Grilling Tips for Certified Angus Beef
Grilling is easy, just remember: S – T – E – A – K – S Start with a hot grill. Searing beef helps lock in delicious juices. Turn steaks gently with tongs or a spatula; never pierce with a fork. Ensure juiciness by flipping steaks only once. Assess doneness with an instant-read thermometer. Keep
Not your same old Salmon
Wild salmon have lived in the pristine waters of the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years. The rich, creamy taste of wild salmon that all of us around the world have come to crave can be attributed to their high oil content. Because of their long spawning run in which they may migrate thousands of
Let us break bread together
Take it from me, the key to a great sandwich starts with great bread. Fortunately, you can find world renowned bread from the original La Brea Bakery right here at home in Hawaii. La Brea Bakery first opened its doors in Los Angeles in 1989, and today you can still enjoy the same bread made
Give Aloha
This month marks the start of one of my favorite programs at Foodland – Give Aloha. In many ways, it seems like just yesterday that our marketing team came together to brainstorm ideas of how to appropriately honor our late founder, Sully. To us, a program to support the community was the logical choice as
Summertime Watermelon
No Labor Day picnic would be complete without a sweet, juicy watermelon. We buy our watermelon from Sugarland, a local farm owned by the Jefts Family with more than 3 decades of local production. Sugarland’s goal is to produce fresh, quality local fruits and vegetables that are food safe and delicious. At Foodland, we are
Sully's Legacy, Give Aloha
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my time at Foodland, it’s that everyone who knew our company founder, Maurice J. “Sully” Sullivan brightens up at the mention of his name. Although the business world remembers him as one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the history of Hawaii, local folks remember him best for
Kona's Magic Dragon Fruit
Exotic fruits always remind me of refreshing summer drinks, but did you know that the tropical Dragon Fruit is actually a type of cactus? Its beautiful armored exterior is reminiscent of the top of a dragon’s head, but the flesh of this fruit can be as soft as a ripened kiwi. In fact, it’s pretty
Eating Salad with Chopsticks, Local Style
A number of years ago, I remember sitting at lunch with our produce supplier, Mark Teruya of Armstrong Produce and a couple of local farmers. Our purpose was to find out how we could build better partnerships with them. What I remember about lunch was how much I enjoyed their company and learning about their
How to have an awesome steak experience.
So, over the last few weeks, we’ve been doing a whole lot of cooking steaks…. You may have seen us at one of your favorite locations sampling up our Premium Choice Certified Angus beef. We’ve been really trying to get you all to try it and taste the difference… But… the really cool thing was
Red Bing Cherries
Bing cherries have become the most popular of North American cherries, surpassing every other style. These Bing Cherries are firm and juicy with a deep mahogany red when ripe. They are nutritious and a good source of potassium and Vitamin C. It’s a good idea to keep fully ripe Bing Cherries in the fridge, especially