Acorn Farm
Grilling Chicken Different Ways
We hope you're already enjoying the grill this summer and find yourself rediscovering a few of your favorite recipes. But, are you ready to add new techniques and recipes to your grilling repertoire? We've found a few great chicken recipes ready for your grate - they're keepers!

IN THIS ISSUE, everyone's favorite bird, the chicken, hits the grill using a variety of techniques. We begin with vertically roasting a Beer-Can Chicken, then marinate some tasty Cilantro-Lime Chicken Thighs, and finish with a spatchcocked Chicken Under a Brick served with Grilled Avocados and Chiles. Summer just became even more amazing!
Great on the Grate
Father's Day - June 15th
Welcome
Classes and Events
We've got a busy summer ahead at ACORN FARM!  We have some wonderful classes (most of which still have a few spots for the taking) and some terrific free events that will make for a great time in the store. CALL 248-684-1373 or STOP BY THE STORE to register for classes.
FULL!  THURSDAY, JUNE 12 - 7:00 - 8:30pm
It's the Berries! - $30
Celebrate Michigan Berries!  Every year, Michigan produces lovely crops of all sorts of amazing fruit!  We're going to focus on berries in this class.  We'd like to arm you with a plethora of beautiful berry recipes so you'll be ready when these summer delicacies ripen.

FULL!  THURSDAY, JUNE 19 or JUNE 26
From Good to Grate - $35
Our grill classes have become an annual favorite, and we're sure this one will follow suit!  Chef Steven will be teaching this class where we'll feature some great new items from Lodge, made especially for the grill.
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for July/August

THURSDAY, JULY 17 - 7:00 - 8:30pm
Weekend Up North! - $40
We all love Michigan's North Country. Chef Steven has several great recipes that will be perfect for serving your guests out on the deck, at your cabin, or anywhere you have a grill and fresh, delicious ingredients!   Amazing menu - Details here!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 - 6:00 - 8:00pm
In the Good Old Summertime - $30
Bake and decorate cookies for the sumer with cookie-decorator extraordinaire, Sharon Mancini. You'll learn and practice the tips and techniques needed for successful decorating. Details here!
FULL! THURSDAY, JULY 24 - 7:00 - 8:30pm
 Fried Chicken & Champagne - $35
We're treated to a fabulous summer menu starting with Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Fingerling Potatoes with Gremolata, Succotash Corn Salad, Creamed Spinach, and Raspberry Charlotte  Description & Details here!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 - 10:00am - Noon
Gifts from the Garden - $5 per bottle
We'll have the vinegar, herbs and bottles -- just bring yourself! More info here!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 - 5:00 - 8:00pm
Polish Pottery Party - FREE
It's time for our annual event -- the largest and most fun selection of Polish Pottery for miles around. Beautiful pieces -- come early for the best selection!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 - 7:00 - 8:30pm
East Coast Clam Boil - $40
Chef Steven shows us how to put on a proper clam boil using traditional ingredients.  Find out more here!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 - 6:30 - 8:30pm - FREE!!!!
Blue Ribbon Pies - Free
We're having our own summer pie party! Sign up and show us your pie prowess! We'll all taste and swap recipes. PLUS, there'll be prizes awarded. Registration required. More info here!
FULL! THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 - 7:00 - 8:30pm
Farmstand Fresh! - $35
Great menu -- full of fresh market finds. The menu is set, but will be tweaked according to what's found at market that day.  See what's planned so far here!

FULL! WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 - 7:00 - 8:30pm
Coastal Cuisine - $35
Crabcakes and favorite seaside sides are planned for this event. (The dessert alone is a good reason to attend! Find out here!
Saturday
Save the date for our next 
RED BAG SATURDAY - AUGUST 30th 
Kitchen Cash Club members enjoy 20% savings on most items in the store on 5th Saturdays!  It happens four times per year and sign-up is free---but don't delay!  Red Bags cannot be used on the day you sign-up, so come in and join now to be ready for Red Bag Saturday.  The Kitchen Cash Club has other great benefits as well, like earning Kitchen Cash with each purchase!

We do hope you'll stop by the store!  All of our new seasonal items are in stock and we just love our new grilling items, gadgets, and other fantastic kitchen tools.
Choose a Good Bird
How to Choose a Chicken
recipeone RECIPE: Beer-Can Chicken
Recipe Notes
Cooking Technique: Vertical Roasting
Vertical ChickenCooking Technique: Vertical Roasting
recipetwo RECIPE: Cilantro-Lime Chicken Thighs
Choose Good Thighs
Safe Handling of Chicken
Tools
recipethree RECIPE: Chicken Under a Brick with Grilled Avocados and Chiles
Recipe Notes: Grilling Avocados
How-to Spatchcock a Chicken
Cookbook Review
Master the grill and elevate your summer menu one bird at a time!

 

Happy Cooking!

Kathy Magaluk and all of us at Acorn Farm 

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