Produce! (And What We're Eating in Hilo, Hawaii)

As I mentioned last week, I had signed up to receive "Da Box" from the Hawaii Food Basket.  It's here.  Due to Hurricane Guillermo, it arrived at the pick-up center a little late, but we have it, now.  It came with all the produce above, plus a nifty handout with recipes.  As you can see, it's a lot of food.  So, it's time to play a sort of Hawaiian version of "Chopped," and figure out what to make with it.

Saturday:  Due to the slight delay, the mushrooms need to be used up, first.  Those will be stir-fried with the leafy greens, upper left.  I will also make some rice and grill some mahimahi I picked up, today
Sunday:  Split and Roasted Game Hens with Roasted Purple Sweet Potato Fries; Salad with Avocado, Tomatoes, and Green Onions.
Monday:  The box included a large ulu (breadfruit), and inside the recipes I see an intriguing one for Breadfruit/Taro Seafood Chowder.  
Tuesday:  The avocados can go into a Mexican Black bean salad, along with the rest of the green onions.
Wednesday:  The rest of the greens can be combined with greens from our own garden, along with some roasted beets, and I'll serve those with some artichoke-mozzarella sausages I have in the freezer.  
Thursday:  I think I'll be out of "box" stuff by then, sadly.  However, I have some frozen ravioli and some great sauce, French bread, and salad greens.
Friday:  It has been a while since we had Laulau, Lomi Salmon, and Rice.  I'll plan on that.
The bananas arrived at a time when we were already buried in bananas, so I am slicing and freezing for future use.  The papaya will be for breakfast(s), with a squirt of lime juice. 
If you are interested in "Da Box," again, here is the link. The program supports local agriculture and a more resilient and self-sufficient Hawai'i Island.


Enjoy the rest of the weekend, everyone! (And this glorious weather!)
- C. Ironing