Smokin' Good Barbecue

Become your own pitmaster and embrace low-and-slow cooking! With today's excellent outdoor cooking set-ups, managing low temperature cooking and infusing smoky flavor is easier than ever!

IN THIS ISSUE, we're providing plenty of inspiration for the "what" and the "how" of low-and-slow barbecuing. You'll find Humdinger Hamburgers with BBQ Ranch Sauce, Vidalias 'n Georgia Mustard BBQ Sauce, and Smoked Spud Skins with Sauce Ole. Delicious summertime eating awaits!

COOKING CLASSES AT ACORN FARM
What a beautiful spring we're having . . . and what a busy spring it will become! As you can see below, we have a plethora of delightful cooking classes coming up, and we've even expanded the grill classes to make room for you! They will be held outdoors at ACORN FARM and award-winning CHEF STEVEN GROSTICK will be the Grillmaster for each one of those classes. Sign up before they fill up!

TUESDAY, June 9th - 6:30 - 8:30pm
SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP
A BENEFIT FOR FIVE POINTS OF HOPE
We are also very pleased to announce an event that we're doing in conjunction with THE CLOTHING COVE, called "Shop 'til you Drop!" It will be held on Tuesday, June 9th from 6:30 until 8:30 pm.

Tickets are $20 if they're pre-purchased either at Clothing Cove or Acorn Farm and all proceeds go to FIVE POINTS OF HOPE, a wonderful group that assists cancer patients and their families if they are experiencing financial difficulties due to cancer treatment. Both stores will offer 20% off that evening for ticket holders, as well as door prizes and other fun perks. We'll have Chef Steven serving gourmet picnic fare, including mini-pulled chicken sandwiches, a superfood slaw, mini-cornbread muffins, and strawberry shortcakes. Plus, you'll get some recipes to take home! OXO will be demonstrating some of their summer kitchen gadgets. Clothing Cove will offer a gift with purchase of $50 or more and will host the designers of Scarves of Westwood, featured on Channel 7's "Mom's a Genius." You'll treat yourself to a complimentary hand spa treatment with Flawless Radiance. We hope you'll consider spending the evening at "Shop 'til you Drop." Each of us knows someone who's struggled with cancer. What a great way to help out and have a little fun at the same time!

RED BAG SATURDAY - MAY 30th

Don't forget that Red Bag Saturday is almost here! Kitchen Cash Club Members who have earned their RED BAGS will enjoy 20% off the regular price of most things at Acorn Farm on May 30th. Dad's Day is coming, as well as all those summer weddings that you'll need gifts for. Make a list now and take advantage of the savings! If you don't have a RED BAG yet, visit Acorn Farm BEFORE May 30th. If you're a member of the Club, we'll upgrade you to a full-fledged Red Bag member. Don't miss out!

Thursday, May 21- 7:00 - 8:30pm - $40
A Foraged Feast - FULL!
In late spring, all sorts of culinary treats spring forth from the earth! Steven has experience preparing all these seasonal delicacies and he'll teach us all we'll need to do the same:

Chicken & Foraged Mushroom Strudel
Fried Ramps & Potatoes
Asparagus Soup
Springtime Salad
Blackberry Shortcake

Thursday, May 28- 7:00 - 8:30pm - $35
Under the Tuscan Sun - FULL!
This class is a perfect way to head into summer! Sit back and pretend you're enjoying balmy Mediterranean breezes while we have some old favorites with some delicious twists.

Chicken Marsala with Mascarpone & Mustard
Warm Eggplant Caponata
Mediterranean Salad with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
Lemon Souffle Cake

Thursday, June 18 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $40, or
Thursday, June 25 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $40
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! 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

Tuesday, June 23 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $35
Freedom's Feast - FULL!
Pull out all the stops this year on July 4th as we celebrate America's Independence with a feast that pulls flavors from the East Coast to the Heartland to Southern California. What better way to celebrate!

Louisiana Brisket
Boston Calico Baked Beans
California Slaw
Southern Blackberry Sweet Tea
New York City Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad
Midwest Mocha Icebox Cake

Wednesday, June 24 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $30
In the Good Ol' Summertime - Cookie Decorating
We'll welcome our resident Cookie Queen, Sharon Mancini, to help us learn to decorate cookies like the pro that she is! No need to bring anything to class. No artistic talent required for Sharon to work her magic! You'll leave the class with four large cookies decorated by none other than YOU! The four symbols of summer we'll be decorating are:

Dragonfly
Ice Cream Cone
A cute pig all ready for the BBQ
A beautiful summer bouquet!

Thursday, July 2 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $35
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

Thursday, July 16 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $40, or
Thursday, July 30 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $40
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!