Join Susan Collins as she gives a demonstration at Laupahoehoe Library on how to prepare jackfruit for various recipes.   Participants will learn how to clean, precook, freeze and add jackfruit to everyday cooking.  Participants will be able to sample and take home new recipes.

Jackfruit is a nutritional bonanza of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.  It is a viable sources of iron, magnesium, potassium, and manganese as well.  This native fruit to India and Bangladesh grows well in Hawaii and can be found statewide.

Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the hosting library 15 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.  For a list of upcoming library events, visits www.librarieshawaii.org/events.