Island X Hawaii

It's been a long while since we've been to Island X Hawaii, and on a recent visit, we not only got some sweet treats, but we also got a mini coffee and chocolate factory tour!

Located in the old Waialua sugar mill, Island X Hawaii offers souvenirs and a huge assortment of locally-made products, including Waialua Coffee and Chocolate.  

To get a tour, just ask one of the employees, and they'll take you out back and give you a quick 5-10 minute tour.

We saw cacao and coffee plants, the mill, cacao fermenting boxes, and we even got to taste raw cacao!

We got a brief explanation of the milling process, and after the tour, we got samples of coffee and chocolates.  

You can buy the coffee and chocolates to take home or to send to friends and family (we bought lots of chocolate).  

The kids also indulged in some smoothies and natural shave ice - perfect for a warm day (although every day in Hawai`i is smoothie and shave ice weather!).  

Outside there are a couple of tables under a tent so you can eat your treats.  

Island X Hawaii is a great stop in Waialua.  You may discover something new and neat like we did!

Island X Hawaii
67-106 Kealohanui St

Waialua, HI 96791

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Visit Louisiana: Tabasco Country Store

Tabasco is made on Avery Island in Louisiana, so it's a no-brainer that we had to stop by the Tabasco Country Store in New Orleans for some omiyage.  

They have all seven Tabasco flavors at the shop in various sizes, and they also have Tabasco logo items, as well as other kitchenware and snacks.

We even got some Tabasco chocolate!

Stop in for gifts for friends and family!

Tabasco Country Store
537 St Ann St.

New Orleans, LA 70116

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