Acorn Farm
Meltingly Good Calzone and Stromboli
Who doesn't like pizza? The fresh hot crust, tangy sauce, meltingly good cheese, and everyone's favorite toppings. You'll find those same delicious characteristics in calzone and stromboli - perfect creations for any meal and ideal for game day.

IN THIS ISSUE, we're exploring freshly baked calzone and stromboli. We begin with a traditional Spicy Sausage Calzone with Marinara Dipping Sauce, then present a fabulous Spinach, Artichoke and Cheese Calzone with Roasted Garlic Dipping Sauce, and finish with a Smoked Ham and Cheese Stromboli. We've included a brief primer on cheese, (that essential, meltingly good ingredient), and plenty of tips for baking success.
Ideal for Game Day
Welcome
Classes and Events

Chef's Hat

What a beautiful autumn week we're having!  We've been enjoying fantastic weather and fabulous cooking classes! 
If you'd still like to get in on the fun, we have a couple of spots left in The Hunt Club.  Even if you don't ever plan to cook pheasant at home, what a fun night to come and learn something new, taste something new, and meet some new people! This Hunt Club menu prepared by Chef Steven will really be a treat!  Call the store at 248-684-1373 to sign up.  You'll find the full menu referenced below.
Comfort Cuisine - FULL!
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!

Ladies' Night Out
Thursday, October 2, 2014 -  5:00 - 9:00 pm
It's almost time for Milford's  bi-annual Ladies' Night Out.   Enjoy samples, specials, and fun at participating stores in the Village!  Bring a friend for a fun night on the town!

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!

Creepy Cookies & More! - FULL!
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 6:00 - 8:00pm - $30
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 - FULL!
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!

Three Cheers for Michigan!
with local author, AnnieMarie Chiaverilla
Saturday, Oct. 18th 12:00 to 2:00 - FREE!
Celebrate the home state with us! We'll enjoy an afternoon with Ms. Chiaverilla and her book, The Twelve Months of Michigan - a great book for kids or the young at heart.  She'll be reading the book aloud from noon until 1:00 and she'll be offering a taste of Ana Mae's Apple Pie!  She'll be here signing and sampling until 2:00 and we'll be featuring all of our Michigan goodies like Terry's Toffee, American Spoon, Koeze's, and more. The kids can decorate a Michigan-shaped cookie while you shop!

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!

Santa's Best - A Cookie Class! - FULL!
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!
It's All about the Shape
recipeone RECIPE: Spicy Sausage Calzone
RECIPE: Spicy Sausage Calzone
RECIPE: Spicy Sausage Calzone
tipsTips for Making; Calzone and Stromboli
Do Ahead
For Baking Italian Favorites
recipetwo RECIPE: Spinach, Artichoke and Cheese Calzone
RECIPE: Spinach, Artichoke and Cheese Calzone
RECIPE: Spinach, Artichoke and Cheese Calzone
cheeseCheese 101
Cheese Guide
Cheese Guide
Tips for Handling Cheese
Cheese, Slice, Shred or Grate
recipethree RECIPE: Smoked Ham and Cheese Stromboli
RECIPE: Smoked Ham and Cheese Stromboli

Homemade pizza, calzone, or stromboli - delicious solutions for any mealtime!

 

Happy Cooking!

Kathy Magaluk and all of us at Acorn Farm 


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