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GREEK WATERMELON AND WATERCRESS SALAD (6-8 servings)

GREEK WATERMELON AND WATERCRESS SALAD (6-8 servings)

By Christopher Fujimoto To combat the heat we wanted to share our Greek Watermelon and Sumida Farm Watercress Salad recipe that plays on the sweetness of locally grown watermelon and...
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PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE WATERCRESS STUFFING

PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE WATERCRESS STUFFING

By Christopher Fujimoto A local inspired stuffing featuring Sumida Farm watercress to add to your next holiday or winter meal! INGREDIENTS 8C - King's Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced into 1/2...
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SUMMER SLUMP

SUMMER SLUMP

BY EMI SUZUKI When my great grandparents started Sumida Farm in 1928, they wanted to grow a crop that would nourish local families that could also be grown year-round in...
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WATERCRESS SHRIMP BAKED CREAM CHEESE DIP

WATERCRESS SHRIMP BAKED CREAM CHEESE DIP

BY CHEF CHRIS FUJIMOTO I wanted to make something quick and easy that could be a great go-to local favorite for any gathering.  I made this cheesy, savory, warm goodness...
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QUICK AND EASY PORK WATERCRESS SOUP

QUICK AND EASY PORK WATERCRESS SOUP

By Christopher Fujimoto I wanted to make a soup that was relatively identical to the traditional Sumida pork watercress soup recipe, but didn't take as much time as the old...
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Sumida Farm watercress cake noodle

LUNAR NEW YEAR - PORK WATERCRESS CAKE NOODLE RECIPE

By Christopher Fujimoto I wanted to make a dish for Chinese New Year based on stuff me and my family would eat around this time of the year and I...
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LESSONS FROM MY FATHER, STEPHEN SUMIDA

LESSONS FROM MY FATHER, STEPHEN SUMIDA

During long summer days on the farm as a child, my father would often gather us kids to tell us stories about growing up in ‘Aiea  in his glory days...
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MASARU SUMIDA: FIGHTER AND SURVIVOR

MASARU SUMIDA: FIGHTER AND SURVIVOR

By Emi Suzuki When I think of words to describe my Grandpa (Masaru) Sumida, I think of “fighter” and “survivor.” One of his greatest victories came out of his epic...
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CHEF MAVRO | CHEF JEREMY SHIGEKANE

CHEF MAVRO | CHEF JEREMY SHIGEKANE

By Emi Suzuki Chef George “Mavro” Mavrothalassitis, started coming to Sumida Farm long before the idea of farm to table restaurants or Chef/Farmer partnerships were a trend. As the Executive...
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SUPER BOWL WATERCRESS RECIPES

SUPER BOWL WATERCRESS RECIPES

By Kyle Suzuki Every year the Super Bowl is a special occasion for our family.  The fun for us is less about the game and the halftime show, but more...
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WATERCRESS CARE 101

WATERCRESS CARE 101

By Emi Suzuki Sumida Farm has nourished the community for 93+ years with watercress grown in the freshwater springs of the Kalauao.  The pure, cold Kalauao Springs our watercress grows...
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SUMIDA FARM WATERCRESS PORK MISO SOUP

SUMIDA FARM WATERCRESS PORK MISO SOUP

By Kyle Suzuki We worked with our farm chef, Chef Chris Fujimoto, to create a quick, simple, and delicious spin on the classic pork watercress soup for the Foodland 5:...
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