{"product_id":"author-talk-alana-kysar-aloha-veggies","title":"Author Talk: Alana Kysar, Aloha Veggies","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to welcome \u003cstrong\u003eAlana Kysar\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eto the shop\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efor an \u003cstrong\u003eauthor talk, Q\u0026amp;A, and book signing\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong\u003eMonday, May 18th\u003c\/strong\u003e at 6:30pm to celebrate her new cookbook, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAloha Veggies: Veg-Forward Recipes Celebrating the Flavors of Hawai'i\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e! Explore Hawai‘i’s diverse culinary heritage through 100+ flavor-packed, approachable, plant-based recipes for local Hawai‘i favorites from the author of \u003cem\u003eAloha Kitchen\u003c\/em\u003e. Alana will be in conversation with \u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Aipa\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thekuproject\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe KŪ Project\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReservations are non-refundable and include a signed copy of the $32.99 book. Applicable sales tax and a $2.50 transaction fee are also included. Can't attend but still want a signed book? Order\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklarder.com\/products\/aloha-veggies-veg-forward-recipes-celebrating-the-flavors-of-hawaii\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"order a signed copy of Aloha Veggies\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklarder.com\/products\/lovingly-documented%20collection%20of%20recipes%20and%20stories%20from%20growing%20up%20and%20cooking%20in%20the%20Soviet%20diaspora\" title=\"order a signed copy of Chesnok\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"order a signed copy of What is Queer Food\" href=\"https:\/\/booklarder.com\/products\/what-is-queer-food-how-we-served-a-revolution\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklarder.com\/products\/the-vegan-creamery-plant-based-cheese-milk-ice-cream-and-more\" title=\"order a signed copy of Vegan Creamery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklarder.com\/products\/the-vegan-creamery-plant-based-cheese-milk-ice-cream-and-more\" title=\"order a signed copy of Dorie's Anytime Cakes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for shipping or in-store pickup.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contribBio\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen Hawai‘i-born Alana Kysar returned home as an adult, Maui’s flourishing farmers’ markets and community crop shares inspired her to create veggie-centric spins on beloved local dishes. Hawai‘i's most iconic foods came to life with vibrant freshness and satisfying new textures. Aloha Veggies brings this evolution of local Hawai‘i food to your kitchen, offering simple, irresistible, and nutritious recipes for everyday meals. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contribBio\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlana’s equation for a balanced veg-forward meal is based on the local Hawai‘i plate lunch: Main + Starch + Side = Complete Meal, plus a bonus sweet, of course. The recipes are organized by classic local flavors and dishes—from Mochiko, Loco Moco, and Adobo to Fried Rice, Poke, and Potato Mac Salad—each with four variations to try. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside mouthwatering recipes, Alana profiles farms and farmers growing some of her favorite produce, encouraging a renewed connection to the land and the people who grow our food. \u003cem\u003eAloha Veggies\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the limitless possibilities that arise when you center vegetables on your plate, inspiring a new generation of home cooks in Hawai‘i and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlana Kysar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Hawai‘i-born cookbook author, recipe developer, and photographer whose work celebrates the islands’ multicultural culinary heritage. Her debut cookbook \u003cem\u003eAloha Kitchen\u003c\/em\u003e was an IACP Award finalist and named one of the best cookbooks of 2019. After launching her acclaimed blog Fix Feast Flair, Alana spent over a decade in California before returning home to Hawai‘i. She lives in Kula, Maui, with her husband and miniature dachshunds, working from her home studio to share Hawai‘i's cultural stories through food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"Signed Book Included Ticket","offer_id":47646353719514,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5957\/7004\/files\/alohaveggies.jpg?v=1772651080","url":"https:\/\/booklarder.com\/products\/author-talk-alana-kysar-aloha-veggies","provider":"Book Larder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}