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The Weekly Newsletter for November 24, 2014
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Dear friends,
At least one Christmas cactus in Laurey's picture window has decided it's close enough, and gotten the flowering season underway.
 Laurey's kitchen window and top of her fridge were always packed with small pots full of Christmas cacti. Some of them found new homes with friends last spring; I decided the stragglers deserved an outdoor summer. They got through that, a little overexposed to the summer sun, but thriving.
I repotted the whole collection (mine and hers) a few weeks ago and hauled them in from the frost on the back deck.
Now they cluster on Laurey's twig-form cocktail table, under the newly re-hung double-pane picture window.
Thrilled to be back in the warmth with new fertile soil, they are going at it, and buds are everywhere. Thought you'd like to see!
- from Heather Masterton
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One last thought - Monday morning is still a possibility...
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IF somehow we didn't get your attention and you really really need a little something to add to your Thanksgiving table ... even though Friday was The Deadline...
Emily says to tell you please to call our office on Monday morning and we'll see if we can't help you out: 828.252.1500.
Tell them Emily said you could ...
..and here's Laurey's entire Thanksgiving Menu - right on the front of the web page:
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Dinners to go for the week
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Here are dinners to go for this week. This, if you do not know, is a fabulous way to have dinner. It's easy - just call us by noon and your dinner will be ready for you to pick up by 3 that very day.
You can stop by to pick yours up until we close at 8.
Add salad (3.25) or bread (1.25) if you like.
 Monday, November 24 Spinach Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken $8.95
Tuesday, November 25
Eggplant Parmesan $7.95
Wednesday, November 26
** THANKSGIVING DINNER **
Thursday, November 27
** Closed for Thanksgiving **
Friday, November 28
Crabcakes with Vermont Maple Coleslaw $10.25
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Casserole and Lasagnas to go!
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Casserole of the Week
whole serves (9) ~ half serves (4)
**This week only!** Tuesday, November 25
 Chicken TetrazziniWhole $35/Half $17.50
Lasagna of the Week
whole serves (9) ~ half serves (4)
Friday, November 28
Local Italian Sausage
Whole $59.95/Half $30
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Laurey's notes (from a lifetime of writing)
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[So much has been written about Laurey and her life projects, but of course the best spokesman is Laurey herself. In this column we present archival reprints of her messages.]
November 24, 2004
Here it is Thanksgiving Eve. The kitchen bustle is done but the Garden Room has been transformed into "Packing Central". Guests arrive in a half hour to pick up their dinners to go. And then we'll close up for the day. Our gang is scattering around the country for the weekend. Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee. Some are staying right here, cooking for friends. I'm headed to my sister's house for the weekend.
We'll be gearing up, taking a deep breath, centering ourselves, and getting ready for the next month. So, I'm going to send this out early.
Here are a few random thoughts:
1. Have a lovely holiday.
2. If you're driving, please be careful.
3. If you're flying, get to the airport in plenty of time and be nice to the baggage folks, okay? I mean, can YOU imagine doing their job?
4. Come see us next week.
We'll be ready for the Winter Holidays - after our break.
Cheers, and Happy Thanksgiving.
Laurey
[source: Laurey's newsletter, November 24, 2004 ]
- Heather Masterton
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MusicWorks! and the Asheville Symphony
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My husband Fred, retired from the President's Own Marine Band, is booked solid this holiday season, raising his sweet clarinet voice in many of our area symphony orchestras.
Joining him for an Asheville Symphony rehearsal this past week, we were just in time to catch Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik played for and featuring young people, including these charmers from the MusicWorks! program. MusicWorks! is a three-year pilot sponsored by our Symphony, based on an educational program called El Sistema.
I captured this smile from Maestro Daniel Meyer as the youngsters tuned up on their Orff instruments, tuneful plunky little xylophones. Two of the kids carried the melody, with their own personal slant, and the others kept a solid backbeat. Accompanied by the entire Symphony Orchestra, they sounded terrific, and they rehearsed their bows just right.
Laurey and I played Eine kleine on violins as little people, with the Green Mountain Fiddlers in Middlebury, Vermont. I imagine we sounded about the same as these enthusiastic thumpers, really.
MusicWorks! Program Director Brian Kellum plays violin for the Symphony, and is pictured here with Hall Fletcher music teacher Melody McGarrahan. Go kids!
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Deb and Polenta for Roasted Vegetables
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Our Dinners-To-Go, Lasagnas, and Casseroles include all diners - we pay close and sincere attention to those of you who are choosing to eat gluten-free or vegetable-only.
And the selections are so beautiful!
This was the starting layer for Laurey's Polenta with Roasted Vegetables just a little while ago - here's Deb setting up the beautiful tomato base.
Thank you for dining with us - much much more to come!
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Comfort and Joy! Friday night, December 5
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Join us for a warm and cozy night of dinner, conversation and carols.
Hosted by Heather Masterton and our own Jenna Lindbo
Friday night, December 5, 6:30 pm, here in the Garden Room at Laurey's Cafe.
The menu...
Wild Mushroom Pate
Balsamic Roma Bruschetta
Lump Crab Cakes with Old Bay Tartar
Cauliflower Bisque
Slow Braised Hickory Nut Gap Beef
with Wine, Celery Root Puree, Charred Broccolini
Crusty Hearth Bread & Butter
Chocolate Decadence Cake
with Bourbon Creme Anglaise
$49.95 per person
Kid's plate $15
This is a very family friendly event! Kid's plate includes a drink and specials!
Hand picked wines & local beers will be available by the bottle.
Please set aside Friday evening, December 5, for a wonderful celebration of the approach of the shortest days of the year.
Thank you!
Hugs,
Heather
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