Broccoli Soup is ready to go
Can you believe this weather in February? It’s been balmy and beautiful this week, which is nice, but very uncanny. What’s winter without snow days and sledding? Somehow the cold, snowy days always seem to be Saturdays when I (or Melanie) have to stand outside at Farmer’s Market for hours. Perhaps wintry weather is just around the corner…
Another good week at Harvest Kitchen. We’re settling into a good routine for our winter season, and our current staff is a very experienced crew–in fact, this week our chef Kim has been on vacation. I was a little nervous about trying to do all my admin work AND supervise the cooking shifts, but with such an experienced staff, and lots of advance prep from Kim, and of
Sara loves the BBQ Veggie Hash
course the management help of Melanie and Dayna, I feel like I don’t have to do a lot of extra work at all–everyone is self-motivated and things are flowing like a well-oiled machine. I have no doubt you won’t notice a difference in the quality of the cooking with Kim away!
The most exciting news in the farm department is that
Turnips are ready for roasting
I’ve been able to score some sweet potatoes from our friends at Green Things Farm. I’d given up hope that anyone was storing these summer delicacies, but fortunately for this week’s menu, Farmers Jill and Nate at Green Things have a stash and are willing to share. So, stand by, because HK’s popular Potato Flower Gratin is back on the menu!
Speaking of which, here’s this week’s menu:
BBQ veggie hash!
Omnivore
Chicken Tagine with Chickpeas and Couscous- Slow-cooked, aromatic North African stew, our localized version features delicious Harnois chicken, dried fruit, and plenty of savory spices. Served over couscous for a complete meal. Single Serving $8
Broccoli Sausage Quiche – Our ever-popular quiches feature our tasty homemade crust and local broccoli and sausage in a creamy filling. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! 7″ Quiche $12
Potato Cauliflower Gratin – One of our most popular side dishes, this creamy, cheesy dish includes the very last of summer’s sweet potatoes (I discovered our friends at Tiny Green Things Farm still have a stash!) Single Serving $7
Minestrone Soup – Our minestrone is full of great vegetables and hearty with beans. Pint $6
Green Quinoa – Freshly cooked quinoa (a “super food”!) soaks up the flavors and nutrients of a raw greens dressing. Unusual and deliciously healthy for a winter side or salad, serve warm or cold. Single Serving $7
Vegetarian
North African Vegetarian Stew with Chickpeas and Couscous- Slow-cooked, aromatic North African stew, our localized version features delicious local vegetables, dried fruit, and plenty of savory spices. Served over couscous for a complete meal. Single Serving $8
Broccoli Cheddar Quiche – Our ever-popular quiches feature our tasty homemade crust and local broccoli in a creamy, cheesy filling. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Vegan version available by request. 7″ Quiche $12
Potato Cauliflower Gratin – One of our most popular side dishes, this creamy, cheesy dish includes the very last of summer’s sweet potatoes (I discovered our friends at Tiny Green Things Farm still have a stash!) Single Serving $7
Minestrone Soup – Our minestrone is full of great vegetables and hearty with beans. Pint $6
Green Quinoa – Freshly cooked quinoa (a “super food”!) soaks up the flavors and nutrients of a raw greens dressing. Unusual and deliciously healthy for a winter side or salad, serve warm or cold. Single Serving $7
Have a good week–here’s hoping for sledding weather!
Mary
