HELCO, and What We're Eating in Hilo, Hawaii - 4/26/15 - 5/2/15

For those of you unfamiliar with the acronym of HELCO:  It stands for Hawaii Electric Light Company, which we use for electrical power here on the Big Island.  I actually think they try to make us use "HECO," but "HELCO" stuck and everyone just calls it that. Sorry, guys.  Anyway, where was I going, with this?  Oh, our bill.  Our monthly bill came in the mail yesterday, and while there is always some trepidation about opening that sucker, I do look forward to their little newsletter, "Ho'ukui."  They have safety tips and RECIPES.  Lots of recipes.  There is a little history here on their website. This month's recipe sounds delicious -- Spring Minestrone -- and because we are now seeing a lot of spring vegetables in the stores, I think I'll give that a go this week. 

Here is the plan:

Sunday:  Ahi Salad with Fresh Croutons
Monday:  HELCO's Spring Minestrone; Punalu'u Rolls
Tuesday:  Sloppy Joes (with turkeyburger and kidney beans); Salad
Wednesday:  Kabocha Squash with Sausage and Kale; Chive Biscuits
Thursday: Cheesecake Factory Avocado Egg Rolls via Damn Delicious; Pinto Beans
Friday:  Ritz Cracker and Cheese-Coated Baked Chicken, Zucchini Sticks, and Noodles
Saturday:  Pizza (purchased) and Salad