I hope you can join us for our 5th "Comfort and Joy" dinner.  My sister Heather leads us in Carols and we share a warm winter dinner with you.  This year the dinner starts at 6:30 on the 13th of December (yup - it is a Friday but we aren't afraid!)

 

Here is the menu:

At the start

Slow-roasted Roma Bruschetta

Skewered Gulf Shrimp with Lemon Butter

Local Sausage Cheddar Bites

 

1st Course

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

with Wilted Winter Greens and Pecorino

 

The Main Course

Beef Bourguignon with local beef

 

The Sweet Finish:

Molten Chocolate Cake with Creme Anglaise

 

Please call us to save your spots

(this dinner does sell out, so please call soon)

Don't you think it is time to have a Holiday party?  It seems to be the thing again this year - FINALLY!  After a few years of hiding, people are beginning to emerge and that, I think, is a fine thing indeed.

 

We're making platters for you to come and pick up.  (We can deliver too.)

 

Follow the link, just below here, to see our Holiday platter offerings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Casserole of the week:

Wednesday, December 4

Chicken Pot Pie

whole: 35 half: 17.50

 

The Lasagna of the week:

Friday, December 6

Portobella Mushroom Lasagna

whole: 42 Half: 21

 

 Also check out our deli case for unplanned guests. This is where we present casseroles for unplanned occasions.  And, all our casseroles freeze nicely so do stock up if you'd like to.  Don't you have guests coming for the holidays? 

Brendan and Dave are preparing a wonderful honey dinner on December featuring recipes from my Honey Book and taking advantage of their culinary expertise.  Should be FUN (and delicious!)

 

here's the menu:

Fresh Pears with Pecorino and Stoney Knob Gold Blue Ribbon Honey

 

Butternut Squash Soup with Toffee Brickle

 

Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Apple Chutney and Frizzled Shallots

 

Farm and Sparrow Bread

 

Kale with Farfalle and Shaved parmesan

 

Apple nut "Thing" with Brendan's Honey Ice Cream

 

The price is 45 per person + 12 if you'd like to add wine.

 

Yes, this is Thanksgiving week.  I will be in the shop toward the end of the week to sign books and, if I'm not here, feel free to leave a note and I'll sign yours and we'll call you when they are ready for you.

 

I've been hearing from folks who have been making some of the recipes and they are being very well received - always nice to hear!!

 

Cheerio y'all!

 

Of course we have my honey book here for you.  I'll be in residence on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgivnig, to sign your books.  If you miss me, feel free to leave your copies with one of our highly capable staffers.  I'll sign your books and we'll call to tell you they are ready to be picked up.

 

The publisher intentionally made this a very "affordable" book (just $14.95), so do fill your gift list with a copy for everyone. 

 

I'll also be at:

Malaprops Bookstore on December 14 from 10-2 as a Guest Bookseller

Mast General Store on December 21st from 11-1

And don't forget to pick up a copy of People Magazine this week.  One of my recipes is going to be featured.

 

Yup - we're making Christmas Eve easy for you too.

Here is this year's menu:

 

Beef Wellington, Mushroom Duxelle

or Portobella Wellington as the vegetarian option

Maple-roasted Brussels Sprouts

Potatoes au Gratin

Sticky Toffee English Pudding

 

Order by December 22

pick up December 24th between 2 and 4

price is 24.95 per person

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ooh - it's a bustling kitchen today as the team gets going on Thanksgiving dinners to go for today, some 300 orders.  As the shirt says, "It sure beats the heck out of making it yourself!"  (thanks to Deb for this quote.)

 

We'll be off for the weekend and then will hop back into gear on Monday when we'll be poised to take you holiday party and platter orders. 

 

As a friend said, "I hope you have a warm and delicious Thanksgiving day with your friends and family."  I am very much looking to being with mine and count you in the "friends" category.

 

See you next week.

 

with love and in deep appreciation.