2013: The Year in Kava!
A big aloha to all of you readers out there in this new year of 2014! As we say goodbye to what was undoubtedly a tumultuous year worldwide in 2013, I thought it might be a good time to look back at some of the strides, both large and small, local and global, that my beloved kava has made in the public consciousness. What were the biggest news stories you discovered about kava in 2013? Please write me if something you were expecting doesn’t appear on this list; I always love to hear from our dear visitors! Now then, on to the year in kava!...
read moreTraditional Uses of Kava Leaves
Hi everyone, Makaira here! I hope you’re all keeping healthy, happy and enjoying the frosty days! Though on Hawaii it never gets too chilly, I often find the changing weather can be tough on our beloved kava plants as the sun recedes and the winter rains set in. On the farm, we all have to work hard to nourish and care for our plants in their entirety, from roots to vines to leaves. The challenging physical work of managing the farm often makes me contemplative, and lately I’ve been mulling a question many of you out there may also have—are...
read moreHoliday Kava Drink Recipes
Aloha, everyone! As many of you know, I believe the possibilities of kava drinks are endless, and the traditional brew made with plain water is only the tip of the iceberg. As the winter holidays approach and the days get colder, I thought it might be the perfect time to put a spin on some cold-weather classics with holiday kava drink recipes. Most people don’t exactly think of kava as tasty, but add creamy coconut, almond or dairy milk and scrumptious flavorings such as cocoa powder, cinnamon and vanilla, and you have a delicious holiday...
read moreBust Holiday Stress with Kava Kava!
The winter holidays are supposed to be a time of reflection, giving thanks, and reconnecting with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many of us the holidays turn into a time of strife, disappointment, and pressure on our free time and checkbook. Let me be the first to tell you, dear readers, that it doesn’t have to be this way: with a few simple coping methods, you can cut down on your holiday stress and focus on what really matters during this special time. Kava kava can be one such ally in managing the turmoil and disruption of the...
read moreDo Kava and Exercise Mix?
Long-time visitors to this blog may recall my post a couple years back about the curious case of a New York man who collapsed while biking to work after he took kava tea. He was diagnosed with muscle weakness and rabdomyolosis, a condition where the kidneys begin to break down muscle fibers. Like coffee or tea, kava can have diuretic action; I speculated that by taking kava and then attempting strenuous activity, he could have become dehydrated which led to these symptoms. Both then and now, I was surprised that anyone would drink kava and...
read moreGet Creative With Our Vegan Chocolate: Vegan Chocolate Snack Recipes
Vegan Chocolate Snack Recipes: A big aloha to all you readers out there! I hope you’ve enjoyed my continuing series on cooking with our versatile vegan chocolate. To round out the series, today I’ll be looking at a scrumptious array of vegan chocolate snack recipes. If you find your sweet tooth gnawing in those hours between meals, you’ll find a lot to inspire you in this gallery of wholesome yet decadent vegan chocolate snacks. Make a batch (or several) on the weekend and enjoy these hunger-sating delicacies throughout the...
read moreGet Creative with Our Vegan Chocolate: Vegan Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Gooey brownies; creamy mousse; sumptuous layer cake; if there’s any meal better than dessert, I can’t think of it! One of the challenges when going vegan and/or gluten-free–as I know many vegans are both–is finding dessert recipes that pack all the decadence of the originals without the flour, eggs, milk or butter. Luckily, nature has provided plenty of alternative foods that, with the right processing, have a taste and texture just as good as the regular kind and have the added benefit of being better for you as well....
read moreGet Creative With Our Vegan Chocolate: Savory Vegan Chocolate Recipes
Aloha, everyone! Today I’m cooking up some savory vegan chocolate recipes with our premium vegan chocolate products from Cocoa Cravings. Most people associate chocolate with sweets and baked goods, but cocoa powder itself isn’t sweet, and dark chocolate has a bitter edge that can provide the perfect bite to round out a savory roast, rich sauce, or piney vinaigrette. If you missed my first two posts in this series–Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipes and Vegan Chocolate Smoothie Recipes–feel free to explore those as well. Now,...
read moreGet Creative with Our Vegan Chocolate: Vegan Chocolate Smoothie Recipes
Good morning everyone, it’s me, Makaira! I say “morning” (even though the internet is a timeless medium) because today we’re going to talk about how to spice up breakfast with my favorite vegan chocolate smoothie recipes. Chocolate for breakfast, you may ask? Isn’t that a trifle decadent? The truth is, unadulterated vegan dark chocolate provides your body with a shot of healthful antioxidants, vitamins, and heart-healthy unsaturated fats. Pure dark chocolate also contains the xanthine alkaloids theobromine and...
read moreGet Creative with Our Vegan Chocolate: Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipes
Aloha, everyone! Makaira here! With the year steadily ticking on into the winter months, I thought it might be the perfect time to share some yummy vegan hot chocolate recipes with our readers. Once upon a time, a truly rich, creamy and satisfying hot cocoa was off the menu for those who were serious about a vegan lifestyle: it turns out that it’s hard to replicate the creamy blandness of cow’s milk using a nondairy substitute such as soy milk, which was once the only option open to vegans. However, the market has evolved, vegan...
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