Hawaii Food Map: FOOD
Tatsoi
Tatsoi is an Asian green belonging to the brassica family (broccoli, kale, Brussel Sprouts, collards). It is often found in farmers' markets and green grocers, just harvested in hand-sized bouquets0 [ read more ]
Tea
The tea we brew, whether in bags or loose leaf, is actually the cured leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis. Originating in East Asia, it can be grown in0 [ read more ]
Thyme
Thyme is an herb known for its culinary and medicinal uses. Individual branches of the plant, sprigs, are harvested from the plant. Fresh sprigs are what you'll find fresh at0 [ read more ]
Tomato
Tomatoes are the fruit of a vine plant that is often grown as a vegetable. Tomatoes cultivation has spread to all parts of the world and as a result, a0 [ read more ]
Turmeric
Turmeric used in cooking is the root of the curcuma longa plant and part of the ginger family. The roots are smaller than ginger, light brown skinned with brilliant orange0 [ read more ]
Vanilla
Vanilla is second only to saffron as the costliest spice. This is due to the labor intensity of growing and pollinating these plants. What is used in cooking is the0 [ read more ]
Watercress
Watercress is one of the first leafy green vegetables to find its way into the human diet. It's nutritional value is cited in ancient texts in both Europe and Asia.0 [ read more ]
Watermelon
Watermelon is the fruit of vine plant that is a member of the gourd family (it is not part of the melon family). Though watermelons are thought to be green0 [ read more ]
Winged Bean (Asparagus Pea, Tua Pu, Sigarillas, Goa Pea, Urizun, Shikaku-mame, )
Not only is it delicious and versatile, the winged bean also has the potential to be a key nutritional food because practically all of the plant is edible. Officially a0 [ read more ]
Yuzu (Yuja, Youzi)
Yuzu is the fruit of a citrus plant originating in East Asia. It grows as a small shrub or tree. The fruit is small and round, its peel is green0 [ read more ]