| | | Like you, we're always trying to include more vegetables into our lives. But, planning interesting dishes with a "plant slant" can be challenging. That's where a new, delicious sauce comes to the rescue! IN THIS ISSUE, we've banished "blah" in favor of "wow" with three fall vegetable dishes. We're roasting and grilling, then topping each with new, inspired sauces. You'll find Roasted Cauliflower with Sauce Vierge, Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Walnuts and Apple Cider-Chile Butter Sauce, and Grilled Eggplant Antipasto with Creamy Walnut Sauce, Tomato, and Feta. We thought these recipes would be good, however, we didn't know they'd be fantastic! Three keepers and repeaters! PLUS, Ten Tips for busy weeknight cooking, and a 101 primer on stove-to-oven cookware. | |
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Everyone is back in school and as for Acorn Farm, most of our cooking classes are full! We have such a wide variety of classes this time that we still have a few spots left! Consider looking at the list and trying something new this Fall! Have your calendar handy as you browse the class list, and give us a call at 248-684-1373 if you see a class you'd like to register for. Classes fill quickly, so don't delay! |
Quiche Me, Baby! - Two spots left tonight!
Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $35
Every time we have an open house or a special event, our staff makes some of our favorite quiches and stratas. Inevitably, we're asked for the recipes. We decided that it's time for a class including those go-to dishes that we love serving to our family and friends and all sorts of occasions! Menu details here!
Noni's Kitchen - FULL! Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $35
"...Just like Noni used to make!" These are words we hear plenty describing those special recipes passed down from generation to generation. We'd like to introduce some Italian favorites into your family's repertoire. Menu details here!
Terry's Toffee - A Tasting! Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 12:00n - 2:00pm - FREE!
If you've been in the store lately, you've seen that we're carrying Terry's Toffee -- a locally produced, and absolutely mouth-watering treat. We'd like you to meet Terry Dryer, the man behind this addictingly deiicious toffee, so come in and have a taste served by Terry himself! Taste it once and it's all over for you! You'll just HAVE to have more! Great for a hostess gift, a treat for your sweetie, or your own secret stash!
Comfort Cuisine - One spot left! Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $40
Join Chef Steven as he teaches this comfort food with dinner-party flair! It's homey and tantalizing but a bit refined at the same time! We'll enjoy . . . Menu details here!
Making the Cut - A Hands-On Knife Skills Class - FULL!
with Wusthof's Ed Bartush
Saturday, October 4, 2014 - 10:00 - 12:00n - $30
If you've not taken Ed's knife skills class, you'll want to make this a priority! Learn how to properly hold, pass, and care for your knives as well as the correct way to slice, chop, and more! Ed Bartush has a wealth of knowledge about knives and is willing to share it with us in this very hands-on class! Come, learn something and be entertained, as well! Each participant will leave with a Wusthof bench scraper (a $14.99 value!)
The Edge - Knife Sharpening Saturday, October 4, 2014 - 12:30 - 3:30pm - FREE!
It's that time of year! Bring in those dull knives and let's sharpen them up! Ed Bartush from Wusthof will be sharpening knives for you for free from 12:30 until 3:30. Bring up to three knives, no serrated knives, please.
Pork Chops & Appleshaush - FULL!
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $35
Juicy pork chops aren't always as easy as remembering a line from an old show! Pork chop lovers, rejoice! These delicious pork chops are tender, juicy, flavorful and perfect! Destined to be a standard in your home. Menu details here!
Autumn Cookie Decorating! Spots available!
Creepy Cookies & More!
This hands-on class is just plain fun! Learn to decorate cookies from our resident expert, Sharon Mancini. She makes such gorgeous cookies and she'll teach you what you need to know to do the same. You'll decorate four different large cookies and bring them home with you, looking quite professional. You'll learn some great decorating skills like pipe and flow, wet on wet, etc., and all you'll need to bring is your enthusiasm! Sharon's a great teacher and you'll have a wonderful time! Here are the cookies for the evening: Acorn, Haunted House, Autumn Leaf, Pumpkin
OctoberFest - A few spots still available! Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $40
Our take on Pretzels and beer are just the beginning. What would Oktoberfest be without sausage? Chef Steven will be teaching this one and taking us on our first foray into sausage-making. We've had many requests for a charcuterie class, so we thought we'd start by doing a garlic sausage, from start to finish, right in class! Menu details here!
Warm & Savory - FULL! Thursday, October 30, 2014 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $40
Chef Steven loves to prepare pork! Come share his enthusiasm with these impressive dishes. The colors and flavors in this meal will impress the most finicky guests! Menu details here!
The Hunt Club - Some spots yet available!
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - 7:000 - 8:30pm - $40
Let the evening's menu transport you to a fine English hunt club. Enjoy delights worthy of a seasonal game dinner with recipes that you can make easily in your own home. Sophisticated, but not stuffy! Menu details here!
The Sweetest Thing - FULL! Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $35
Oh, baby! Susan makes great candies! Even if you've done one of her candy-making classes before, you'll want to sign up for this one. Details here!
Kris Kringle's Cookies! - FULL! Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - 6:00 - 8:00pm - $30
Get those Christmas cookies started! Sharon Mancini will teach you all the skills you'll need to decorate some beautiful Christmas cookies for gift-giving or table décor! More info here!
Additional class just added!
Santa's Best - A Cookie Class! - Spots available!
Wednesday, December 3rd - 6-8 pm - $30
Another great cookie-decorating class with The Great Mancini! In this class she'll teach how to do a reindeer, a whimsical candy cane, a snowman, and Santa's face!
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Happy Cooking! Kathy Magaluk and all of us at Acorn Farm |
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