Acorn Farm
A Fabulous, Make-Ahead Spring Dinner
Spring is such a sweet relief to a long winter season! Soon we'll be digging in the garden, and getting together to celebrate the many special occasions that come each spring.

IN THIS ISSUE, we're planning ahead with a make-ahead menu worthy of any number of spring occasions. This menu, accomplished in steps ahead of time, allows for an enjoyable entertaining experience. Make the entire menu, or cherry-pick your favorites: Prime Rib Roast, Spring-Thyme Potatoes, Asparagus with Lemon-Pistachio Gremolata, Salt & Pepper Biscuits, French Green Bean Salad, and Zabaglione with Amaretti for dessert. The only thing left is to pick a date for your spring celebration!
Celebrate Spring
Welcome
Classes and Events
Chef's Hat
We're already well into our SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE, and as you can see, most everything is full!  We do have a couple of spots left in tonight's class.  If you find yourself in the mood for a rather refined breakfast menu, give us a call at 248-684-1373 to sign up!  We'll have a delicious time!

Please don't forget our
KNIFE SHARPENING BENEFIT EVENT
on Saturday, March 28th from noon to 3:00pm.  You'll want to have those knives in tip-top shape for any upcoming spring soirees you might be planning! This only happens once or twice a year, so take advantage of this event. The nominal charge of $2 per knife will go directly to COMMUNITY SHARING. We'd love to see you there!
Thursday, March 19, 2015 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $35
Breakfast at Tiffany's - A FEW SPOTS LEFT!
You're going to love this one! Start planning for a lovely Easter brunch or just a lazy Saturday meal with the family with these exquisite dishes.

Sherried Mushrooms - Mushrooms are elevated to star status in this dish, bathed in a creamy, sherry sauce. Good over almost anything but we'll be serving it over perfect scrambled eggs -perfectly seasoned and cooked just until set. Oh, my!
Homemade Breakfast Sausage - delicious little patties of freshly ground pork blended with fresh herbs and seasoning. You'll definitely want to try this at home. Look out, Jimmy Dean!
Pear & Chocolate French Toast - do we have your attention? We thought so! What a creative and delightful dish with just enough sweet to tempt your taste buds. Yum!
Strawberry, Pineapple Sparkler - a refreshing blend of fresh fruit, a hint of carbonation served with or without champagne. The perfect complement to round out brunch!
Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 10:00 - 11:00am - $25
Edward Scissorhands - FULL!
We're sorry. We couldn't resist! Seeing that this is a knife skills class, and our Wusthof rep's name is Ed, well  -- we had no choice --  the name just fit! This is going to be a fantastic little hands-on class, teaching you how to care for, sharpen, and properly use your knives! We learn something every single time Ed comes in. Each participant will leave with a cutting board from Epicurean ($20 value.) Limited spaces available.  Call soon to reserve a spot!
Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 12:00n - 3:00pm
Blade Runner - NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Benefit for Community Sharing - $2/blade
Things looking pretty dull in the old knife block? Time to sharpen things up! Ed Bartush of Wusthof will be sharpening knives at Acorn Farm on March 28th and we'll be making a bit of an event out of it! Come pop a balloon to see if you've gotten a prize or a discount! Bring in your knives and get them into tip-top shape. The minimal cost of $2 per knife goes directly to Community Sharing. No serrated knives, please.
Thursday April 2, 2015 - 11:00am - 1:00pm - $35
Meet the Press! - A FEW SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!
Okay--so we cheated a little. Meet the Press might not be a movie, but we'd like you to get up-close-and-personal with the panini press! We'll do three kinds, some savory, one sweet. Either way, get ready for a real treat!

Grilled Chicken - loaded with carmelized onions, roasted red peppers, provolone and basil pesto mayo, all on a artisan sourdough bread.
Cubano - ham, turkey, swiss, with both of our special homemade spreads: mojito  mayo and sriracha mayo. What a fab blend of flavors!  Served up on a crusty, ciabatta bread!
Carrot Soup with Chicken & Thyme - A soup for the soul! Delicious springtime soup, perfect with panini. We hope it reminds you of a certain area restaurant, famous for their carrot soup!
Double Chocolate Dessert Panini - a hint of peanut butter and a dollop of flavored whipped cream. Elvis, eat your heart out.
Thursday April 16, 2015 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $40
Sweet Home Alabama - FULL!
We know this will be popular, so we're offering this fun, party class TWICE!  Southern Small Plates are the theme of the evening so ya'll practice your southern drawl -- we're fixin' to have some fun! The plates might be small, but there's plenty of 'em so come a little hungry! 

Mini Grits 'n' Greens - well, bless my soul!
Sliders - fried green tomatoes, slider style! Just like the Whistle Stop Cafe, for sure!
Cornbread Tarts with Succotash Relish - The south summed up in one exquisite savory tart.
Creole Skewers - All the flavors of the south on a stick! Shrimp, andouille sausage, and a little southern kick!
Chicken & Waffle Bites - it's what you've been dreaming of.
Crispy Parmesan Cracker Spoons - with a dab of pimento cheese - absolutely darling, Darlin'!
Sweet Tea Cocktail - Sweet, smooth, just right! Banana Pudding - a southern family classic, with Steven's special touch!
Thursday April 23, 2015 - 7:00 - 8:30pm - $40
Sweet Home Alabama - FULL!
See Above Description!
Thursday, May 4, 2015
Sneak Preview: 50 First Dates
While we don't have all the details set in stone yet on this class, we wanted to make you aware of this upcoming Vitamix class, with a Date Night theme. The dishes prepared will lend themselves easily to a romantic dinner but can just as easily be tailored to any dining situation. Learn to use your Vitamix to it's fullest.

The class will be $30, unless you've purchased a Vitamix from us and have not attended a free class yet. We will offer the class three times during the day so check your schedules now. A hint of what's to come . . . Pomarita Cocktail, spinach and artichoke dip, chocolate orange fondue, a delicious stuffed chicken breast, and much, much more! Details should be in our next newsletter!
A Spring Celebration
On Celebration Day
recipeone RECIPE: Prime Rib Roast
Prime Rib Roast
RECIPE NOTES
recipetwoRECIPE: Spring Thyme Potates
Spring Thyme Potatoe Recipe
recipethreeAsparagus with Lemon-Pistachio Gremolata
Gremolata Instructions
recipefour RECIPE: French Green Bean Salad with Warm Goat Cheese
Fresh Greens and Beans
Recipe Notes
For Making Spring Dinner
recipefive RECIPE: Make-Ahead Salt and Pepper Biscuits
Biscuits
Set a Spring Table
recipesix RECIPE: Make-Ahead Zabaglione with Amaretti
Recipe Notes
Cookbook Review

Celebrate spring with family, good friends and good food!

 

Happy Cooking!

Kathy Magaluk and all of us at Acorn Farm 


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