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| | COOKING CLASSES AT ACORN FARM We have a very small amount of spots left in some of our summer classes. You'll find the details below. We encourage you to keep an eye on this section of the newsletter when it comes out as this is where you'll find out about all of our upcoming events, such as Saturday tastings, special sales, classes, etc. Take a look at what we've got planned.
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Saturday, June 20 - 12:00n - 3:00pm
Steeped Tea Saturday - FREE EVENT
We'll be welcoming Stephanie Grostick (yes, Chef Steven's other half!) from STEEPED TEA. She'll be in from noon until 3, sampling some of their delicious teas. Some of you may have been in our recent cooking class when Steven made a sweet tea cocktail with some of Stephanie's tea, so you know just how tasty it is. Stephanie can give you plenty of ideas for using their teas, and educate you about the ins and outs of properly preparing different types of teas as well as sampling some Steeped Tea Scone mixes and other goodies. Come in and find out what STEEPED TEA is all about! |
| | | Thursday, June 25 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $40 - SOME SEATS AVAILABLE Jamaican Me Crazy - A Grilling Extravaganza No time to visit the islands? No worries, mon! Steven will fire up the grill and bring the islands to us! Although this will be a full-flavored meal, it will not be particularly hot so please don't let the fear of heat keep you away. This will be a grill class, first and foremost! Don't miss out! Strike up the steel drums -- here's what he's got planned:
- Grilled Pork & Mango Rolls
- Caribbean Jalapeno Poppers
- Jamaican Jerked Beef Skewers
- Grilled Coconut Rum Mahi Mahi
- Sweet & Spicy Turkey Burgers
- Grilled Bananas with Coconut Mocha Sauce
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Thursday, July 2 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $35 - A FEW SPOTS LEFT Fiesta Fresca This class is an annual favorite for good reason. We're featuring Susan's delicious fish tacos and some great sides from the southwest. This menu is one of those go-to meals that works no matter who you're serving because everybody LOVES it! We'll have:
- Susan's Fish Tacos with Baja Sauce
- Esquites - Street Corn
- Mexican Rice Towers
- Tequila Lime Sorbet with Coconut Shortbread Cookie
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Thursday, July 16 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $40 - FULL! Thursday, July 30 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $40 - FULL! Summer on the Cape - An Outdoor Grill Class Surf & turf with an east coast twist! Steven will be preparing this sumptuous feast, perfect to enjoy with company in the middle of summer. Come enjoy some fresh, bold flavors!
- Lobster Rolls
- Grilled Steak with Parmesan Garlic Gratin
- Corn Fritters
- Nectarine/Tomato Salad on a Bed of Arugula
- Homemade Bueberry Buckle Creamsicle
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SAVE THE DATE! - Thursday, August 6th
It's never to early to mark your calendar for our POLISH POTTERY PARTY and SALE. It comes but once a year, and we don't want you to miss it! On Thursday evening, August 6th, we'll kick off our sale with some wonderful polish food brought in from Polish Village in Hamtramck from 5-8 pm. The 20% DISCOUNT on Polish Pottery begins then as well, and lasts through Sunday, August 9th. The store will be loaded with gorgeous pieces of the beloved polish stoneware, with everything from tiny spoons to large covered roasters. We'll have plenty of Unikat pieces, all marked with the artist's name. There will be a wonderful selection with something that suits just about everyone. Folks come from far and wide to take part in the fun. We hope you'll choose to be one of them.
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Embrace the season, create good times with food, family, and friends while summer lasts. |
Happy Cooking! Kathy Magaluk and all of us at Acorn Farm | | | | | |