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Capping off the Year!

Fans of Aloha Tofu Baseball caps have sent us pictures from far & wide wearing our hats! The picture to the left is of Travis Steele on top of Mount Bierstadt in Colorado.  The picture below is of Travis and his family all wearing Aloha Tofu baseball caps on a family backpacking trip in Wyoming.  [...]
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2011 Calendar Available

Aloha Tofu’s highly desirable & much sought after 2011 calendars are here at the factory.  With any $6.00 purchase, receive a free calendar.  One per family & while supply lasts.  Don’t wait…it’s days are numbered!
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Online Store Open

Aloha Tofu’s online store is OPEN!  We have great products for the Tofu enthusiast!  Dark Green & Black Baseball Caps, Hunter Green T-Shirts and Cooler Bags, all with the Aloha Tofu logo.  In honor of our store opening, receive a FREE insignia Aloha Tofu Pen with purchase, while supply lasts.
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The Heart and Soy of Tofu

How much does the average person really know about Soybeans?  Not much.  Most people know that it’s used to make tofu and edamame.  Do people know what soybeans look like?  Probably.  Where it comes from?  Maybe.  Why it’s so important?  Hhhm.  Can we eat it?  Sure.  Is it healthy?  Definitely! Soybeans grow on plants that [...]
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Farmer’s Market

Farmer’s Markets may have started out as a trend, but it is fast becoming a way of live.  According to the City & County of Honolulu website, more than one million people shop at the 25 market sites each year.  Farmer’s Markets’ provide a symbiotic relationship for the local producers and the people of Hawaii.  [...]
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Tofu Mousse

Everyone has preconceived notions of what a tofu factory makes.  Tofu in blocks.  Well, here at Aloha Tofu we are expanding our horizons.  We believe that you can make almost anything with tofu.  We have been testing our theory – experimenting – and have come up with a hit…Tofu Mousse.  It is a delight!  Light, [...]
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Agedashi Tofu

At a time when so many of us are scrimping to make ends meet, it can be especially comforting when we’re able to make homemade versions of the tasty treats offered at many izakaya.  Agedashi Tofu (deep fried tofu) is one such popular item that is actually quite simple to make: After draining and slicing [...]
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Sesame Rice with Soybeans

Earlier this week on Tofu Tuesday, we re-posted a fantastic recipe for Sesame Rice with Soybeans including a video excerpt courtesy of Sam Choy’s Kitchen showing exactly how easy it is to make!  If the fact that it’s a one-pot meal isn’t enough of a draw for you, just look at how delicious the finished [...]
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Tofu Dango Miso Soup

When Allicia sent me this picture of her Tofu Dango Miso Soup, she said the dango was soft and gooey with a subtle tofu taste that complemented the miso flavor, but that its texture made it difficult to shape so although it tasted great, it didn’t look particularly appetizing.  I disagree.  It looks warm, comfy, [...]
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Natto?! Not oh no!

For those who aren’t particularly familiar with Japanese fare or perhaps shy away from more adventurous edibles, the word natto can send shivers down the spine.  It’s a popular food in Japan and with many locals here, but its slimy texture and potent smell are like impossible palate obstacles to the more apprehensive of us. [...]
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