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Home » Visiting Local Farmers’ Markets in Search of Authentic Taste of Hawaii

Visiting Local Farmers’ Markets in Search of Authentic Taste of Hawaii

July 10, 2016 22 Comments


colorful signage to tempt and lure you off to a roadside or farmers' market in Hawaii!

colorful signage to tempt and lure you off to a roadside stand or farmers’ market in Hawaii! How could I resist?

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Pineapple . . . mango . . . coconut . . . papaya . . . macadamia nuts! The fresh native foods of Hawaii are endless!

And all of these wonderful tropical foods were found displayed in roadside stands and farmers’ markets during our time on the islands.

Some people find beauty and inspiration through capturing images of fellow humans. Yet others photograph buildings or shoot scenery. And even though I do capture those memories as well on our getaways and in everyday life . . . I also photograph food!

Raw, in process of preparation, or in its final presentation stage . . . I see and photograph food. . . in all its simplicity or complexity.

The gifts of the planet, the nourishment that sustains us . . . food in all of its beauty.

And my husband puts up with me throughout the whole process.

He even goes hungry while waiting during the final shoot! This is a must for a significant other of a food blogger! Oh no, not the going-hungry part of being in the life of a foodie (actually it’s just the opposite — the satisfaction, the pleasure of the final reward of enjoying a wonderful dish or meal). It’s the characteristic of ‘patience’ that one must have in our food-obsessed mania . . . knowing that delicious rewards are to come!

So without further introduction and chitter chatter, let me just take you on a mini-photo tour of a glimpse of the colorful Hawaiian roadside stand and Farmers’ Market scenes that will stimulate you visually and entice you to experience in beautiful and delicious Hawaii!

the farm marketing tradition begins young!

the farm marketing tradition begins young (‘keiki’ means ‘children’ in native Hawaiian)

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Hawaii Farmers' Market, Hawaiian sugar cane

Hawaiian sugar cane, where a lot of our sugar comes from

Macadamia nuts

Locally-grown Hawaiian Macadamia Nuts

Maui onions, Hawaiian Farmers' Market, Hawaiian native foods

oh so sweet and delicious (“ono”) Maui onions!

I can never resist fresh flowers, especially those varieties that I can't grow at home!

I can never resist fresh flowers, especially those varieties that I can’t grow at home!

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Hawaiian pineapple, Hawaii pineapple

nowhere on the planet is pineapple so sweet as it is in Hawaii – – the reason behind calling it “Maui Gold”

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Hawaiian Coconut Syrup Guava Jelly Jam
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Mangos

Freshest ever, in-season, sweet Hawaiian mangos!

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gorgeous tropical flowers available in the markets

gorgeous tropical flowers available in the markets

vivid colors are visually enticing in farmers' markets!

vivid colors are visually enticing in farmers’ markets!

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Hawaiian sweet potatoes, Hawaiian Farmers' Market

fresh Hawaiian sweet potatoes

Hawaiian sugar cane, Hawaii sugar cane

Hawaiian sugar cane in it’s rawest form!

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don’t forget to stop here!

and finally, the humble Hawaiian farmers remind us to . . .
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Aloha y’all!

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Comments

  1. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says

    June 2, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Thanks for the colorful and mouthwatering tour. I probably would have grabbed at least one of everything and probably every flavor of those butters.

    Reply
    • Roz says

      June 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

      Yes, that’s exactly what we did, Lea Ann . . . grabbed one of each and truly enjoyed!

      Thanks again for your mouth-watering guest post!

      Roz

      Reply
  2. rosemary (@nycstylecannoli) says

    June 2, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Just wonderful I am glad the markets have started back here in Pennsylvania We have a few farmers here locally which is great This one looks amazing! Thanx for sharing and hope you are well !!

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    • Roz says

      June 16, 2013 at 4:30 PM

      Rosemary,

      I’m glad to see the farmers’ markets pop up in greater popularity around the country too! Lots of goodies!

      Roz

      Reply
  3. Sarah Galvin (All Our Fingers in the Pie) says

    June 2, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Fun!

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    • Roz says

      June 16, 2013 at 4:39 PM

      Thanks for stopping by my friend!

      Roz

      Reply
  4. bellini says

    June 2, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    I think that taking the time to visit the local farmers markets says a lot about a country.

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    • Roz says

      June 16, 2013 at 4:42 PM

      Like you, Val, I LOVE farmers’ markets and open markets and fresh-air markets . . . you get the idea!

      Roz

      Reply
  5. Susan says

    June 2, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Love your tour of the foodie charms of Maui! So beautiful! Come home safe and sound, though!

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    • Roz says

      June 16, 2013 at 4:50 PM

      Oh thank you Susan; you’re so SWEET!!!

      Roz

      Reply
  6. The Ninja Baker says

    June 2, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Thank you for the vicarious thrill of a stroll through a Hawaiian Farmers Market. The tropical flowers which you’ve so beautifully photographed are indeed wonders of this world. Appreciate your sharing the Aloha spirit with the Be Nice sign at the end. Nice touch, Roz =)

    P.s. I’m familiar with many Hawaiian versions of Japanese food but butter mochi is a first!

    Reply
    • Roz says

      June 16, 2013 at 5:07 PM

      Kim,

      There is such a wide variety of Japanese foods and restaurants in Hawaii, my head was spinning. We found one that was just excellent and I’ve learned much more about the delicious Japanese cuisine after this year’s trip to Maui!

      Roz

      Reply
  7. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

    June 3, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    I agree with the others. What a colorful tour of the market. I would have filled my basket with those pretty mangos.

    Talk about a coincidence, while you were in Hawaii, we went to a luau blogger get-together in east Tennessee. Maybe you can attend next year. The theme changes each year.
    Sam

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    • Roz says

      June 16, 2013 at 5:19 PM

      Sam,

      The mangos were so crazy-good-sweet! I could bathe in Hawaiian mangos, they were so good!

      Roz

      Reply
  8. Larry says

    June 4, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    If you’re going to visit a FM, Hawaii sure seems like the place to do it.

    Reply
    • Roz says

      June 17, 2013 at 6:19 PM

      The farmers’ markets in Hawaii are certainly full of interesting produce that we can’t find here in the Southeast!

      Roz

      Reply
  9. Molly says

    June 4, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    I love all the colours and looks like a whole lot of yummy too, especially the Avocado. I love Avocado

    Mollyxxx

    Ps… Thanks for stopping by my blog and your lovely comments.

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    • Roz says

      June 17, 2013 at 6:23 PM

      Oh and Molly, the avocados in Hawaii are huge and extra buttery! I love them too!

      Roz

      Reply
  10. Kitchen Belleicious says

    June 4, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    oh i would do anything to be at that farmer’s market. It looks incredible with such a perfect variety of tantalizing fruits and veggies! Very jealous right now:))

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    • Roz says

      June 17, 2013 at 6:27 PM

      Jessica,

      I bet there are some really outstanding farmers’ markets in your neck of the woods too; however, I know I’ll never see anything like the Hawaiian markets! They were lots of fun!

      Roz

      Reply
  11. ChgoJohn says

    July 11, 2016 at 10:09 AM

    Hawaii is truly a paradise. I cannot imagine living in a climate in which these fruits grow and are sold like we sell strawberries.incredible!

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    • Roz says

      August 2, 2016 at 5:00 PM

      Hi John,
      I agree, it would be amazing to be surrounded by all of the fresh fruits available in Hawaii. I had to use restraint when I was in the farmers’ markets!
      Ciao,
      Roz

      Reply

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