"Father, forgive us for what we must do You forgive us,…read morewe'll forgive you We'll forgive each other till we both turn blue Then we'll whistle and go fishing in heaven" (John Prine) I've been a fan of beef jerky for quite a while. It's a great a low calorie/high protein delicious and satisfying snack. I haven't strayed from beef jerky much. Turkey jerky is also very good. Once I bought some mushroom jerky and it was so horrid I tossed the bag in the trash after a bite or two. I haven't had the courage to try plant-based jerky, but when I saw an ad for fish jerky, well that kind of piqued my interest. So that explains why I bought a Salmon Jerky Variety Sampler Pack from Kamiani for the rock-bottom price of $11.39 shipped. It included three one-half ounce samples of Salmon Jerky in Original, Teriyaki, and Spicy varieties. I started off by sampling the Original flavor. It was very chewy with a mild seafood smell and a mild salmon flavor. The Teriyaki had a stronger flavor, and the ingredients included Brown Sugar, soy sauce, sesame seeds, rice, sesame oil, and red chili among other spices. It was softer than the original and seemed a bit moister and stickier. I thought this version was terrific. The Spicy version wasn't very spicy and seemed to have the same ingredients as the Teriyaki version. It wasn't as moist as the Teriyaki and was a bit harder and chewier. While all three were good, the clear winner, at least by my palate, was the Teriyaki Tuna Jerky.

Visiting family friends brought a goodie bag of snacks which included Kaimana Jerky's Tuna Jerky…read more Tuna?! It's not as bad as it sounds. Founded in the 80's on Hawaii's Big Island, they sell a variety of beef and fish jerky's including tuna, salmon, wahoo and Marlin, the latter being a Hawaii-exclusive. THE GOODS: Original The flavor was a mix of salty & sweet, a tad fishy and fairly tender and easy to chew. Spicy Sriracha My nostrils got a good whiff of Tabasco scent as I opened the bag. A bit more tender than the Original, the spice level was a 2 on a 10-scale, with slightly sweet and peppery notes. Teriyaki This was by far the sweetest, most flavorful and tender of the trio. OVERALL: Tasty alternative to traditional red meat.

Do experience the tasting. The chocolate is dark with flavours enhanced with coconut milk, almond,…read moreand more. Very unique blend of chocolate. Locally grown and processed. We loved the cocoa, sent some home!

Experienced the VIP cacao tasting tour and enjoyed every last second of it! Mike was an amazing…read moretour guide. He built his cacao farm from the bottom up and it was amazing to witness his progress ever since 2017. He walked us through the seed germination process, the growing process, the fermentation process and everything before, in between and after that.. from seed all the way to chocolate bar. This tour is meant to expand your knowledge and change your perspective on how you think about, taste, and experience chocolate. At the end of the farm tour, you drive down to the gift shop (about a 3 min drive from the farm) to make any potential purchases as well as taste even more chocolate! What an amazing and unique experience in Honaka'a and 100% recommend adding this tour to your Big Island itinerary. P.S. my favorite chocolate bar is the barrel aged bourbon bar!! Notes of dark cherry with a bourbon finish :)

My wife and I scheduled this amazing tea journey while visiting the big island, what an amazing…read moreexperience. The steward of this beautiful land, Taka is not only a tea Master, but also a kind, generous and wise soul. We were lead through the farm on a totally immersive tour that involved all of our five senses. We learned so much about tea and left with so much gratitude. The Senchado tea ceremony was the highlight of the tour, served by a true Zen practitioner. I highly recommend this tour if you're looking for a heart-opening experience and enjoy tea.

We greatly enjoyed the entire experience. Both walking thru the tea plants and participating in the…read moretea ceremony. All was very well done and informative. Would highly recommend booking.

Just wow! What an amazing experience! This review is about…read moretwo different trips to Hawaiian Vanilla Company. Our first trip was in May 2026. We went for lunch and tour. Absolutely incredible mean. Loved every bite. The shrimp crostini, salad, chicken sandwich and southwest potatoes were all delicious. However, that Jimmy Boy drink is in my dreams! So yummy! After the meal we toured the vanilla farm and learned about growing the orchids along with hand pollination. Then headed back to the guest house for ice cream and coffee. Every one was so nice and welcoming on this tasty and educational visit. Fast forward to September 2026, we wanted to go to tea but a hurricane was predicted. Since getting up the mountain could be difficult in storms, HVC closed. The storm did not hit as hard so we called to go to the gift shop. Not only did they open the gidt shop but we had a private tea! We arrived to a beautifully set table with a fireplace lit and local music playing. We started with a Jimmy Boy! My favorite!! We each had a pot of tea. Both were delicious, I bought both blends to bring home. We were served soup and salad, two chicken sliders, savory puff pastries and three small desserts. All were focused on vanilla. Again, the staff went aboce and beyond to make this event incredible. It was such a special experience. I can not wait to return in February 2027. Hawaiian Vanilla Company will be a stop on every trip to Big Island. Adore the people and my belly appreciates the deliciousness.

Great location, staff, products. They had food, drinks and were starting a tour when we stumbled…read moreupon them after missing a sign looking for a hike. So glad to take vanilla home! Clean restrooms, easy parking.

Small farmers market but had what we were looking for! As of May 2023, it's on Tuesdays -- just…read moresetting up around 9am and supposed to go until 2pm There's a stall for: * coconut water * fruit stall, in May had: papayas, pineapples, lychee * macadamia nuts. Yay! * looked like maybe some Thai food (fried and fresh spring rolls + boba * jam * CBD stuff All in all, not huge, but a nice selection, esp if you're staying in Waikoloa Village

We were out on a walk and stumbled upon this farmer's market…read more I believe it's here once a week on Wednesdays. There are a handful of vendors selling various things here. The honey vendor has some free samples. We got some fresh fruit. They had lilikoi so I had to get some. We also got a guava to try. The fruit was good, but it was very expensive. When we were on Maui, there were tons of roadside fruit stands and this is definitely the cheaper way to buy fruit. We didn't see any of these on the big island though.

The most expensive fruit bowl I have ever had and the fruit wasn't even that good. Should have…read moreasked the price first. Just not worth it.

On the way to Waipi'o Valley Look Out, we came across this cute fruit stand and decided to stop for…read morea snack. We got the exotic fruit platter for $25. Our fruitista explained each fruit sample and I honestly dont remember the names. The fruit is locally grown. The fruit was fresh and delicious. My boyfriend is from Minnesota and he really enjoyed the fruit tasting. It was a unique experience for him. He said it was worth the price to try something new. They also offer fresh coconut water for $10, but we didn't get one. The stand had a gorgeous view of green lush hills in contrast to the blue ocean. Lots of tables to sit. They had WiFi and a port a potty available. There was a compost bin and a water station to wash up. I paid with Venmo, but there were other forms of payment. Very convenient. Our fruitista was hard at work as the one person running the stand. He was very friendly and took great care selecting the fruit for our platter. Stop by for a fresh and healthy snack and take in the amazing views!

A lovely marketplace. Truly appreciate all the vendors who come out to share all the Hawaiian made…read moregoodness. God bless you all.

I am a hard person to feed! Being someone who maintains an organic vegan diet I had high…read moreexpectations of Island Thyme. Dan and Clare met and surpassed all of them! Every night there was fresh fish and another meat option. All the needs of a group of 15 were met...a tall order in itself without any special requests. As for me, there were ALWAYS plenty of veggies. Dan even grilled me some tofu along with the meats. From the quality of the produce to the immense flavor of the food, Island Thyme was extraordinary! If you're a vegan or even a vegetarian ask for Gato Gato. This dish was a feast for the eyes and palate. Nice work Island Thyme! :)

Thank you, Thank you, Thank You! Island Thyme Gourmet…read more(http://islandthymegourmet.com) created an amazing party for us - long distance. Our entire family of 11 adults was taking a special vacation to Kona. We rented a beautiful beachfront home, the Kona Shangri-la (http://www.vacation-rental-hawaii.com) and wanted to celebrate 2 birthdays and a special "thank you" to our Mom. I had contacted with several caterers and planners but they didn't return the calls or they wouldn't do a small party - looking for a wedding size gig. They just didn't get what we wanted till I was introduced to Claire by the owner of the rental property. She got it immediately and made fabulous suggestions, delivered everything we wanted and was an absolute pleasure to deal with. She arranged the flowers, the hula dancers (a mother and daughter team), the linens and the food .... oh the food - sooo good!!! Their suggestions were perfect for how our family likes to eat but we used 90% of the menu on their website and Dan prepared them beautifully. We had a magnificent evening that will never be forgotten and I will be forever grateful to Island Tyme Gourmet for making it happen. Thank you Clare and Dan - you helped create priceless memories for our family.