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.