Visit at Waialua Farmers’ Co-op Market every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the grounds of historic Waialua Sugar Mill. Support the farmers who work on Waialua Farmers’ Co-op farm lands. Waialua Farmers’ Co-op rents 135 acres to 62 former sugar workers and immigrant farmers. These farmers provide you with great value for the produce that they grow.

Ethnic vegetables, especially Filipino favorites as bitter melon, long beans, eggplants, jute leaves (saluyot) and katuday are sold at great prices. Then, there are the health products as turmeric, papaya,
ginger, kale, and moringa. Coming this summer, the exotic fruits as dragon fruit, lychee, mango, avocado, June plum and star fruit. Air plants, succulents, landscape plants, and plant gifts are beautifully displayed and at great prices. Remember to discuss with the farmer on the care of the plant.

Waialua Farmers’ Co-op Market also supports local artists and crafters. You can find unique gifts of jewelry, pottery, paintings, and more. Try local baked goods and jams. Enjoy ethnic dishes, BBQ chicken, specialty hot dogs, curry, fish and poke bowls.

Remember when you shop at Waialua Farmers’ Co-op market, you are keeping Waialua country. Show your support by buying directly from the farmers of Waialua Farmers’ Cooperative.

Avocado Pie
Recipe from Auntie Pam Olive Branch Farm

3 medium avocados scooped from shells juice from medium lemon or lime
1 can 8 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 graham cracker crust
Top with shedded coconut, or chopped nuts or whipped cream. Blend avocados, juice and sweeten condensed milk in blender or chopper or food processor. Scoop into crust top with coconut, or nuts, or whipped topping. Refrigerate for a few hours or even better overnight before serving.

Vegan Banana Cookies
Olive Branch Farm
2 Bananas
1 cup oats
2 TBS cacao powder
2 TBS peanut butter (or peanut powder) ¼ cup cran-raisins (or chocolate chips)
Mash bananas. Add everything else. Spoon onto oiled, parchment lined, cookie sheet. Bake at 350˚ for 15
minutes. Makes about a dozen.