Hawaiian Electric employees publish Stay Home, Cook Rice fundraiser cookbook Proceeds to benefit United Way chapters across three counties
Hawaiian Electric employees publish Stay Home, Cook Rice
fundraiser cookbook
Proceeds to benefit United Way chapters across three counties
HONOLULU, Nov. 13, 2020 – Continuing a long-time tradition of giving back to the community,
Hawaiian Electric employees are raising funds for United Way chapters on Oʻahu, Maui County,
and Hawaiʻi Island through Stay Home, Cook Rice – A Pandemic Limited Edition cookbook. The
all-new edition is priced at $14 and includes more than 160 recipes contributed by employees
and retirees, their families and friends. From slow-cooked meals to Instant Pot® favorites, these
kitchen-tested recipes can be enjoyed any day of the week. The cookbook also includes helpful
energy-saving tips for the home and a handy kitchen measurement conversion table.
“Although we need to maintain social distance during the pandemic, food is a great way to
connect and our employees wanted to share recipes that have been helping them get through
these unprecendented times,” said Bob Krekel, Hawaiian Electric business process and
continuous improvement manager, and employee fundraising committee chair. “We hope to
raise funds through cookbook sales that will help support individuals and families in our
community who are struggling to make ends meet every day.”
The ubiquitous rice can be found in such dishes as Baked Sushi, Mom’s Chinese Rice Cooker
Chicken, and Pumpkin Risotto, while an Instant Pot makes quick work of popular dishes such as
kalua chicken, pot roast, and even spaghetti. For those with special dietary needs, find glutenfree,
vegetarian, paleo- and keto-friendly recipes.
All proceeds from the cookbook sales will benefit Aloha United Way, Maui United Way and
Hawaiʻi Island United Way, which together are helping unite people, organizations and
resources to transform lives and create stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.
To purchase a copy of Stay Home, Cook Rice, visit www.hawaiianelectric.com/unitedwaycookbook
for an order form; call 543-4601, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m – 3 p.m. except holidays; or, email
karen.garcia@hawaiianelectric.com. Cookbooks can only be mailed within the U.S., and USPS
Priority Mail rates will be applied. Delays may be due to the pandemic.
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