Hi there,

I haven’t written in quite a while so there is a lot to report. First, I’d like to introduce customers to Deda’s Bakery: http://www.dedasbakery.com/index.htm. Consistent with our effort to support local producers, I have selected Deda’s to be our preferred vendor for baked goods. All of the ingredients used in their baked goods are fresh and natural; preservatives and additives are never used. I’ve received enthusiastic feedback from you about their unique soft biscotti. Chris and Catherine offer very high quality baked goods and I look forward to working together with them to offer you unique desserts that are worth breaking a diet to enjoy! If you’re going to have dessert once in awhile, make sure it’s something special. Next week, be sure to try Deda’s Key Lime Tarts—-they promise to be a real treat.

Attached is a list of ingredients for the menu items this week:Ingredients Oct 10

Also, I’ve received several requests for delivery of special meal kits to seniors. I know from my own family experience that grocery shopping and meal preparation can be problematic for some seniors (and for their families!). Although I’m not able to make special meals for seniors at this time, please take a look at our menu offerings for kids. These meals have smaller portions and are mildly seasoned. They usually require very little cooking and could, in some cases, be helpful to seniors. As always, please feel free to contact me to see how we can be helpful.

Well, I’m off to do shopping for tomorrows meal kits! See you at the Farmer’s Market tomorrow morning!

Ellen

Attached below for your interest is the list of ingredients for this weeks meals.

ingredients-for-sept-19-2007.pdf

In response to many requests for smaller portions and mildly seasoned foods, we are now offering new menus adapted for the preferences of kids and seniors. If you know seniors for whom grocery shopping and cooking is a challenge, please let them know about us. We’d be happy to help them out. We welcome your feedback on these new menu items.

Please also note that we are now offering gift certificates. A special meal makes a wonderful ‘Thank you’ or ‘Congratulations’ gift for a special occasion. You can order gift certificates directly from the menu page. Details are available on the FAQ page.

I look forward to seeing you when I make deliveries this Wednesday!

Ellen

This week’s menus feature all the fresh Michigan produce that is plentiful now:

ingredients-for-august-15-2007.pdf

I thought you might also be interested in a cute little book I just discovered: Midnight Snacks (Broadway Books, NY) by Michael J. Rosen and Sharon Reiss (Copyright 2002 Michael J. Rosen and Sharon Reiss). It has recipes that you’ll find helpful when you want a quick snack or something easy for unexpected (or expected!) guests. The recipe for Peach Gazpacho caught my eye.

Peachy-Keen Gazpacho

Chop each of the the following in a food processor separately, taking care not to pulverize: 2 large ripe peaches, 2 larger tomatoes (seeded and juiced, reserved), 1/2 red or yellow bell pepper, 1 small onion, 1 English cucumber (peeled and seeded), 6 basil leaves. Combine everything and add 1T Grand Marnier and 1T olive oil.

The only real issue is getting everything as cold as possible, which can take a while.

Once the soup is chilled, add salt and pepper to taste and a dash of hot pepper sauce to taste.

I haven’t tried it yet, but it looks good. I’m planning on trying it soon. Let us know what you think if you decide to try it.

Ellen

Hi folks,

Below is a link to the ingredients used in this weeks menus. This isn’t final, just a hint of what you might find in your meal kit. I am thinking about changing the salad dressing–seems like too much lemon this week—so check back tomorrow for changes. And you never know what goodies I’ll find at the Farmer’s Market on Wednesday, so things could change again! Ah, that’s what’s so great about using seasonal fresh produce, you never know what you’ll be inspired to make until you see what looks good!

ingredients-for-august-8-2007.pdf

If you have additional questions or special dietary concerns, please contact us using our contact form. We will make every effort to address your needs.

Several customers have requested the ingredients for the foods in our meal kits. I have posted the ingredients for this week’s meals at the link below. The ingredients for future meals will be posted as soon as possible.

If you have additional questions or special dietary concerns, please contact us using our contact form. We will make every effort to address your needs.

ingredients-july-18-2007.pdf

I hope you had a terrific weekend enjoying the wonderful weather we are having these days. Have a great week.