I’m a Local
by Chuck O., May 13, 2009 | Permalink
I’m a local. It’s true. I’m actually one of the few people I know who’s actually from here. Ok, the ‘burbs but only 20 miles away. We’re not talking people here though; we’re talking food! But still there are plenty of delicious products grown, made, baked or otherwise created within 20 miles of the store- and, even more when you consider that our WFM definition of local includes all of New England.
This Friday, May 15th, from 5pm until 8pm, we launch our “I’m a Local” program for the summer. It centers on local produce but also takes in all of the fine jams, sauces, desserts, cheeses, beverages, baked goods and all the other tasty foods from the six states in our corner of the country. To celebrate, our store will host nine food artisans from Maine and here in Massachusetts. We’d love to invite you to sample locally-grown lettuces, squash, carrots and such, but the vegetables won’t really begin to come in until next week when we receive our first deliveries of the season from Atlas Organic Farm in South Deerfield.
Fields at Atlas Organic Farm.
(We do have fiddlehead ferns from the banks of the Connecticut River and Backyard Beauty tomatoes from Madison, ME.)
Instead, please join us and sample the creations from these fine folks-
- delicious sauces from Sassy River in Billerica
- fresh chevre from Crystal Brook Farm in Sterling
- fresh salsa by Nahant’s LaMarissa (check out our Demo Guru JP)
- Akara Beancakes from Sunderland
- salad dressings and dips from Cindy’s Kitchen in Brockton
- naturally-sweetened Tommy’s Naked Sodas (Brighton)
- New England beef with DennyMike’s rubs and marinades (York, ME)
Top it all off with sweets from SwissBakers in Reading. And, finally, take home a treat for your puppy from Polka Dog Bakery right here in the city.
See you Friday.
Cooking for Mom
by Chuck O., May 8, 2009 | Permalink
I was thinking about how many people will be taking their mothers to brunch on Sunday and how many more will be buying flowers for them. I will probably be doing the same things. Actually, I will definitely be doing the Mother’s Day brunch thing at Tremont 647 so only the flowers are “probably”.
Anyway, what I was thinking was what if you wanted to do both and were trying to figure out what it would cost you which leads me to a plug for our Double Dozen of Roses for just $19.99. You can find this and our other specials on our store web page by clicking on the “specials” icon in the upper right hand corner-
If you got the two dozen roses, Mom will love more than your siblings… joking. It’s not a competition. The main thing is that you’d have extra money leftover to take her to brunch. Dad, too, if he’s in town.
All of this aside, I am actually going to recommend that you prepare brunch at home for your mother. Whether you live alone in a fabulous loft in the South End or with 2 or 3 roommates in JP, I really think Mom would appreciate a home cooked brunch more than restaurant food- especially considering all the meals she’s prepared for you!
You’ll find hundreds of recipes on our web site. Choose a few simple ones or choose one complex dish and roundout the meal with a couple easier “sides”.
Whatever you prepare, I think you should try to include this amazing coffeecake. It was developed as a “healthy makeover” in response to a Whole Foods Market customer inquiry and posted on our national blog. Click on the photo for the recipe.
So, come get the roses and maybe go with simple scambled eggs, cage-free, of course, and bacon or sausage, and perhaps a simple salad of assorted cut fruits- berries look really good today- AND the blueberry coffeecake. Let us know how things turn out.
After looking at the coffeecake photo and the recipe, I’m thinking of cancelling my reservation. Happy Mother’s Day!
