Jay Eats Worldwide

Last year I attended the Hawai'i Food and Wine Festival event at the Hilton Hawaiian Village .  Besides all of the great food, I knew that the proceeds went to non-profit food and culinary organizations in Hawaii and was looking forward to this year... Day 3 of the festival and today's "Signature Event" is largest event attended.  The highlight is to showcase Hawaii's sustainable story, as well as, the many celebrity chefs who are active in the "farm to table" movement.        See What Jay Eats... Demonstrating traditional paiai, young, unfermented and undiluted taro ground with a traditional lava rock on a wooden board. Paiai used in Chef Lee Anne Wong's Crispy Paiai Chef Lee Anne Wong Cooking Channel's "Unique Eats" New York Chef Susan Feniger Border Grill and STREET Los Angeles Chilled Korean Noodles with Sriracha Grilled Skirt Steak Chef Susan Feniger Everyone enjoy...

"Mix with the Masters" an all-star cast of chefs, food producers and celebrity techies for a delicious day of talks, demos and Hawai'i in A Bowl lunch.  This is a full day of stories, information, and food... During the  Hawai'i Food and Wine Festival , I was looking forward to meeting with and learning more about the Hawai'i food producers and this was a great day. Part I of IV Friday, September 7, 2012 The MODERN Honolulu The morning began with slack key guitarist Makana @makanamusic Chef Roy Yamaguchi Co-Founder of the Hawai'i Food and Wine Festival Introducing the morning's discussion "Building a Sense of Plate and Place" Ed Kenney Moderator Got the crowd warmed up with gifts before introducing today's panelist: Daniel Corpuz:  Student Josh Feathers:  Blackberry Farm, TN   Michelle Galimba:  Kuahiwi Ranch Keone Kealoha:  Malama Kaua'i Ed Kenney:  Chef / Owner Town R...

Breadfruit has been a vital crop in the Pacific for over 3,000 years. The tree grows throughout the Pacific Islands, except for New Zealand and Easter Island. With more than 80% of the world's hungry live in tropical and subtropical regions, could this be a viable food source? Breadfruit or 'ulu (in Hawaiian) Breadfruit trees grow easily in a wide range of areas with little care. Within 3-5 years, trees begin to bear fruit. I wish the diva plants in my yard were that easy to care for... Town Restaurant Honolulu Chef Ed Kenney Shinsato Farm Pork Belly wrapped loin with 'ulu mash and bitter greens One of the ways that I've seen Breadfruit ('ulu) served in restaurants and very tasty Ian Cole The Breadfruit Institute Hana, Maui Explaining what Breadfruit is and why it's important. There are about 280 trees in Hana and each tree can produce up to 100 lbs per season. Cooked Breadfruit...

Being in the food industry, I've always been interested where our food comes from. When I try a new variety of a farmed product, it's amazing how climate, soil, cross-pollination, water, etc. plays an important part in growing something incredible. Farmers are really artisans, especially when collaborating with chefs and developing these special ingredients. Outstanding in the Field , the California-based "restaurant without walls" is making its first-ever farm dinner visit to Hawaii. 'Outstanding in the Field' founding chef Jim Denevan did his first farm dinner in his hometown of Santa Cruz, California in 1999. By 2011, they have staged 87 dinners throughout North America and for the first time, in Europe. This month, they're kicking off the season in the Hawaiian Islands. Chef Denevan and crew have created outdoor dining events in country farms and urban gardens, on mountain tops and sea caves, on islands and ranches. Wherever the loca...

Hawaii Food Adventure 2011 Day 4 I had two items on my schedule today, one is a saimin tweet-up at Dillingham Saimin and the other is tonight's Hawai'i Food and Wine Festival, one of the main reasons why I'm here. On my way to Dillingham Saimin, I thought the area seemed really familiar and remembered there's a manapua place nearby. The second block I drove down, FOUND IT! Libby's Manapua Shop 410 Kalihi Street Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 841-2253 Tuesday - Sunday 6 am to 2 pm Three Pork Manapua, two pork hash, and two halfmoons Once I got my manapua, I headed back to Dillingham Saimin. A few people were already there and got to meet everyone. But lunch was all about saimin... Kim Chee Saimin with won tons I thought to try something different this time With Beef Sticks Thanks for joining the s aimin fun!** It was great meeting everyone and thanks to @parkrat for setting it up....