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The Weekly Newsletter for December 22, 2014
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Have a lovely Christmas week, and keep in touch!!
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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, December 22
Huntberry Pork Roast with Cranberry Glaze *GF* $8.95
Tuesday, December 23
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sauteed Vegetables $8.95
Wednesday, December 24
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Thursday, December 25
Closed for Christmas!
Friday, December 26
Closed for Christmas!
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Casserole and Lasagnas to go
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Casserole of the Week whole serves (9) ~ half serves (4)
Tuesday, December 23
Chardonnay Chicken & Rosemary Polenta GF
Whole $35/Half $17.50
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Christmas Eve Dinner-To-Go: The Menu
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Crispy Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce
Green Beans with Crispy Shallots
Sweet Potato Au Gratin
Black Pepper Cheddar Rolls
Chocolate Chess Pie
$25.95 per person
Order by Tuesday, December 23
Pick up Wednesday, December 24 between 12 and 2 pm. Please call us at (828) 252-1500 to reserve your dinner.
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New Year's Eve Dinner-To-Go: The Menu
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Fig, Fennel and Prosciutto stuffed
Pork Loin
Hoppin' John
Braised Collard Greens
Corn Bread
$14.95 per person
Order by Tuesday, December 30
Pick up Wednesday, December 31 between 12 and 2 pm. Please call us at (828) 252-1500 to reserve your dinner.
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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.]
December 13, 2008
Hiya,
What a beautiful day it is here. The shop is filled with sun. The streets are filled with folks visiting the craft market across the street (and then wandering in here for lunch). The windows in the café here are filled with my glass, Sky's sparkling ornaments, Lauren's gift pins and cards and other things. As I write, a table full of Morris Dancers (they do old English dances with bells tied on hoops and garlands) sits outside my office, finishing up their lunch. There has been a steady stream of people in and out all day today (here it is, 1:30 and I'm still trying to write my note).
Last night I was at my favorite place, a home in Brevard where, for the past 15 years, I have cooked for the family's company Christmas party. 15 years is a long time. Together we have seen each other grow, change, adapt, develop. Things this year are quieter than they usually are so these gatherings are taking on a more special tone. Guests are more appreciative, more filled with gratitude and appreciation for each other. It is palpable.
On my way home from the party, one of my favorite little holiday traditions, I get to drive past roadside Christmas light displays. I like them, the gaudier the better. But my absolute favorite is the house with about 300 gallon milk jugs that border their entire property. Each gallon jug surrounds one colored light bulb. From a distance this border glows and describes the fence line, the property line, the line to the front stairs. It is only close inspection that reveals the source of the glow. I like thinking about how much milk this family had to drink in order to have this many jugs. Lots.
Last week I had the amazingly extraordinary experience of seeing a documentary film about Jason Crigler, a musician who had a horrific brain injury about 4 years ago. The film shows footage of him, completely paralyzed, barely out of a coma, going through excruciating months and months of rehab. It is almost impossible to believe that anyone could make it through something like that but, as we audience members had been told he would, Jason himself came out at the end of the movie and actually played and sang and answered questions. He is doing very well and, if you hadn't seen the movie, you'd never suspect anything was different about him at all. It was a remarkable evening. His father, who went through it all with him, was here too. I, along with everyone at the film I think, left at the end, stunned, humbled, moved. Deeply moved. Love and a whole lot of work conquered some Herculean obstacles. Nothing like that to lift the blues. The movie is called Life. Support. Music. Google it. See it.
Also, this week I had an exchange with a mentor of mine about "economic downturns." His approach, refreshing to me, is to plunge in, believe in yourself (or your business self) and try not to cut corners or panic, but to carefully and intentionally do things better. I have been feeling very low but these things this past week, miracles of survival and glowing milk jugs and self belief are helping turn me around.
I work with wonderful people. I have love and life and light. All these things prop me up and I will do all that I can to help bring light to my little tiny place in the world that, right now, seems surrounded by places that are hard and dark. I really do believe we will all get through this time. And I really have faith and trust that we will come up with new ways of doing things and that they will be better and we will get there together.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. Thank you. I'll be in touch next week.
[source: Laurey's newsletter, December 18, 2008 ]
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2014 Mountain Express "Best Caterer" 5 years in a row!
Peppercorn Beef Skewers with Horseradish Cream Small (serves 10-15) $72 Large (serves approx 25+) $139
Elsie’s Pickled Shrimp our modern take on this Blueberry Hill favorite Small (serves 10-15) $45 Large (serves approx 25+) $100
Grilled Chicken Skewers with Cranberry BBQ sauce Small (serves 10-15) $42 Large (serves approx 25+) $99
Roasted Winter Root Vegetables with Maple Curry Dip Small (serves 10-15) $45 Large (serves 25+) $100
Regional Artisanal Cheeses Looking Glass, Yellowbranch, Round Mountain, Meadowcreek Dairy & more! presented with crackers & fruit Small (serves 10-15) $55 Large (serves approx 25+) $130
Bite Size Cheese Coins
Blue Cheese Pecan & Spicy Cheddar with fruit garnish Serves approx 15
$36
Hot Crab & Leek Dip with local Chevre & a touch of Sherry Assorted Crackers (GF available) Serves approx 20 $49
Savory Sausage Cheddar Balls local HNG Pork & Yellowbranch Cheese Small (serves 10-15) $42
Large (serves approx 25+) $99
Brie Wheel topped with winter preserves, toasted nuts, dried fruits & assorted crackers 1 wheel serves approx 25 $60 per wheel
Assorted Bite-sized Sweets Brownies, Congo Bars, Mingus, Raspberry Bars and our seasonal Peppermint Chocolate Bars! Small (serves 10–15) $29 Large (serves approx 25+) $62
Martha’s Rugelach Ridiculously good! Raspberry, Apricot Ginger $25 per dozen
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Serves 6-8 $21
Eggnog Bread Pudding with Brandy Sauce Serves approx 9 - 12 $36
Citrus Almond Cake with Chocolate Ganache Serves approx 8-10 (gluten free) $40
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We'll be closed the following days..
December 25, 26
January 1, 2, 3, 4
And closing early these days:
Christmas Eve (Dec 24) close at 2 pm
New Year's Eve (Dec 31) close at 2 pm
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