether is is stuffed or not.

Turkey is 10 to 18 pounds
Unstuffed: 3 to 3-1/2 hours
Stuffed: 3-3/4 to 4-1/2 hours

Turkey is 18 to 22 pounds
Unstuffed:3-1/2 to 4 hours
Stuffed: 4-1/2 to 5 hours

Turkey is 22 to 24 pounds
Unstuffed: 4 to 4-1/2 hours
Stuffed: 5 to 5-1/2 hours

Turkey is 24 to 29 pounds
Unstuffed: 4-1/2 to 5 hours
Stuffed: 5-1/2 to 6-1/4 hours


The only safe test for doneness is the temperature of the meat. When the thigh meat reaches an internal temperature of 180 degrees F, the turkey is done and safe to eat. In order to get a correct reading, the thermometer cannot be touching the bone. If your turkey has been stuffed, it is important to check the temperature of the dressing; it should be 165 degrees F.

Gluten Freedom: Garlic Breadsticks

Garlic Onion Breadsticks
1 box of Chebe GF Garlic Onion Breadstick mix,
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil,
1 cup shredded cheese
2 large eggs
¼ Cup milk

Preheat oven to 375° F. Blend dry mix with 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 cup shredded cheese* (optional; sharp or hard cheeses work best) and 2 large eggs. Slowly blend in exactly 1/4 cup milk..Knead dough with hands until it is smooth. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces, rolling each into 7" sticks. Place 1-2" apart on an ungreased baking sheet (line with parchment if available). Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm and enjoy.

Thanksgiving traffic

The weeks before Thanksgiving are the busiest time of year at Mana Foods. It is also the kick off for peak visitor season. In the past, parking has been scarce in Paia, but now there is plenty of free parking. Last April, Mana Foods leased a new gravel parking lot for it's employees and the community to park in free of charge. The parking lot is below the Patsy Mink Post Office, about a block up from Mana Foods on Baldwin Avenue.

Another thing to be thankful for!!

Mahalo for supporting the Pacific Cancer Foundation

Congratulations to Luisa Ascensao, the winner of the Tokyo Citizen 6 speed folding bike raffle. A big thanks to her and all of the people who generously donated to the Pacific Cancer Foundation for a chance to win the bike, generously donated by Honest Tea. Together we raised awareness and $323!

We love our customers!

It was so nice to get the following handwritten comment in our suggestion box. Thank you! You are awesome too!!

Aloha,
If it weren't for you, making Maui our home since 2007 wouldn't have worked.
You are all awesome. I wish I had said so sooner. Customer service is always super. We appreciate your friendly faces and the excellence you all bring to every part of our grocery acquisition experience. :)
From special ordering to sweet samples in produce. You are all so pono.
Mahalo!

Gluten Freedom: Cranberry Sauce

Fresh Cranberry Sauce

1 Cup sugar,

1 Cup water,

4 Cups fresh cranberries,

Zest of one orange.

In a saucepan bring to a boil water and sugar, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add cranberries, return to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer for 10 minutes or until cranberries pop. Add orange zest and remove from heat. Cool completely at room temperature and then chill in refrigerator. Cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.