Aloha from Hawaii

Aloha from Hawaii! We took a vacation, but apparently we can’t stop talking about food. This episode was recorded outside on Oahu: with birds, water, and a rooster who got involved in the conversation. We talk about our time on Maui and Oahu, visiting Lahaina, the realities of getting food to a series of islands in the middle of the Pacific, Hawaiian culture and storytelling, and what happens to a food system when power, transportation or infrastructure is disrupted. Somehow we also get into Polynesian navigation, submarines (because of course we did), quality assurance, food recalls, expensive groceries and our decision to enjoy some Panda Express while in Hawaii. We also want to remind everyone that today (September 18, 2026) is Global Glove Safety Day.  Global Glove Safety Day is led by Eagle Protect in partnership with food safety icon Dr. Darin Detwiler. It’s a bit of a wandering conversation. But honestly, it felt appropriate for a travel episode. Aloha from Episode 18. Sponsored by Eagle Protect, the only glove company that third-party tests its gloves because “trust us” isn’t a food safety strategy. Learn more at www.eagleprotect.com and Safeguard What Matters.