Fruity recipes These recipes were developed for the Twelve Trees Project Orchard and Educational Center. The Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers project promotes a dozen varieties of local fruit grown on a demonstration orchard in Kona. Chefs, fruit buyers, growers and the Hawaii Community College culinary program are all involved in efforts to grow and use the fruit.

A wine education never ends When Brian Julyan reached college age, he started drinking wine, and then all became clear -- everything his teachers had been trying to drill into him since grade school.

Fruits of labor Chefs around the country are adding unexpected flavor to both sweet and savory dishes by grilling and roasting fruit. Peaches, plums and pineapples are just a few of the fruit varieties making appearances on menus as components in appetizers, entrées and desserts.