Hawaii Public Schools Celebrate Thanksgiving with Local Okinawan Sweet Potato Pie
Hawaii public schools will celebrate the upcoming holiday season with an Okinawan Sweet Potato Pie as part of November’s ‘Aina Pono Harvest (previously known as the ‘Aina Pono: Harvest of the Month program). The pie will be served on a day selected by participating schools,...
October’s ‘Aina Pono Harvest features ‘Ulu Beef Stew in Student Meals
The Hawaii State Department of Education is continuing its ‘Aina Pono Harvest program for a second year. This October, participating public schools statewide will be serving ‘Ulu Beef Stew. Create this delicious meal at home by following our recipe. This October, participating public schools statewide will...
Scratch-Cooked Student Meals to Feature Maui-Grown Pineapples
The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is incorporating Maui-grown pineapples in student meals statewide as part of the ‘Aina Pono Harvest program this month. Recreate this delicious meal at home by following our Sweet and Sour Pineapple Pork recipe. Maui-grown pineapples will be featured in...
It’s ‘Ulu-licious! Hawaii Public Schools Serve Breadfruit
This March and April, Hawaii public schools will welcome a new local product in student meals – ‘ulu, otherwise known as breadfruit. Check out our ‘Ulu-licious Wraps recipe, as featured in the ‘Aina Pono Harvest program. Locally grown breadfruit (‘ulu) will be served in a tortilla...
February is All About the Freshly Baked Papaya Bread
This month, locally grown papayas will be incorporated into student meals across the state as part of the Hawaii State Department of Education’s (HIDOE) ‘Aina Pono Harvest program. Check out “Uncle Jeff's Papaya Bread” recipe. Fresh papayas from Hawaii’s farmers will be used to make papaya...
Kalani High Students Enjoy Loco Moco Made from Locally Grown Beef
Today at Kalani High School, students, teachers and faculty enjoyed eating the locally grown beef in their teri loco moco lunch. There was a special connection to this school since the Kalani High staff created the Paniolo Beef Patty recipe. Kalani High seniors Ryder Tanaka and...
Hawaii Public Schools Serve Local Beef in December
This month, Hawaii public schools are serving locally raised, grass-fed beef in its hamburger patties. Elementary and middle school students will be served teri hamburger steak, while high school students will enjoy teri loco moco lunches. High school students will enjoy teri loco moco lunches (pictured...