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Resist appeals to prop up Oahu slaughterhouse
Hawaii's two largest kamaaina supermarket chains have agreed to stop selling freshly killed pork from a taxpayer-subsidized slaughterhouse on Oahu. The move could shut down island's only slaughterhouse for lack of profitability, but that would reflect supply and demand, with a significant nudge by animal rights activists. The state should refrain from intervening further after throwing good money after bad in recent years.
Down to Earth to Hold 30% Off Sale on World Vegetarian Day Saturday Oct. 1st
Down to Earth ALL VEGETARIAN Organic & Natural will hold a 30% Off Sale on Saturday, Oct. 1st to celebrate World Vegetarian Day. World Vegetarian Day was founded by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977 and was endorsed by the International Vegetarian Society in 1978. Every year on this Day vegetarians from all over the world conduct a wide variety of outreach activities to help increase awareness of the ethical, environmental, health, and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.
Hawaii: In Real Life~eating local at Down to Earth
As you know, Kanu Hawaii is challenging people to take their Eat Local Challenge throughout September — this means eating locally produced products as much as possible, all month long.
September Cooking Classes Themed Around Kanu Hawaii's "Eat Local Challenge!"
Kanu Hawaii's "Eat Local Challenge!" will be the theme for vegetarian cooking classes held by Down to Earth ALL VEGETARIAN Organic & Natural during the month of September: KAPOLEI--Weekly Classes Vegetarian Chef Andrea Bertoli Every Wednesday 5:00pm-6:00pm. 4460 Kapolei Parkway, Suite 320. Advance registration required: 947-3249. • September 7th - Eat Your (Local)Greens! Lemon & Macadamia Nut Kale, Sautéed Bitter Greens and Soba Salad with Greens.
DOWN TO EARTH JOINS KANU HAWAII'S SEPTEMBER "EAT LOCAL" CHALLENGE!
This September Down to Earth ALL VEGETARIAN Organic & Natural will participate in Kanu Hawaii's Annual Eat Local Challenge! by offering special vegetarian cooking classes and in-store recipe demos and sampling featuring local produce, and with a special sale offering 15% off select produce at all its locations.
Kanu Hawaii Eat Local Challenge
September 1st - 12:00pm:
Honolulu Eat Local Challenge:
Free Smoothie Demo at our Honolulu store featuring local mangos, pineapple, and papaya. For info call: 947-3249.
September 1st - 12:00pm:
Kapolei Eat Local Challenge:
Free Smoothie Demo at our Kapolei store featuring local mangos, pineapple, and papaya. For info call: 947-3249.
September 1st - 12:00pm:
Hilo Eat Local Challenge:
Free Smoothie Demo at our Hilo store featuring local produce. For info call: 935-5515.
Kanu Hawaii Eat Local Challenge
(For the month of September)
KAPOLEI-Weekly Vegetarian Chef Andrea Bertoli Every Wednesday 5:00pm-6:00pm. 4460 Kapolei Parkway, Suite 320. Advance registration is required. Call 947-3249.
- September 7th - Eat Your (Local) Greens! Lemon & Macadamia Nut Kale, Sautéed Bitter Greens and Soba Salad with Greens.
- September 14th - Delicious Banana Desserts- Classic Banana Bread, Caramelized Banana Crème Pie and Banana Cookies.
Up to 50% Savings On Bulk Cleaners Vs. Packaged Products
A new "bulk cleaners" section in the Grocery Department now lets you receive up to 50% savings on bulk laundry and dish soaps as well as cleaners compared to regular packaged products.
Save money and help save the planet by purchasing products in bulk quantities to reduce packaging. You’ll send less trash to the landfill and have money left over for other things! Purchasing foods in bulk quantities saves you money because you get to buy what you want without paying for expensive advertising and packaging that drives up costs. Check out these savings!
Kapolei Grand Opening Huge Success!
Down to Earth opened its newest location at Kapolei Commons on July 2nd to a great reception! The 10,000-square-foot store is our sixth store and first in West Oahu, which until now was without a health food store. It's also our new flagship store. 'Lots of people, lots of activities, and loads of fun! The lines were long, but great sale prices made up for it!
Down to Earth Cooking Classes Now Held at All Locations
Honolulu, HI (June 29, 2011)-- Down to Earth ALL VEGETARIAN Organic & Natural is now conducting vegetarian cooking classes at all store locations. The classes are conducted by members of Down to Earth's Love Life! Community Outreach Team, all of whom are vegetarian, vegan, or raw food chefs.