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Kuuleialoha Gaisoa determines whether a person is eligible to receive his Hawaiian pa’akai, or salt, based on whether they will help him protect Kaua’i’s Hanapepē salt ponds. Like the kupuna or ancestors before him, “I make a product that I just give away,” says Gaiswa, 49. So, “I expect you to stand in the front line when I have to fight for it.” Gaisoa belongs to one of the 22 Kanaka Ōiwi (Native Hawaiian) ohana, or families, who have been entrusted with salt farming for centuries. Tradition dictates that their salt cannot be bought or sold – only traded or…

Last month USDA Four school districts are recognized For their work in improving the nutritional quality of their midday meals. Any easy feat, says Brandi Dreibelbis, with Chef Ann FoundationAn organization that helps schools transition from scratch to cooking Shifting away from a system characterized by carbohydrate-heavy, frozen and fried foods can be a multi-year process, Dreibelbeis says, and it starts with an in-depth assessment. “[Is the district] Cooking anything at all? Are they buying everything pre-packaged?” Dribblebiss said. “Do you have equipment that you need to start cooking from scratch, even small things like cutting boards and knives? Some…

Bats are an impressive group, flying hundreds of miles, identifying prey by sonar, and leading complex social lives. They too As voracious predators of insects are wreaking havoc on crops cotton, cocoa And rice. Literally wiping out tons of insects every night, bats US farmers save an estimate $3.7 billion Bats as well as annual bug kills pollination Crops such as coconut, agave, guava and banana, disperse seeds and produce fertilizer. However, more than half of these small mammals are victims of attacks North American bats The population at risk will decrease over the next 15 years. and agriculture, which…

Just off the coast of South Carolina is St. Helena Island, a 64-square-mile stretch of sandy causeway surrounded by mossy oaks and marshes. Black farmers have spent decades tending the land on this island; The Gullah who live here are descendants of formerly enslaved people from West and Central Africa who worked in the region’s rice and indigo plantations. But development restrictions threaten to undermine the island’s identity as an agricultural-minded working-class community. The last few decades have brought changes to the Gullah-Geechee communities the netherlands, as ancestral lands and farms were turned into private, gated communities, golf courses as…

Akami (lean tuna), chutoro (medium fatty tuna), and otoro (fatty tuna) from Kyushu, JapanPhoto by Brandon AmatoLocated less than a five-minute drive from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a mixed-use development called Abrams Fixtures promises lofts, offices and, of course, restaurants. One of the first restaurants to be announced is Ryokou Omakase, set to open this summer Ryokou means journey or trip in Japanese, and that’s what chef Paul Gutting wants diners to do when they visit. Currently a chef at Leonard Yu’s omakase table, Gutting will lead the sister spot, serving a 10-12-course tasting focused on Japanese small plates. (At the omakase…

If you’ve found this post, you may be one of the many parents who are considering formula or adding formula to your baby’s diet. I know most moms start out with the intention of using breast milk, but hey, if you’re like me, things don’t always work out and formula is there to fill in where you need it. On our baby registry, I didn’t initially register for a Baby Brezza Formula Pro, and even when we transitioned to 100% formula at 8 weeks, we were still using a pitcher or making each bottle by hand. But as all wives…

Writer Dana Hudepohl was stationed aboard the armored personnel carrier Tank Town USA.I am less than 10 minutes from the quiet Lake Blue Ridge in North Georgia, surrounded by forests, open skies and chirping birds. But these six barren acres of old smoke, mud and old car piles are a whole other world. As I walked onto the property, a giddy guest greeted us, “You’re all in for a treat! I don’t think you’ll ever smile!”Welcome to Morganton’s Tank Town USA where visitors can spray a junker with graffiti, hit it with a sledgehammer, and – in a grand finale…

Last week I had the opportunity to test swatches of some colors I wanted to use for a fire refresh. As mentioned in the kickoff post, I was thinking of recreating the Farrow and Ball closet stripes with paint or using a pale powder. I wanted to do something bold, but after seeing this area I had to ask myself, Am I really so brave? (AI generated image created for this project) As I embrace bold fashion choices again, I still find myself still drawn to the nuances of home design. I’m a modern traditionalist at heart, trying to blend…

Renovating a home can be a fun and exciting project, but it’s important to avoid some common mistakes to make the process go more smoothly. This article provides tips to avoid these mistakes so you can get the most out of your home renovation. What are some of the most common mistakes people make when renovating their homes? When it comes time to renovate your home, there are a few things you should avoid to keep the project on track and keep you happy with the project. Here are five common pitfalls to avoid: 1. Not consulting professionals When renovating…