605822 Sun Mar 22 12:00:40 -0700 2009 5 71 Hawaii 0 4527595 We will be visiting the Big Island and renting a house in the Hawi area. I'm looking forward to cooking with locally sourced foods. I have list of farmers markets, but just day's and time -- looking for more recommendations on what to look for where, also wondering where I could find fresh fish, maybe even some lamb or beef. Sun Mar 22 12:00:40 -0700 2009 106056 firecooked 1 4558784 Suisan in Hilo is your best bet for fresh fish. 93 Lihiwai St Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 935-9349 Don't worry too much about having a plan of attack for the Hilo market; you're sure to find what you're looking for, and a few surprises too. The Sunday Maku'u market in Puna is worth checking out - not so much for fresh foods, but the prepared foods are outstanding! I do suggest you talk to the vendors at the market so that you know where your food is coming from; we've seen a few re-selling items from CostCo's bulk packages, unfortunately. Wed Apr 01 15:09:42 -0700 2009 4527595 145768 hiD 2 4561686 A few weeks ago, I learned from sad experience that Suisan is closed on Sunday. Thu Apr 02 12:37:56 -0700 2009 4558784 14128 BN1 2 4584672 Thanks! ... and also for the heads up, the farmers markets in Phoenix are the same way (I have seen Aspargus in in November bundled with rubber bands marked "Puru"). Fri Apr 10 10:33:48 -0700 2009 4558784 106056 firecooked 1 4584674 Are mango's in season? Fri Apr 10 10:34:58 -0700 2009 4527595 106056 firecooked 2 4584911 Still too early for mango, the flowers have set and the fruit has started to grow, but it will be a few more weeks. Not sure how soon you will be here, but you may be able to get some freshly pickled mango (made from green mango) Fri Apr 10 11:52:03 -0700 2009 4584674 57890 KaimukiMan