Instead of two scoops rice or mac salad, now you can get a side of steamed or mashed locally grown kalo, or taro, and uala, or sweet potato. Both vegetables taste just as good and are healthier ...

Kalo is associated with the Hawaiian god Kāne, who is the provider of sunlight, fresh water and life. The plant is widely used amongst the islands to make popular recipes such as traditional ...

Laulau, a traditional and beloved Hawaiian dish, typically consists of pork or chicken wrapped and then steamed in kalo and ti leaves. Kila, who’s part Native Hawaiian, grew up eating laulau.