Saibidee Orchard growing Aloha

09/11/2026

One day, tilipia or fish 🐟 system pond for the mutual benefit orchard. Manifesting for the orchard.

09/08/2026

My attempt a few years ago at cooking with mental health or talk story as we cook.

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

When you live in a rural part of the Big Island, you learn to make do. Here’s my 1st dragonfruit ice cream 🍨 I made with 4+ ingredients I had: frozen dragonfruit saved from no power during Hurricane Lala, a can of condensed milk and coconut milk, tsp of vanilla, with a bit of salt. Puree in a blender and freeze for a few hours. We all scream for dragonfruit ice cream! I’m learning to be self-sufficient without suffering from treats I’m craving.

09/05/2026

This has gotta to be the most surprising taste for an edible flowers. Dragonfruit blossoms I discovered has a taste similiar to my cooked texture of favorite mushroom, King mushroom or “The Hawaiian name for the king oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) is ʻaliʻi oyster mushroom, and it is widely cultivated locally by producers like Hamakua Mushrooms.” “Dragon fruit flowers and buds offer rich antioxidant properties, immune support, and essential minerals like calcium, potassium, and iron.”

09/05/2026

If you are stranded on an island, could you eat just sweet potatoes leaves? After being on the island thru Hurricane Lala, it’s even more imperative we relying more on what us plenty and tried easily on very little dirt and most volcanic ash and lava rocks. “Stir-frying sweet potato leaves (palula) provides the Big Island community with a locally abundant, highly nutrient-dense green that thrives in tropical volcanic soil and supports overall wellness.” Health Benefits: High in Vitamins: They provide large amounts of vitamins A, C, and K to support your immune system. Rich in Minerals: They contain iron, calcium, and potassium for steady energy and strong bones. Full of Antioxidants: They help fight inflammation and protect your body from daily cell damage. Good for Digestion: a natural dietary fiber. Locally: Sweet potatoes (ʻuala) love the warm climate and rich volcanic ash soil found across the Big Island. Sustainable Growth: The vines grow fast with very little water or extra fertilizer, making them an easy backyard crop. Cultural Roots: Native Hawaiians traditionally used the nutritious young leaves (palula) and roots as a reliable food source and for healing.”

09/04/2026

Phad kaphrao is a popular Thai street food dish made “with minced or sliced meat stir-fried with garlic, chilies, and peppery holy basil. “ This meal has healthy benefit of “Holy basil, also known as Tulsi, is an adaptogenic herb used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to support the body’s response to stress and promote overall wellness.”

09/03/2026

Will this work to capture mosquitoes in our garden. Will have to try.