Plant of the Month for September 2024: Delicious, cruciferous Kale
For quite a while, I have been encouraging people to grow more edible plants. We import nearly ninety percent of our food and we could be growing lots of it in our backyards or on our lanais. So, this month I’m going to talk about one of my favorite edibles that can also serve as an attractive ornamental plant. That would be kale. Kale is easy to grow and can be consumed in many ways, making it a plant I always have in my garden.
Let’s Talk Food: Japanese Curry revisited
I have written about Japanese curry before and had a recipe for homemade curry sauce in a past column. Cook’s Illustrated created a blend of spices with miso as an ingredient in their curry bricks. Miso adds the umami flavor the curry brick. These refrigerated bricks can be frozen for up to three months.
Pop quiz: Students can ace any kitchen test with ‘3 Ingredient College Cookbook’
PITTSBURGH — Cooking every day is not easy. It’s even harder when you have to juggle school, work, extracurriculars or a full-time job with it.
4 easy dinners for a new school year
PITTSBURGH — No one likes to say goodbye to summer, but there’s no denying a new school year can be pretty exciting.
Steves: Exploring Croatia’s coastal delights
I love the knack Croatians have for taking a humble stretch of craggy shoreline and turning it into a wildly romantic bar or café. In the coastal town of Rovinj, several bars and restaurants offer tables atop the town’s rocky seawall, and some provide you with a pillow — an invitation to find your own nook in the rocks overlooking the bay. As the sunset fades and the flames from tealight candles seem to brighten, you realize just how easy it is to enjoy a luxurious moment on the Adriatic coast.
Tropical Gardening: Palms grace Italy and even Switzerland
Today’s column comes to you as we head for Italy. We are already missing the tropical ambiance of Hawaii Island and won’t be back until two days before the Nov. 5 election. We especially want to be home for that event.
Ask Angi: How can I reduce water usage?
Reducing your home’s water usage is a great way to positively impact the environment and reduce your water bills, especially during the year’s hottest months. If you’ve been trying to save water by taking speedy showers, there might be a better way.
Volcano Watch: The Island of Hawaiʻi Interagency Operations Plan for Volcanic Eruptions
Last month, the Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory adopted the Island of Hawai‘i Interagency Operations Plan for Volcanic Eruptions (hereafter referred to as the Interagency Volcano Plan).
Let’s Talk Food: Did you know?
Did you know that avocado trees need moderate to high amounts of water to thrive? A 10-foot tree needs about 10.3 gallons a day. Planting them on this island where we have an abundance of water seems to be a great agricultural crop.
Want to know more about Tim Walz? Try making his hot dish recipe
With Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz now Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, there is a lot of recent interest outside of state borders about who this guy is.
Rick Steves: Vibrant, historic Dresden is worth a detour
Intriguing Dresden, Germany, winds up on far fewer American itineraries than it deserves to. Don’t make that mistake. Since its horrific firebombing in World War II, the city has transitioned to a thriving cultural center that’s well worth a visit. Even with only a day to spare, Dresden is a doable side trip from bigger attractions like Berlin or Prague.
Skywatch: Astronomy news and happenings
W.M. Keck Observatory atop Maunakea and the University of Hawai‘i Institute for Astronomy’s Pan-STARRS on Haleakala teamed up to investigate a faint red star speeding across the galaxy.
Diana Duff: A garden of giants
Gardeners who are thinking of a sort of stay-cation, might want to consider a quick trip to Oahu to visit some of the wonderful botanical gardens near Honolulu.
Tropical Gardening: Manures and other nutrient sources to enrich our young volcanic soils
Our young volcanic soils are often in need of organic matter and nutrients. Where animal manures are available they are probably the best source of fertilizer. Compost and mulch can also help to add and hold nutrients.
Volcano Watch: Volcanic tremor or distant earthquake? Distinguishing seismic signals
The island of Hawaii is one of the most seismically active areas in the world, producing thousands of earthquakes every year. It also commonly produces a signal called tremor that can originate from the volcanic system.
Let’s Talk Food: Pasta salads
Pasta salads are a great side dish for a picnic or gathering as it tastes best at room temperature. It can be made to fit a theme, whether it is Mediterranean, Greek, Southwestern, Italian or Asian, just by changing the ingredients.
Frittata is the answer to laid-back summer dinners
For those looking for a no-fuss, no-stress meal that’s also quick, inexpensive, versatile and delicious, the humble frittata is the answer.
Steves: Europe’s authentic, lively second cities
Each European country has its marquee city that attracts the vast majority of travelers — think Rome, Paris, Amsterdam. And all too often, that tourist-pleasing destination is a traveler’s one and only stop.
Ask Angi: What projects should I never DIY?
We all love the occasional DIY project, but did you know some DIY projects can cause more harm than good?
Volcano Watch: Aʻo pu makou: We learn together with PIPES
The Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science is celebrating its 30th anniversary of growing the next generation of aloha ‘aina leaders in Hawaii and the Pacific through transformative place-based internships, mentorship, innovative programming, and strategic partnerships.
