Hilo Farmer’s Market and Blue Kalo
Whenever I go to Hilo, I try to time it so that I can go to the Hilo Farmer’s Market if at all possible. It’s so fun to browse around and see the different foods, products, and flowers from the Big Island.
For omiyage I usually bring back either strawberry mochi from Two Ladies Kitchen or chocolate mochi from Nori’s. If I have time there are several other things I pick up from other places, but these two are pretty high up on the list. Sadly, Two Ladies was closed on the day I was returning. And since I was at the Farmer’s Market, I decided to hunt for omiyage over there instead.
I was just about to give up when I came across this plastic bin of cookies. I thought it was going to be just standard chocolate chip or cornflake cookies but when I looked closer I saw some very interesting flavors!
The cookies came in regular or Splenda types. I picked up a regular bag of Lilikoi Shortbread for my friend who was watching my dog.
For our family we got the regular as well as Splenda Ulu Crisp and Mac Poi Chip cookies. They were both good with a distinct earthy aroma. The Ulu Crisp was sweet and indeed crispy. And the Mac Poi Chip was filled with macadamia nuts and lots of chocolate chips!
These local style chips below also looked good and were a little different than the standard bag full of only taro chips. They came lightly salted and were a nice light snack.
I really enjoyed all of the Blue Kalo products. But if I had to choose my top three it would be the…
Ulu (Breadfruit) Chip
Kalo (Taro) Chip
and Mac Poi Chip Cookie – Mmm, so ono! These chips and cookies have made it on to my new Hilo omiyage list. Keep up the great work Aaron!
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13 comments - October 16, 2008
we’ve tried the chips and loved them! will have to look out for those cookies the next time.
Hey kat,
I know, cool yeah? This was the first time I had an ulu chip!
that was the first time for us too
those chips are really neat. i love the purple sweet potato ones. i didn’t know purple sweet potatoes existed.
Those look so great especially the Taro chip..yum.
Hi Joanna,
Over here they’re called Okinawan sweet potatoes. On the outside they’re an off white color. It’s really good steamed as well!
Hi noble pig,
Yup, I do enjoy my taro chips!
Lori-It looks like you had a great time in Hilo! I just read a Star-Bulletin article about the Blue Kalo products and was wondering how they taste. Based on your review, I have to try them the next time I’m back in Hawaii.
Hey lauren,
If you like eating taro, poi, and ulu like I do, I think you’ll like these a lot!
Hi..just came upon your great site! Everything I love..Hilo..food.Jpn.is right here. Will definitely be visiting again. Btw, awesome pics – may I ask what type of camera you’re using? I’m looking forward to trying these cookies & chips too. Mahalo!
Hi cre808,
I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying the site! Most of these pictures have been taken with a compact Sony W80. It’s easy to take around everywhere I go.
Hey I just wanted to thank you for posting those pictures of Aaron’s Cookies. I work for Directory Assistance and I had a caller who wanted a number for them. We don’t have anything in our system but I was able to help her from the pictures you posted (the numbers on the bag!) I just wanted to let you know. Thanks!!
**BTW – I LOVE HILO and the Farmers Market Rocks!!
Hi Lei,
You’re welcome. That’s exactly why I posted the picture of the label! I’m glad I could help!
Greetings:
Some of the Ulu used in these products come from my tree! I just tried the Ulu Crisp cookies and they are wonderful. I’ve spent time watering and fertilizing the tree, so I feel happy that the fruit has gone into such a great product.
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