da mobile market
Michelle LiuTwo years after the Lahaina wildfires, the Maui Food Bank is still experiencing its highest demand yet. That’s why it launched Da Mobile Market to take fresh fruits and vegetables on the road to those who need it most: wildfire survivors. Lisa Paulson, CEO of the Maui Food Bank, shares how Da Mobile Market is making a difference and meeting the surge in demand.
Eat Well
calling all avocado aficionados
Our home is often well-stocked with mangoes, lychee, and our favorite: avocados! My husband’s auntie has several fruit trees in her yard and whenever she has a surplus, she’ll gift them to us. While we love traditional avocado toast, we also enjoy experimenting with different recipes to keep things interesting. Here are some of our favorites we’ve tried.
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