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  1. also, Chinois (Wolfgang Puck's Chinese/ French "fusion" restaurant opened in 1983. Almost all of the HRC chefs were not in Hawaii then (except Sam Choy). Mike Nevin first served blackened ahi at Il Fresco. He is not an HRC chef. He owned Il Fresco from 1983-90. Before Roy opened Roys, he used to eat there all the time (he moved from LA).
  2. About HRC; certainly the group gained PR for Hawaii. They also voted to never include others, thus making it an exclusive organization (and never having to share the limelight with others). There have been many reunions and "patting on the backs" for the past ten years. The new group (which must be labeled differently- because HRC only encompasses the original group, are labeled "Hawaiian Island Chefs". I really think that all this labeling is silly. It seems to be more about PR, money, and egos.
  3. Mike Nevin would never consider his food HRC.
  4. I feel very qualified to answer this because this has been and is, my life. I started cooking at IL Fresco in the ward center. We had the same oven as Chez Panisse. Nothing was frozen or canned- plus we made all of the bread. When I started cooking at Il Fresco, the only fresh herbs avaiable were flown in frown Molokai twice a week from Kumu Farms. We were usiing north shore shrimp, great cheese, and making killer pizza. I am working in the first kitchen ever that has used soup bases and canned broth (I have been doing this for 20 years) . The misconception about Hawaii is that people are all healthy and beautiful here. Because of the lack os fruit and vegetable eatiing, Hawaii is not considered a healthy place to live.People need to learn to eat healthy here. I work with everyday guys that will have rice, fried chicken wings, and frozen corn with butter. The other days will be "beef ass covers", gravy and stove top stuffing ( the day that I threw the big fit- the day of rice, fried chicken wings, and frozen corn, served in 2# of butter. I said , thiis is not healthy-we will eat something else. I cooked here long before the Hrc business. I do not have much respect for the way they treat their employees. Has their been any new hrc food in the past 10 years? I think that they have been mostly spending their money.AW does not ever do new food - his sous chefs make all specials,and special menus. aw lives his life as a wealthy patron-he visits sometimes, when he feels like it I am at Nalo Farms all of the time.Only the celebrities get applause. Mike Nevin, who is the Chef at the Academy of Arts, was also my boss at Il Fresco for 6 years! Before him, I think ther was no fresh herb available.
  5. KarenS

    POMEGRANATES

    Oh, I almost forgot- here is a fun item from my Political Science degree. There is much speculation that the story of Adam and Eve refers to a pomegranate, and not an apple. The middle east has never really been apple country. And yes, I agree with A Waters that eating is political. People say,"you have a BA in Poli Sci- what does that have to do with food?" I say everything; history, political theory, formation of societies, class structure, etc... (all of this is food history too!). I feel that I was well prepared for a food career!
  6. KarenS

    POMEGRANATES

    A man from Iran taught me his method a long time ago. Quarter the fruit and hold over a bowl. Tap the skin side firmly with a soup spoon. Pomegranate juice (already juiced) is a blessing to a Pastry Chef! My new cheesecake on Saturday is caramel and pear with an oat-cookie (crisp) crust, whipped cream, and pomegranate compote (people in Hawaii LOVE cheesecake). I always have one, but every couple of months I change it.
  7. KarenS

    Butternut Squash

    P.S. I also love butternut squash, and my friends do now too!
  8. KarenS

    Butternut Squash

    Wait, they are being harvested and sent to market now. At least store them in paper bags or cardboard boxes (they need AIR).
  9. KarenS

    Menu Help!

    How about a cold cucumber soup to start and a greek yogurt/ honey/ and vanilla bean bavarian with fresh fruit to finish (figs are good now, pears, pomegranites). It is just yogurt, honey , sugar, vanilla, gelatin, and milk. Very easy- let me know if you want the recipe (they will unmold and can be whatever shape you want ). Use Total Greek yogurt if you can find it.
  10. Caroline, I grew up in Berkeley Ca (which is I am sure one of the reasons that I am so obsessed with food, art, literature, and poilitics). I am so anti fast food- it is a waste of health and money, not to mention the beauty of food. I see Hawaii as a place where this is so important, meaning learning to eat healthy- and that crap from the fifties is not part of their heritage.(I have lived here for 19 years totally ,with absences to CA and Europe to explain my age!). Hawaii is at a crossroads- HRC chefs have not done a lot for the general eating population of HI- plus their rep as employers has not helped in terms of eating awareness. I don't work with transient cooks. They all are from here and work here. Most people in HI don't understand nutrition, that you need fruit and vegetables- you can't live on protein and rice alone. They are cooking food that they don't feel about. I am doing my small part to try to change that.
  11. I'm still a huge fan of brining (and have converted my friends and family too)...
  12. Great bakery- Boulangerie on Post (or otherwise known as Bay Bread). Better then Citizen Cake in my opinion. Oliveto is very good for Italian Though not a "joint". I think that Scala's Bistro is also good. I always enjoy Boulevard. One Market has gotten much better in the past few years. Delphina is also good. The Fifth Floor is very good. Have fun!
  13. Here is more: CLICK TO SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, May 9, 2001 Hawaii kids’ obesity rate twice of mainland The ratio of overweight kids in the islands is twice that of the mainland, research reveals -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Helen Altonn Star-Bulletin A five-year study to determine if Hawaii's children grow and develop normally has revealed a frightening fact: More than 20 percent of them are overweight. That's double the national rate. Childhood obesity also has increased in the United States and in other countries -- even in Japan, where obesity is relatively rare, according to CENSIS, a national statistics agency. The University of Hawaii Kinesiology and Leisure Science Department in the College of Education and the Brigham Young University Exercise and Sport Science Department conducted the local study. They measured about 1,400 students, ages 6 to 17, in an unidentified community. The findings are "really kind of scary," said Kwok-Wai Ho, retired chair of Kinesiology and Leisure Science and co-principal investigator in the study with a department colleague, associate professor Dennis Chai. "We found, essentially, our children are growing quite normal compared to national data, except one thing was really striking," Ho said. "Their body weight was really heavy.... "Some are too fat. They don't even want to come in to do a measurement (at the upper age level)." More than 65 percent of the participants were measured for at least three of the five years, Ho said. The researchers used a body mass index calculation which considers weight and height to determine if a person is underweight, overweight or in the normal range. They followed conservative criteria used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to measure if children are overweight, and the obesity levels were double what they are on the mainland, Ho said. Nationally, 11.4 percent of boys and girls 6 to 11 years old are classified as overweight. Hawaii's figure is 22.2 percent, Ho said. The Hawaii study found that 23.8 percent of children 12 to 17 years old were overweight, compared with 10.5 percent of children ages 12 to 19 nationally. Although children in only one community were measured, Ho said the researchers have been in all parts of the state and, without doing a statistical analysis, "even subjectively, we knew our kids were fat." Concerned about the health implications, the researchers sought and received a three-year grant from an equally concerned Hawaii Medical Service Association Foundation to look for solutions. They proposed a physical activity program, "hopefully to fit the local situation and help children increase their level of physical activity and reduce obesity," Ho said. Starting in August, he said, a one-year pilot program of physical activity and nutritional changes will begin in five schools in the Kahuku area. One class per grade will participate in each school, five days a week. (The study was not done in Kahuku, Ho said.) To get more ideas and expert opinions, a conference is being held today at the East-West Center on "Childhood Obesity in Hawaii: Identification Determinants and Suggested Interventions." Sponsors of the event, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m., include the HMSA Foundation, Healthy Hawaii Initiative, Department of Health; the UH Kinesiology & Leisure Science Department; the state Department of Education; Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children; and Kaho'omiki: Hawaii's Council on Physical Activity. Ho said the obesity specialists are invited to brainstorm with key people in the community tomorrow morning. "The timing is right," Ho said. "Not only in Hawaii but the whole nation, obesity is one of the biggest medical problems ... so we are right on target." He said the pilot program in Kahuku "will not only be running around, but include an educational component with motor learning, sportsmanship, knowledge enhancement and physical fitness." At the end of the year, kids who participate in the program will be compared with those who don't to determine the impact, Ho said. If the program is effective, he said a recommendation will be made to expand it across the state. "Physical activity is not the only way we can solve the problem," he added. "There are many other factors in terms of childhood obesity. That's why we want experts from the mainland to tell us their experience." E-mail to City Desk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Text Site Directory: [News] [business] [Features] [sports] [Editorial] [Do It Electric!] [Classified Ads] [search] [subscribe] [info] [Letter to Editor] [Feedback] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- © 2001 Honolulu Star-Bulletin http://starbulletin.com
  14. And more: Back to press release listing: By Date By Topic MAY 7, 2001 CONTACT: KAREN WINPENNY 586-4482 CHILDHOOD OBESITY REACHING EPIDEMIC PROPORTIONS Measurements in national and local studies are showing an alarming trend among children, teens and adults to be more overweight. This includes all races, male and female. In fact, a recently completed research study through the University of Hawaii has found youth obesity levels in Hawaii double to those on the mainland. In response to this, a conference "Childhood Obesity in Hawaii: Identification Determinants and Suggested Interventions" will be held on May 9, 2001, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Hawaii Imin International Conference Center, The East West Center, University of Hawaii. Local and nationally know experts in the field will discuss issues such as "The Environmental Causes and Remedies for Obesity," "Treatments for Youth Obesity and Their Effectiveness," and "Obesity as a Public Health Tragedy." Childhood obesity has received increased attention because overweight children are at risk of becoming obese adults and weight loss is hard to manage and sustain in adults. Using a Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation, which takes into account weight and height , determination can be made if a person is underweight, within normal range or overweight. The BMI calculations for children in the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s showed approximately 4 to 6 of every 100 children, ages 6 to 19 years of age were found to be overweight. In the 1990’s, those figures increased to approximately 10 to 11 out of every 100 children – nearly doubling the number of obese children. A recent research study conducted by the University of Hawaii Kinesiology and Leisure Science Department and the Brigham Young University Exercise and Sport Science Department measured the BMI of more than 1400 public school children between 1992 and 1996. Nineteen to 25, depending on age and sex, out of every 100 children measured were overweight using the same criteria as the national studies. Even with our sunny weather and sports opportunities, the Hawaii overweight numbers are approximately double the national numbers. This conference is sponsored by: The Hawaii Medical Service Association Foundation; The Healthy Hawaii Initiative, Hawaii Department of Health; The Kinesiology & Leisure Science Department, University of Hawaii; The Hawaii Department of Education; The Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children; and Kaho’omiki: Hawaii’s Council on Physical Activity. For more information or to register, please call Susan Lafountaine, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, at 983-8231. For more information on the childhood obesity epidemic please contact Angie Wagner at the Hawaii Department of Health at 586-9283. ### -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Home | About DOH | Resources | | Environment | Statistics | Vital Records | | Regulations | Permits | Search |
  15. And more: Back to press release listing: By Date By Topic MAY 7, 2001 CONTACT: KAREN WINPENNY 586-4482 CHILDHOOD OBESITY REACHING EPIDEMIC PROPORTIONS Measurements in national and local studies are showing an alarming trend among children, teens and adults to be more overweight. This includes all races, male and female. In fact, a recently completed research study through the University of Hawaii has found youth obesity levels in Hawaii double to those on the mainland. In response to this, a conference "Childhood Obesity in Hawaii: Identification Determinants and Suggested Interventions" will be held on May 9, 2001, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Hawaii Imin International Conference Center, The East West Center, University of Hawaii. Local and nationally know experts in the field will discuss issues such as "The Environmental Causes and Remedies for Obesity," "Treatments for Youth Obesity and Their Effectiveness," and "Obesity as a Public Health Tragedy." Childhood obesity has received increased attention because overweight children are at risk of becoming obese adults and weight loss is hard to manage and sustain in adults. Using a Body Mass Index (BMI) calculation, which takes into account weight and height , determination can be made if a person is underweight, within normal range or overweight. The BMI calculations for children in the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s showed approximately 4 to 6 of every 100 children, ages 6 to 19 years of age were found to be overweight. In the 1990’s, those figures increased to approximately 10 to 11 out of every 100 children – nearly doubling the number of obese children. A recent research study conducted by the University of Hawaii Kinesiology and Leisure Science Department and the Brigham Young University Exercise and Sport Science Department measured the BMI of more than 1400 public school children between 1992 and 1996. Nineteen to 25, depending on age and sex, out of every 100 children measured were overweight using the same criteria as the national studies. Even with our sunny weather and sports opportunities, the Hawaii overweight numbers are approximately double the national numbers. This conference is sponsored by: The Hawaii Medical Service Association Foundation; The Healthy Hawaii Initiative, Hawaii Department of Health; The Kinesiology & Leisure Science Department, University of Hawaii; The Hawaii Department of Education; The Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children; and Kaho’omiki: Hawaii’s Council on Physical Activity. For more information or to register, please call Susan Lafountaine, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, at 983-8231. For more information on the childhood obesity epidemic please contact Angie Wagner at the Hawaii Department of Health at 586-9283. ### -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Home | About DOH | Resources | | Environment | Statistics | Vital Records | | Regulations | Permits | Search |
  16. and more:The University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) Type 2 Diabetes: A Threat to Indigenous People Everywhere by Robert S. Young, Ph.D. Type 2 diabetes has become a modern-day scourge not only for Native peoples throughout the United States, but also in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Basin, as described in the following summary: United States: In some U.S. tribes, the prevalence rate of diabetes is 50% of the adults over age 35. This is one of the highest rates in the world. Hawaii: Approximately 70 to 90 thousand of Hawaii's native population have Type 2 diabetes. In Hawaii, Native Hawaiians also have a diabetes-related mortality rate that is 6 times that for the general U.S. population. Pacific Basin: Crude prevalence rates among aboriginal peoples in Australia are 2-6 times the rate for Australians of European Origin, and in some aboriginal communities, the prevalence rate is 33% of adults over age 35 (O'Dea, 1991). High rates of diabetes are also found among native peoples in New Zealand, Western Samoa, Fiji, Kiribati, and the Cook Islands (Humphreys and Zimmet, 1994). Canada: A survey conducted by the Canadian Diabetes Association in the province of Ontario found prevalence rates varying from 2 to 40 percent on the various reserves, each with populations numbering from 100 to 300 persons (Kewayosh, l987). In general, rates vary by tribe and by region. The highest prevalence rates for Type 2 diabetes are found in the southern part of Canada, where major urban areas are located and the majority of the Canadians reside. What Kind of Diabetes Are We Talking About? Although there are a number of different diseases classified as "diabetes," the three major forms of diabetes are: Type I diabetes, a form of diabetes characterized by destruction of the beta cells of the pancreas, thus requiring the patient to take insulin daily in order to survive. This form of diabetes is rare in Native Americans. Type 2 diabetes, the form of diabetes that is most common among Native Americans. Patients diagnosed with this form of the disease can often control their diabetes by diet and exercise, although some may require medication. In the later stages of the disease, some patients with type 2 diabetes may require insulin. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), is a form of diabetes that occurs in some expectant mothers only during pregnancy, although these mothers are at increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life. Babies born to mothers with GDM are more likely to become diabetic at an earlier age than the rest of their peers born to mothers with normal blood sugar levels (Pettitt et al., 1988). Secondary Complications The symptoms of Type 2 diabetes are subtle and often are not apparent to the patient. As a result, approximately half of the population with Type 2 diabetes are unaware that they have the disease, and by the time the disease is diagnosed, secondary complications may have occurred. Some of the secondary complications include eye problems (glaucoma and retinopathy), high blood pressure, kidney failure, coronary heart disease, and loss of sensation in hands and feet. Risk Factors Risk factors for Type 2 diabetes include a family history of diabetes, gestational diabetic birth, being overweight, being sedentary, and eating a diet high in saturated fats. Why has it Reached Epidemic Proportions? Being overweight was rare among Native Americans prior to 1940, and very few people had diabetes. Researchers believe there is a connection between being overweight and lack of physical activity. Being overweight is associated with a number of health problems, including Type 2 diabetes. But high numbers of Indian peoples who are overweight is a recent phenomenon. What are the causes of this phenomenon? Most researchers agree that changes in nutrition and a decrease in physical activity are major contributors to the epidemic of type 2 diabetes. Changes in nutrition: Jackson (l994), in documenting the history of food consumption by Native Americans, estimates that fat content was about 17% prior to the arrival Europeans but is 38% in the current diet. Most tribes before the coming of the Europeans traditionally consumed foods high in fiber and low in fat and refined sugar (Jackson 1994). Meals today are high in calories and fat but low in fiber; there is a high consumption of butter, lard, and fried foods, including fry bread, eggs, meats, and vegetables as well as consumption of alcoholic and high sugar content non-alcoholic beverages. Lack of physical activity: Traditionally, before the advent of trucks and fast-food restaurants, indigenous people had to hunt game and grow their own food. Hunting and working in the fields required a lot of physical activity. One cavalry officer in the 19th century described the Indian warriors that he had encountered as among the most physically fit men that he had ever seen. Physical activity is important in preventing Type 2 diabetes in children and youth, especially those who are overweight or who are at risk for the disease. Unfortunately the physical difficulty and discomfort that a child who is overweight experiences when trying to exercise discourages that child from engaging in any exercise. But physical activity is important. Diabetes can be prevented! It is not inevitable! A good, nutritious diet and proper exercise can prevent type 2 diabetes from occurring in persons who are at high risk for the disease. The Costs of Diabetes Studies of the economic impact of diabetes estimate that in 1992 diabetes cost between 87.5 and 91.8 billion dollars annually (Javitt and Chang 1992). Approximately half of these costs are direct medical costs; the other half represents indirect costs, including lost productivity due to morbidity and mortality. Javitt and Chang (1995) also point out that medical costs to the individual who has diabetes are two to five times greater than medical costs for those without diabetes, i.e., over $11,000 per year for the patient with diabetes compared to $2600 per year for the nondiabetic. But the human costs are much higher. Developing Type 2 diabetes at an earlier age is devastating for youth who not only face premature onset of diabetic complications, but also other consequences such as poor quality of life, inability to bear children, and disabling consequences that prevent many from employment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NARTC Newsletter The NARTC homepage Send mail to lclore@u.arizona.edu with questions or comments about this web site
  17. here is more: American Journal of Public Health, Vol 87, Issue 10 1717-1720, Copyright © 1997 by American Public Health Association -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOURNAL ARTICLE Diabetes in Hawaii: estimating prevalence from insurance claims data G Maskarinec Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, Honolulu 96813, USA. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Hawaii from insurance claims data. METHODS: Information from two major health plans covering approximately 66% of the state's population was used to estimate prevalence rates by sex, age group, and geographic area. Weighted multiple linear regression was applied to identify predictors of diabetes prevalence. RESULTS: The statewide diabetes prevalence was estimated at 43.8 per 1000 persons. The ethnic composition of the population and rural residence partially explained the geographic variation in diabetes prevalence. CONCLUSIONS: Insurance claims data may be a useful tool for population-based diabetes surveillance. This article has been cited by other articles:
  18. This is from the State of Hawaii: The Facts and Figures about Diabetes in Hawaii - Diabetes affects 16 million Americans and more than 80,000 Hawaii residents. - Half of all Hawaii residents with kidney failure have diabetes. Hawaii ranks 2nd in the nation in renal failure. - Hawaii Island has a disproportionate share of diabetes sufferers, with the highest concentrations in the windward areas. - Asian Americans are twice as likely to get diabetes as Caucasians. - The prevalence of diabetes varies markedly among ethnic groups in Hawaii. Prevalence rates are highest among Japanese (80 per 1000), Filipino (60 per 1000), and Hawaiians (50 per 1000). - Mortality rate differ significantly by ethnicity. The age-adjusted mortality rate for Hawaiians is more than two times as high as the rate for Caucasians, Chinese, Filipinos, Japanese (117.1 per 100,000 for Hawaiians vs. about 50.2 per 100,000 for the other four major ethnic groups). - If someone in your family has diabetes, you are at an increased risk of getting the disease. - Symptoms may begin with increased thirst, urination and fatigue. If left untreated it can lead to poor circulation, kidney failure and blindness. - Forty-four percent of people with diabetes on the Big Island of Hawaii have not received the recommended biannual blood tests, while 51 percent have not undergone foot examinations, according to a recent insurance survey
  19. I'll look for some of the articles on diabetes also. It seems that Hawaii has the highest occurance in the country (also per capita). This was connected to the huge consumption of white rice (which is present at every meal in addition to any other carb served). These are not small bowls of rice, but huge mounds.
  20. It is not true that your body knows any difference of what time you eat your food. It is calories in and calories out. Portion control is something that helped me. Most people eat too much of everything (and most Americans eat way to much protein and fat). Too much protein stresses your kidneys- you also rob your body of a lot of calcium processing too much protein. Osteioporosis is a big problem with women in the US (mostly because we eat too much protein). My grandmother had it, so no thank's on the Atkins diet for me. Once you learn what 2-3 oz of protein looks like, a cup of pasta, a cup of brown rice -you learn to use protein as more of a "garnish" for the rest of your meal. Those new low carb "snacks" are high in protein and calories- beware! It is like the "Snackwells" and no fat era. Everyone was downing those and eating angel food cake and fat free items (and ignoring the fact that fat free does NOT mean calorie free). Moderation, water, and exercise is what helped me!
  21. I totally disagree that Hawaiian young people are fit and healthy. There is rampant obesity, a huge part of the population has diabetes and high blood preasure/ cholesterol. Yes, I have known that Hawaii has the highest per capita consumption of fast food. It is not healthy to eat 8c of white rice a day, beef, pork, noodles and lots of shoyu. Asian cultures ate small amounts of protein with a little rice and vegetables. It has turned into massive portions with lots of rice/ carbs/fats/ and meat everyday.
  22. Why do you want whipped cream to be white? Vanilla is not clear.
  23. No, never, and no thank's- you can have my share.
  24. Hawaii does need good bakeries/cafes/bistros. I feel that "50's food" has been adopted as being "Hawaiian". Spam, vienna sausage, canned corned beef, canned salmon. This is not Hawaiian and we need to move beyond it. Nutrition is apalling in Hawaii. It is mostly carbs, fat, and protein. Various fried meats with white rice or mac salad is not healthy. Most of the HRC Chefs focused on the "fine dining crowd". I don't like to focus on them because I believe that the PR blew them way out of proportion. I have worked with many of them. It is much more about $$ then promoting Hawaii. Ice cream base, imitation crab, ranch dressing, blackening spice, panko, frozen seafood from asia and south america, sold as "local". Hawaii is a place of many asian immigrants. i work with many people from the Phillipenes. They love pork, beef chicken, and did not have it in the quantity that they can in the US. What happens is that will be all that is eaten (and massive amounts of white rice). They develop high blood preasure and diabetes. All of this is had with soda (also before a rare "treat"). There needs to be a vegetable and fruit campaign here in Hawaii!
  25. Hey, I grew up in Berkeley too!
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