Liam Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Aloha all, making my commitment for my Whole 30! Still the 31st for me due to the time zone out here in the middle of the ocean. I'm a recovering vegetarian (!) who realized that the wheat, gluten, and legumes weren't doing me any favors. Turkey bacon was my gateway meat On to local grass fed beef, and got some bison and venison in the mainland recently. Count me in! Looking forward to some changes in the physical me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Welcome, hope you have a great W30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 Mahalo (thanks) Derval. Slainte! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Irish name + Hawaii, what the story there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Dad was proud of his heritage - his grandfather was from Donegal. I grew up listening to Irish music (and still do). Transplanted Californian surfer who loves the warmer water. Somehow feel at home on an island where it's green.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Ha! you'll have to visit your "homeland" and surf in the chilly waters at Enniscrone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SummerGirl Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Yep, we can guarantee green here but not the water temp! Hope you have a great Whole30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Thanks for the support ladies! I'm good with a wetsuit and booties (and perhaps a hood). Never used to get cold in Santa Cruz waters but have gone a bit soft after 16 years of warm water. Would love to surf Ireland though. Didn't get the chance when I was there twenty years ago. Has it been that long? Where does the time go?! Hopefully I'll get back there one of these days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janis Boatright-Werner Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 We had our honeymoon in Kauai and I dream of going back. You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place! Good luck on your Whole 30 journey. I'm right there with you.. day 4 for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffany Precissi Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 We had our honeymoon in Kauai as well and really enjoyed it. And yay Santa Cruz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Thanks Janis & Tiffany. We had our wedding on Secret Beach and a short honeymoon up in Koke'e & down at Polihale. I do miss certain things about Santa Cruz, especially being able to ride my bike everywhere.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffany Precissi Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 My in-laws bought a house near the beach in Santa Cruz when the prices were low. Now we go there quite a bit and I just love it there. It really pleases me that my daughter will always know SC as a second home since they bought it when I was pregnant with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey Sutherland Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 We are going to Kauai in October and staying in a condo with a full kitchen. Can you recommend places for me to buy our produce and grass fed beef while we are there. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Aloha Stacey - Farmers markets are where it's at for produce. There are "Sunshine" markets and others weekly. Sunshine markets are required to have only local produce, no products (jams or trinkets). Here's a link: http://www.kauai.gov/default.aspx?tabid=214 The other markets are not under the "Sunshine" rules and some sell local products. I am a bit more familiar with the markets (both kinds) on the North shore (Kilauea, Hanalei, Waipa) than those on the South shore (Poipu side). For all of them - get there early or the best pickings will disappear. There's a bit of a competitive rush when they open as people run to the farmers they know usually have what they want. Kauai grass fed beef is sold in many places across the island. You can find it at the Chevron gas station in Princeville in their mini mart (prob the most expensive), Healthy Hut in Kilauea has it, and Kojima Store in Kapa'a apparently has it too. Chevron & Healthy hut has pre-pack and it is frozen, packed as 100% grass fed Kauai beef. Kojima Store has their own butcher and is more.... fresh(?). Sorry, new at this, I'm not the shopper in the family. I'm not implying that the frozen is old, just that Kojima Store is refrigerated rather than frozen as it is apparently butchered there. Listed as "Range Fed and dry aged." We haven't tried any from Kojima Store yet, but it, so far, looks to be about the best price on island ($3.99/lb). Of course all of this is moot if you're staying in Poipu (just the beef, not the farmers market bit). I know there are several ranches on island that do grass fed cattle, but I heard that some of it gets shipped off island. Googled Kauai grass fed beef and came up with this: http://kauaimeatcompany.com/ http://culinarytravel.about.com/od/photogalleries/ig/Kauai_Food_Photos-/sustainable-beef.htm http://www.jkr-kauai.com/node/3 The third one (JKR) must be where the frozen sold at Chevron & Healthy Hut comes from as the logo is the same. Not an exhaustive list, just three that I picked at random(ish). Also, there are places on island that sell grass fed product. Kalapaki Beach Hut in Nawiliwili (Harbor Mall area) uses the local Kauai grass fed beef in their burgers, and is willing to do a lettuce wrap. I'm sure there are more. Sorry I don't have specifics for South Shore, though guaranteed you can find it there. Enjoy your vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Tiffany you're stoked!! I'm sure your in-laws scored. Which side of town? Missed my cold water surf on vacation this year, it just wasn't in the cards.... By the way, like the signature line. I may have to "borrow" it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffany Precissi Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 It's East of the Harbor on East Cliff Drive just a block from the beach (with a view of it!). If you are familiar with Live Oak beach it's right there. They absolutely scored. I borrowed the signature line myself so feel free to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey Sutherland Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Thank you soooo much! We are staying in Kapaa. I appreciate you taking the time to help me out! I will definitely be going to the farmers market! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Tiffany - I'm absolutely familiar with Live Oak, that's awesome and a nice area too. Can't go wrong with having Santa Cruz as a second home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Stacey - no problem at all. Glad that the recommendations are going to work for you. My advice on showing up early / on time especially holds true for that market, my wife said it would get pretty crazy when they opened it, though we haven't been to that one in a while. Google Kahau St., Kapaa and the arrow that pops up on the map is pretty close to where the market is. Easy to get to. You're staying in a good central location to go both directions for adventures. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Fistycuffs over kale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Fistycuffs over kale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Seriously, lol!! She was always in a rush to head for the broccoli & was bummed when she didn't make it in time. Good food goes fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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