Mana Foods

Thank God for Mana

2012-01-31T07:54:00.000-10:00

From our customer suggestion box: You should sell "Thank God for Mana" bumper stickers, because that's how I feel!

A tuberose by any other name . . .

2012-01-30T10:27:00.000-10:00

In China, tuberose is called WanXiangYu "night fragrant jade," "flower as precious as jade and becoming fragrant at night," YeLaiXiang "fragrance that comes at night" or YueXiaXian "fragrance under the moon".

Overhead at Mana Foods

2012-01-29T08:00:00.000-10:00

"No thanks, I am on a hug fast."

Did you know?

2012-01-28T08:20:00.003-10:00

Tuberose's Hindi name is "Rajnigandha" which means "night-fragrant"

Sample Maui Preserved

2012-01-27T08:12:00.005-10:00

Tonight! Friday, January 27th 6-8:30pm, Maui Preserved will be sampling their handcrafted and island grown products. The mission of Maui Preserved is to make food grown on these islands for these islands. Jar by jar, they are reversing the percentage of food products shipped into our state. Maui Preserved starts with the highest-quality, locally sourced ingredients and captures them at the peak of freshness for your enjoyment year round. They know produce and that when picked and eaten at the pinnacle of ripeness it has exceptional flavors, is packed with nutrients. They preserve the flavor and nutrients inside the jar for you to enjoy on island or anywhere in the world.

Tuberose!

2012-01-26T08:10:00.003-10:00

Right now, we have beautiful Kula grown tuberose flowers at a great price This night blooming flower is famed for it's heady, complex, exotic, sweet floral scent.

Veggie humor

2012-01-25T08:02:00.002-10:00

"An onion can make people cry but there's never been a vegetable that can make people laugh" - Will Rogers

Did you know?

2012-01-24T08:42:00.000-10:00

Bluberries are related to azaleas, camellias, heathers, and rhododendrons?

Hawaii love

2012-01-23T07:52:00.000-10:00

"Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace." Paul Theroux

Did you know?

2012-01-22T08:27:00.000-10:00

Strawberries are not really a fruit or a berry but the enlarged receptacle of the flower?

Fourth Fridays in Paia

2012-01-21T08:08:00.000-10:00

You are invited every Fourth Friday when Paia throws a party from 6-9pm! This month on Friday, January 27th at Mana Foods from 6-8:30, Maui Preserved will be sampling their locally grown and produced products inside the store at the bamboo tiki bar.

Mana Foods Plans Extensive Renovations in Paia

2012-01-20T08:10:00.000-10:00

Mana Health Foods, Inc. - the long running natural foods grocery and health products store in Paia – plans extensive renovation, according to store manager Theresa Thielk.
The sprawling establishment, which began in 1983 as a 400 square foot juice bar with a single worker, now has 110 employees. It has expanded over the years into an eclectic assortment of adjoining buildings and property.
Thielk said improvements to all areas will begin as soon as county permit processing is completed.

Read the rest of the article Photo and article by Susan Halas

Blueberry Bonanza!

2012-01-19T07:40:00.000-10:00

Amazing prices and a massive abundance of blueberries. Perfect for snacks, pies or freezing to use in smoothies!

Did you know?

2012-01-18T08:38:00.001-10:00

The expression “a cup of Joe” to denote coffee, was first coined during WWII, when American servicemen (G.I. Joe) were identified as big coffee drinkers.

Seasoned Salt recipe

2012-01-17T07:46:00.002-10:00

6 Tbsp sea salt, 2 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dry mustard powder, 1/2 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp marjoram, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp celery salt, 1/4 tsp curry powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp ginger powder, 1/8 tsp dill weed

Did you know?

2012-01-16T08:31:00.000-10:00

Sheep cheese has more calcium & protein, and less cholesterol than cow cheeses.

Fresh Coconuts

2012-01-15T08:43:00.000-10:00

Sold in our produce department. Just ask a produce staff member to pop the top so you can access the delicious water inside. Coconut water in excellent for rehydration and the electrolyte content is more than double that of traditional sports drinks with about ½ the carbohydrates.

Did you know?

2012-01-14T08:23:00.000-10:00

The only cheeses native to the United States are American, jack, brick, and colby. All other types are modeled after cheeses brought to the country by European settlers.

More love for Mana Foods

2012-01-13T08:44:00.006-10:00

"You folks are the best. Mana no ka oi, I always feel happy to come to Mana where I know I will receive the best possible choices, the best prices, the best assistance. I am so grateful for all the different types of expertise there and your willingness to share information and take the time. Thanks for all you do to make Mana, well, Mana! Absolute Mahalos!!"

Did you know?

2012-01-12T08:17:00.000-10:00

Cheese production and consumption predates recorded history and scholars believe it began as early as 8000 BC.

Cooking with Meyer lemons

2012-01-11T08:20:00.001-10:00

The skin is so thin and tender it can be eaten. You can candy the peel with superfine sugar or using in savory dishes, like roasted vegetables and baked fish. Or, you can arrange thin slices of Meyer lemons on a pizza crust and top with goat cheese, rosemary and Picholine olives.

Local Lemons!

2012-01-10T08:15:00.003-10:00

Local lemons, especially the Meyer lemons are in season. The Meyer Lemon Tree is named after Frank Meyer, a USDA employee, who brought the variety to the United States from China in 1908. The Meyer lemon is especially sweet, juicy, fragrant and thin skinned.

Did you know?

2012-01-09T09:07:00.002-10:00

Avocados have 1.6 times as much potassium as bananas.

Peak Avocado season!

2012-01-08T08:50:00.004-10:00

Sharwil avocados are in abundance at Mana Foods. The sharwil variety represents more than 57% of the commercial acreage in Hawaii and have small seeds and greenish-yellow flesh with a rich, nutty flavor.

Gluten Freedom: Date Balls

2012-01-07T08:45:00.002-10:00

Date Balls: 2 cups of fresh dates, soaked in enough water to cover them, 10-15 soaked almonds, 3 Tbsp of dried shredded coconut. In a food processor, blend dates and 2 Tbs coconut for 1 minute, until they come together in a paste, but maintain some good texture. Roll the date paste into balls and push soaked almonds into the center. Roll the ball in remaining coconut until covered.

Gluten Freedom: Raw Cherry Truffles

2012-01-06T08:28:00.001-10:00

After all the holiday sweets, how about a nice raw dessert? Raw Cherry Truffles: 1 C Raw Almond Butter, 1/2 C Cacao Powder, 1/4 C Raw Organic Agave, 30 Dried Cherries. Mix all ingredients except cherries in food processor. Break off about 1 Tbsp of the chocolate dough, flatten into a disk. Place dried cherry in the middle and wrap disk around the cherry. Roll into ball and refrigerate

Gluten Freedom: Avgolemono

2012-01-05T09:00:00.000-10:00

Avgolemono: 4 cups broth, 1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice, Salt and pepper to taste, 3 eggs , 3 tablespoons lemon juice. In a large saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Add the rice and cook until tender but still al dente, about 20 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper and reduce heat to low and simmer. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice until smooth. Ladle about 1 cup of the hot broth into the egg-and-lemon mixture, then whisk to combine. Add the mixture back to the simmering saucepan. Stir just until the soup becomes opaque and thickens as the eggs cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with dolmas, greek salad.

Gluten Freedom: Carrot Ginger Soup

2012-01-04T08:00:00.002-10:00

Carrot Ginger Soup: 1 T olive oil, 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped, 2 Tbs minced fresh ginger, 1 shallot, minced, 2 cups GF broth, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp coriander, thinly sliced green onions for topping. Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and saute until tender. Add the minced ginger and saute for another three-four minutes. Add the chopped carrots, broth, coriander and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until carrots are tender. Puree with an immersion blender. Sprinkle green onions on top. Serve with a big salad or GF sandwich for a heartier meal.

Gluten Freedom: Miso Soup

2012-01-03T08:00:00.003-10:00

After the indulgences of the holiday season, I like to get back to basics in January. Soups, stews and raw desserts are some of my favorite ways to rebalance.

Miso Soup: 4 cups water, 1 Tbs wakame, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/3 cup GF Miso (Edward & Sons, Cold Mountain), 3 chopped green onions, 1/2 block GF tofu, cubes, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, pinch of chili flakes. Bring water to a slow simmer and add seaweed, ginger and garlic. Allow to simmer at least 5-6 minutes. The longer you simmer the seaweed, the less of a salty fishy flavor it will have. Reduce heat to very low and add the rest of the ingredients. Stir until miso is well dissolved. Its best not to boil the miso, as this will ruin some of it's healthy properties as well as change the flavor of the soup. Makes 4 servings. Serve with sushi rolls or nori wraps for a heartier meal

We love you too!

2012-01-02T09:00:00.000-10:00

From one of our customers via a suggestion card: "You are amazing, don't change a thing. Yay for supporting local farms." (heart and peace sign)

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T08:05:00.003-10:00

"We spend January 1st walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential." ~Ellen Goodman.

Happy New Year's Eve

2011-12-31T08:00:00.002-10:00

Today, Mana foods will be open regular hours, 8 am - 8:30pm. Tomorrow, New Year's Day, Sunday, January 1st, we will be open 10am - 6pm.

Tropical Cocktails: Lilikoi Martini

2011-12-30T07:41:00.001-10:00

Ingredients: 2 oz vodka, 2 oz lilikoi syrup, sugar for the rim, slice of lime to garnish.

To make lilikoi syrup, you will need ¼ C fresh lilikoi juice (strained with no seeds), ¼ C lime juice , 1/3 C sugar, ¼ C water. In a small saucepan combine water, sugar and lilikoi and lime juice. Cook on low heat until the sugar dissolves and starts to thicken slightly. Let cool and store in the refrigerator in a glass jar.

To make martini: Fill the martini glass with a handful of ice and top with water to chill the glass. Fill the martini shaker with ice. Pour 2 oz. of vodka and 2 oz. of lilikoi syrup and shake. Discard the contents from the martini glass and rim the glass with sugar. Pour the liquids from the shaker tin into the glass, while straining out the ice cubes. Garnish with a lime slice.

Lucky Black Eyed Peas

2011-12-29T08:00:00.000-10:00

Hoppin John Stew is great way to get the Southern Tradition for New Year's Black Eyed Peas on to the menu.

Ingredients: 1 pound pork or chicken sausage, 1/2 yellow onion, diced, 1 green bell pepper, diced, 1 (6 ounce) package uncooked long grain and wild rice mix, 1/2 tsp sage, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp thyme, 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas (drained), 2 cans (15oz) diced tomatoes, with liquid, 32oz chicken broth, 2 cups water, salt and pepper to taste.

Directions: Crumble sausage into a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until browned. In a large stew pot, mix the cooked sausage onion mix, diced green pepper, rice mix, herbs, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Tropical Cocktails: Dark and Stormy

2011-12-28T08:07:00.000-10:00

Ingredients: 2oz premium dark rum, 1 C ginger beer, 1 slice lime for garnish
Directions: Pour rum over ice, add Ginger Beer, squeeze juice from lime into glass. Drop rind into glass. Stir and serve.

Hanukkah: Sugar Free Rugelach

2011-12-27T07:48:00.000-10:00

Ingredients: 1 C butter, 8 oz cream cheese, softened, 2 3/4 C flour, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 C chopped raisins, 1 C chopped walnuts, 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon, 1 cup 100% fruit apricot conserve.
Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cream together butter and cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer. Blend in the vanilla. Mix in the flour. Chill the dough.
To make the Filling: Mix together the chopped raisins, chopped walnuts, and cinnamon. This is super easy if you have a food processor! A few short pulses will make quick work of chopping.
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll out each portion into a 10 - 12 inch circle, 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured board. You can also roll the dough between two sheets of waxed paper ( a good trick for sugar cookies).
Spread a light layer of preserves (approximately 2 Tbsp) onto each dough circle. Sprinkle each circle with approximately 1/4 cup of the chopped nut-raisin-cinnamon mixture.
Cut each circle into 16 wedges using a pizza cutter. Roll each wedge from base to point. Place point down on lightly greased baking sheets.
Bake for 15-17 minutes at 375 degrees F (or until golden). Remove to racks to cool.

Tomato Dill Soup recipe

2011-12-26T08:00:00.000-10:00

After all the feasting, why not make something light, like a soup? Goes great with leftovers!

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 medium yellow onion (chopped), 1 - 28 oz can peeled and diced tomatoes (I like to use the organic fire roasted ones from Muir Glen), 1/2 tsp dried dill weed, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 - 32oz vegetable or chicken broth, 1 tsp honey or sugar, 1 bay leaf. Optional toppings: fresh chopped dill, Greek yogurt.

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, until starts to turn translucent. Add garlic and cook until tender. Stir in the tomatoes and broth, and season with dill weed, pepper, sweetener and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
Remove from heat, and discard bay leaf. Use a food processor or blender to puree the soup in small batches until smooth. My immersion (wand style) hand blender make this really easy to do right in the pot! Serve immediately, with optional toppings.

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T06:53:00.004-10:00

Mana Foods is closed today. Enjoy the day with family and north shore waves!

Last minute gift ideas

2011-12-24T08:02:00.002-10:00

To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect. - Oren Arnold

Holiday hours

2011-12-23T06:00:00.002-10:00

Wishing you and your ohana a happy holiday season.
Christmas Eve: Saturday, December 24th, regular hours 8 am - 8:30pm
Christmas Day: Sunday, December 25th, closed
New Year's Eve: Saturday, December 31st, regular hours 8 am - 8:30pm
New Year's Day: Sunday, January 1st, 10am - 6pm

Gingerbread Cookies

2011-12-21T10:00:00.003-10:00

Ingredients
5 C flour
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1 Tbs cinnamon powder
2 tsp ginger powder
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground clove
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1 C (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 Cup sugar
1 large egg
1 C molasses
2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:
Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a large mixing bowl; set aside. In a separate bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and egg until smooth. Add the molasses and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla.
Stir in the flour mixture 1 cup at a time, blending until smooth. The dough should gather into a semi-firm ball. (If it's not firm enough, add another 1/4 to 1/2 cup flour, but too much to make it crumbly.) Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Flatten into disks and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 1 week.

Preheat oven to 350° F. On a floured surface, roll each disk of dough to 1/8 inch thick. Use gingerbread-man cutters to make shapes. Transfer them to a large, parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Decorate with raisins etc, if desired. Bake until firm to the touch, about 12 minutes. Cool slightly before transferring to a rack.

Frosting:
1 C confectioners' sugar
2 Tbsp nonfat milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ginger

Place the confectioners' sugar in a bowl, and stir in the milk until smooth. Mix in the cinnamon, cloves, and ginger until thoroughly blended.

Mulled Wine recipe

2011-12-20T10:34:00.003-10:00

A winter favorite in my house!

1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine, such as Merlot
1 cup water
1/4 cup honey, or to taste
2 cinnamon sticks
3 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch of ground allspice
2 strips fresh orange peel
2 strips fresh lemon peel

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. On low heat, stir well to blend in the honey. Bring to a simmer for 20 minutes.

Holiday sweets & stocking stuffers

2011-12-19T09:20:00.003-10:00

Our wall of chocolate is legendary, and it is always exciting to see new items and limited edition holiday sweets. Cute Gingerbread Boys and Peppermint Snowmen from Nikki's Cookies & Confections, Peppermint Buttercream chocolates from B.T. McElrath, festive chocolate squares from Lake Champlain, Voges Gingerbread Toffee Chocolate bar and salted caramels made with goat milk from Happy Goat.

Recipe: Sweet and Spicy Candied Nuts

2011-12-18T08:40:00.000-10:00

Sweet & Spicy Candied Nuts
2 C water, 1 C Walnut or Pecan Halves, 1/4 tsp Cinnamon Powder, 1/8 tsp Cardamom powder, 1/8 tsp Chipotle Powder, 1/8 tsp Black Pepper, dash of cayenne pepper to taste, 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar, 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Add nuts and boil for 3 minutes. In a bowl combine cinnamon, cardamom, chipotle powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper and powdered sugar. Drain nuts using a colander. Add nuts to sugar mixture, coating nuts evenly so all the sugar is dissolved. Transfer evenly onto parchment-lined baking sheet.Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350, stirring occasionally until sugar is caramelized.Top with 1/4 teaspoon Salt while nuts are still hot.Yields 1 1/2 cups.

Hanukkah recipe: Sweet Kugel

2011-12-17T08:57:00.000-10:00

There is both sweet and savory varieties of kugel. A savory kugel is a great option for a vegetarian Hanukkah feast. Below is a sweet kugel recipe:

Ingredients:
1 lb package of uncooked broad egg noodles
4 Tbsp (1/2 stick) butter, melted
16oz cottage cheese
16oz sour cream
4 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. vanilla extract

topping:
1 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
2 tsp. cinnamon powder
1/4 C sugar

Preheat the oven to 350°F
Cook egg noodles in boiling water according to package directions.
Drain and rinse quickly with cold water.
Melt the butter, set aside.
Beat eggs in a small bowl, set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the cooked noodles with the melted butter, cheeses, eggs, sugar and vanilla.
Pour into a greased 9x13 inch pan.
In a separate bowl, mix the cornflakes, cinnamon and sugar.
Sprinkle the cornflake mixture on top of the noodle mixture in the pan.
Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is brown.

How To Talk To Someone You Don't Want To - But Have To

2011-12-16T20:00:00.000-10:00

Meet Maui author Wave Bannister, who will be signing his book "How To Talk To Someone You Don't Want To - But Have To." at Mana Foods, Saturday December 17th 10:30am - 1pm.

From Wave:
As a renaissance man who has had many careers and more than 40 jobs—from warehouse worker to office professional, fisherman to trucker, salesman to executive, and musician to therapist—I have discovered some fundamentals to solving confrontations among people from varied backgrounds.

Drawing on these fundamentals, I wrote this book for real people who have to deal with other real people on a day-to-day basis. It provides proven field skills for communication that can be used with a family member who’s upset, a frustrated employee you want something from, and anyone with whom you interact.
Just as computers regularly need to be cleaned of files that slow them down, people need to conduct periodic maintenance checks on themselves before they end up having to see a therapist for expensive repair.

Learn more at his website www.wavebannister.com

Hanukkah recipe: Latke

2011-12-15T08:09:00.005-10:00

Fried foods, including latkes, are part of a traditional feast eaten on Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights.

Ingredients:
5 russet potatoes
2 onions
3 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
between 1/4 to 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
oil for frying (I like coconut oil)

Peel potatoes and place whole potatoes in a bowl of cold water so they won’t discolor.
Grate potatoes and onions either by hand or in a food processor.
Please grated mixture into a cheesecloth or paper towels ans squeeze to remove excess moisture.
Place potato mixture into a large bowl. Add beaten eggs.
Add salt and pepper and enough flour to hold the mixture together.
Pour 1 inch of oil into a large, deep frying pan. Heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Carefully drop 1/4 cup of the potato mixture into the hot oil.
Flatten the pancake slightly with a spatula so it will cook in the center.
Fry for several minutes on each side until crispy, golden brown and cooked through.
Drain on paper towels.

Serve with applesauce and sour cream.

For the best latkes, use Russet Potatoes, make sure grated potatoes are completely dry and that the oil is hot enough.

Gluten Freedom: Egg Nog

2011-12-14T08:45:00.000-10:00

NOG!
Both So Delicious Nog (made of coconut milk) and Silk nog (made of soy) are gluten and dairy free. Rum is made with out the use of grains and generally does not contain gluten. Please contact the manufacturer to verify the GF status. Often it’s flavored rum and drink mixes that will get you into trouble. Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg and enjoy!

Gluten Freedom: Eggs Benedict

2011-12-13T08:00:00.000-10:00

Eggs Benedict with Mock Hollandaise
1 Cup Butter, Juice of 2 Lemons, 6 Egg Whites only
Melt butter in small sauce pan. Crack 6 eggs for the whites into bowl, then add juice of both lemons to egg-white mixture and whisk. Add to melted butter on low heat and stir until all three are blended and eggs are coagulated into butter and lemon juice. You can play with this recipe for desired tang. It will not look like a smooth hollandaise, but will taste as good if not better.
Serve with Kinnikinnick GF English muffins, Applegate or Beelers bacon and a poached egg
You can lightly steam either Asparagus or broccoli spears to green up the meal

Green gifting: Holiday baking

2011-12-12T09:26:00.000-10:00

Baking is such a fun way to treat your friends and family this time of year. We have all the usual ingredients you would expect to find, like organic flour, sugar, butter and eggs.

In addition to these baking staples, we also have gluten free flours and mixes, sugar free sweeteners like stevia and vegan ingredients (like egg replacer) available.

Gluten Feedom: Bagel Bar

2011-12-09T08:40:00.002-10:00

Bagel Bar- perfect for a holiday brunch
Kinnikinnick makes GFNY Style and cinnamon raisin bagels. Udis also makes a GF multi grain bagel.

Serve with: Echo Falls smoked salmon (the package does not say GF, but I verified it with the co)
Veggies like tomato, red onion, spouts, cucumber.Cream cheese/ Neufchatel: Nancy’s and Organic Valley.
You can add honey, roasted red peppers, herbs and spices to the cream cheese to make different varieties of spreads.

Green Gifting: Donations

2011-12-08T09:21:00.000-10:00

The gift that keeps on giving, literally! Government & private funding for your favorite non-profit or community group has probably been cut this year. Donating money to a great cause leaves a small carbon foot print, contributes in a meaningful way to your community and is usually tax deductible. If you are short of cash, consider donating time or services.

Some of my favorite causes are the Paia Youth and Cultural Center and the Maui Food Bank.

Gluten Freedom: Orange Almond Biscotti

2011-12-07T11:59:00.000-10:00

I know lots of folks celebrate with a big holiday dinner, but in my house, we always have a brunch. After getting up early to greet the sun, we slide on into the day with a festive nosh. Over the next few days, I will share some of my favorite GF celebration brunch ideas.
Orange Almond Biscotti

2 tsp butter , 1/3 C sugar , 1 tsp almond extract , 1/2 tsp vanilla extract , 1 large egg plus 1 egg white , 1 3/4 C Pamela's Baking and Pancake Mix, 1/2 C sliced almonds, Zest from one orange

Preheat oven to 300. Cream together butter and sugar, then beat in extracts with the egg and egg white. Add Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix with almonds and combine. On a greased cookie sheet, form a log 3-inch wide log the length of the cookie sheet. Make sure log is about 2-inches from the edge of the pan, as dough will spread when baking. Bake in a preheated 325° oven for 35 minutes. Remove the biscotti and turn down oven to 300°. When loaf is cool, slice in 1/2-inch slices with a serrated knife. Lay pieces on their sides and re-bake for 25-30 minutes in 300° oven.

Tonight! 4th Friday Benefit

2011-11-25T09:00:00.000-10:00

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!

2011-11-24T10:18:00.000-10:00

"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

2011-11-23T08:48:00.000-10:00

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

2011-11-22T10:04:00.002-10:00

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!

Green Bean Cassarole

2011-11-21T10:00:00.001-10:00

Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole
1 12oz box Pacific Foods Organic condensed cream of mushroom soup
4 cups cooked green beans
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup milk

Topping:
1 1/3 C unsweetened corn flakes
3 Tbsp Butter
1 tsp Spice Garden Granular Onion (or other Gluten Free onion powder/salt)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, measure out the cork flakes.
Over low heat, melt butter and granular onion.
Remove from heat, once cooled, pour butter over the corn flakes & toss.
In a 1 ½ quart casserole dish, whisk soup, milk and pepper.
Stir in beans and 2/3 cup of the cork flake mix.
Bake for about 25 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Top with the remaining 2/3 cup cork flake mix and bake about 5 more minutes, until top is toasty and lightly browned. Serves 6.

Rosemary Yams

2011-11-20T09:56:00.001-10:00

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.

Pumpkin Pie

2011-11-19T09:37:00.001-10:00

Our bakery goes into overtime making beautiful pies for your holiday feast, including the annual cherry pie. If you want to make your own dessert, here is an easy pumpkin pie recipe:

Pumpkin Pie
2 cups pumpkin, can be canned or puree from a cooked pie pumpkin
3 eggs
1 1/4 C half and half
2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup brown sugar (you could substitute 3/4 cup xylitol and 2 tsp molasses)
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon powder
3/4 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground allspice

1/8 tsp ground cardamom

9 inch pie crust round (kinnikinnick makes a gluten free one)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, beat eggs well.
Next. beat in half and half, vanilla extract, brown sugar, salt, and spices until thoroughly blended. Add in the pumpkin puree and mix well.
Pour pumpkin mixture into pie shell and place in center oven rack .
Bake for 30-40 minutes until the filling is firm.
Cool completely on wire racks and serve with whipped cream.

How to make your own pumpkin pie spice

2011-11-18T09:30:00.001-10:00

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

2011-11-17T09:00:00.000-10:00

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

2011-11-16T08:34:00.002-10:00

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.

Vegetarian Thanksgiving

2011-11-07T11:36:00.000-10:00

Tofu Ring with Apple Sage Stuffing and Cranberries Serves 6 to 8

Tofu Marinade
1/2 C mushroom stock
2 1/2 C boiling water
1/4 Cup Braggs Liquid Aminos or soy sauce
2 Tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, finely minced
3 Tbsp honey or agave

Combine the mushroom stock with the hot water and whisk to blend. Add remaining ingredients and stir well. Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
Tofu
2 pounds firm tofu, crumbled and drained (set aside)

4 Tbs butter or olive oil
1 lb fresh mushrooms, finely minced
3 Tbsp chives, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Place crumbled and drained tofu in marinade and marinate for at least 1 hour.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter or oil in a large skillet and sauté the mushrooms until fairly dry. Stir in the chives, salt and pepper. Set aside.

After at least one hour of marinating time, strain the tofu, pressing out any excess liquid. Melt remaining 2 Tbsp butter or oil in a large skillet and sauté the tofu over high heat until it begins to turn golden. Add the mushroom chive mixture.

Gluten Freedom: Garlic Breadsticks

2011-11-06T11:37:00.000-10:00

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

2011-11-05T08:59:00.001-10:00

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!!

Gluten Freedom: Apple Sage Stuffing

2011-11-04T11:42:00.001-10:00

Apple Sage Bread Stuffing

1/4 Cup butter

2 onions, finely chopped

6 Cups gluten free bread, cubed (I like Udi’s white sandwich bread)

3 green apples, peeled and chopped

3 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped

1/4 Cup fresh parsley, chopped

Dried herbs: ¼ tsp rosemary, ¼ tsp thyme, ¼ tsp marjoram, ¼ tsp celery seeds
3/4 Cup chicken stock or more to moisten
salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions: Preheat oven on low 150 degrees. Place cubed bread on baking sheets in a single layer and bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Saute onion until it starts to turn translucent and remove from heat. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked onion with dried bread cubes, apple, and herbs. Add enough stock to moisten. Season well with salt and pepper. Stuff into turkey and bake. Makes 7 cups

Mahalo for supporting the Pacific Cancer Foundation

2011-11-03T11:24:00.001-10:00

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!

2011-11-02T11:10:00.000-10:00

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

2011-11-01T11:32:00.000-10:00

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.

Tonight! Bring the Keiki to Paia for tricks & treats

2011-10-31T11:30:00.000-10:00

Happy Halloween! Bring the keiki to Paia for trick or treating & festive fun for the whole ohana. Today, we will be passing out treats in front of the store from 4-7pm.

Irish Barmbrack recipe

2011-10-30T10:57:00.001-10:00

In Ireland, this Halloween bread traditionally contained various objects baked into it and was used as a sort of divination game. Here is a recipe without the choking hazzards.

Ingredients:
2 C black tea
1 C raisins
1 C currrants
1 C lukewarm milk
1 (1/4-ounce) package of active dry yeast
2 tsp sugar
3 to 3 1/2 C white flour
1/4 C sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp clove powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 egg, beaten
1/3 C butter, softened

Directions:
Soak the tea, raisins and currants for at least one hour but, preferably overnight. This will get them nice and plump.
Mix the yeast, warm milk and the 2 tsp of sugar together in a small bowl. Set aside for 5-10 minutes to activate the yeast.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt and spices). Make a well in the center of the flour and add the yeast mixture, beaten egg and butter.
Stir to mix the ingredients and bring the dough together. Add a little more flour if the dough is too wet or a little more milk if it is too dry.
Remove the dough to a floured work surface and knead for 5-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth but still a little sticky.
Drain the dried fruit and knead a little at a time into the dough until all the fruit has been incorporated.
Remove the dough to a large, lightly buttered bowl. Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap and set in a warm corner until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Remove the dough to a lightly floured work surface and punch down to deflate. Knead lightly for 2-3 minutes. Form into a ball and placed in a buttered 8-inch cake pan. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise again until doubled in size, 30-60 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the loaf in the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until top is browned and sounds hollow when tapped. Remove to a rack and cool.

Did you know?

2011-10-29T10:40:00.002-10:00

Eating pumpkin seeds were once considered a homeopathic cure for freckles.

Tonight! Fourth Friday in Paia

2011-10-28T13:00:00.002-10:00

Paia Fourth Friday October 28, 2011
6-9pm

Mana Foods – Collapsible Bike up for raffle on Fourth Friday. We'll be displaying the bike inside and selling $1.00 tickets starting a week in advance. The money will go to the Pacific Cancer Foundation. No need to be present to win.
From 5:30 - 8:30, The Breadfruit Institute will be raising awareness and fundraising with delicious foods all made out of breadfruit: chips, hummus, salad and frozen pops.
49 Baldwin Ave (579-8078)

Paia Inn Hotel - Wine, Sushi, and Live Music 7-9pm. 93 Hana Hwy (579-6000)

Maui Crafts Guild – Guild Artist Jennifer Throne will have her opening night party from 6:30 to 9:00 with live music, free food and drink. Come by for a chance to meet the artist and view her latest whimsical creations of cats, dogs, mermaids and witches that start out in life as hard shell gourds. 69 Hana Hwy (579-9697)
Maui Hands – Live Artist Demonstration, savory pupus, and wine. 84 Hana Hwy (579-9245)
Turnbull Fine Art - Anna Good will demonstrating her impressionist work. Poni Brendan and the Troublemakers playing in the courtyard. 137 Hana Hwy (579-9385)

Grace Beauty – Irene Ryding is playing electric harp. Free acupuncture demonstrations and refreshments. 62 Baldwin Ave (579-9779)
Thee Salon -We at Thee Salon are so excited about this month's Fourth Friday!! On October 28th, we are hosting our Freaky Friday costume party from 6pm to 10pm. There will be DJs, performers and a fashion show. 109 Baldwin Ave (579-6333)

Agua De Flora – A performance by “The Mill” –great folk/bluegrass. 161 B Hana Hwy (579-3339)
Biasa Rose - Store Sale and Trunk Show Friday October 28th, 4-9pm.Sip wine and enjoy homemade desserts while shopping. You'll love our featured jewelry artist Nina Kuna. 104 Hana Hwy (579-8602)
Nuage Bleu - In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we will be donating proceeds from selected sale items to benefit a special community non-profit, Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation, which provides free mammograms to uninsured women. Pink champagne and sweets will be served from 5 to 8pm. - 76 Hana Hwy (579-9792)
Paia Trading Company – Refreshments. 106 Hana Hwy (579-9472)
Tamara Catz Boutique - live music and a jewelry trunk show with Adelina A Mare 83 Hana Hwy (579-9184)

Indigo – Monster Mash! DJ and refreshments.149 Hana Hwy (579-9199)

Charley’s – At 9pm, check out The Kryptones featuring Danni Girl. 142 Hana Hwy (579-9453)

Paia Tattoo Parlor - Day of the Dead themed art show/party, costumes encouraged. Party starts at 7 pm. 120 Hana Hwy (upstairs) (579-8515)

Equity One - Godzilla movies and popcorn 40 Baldwin Ave (579-1111)

Sailboards Maui - buy 1 housebrand T-shirt get second one half price."
22 Baldwin Ave (579-8431)

Did you know?

2011-10-27T10:31:00.002-10:00

Bobbing for apples is thought to have originated from the roman harvest festival that honors Pamona, the goddess of fruit trees. Her name comes from the Latin word pomum, "fruit," specifically orchard fruit.

Trick or Treat!

2011-10-26T09:50:00.000-10:00

Check out these Organic Treats for your keiki.
And if you're looking for other ideas, try Agave or Honey stix, Chocolate Bites, fruit leather, fruit chews, juice boxes, barrettes, cookie cutters, toothbrushes, etc.

Did you know

2011-10-25T10:25:00.000-10:00

There are no words in the dictionary that rhyme with orange?

Halloween fun for the family 10/31

2011-10-24T15:00:00.000-10:00

On Halloween, we will be passing out treats in front of the store from 4-7pm. Bring the keiki to Paia for trick or treating & festive fun for the whole ohana.

Sustainable Halloween

2011-10-23T09:26:00.006-10:00

Halloween is second only to Christmas in spending. Consumers spend over $2.5 Billion during Halloween. That's a whole lot of candy, costumes, decorations, and party goods.
Ideas for a sustainable Halloween celebration include: buying your costume at a thrift store, having a costume swap with other parents, making your own decorations out of pumpkins, popcorn, decorated cardboard, sheets for ghost etc.
For more green ideas, visit Sustainable Baby Steps.

Paia is throwing a party! 10/28

2011-10-22T09:01:00.000-10:00

Bike Raffle to benefit the Pacific Cancer Foundation

2011-10-21T08:56:00.000-10:00

Buy a $1.00 raffle ticket for a chance to win a cool folding bike, donated by Honest Tea. 100% of proceeds go to the Pacific Cancer Foundation.

Ulumania: How do you cook breadfruit?

2011-10-20T09:24:00.003-10:00

When properly prepared, breadfruit is a delicious food. Think of a firm, mature breadfruit as a potato. It can be baked, steamed, boiled, microwaved, grilled, or barbecued and more.

Complete instructions on how to cook a breadfruit, courtesy of the Breadfruit Institute.

Ulumania: Feed the world!

2011-10-18T08:00:00.000-10:00

Breadfruit is one of the highest-yielding food plants. An average-sized tree with a canopy cover of 25m2 will conservatively produce 100 fruit (100 kg) while larger trees can yield 400-600 fruit. Check out the Breadfruit Institute's Hunger Initiative.

Ulu Mania: Nutritious & Delicious

2011-10-16T11:04:00.000-10:00

From a nutritional perspective, breadfruit is high in energy from carbohydrates and low in fat. It is a good source of fiber, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, thiamine, and niacin. Some varieties are good sources of anti-oxidants and carotenoids.

Courtesy of the Breadfruit Institute

Halloween facts: Jack O'Lanterns

2011-10-15T10:46:00.002-10:00

The First Jack O'Lantern:
The Irish carved Turnips and put coals or small candles inside. Then lanterns were placed outside their homes on Samhain, the Celtic new year.

Ulumania: traditions

2011-10-14T08:31:00.002-10:00

Traditionally, a breadfruit tree is planted to provide a life-time of food at the birth of a keiki `o ka `aina (a child of the land).

Bike Raffle for Pacific Cancer Foundation

2011-10-13T13:27:00.003-10:00

Buy a $1.00 raffle ticket for a chance to win this bike, donated by Honest Tea. All proceeds go to the Pacific Cancer Foundation.

Ulu Mania: harvest

2011-10-12T11:01:00.000-10:00

The fruit can be cooked and eaten at all stages of growth; from small and immature, when it is similar to artichoke hearts; to starchy mature; to ripe when it is soft and sweet. It is typically consumed when mature, but still firm, and is a delicious substitute for starchy root crops like potatoes, pasta, or rice.

Courtesy of the Breadfruit Institute

Ritter Sport: Chocolate bars

2011-10-11T11:46:00.003-10:00

Their slogan is Quality.Chocolate.Squared.
These delicious German chocolate bars are now available at Mana Foods. Ronie's favorite is the chocolate and whole hazelnut!

Ulu mania: Breadfruit Porridge

2011-10-10T10:32:00.001-10:00

Breadfruit Porridge
½ medium size Breadfruit
¼ tsp. Salt
4 Cups Water
2 oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk
3 oz. Evaporated Milk
1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground Nutmeg
1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Bring the water to boil. Remove the skin and core from the breadfruit. Cut the vegetable into small pieces. Puree with a little water.

Add puree to boiling water and then add the salt. Allow the vegetable to boil, occasionally stirring the pot. Cook until thickens to desired consistency and add remaining ingredients.

Organic and Fair Trade Chocolates

2011-10-09T11:35:00.001-10:00

Salted Almond milk and dark chocolate bars from Theo are now available at Mana Foods. The dark chocolate bar is made with chunks of almonds and just the right amount of salt! It contains 70% Cacao and is dairy free, gluten Free, soy free and vegan. Theo chocolate is the only Organic, Fair Trade, Bean-to-bar chocolate factory in the United States

Think Local: Chocolate

2011-10-08T11:29:00.002-10:00

2 limited edition chocolate bars from Malie Kai, purveyors of single origin Hawaii-grown Cacao. The two varieties are milk and dark chocolate, both made with Hawaiian Cocoa Nibs.

Ulu mania: did you know?

2011-10-07T10:21:00.002-10:00

The scientific or Latin name of the breadfruit is derived from Greek (artos = bread, karpos = fruit), and altilis means ‘fat’.

Courtesy of the Breadfruit Institute

Ulu mania: did you know?

2011-10-05T10:19:00.001-10:00

Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a member of fig family?

Gluten Freedom: Pumpkin Spice Bars

2011-10-04T09:03:00.002-10:00

Pumpkin Spice Bars with cream cheese topping
Bars:
2 large free-range organic eggs
1/3 Cup coconut oil
1 Cup light brown sugar, packed
1 Cup organic pumpkin puree
1 Tbs vanilla extract
1 3/4 Cups Pamela’s Baking Mix
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground clove
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cardamom
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts

Frosting: 8 oz. organic cream cheese (1 package), softened
1/4 Cup organic unsalted butter (one stick), softened
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 Cups powdered sugar, sifted

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9/13 baking pan, set aside
In a small bowl, combine Pamela’s Baking Mix and spices. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs; add the oil and beat well to combine. Add the brown sugar and beat until smooth.
Add the pumpkin, beat till smooth; add the vanilla, beat to combine.
Now, slowly add the dry ingredients (baking mix and spices) and beat just until the batter is smooth. Add in the nuts and stir to combine.
Pour the batter into the baking pan and spread the evenly. Bake in the center of the 350 degree

Gluten Freedom: Hearty Pumpkin Stew

2011-10-02T08:00:00.001-10:00

Hearty Pumpkin Stew
1, 10 - 12 pound pumpkin
2 lb. Beef stew meat
2 Tbs. Olive Oil
1 Green Bell Pepper
1 yellow Onion
4 Medium potatoes
3 Carrots
2 Cloves of Garlic
2 Sticks of Celery
1, 15oz. can of diced tomatoes
2-3 Cups low sodium beef broth
Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions: Carve a hole in the top of the pumpkin and remove seeds and guts
In a large stew pot, brown 2 lbs of stew meat in olive oil.
Add in 1 bell pepper(sliced into inch thick chunks), 1 onion (diced), 4 medium potatoes(cubed), 3 carrots(cubed), 2 cloves of garlic(minced), 2 sticks of celery(sliced), 1 - 15 oz can of diced tomatoes.
Add salt and pepper to taste. Add 2 - 3 cups of beef broth, let simmer for 1 hour.
Place pumpkin in shallow baking pan, and place stew inside pumpkin.
Brush the outside of the pumpkin with a light coating of olive oil.
Bake pumpkin and stew at 350 for 2 hours, or until pumpkin is tender.

Gluten Freedom: Pumpkin Hummus

2011-09-30T08:00:00.000-10:00

Curried Pumpkin Hummus
2 Cups cooked garbanzo beans
1 Cup pumpkin puree (can be canned)
4 Tbsp roasted tahini
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ C olive oil
Water (about 1/3 C, to preferred consistency)
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp curry powder
Dash of chipotle powder
Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions: In bowl of food processor, combine the garbanzo beans, pumpkin, olive oil and water; pulsing until mixture is smooth. Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice and curry powder, pulsing until smooth. Add chipotle, salt and pepper to taste.
Serve pumpkin hummus in a bowl, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika.

Did you know?

2011-09-20T10:41:00.000-10:00

A chicken with red earlobes will produce brown eggs, and a chicken with white earlobes will produce white eggs. Wait, chickens have earlobes??

Did you know?

2011-09-18T10:39:00.000-10:00

King Tut's tomb contained a shroud adorned with garlands of wild celery, olive leaves, willow, lotus petals, and cornflowers.

Did you know?

2011-09-16T10:33:00.002-10:00

Bananas are known for potassium, but good amounts of potassium are found in most fruits and vegetables., including the avocado, which has twice the amount of potassium than a banana.