This time of year has the merri-go-round at full-tilt speed. Most of the showier flowers have done their thing. We are in that "wait and see" period before most of our garden crops are ready. We are also in that period of weather that has our relatives wondering how in the world we can live in a place that has so many tornadoes. Since many of my relatives are in southern Ontario, they are completely confused. Using an analogy like living in California awaiting an earthquake doesn't calm their fears. Nor does living in Florida with its hurricanes. I am NOT a gambler when it comes to anything that is hit or miss on money. Our money has been too hard won to ever feel good about playing with it lightly. But, I do feel that living where there are tornadoes is a pretty safe bet. I have personally only known 2 people who were affected directly by a tornado. This despite growing up or living in Texas, Tennessee, Florida and Missouri. Just as my cousin (thirty plus years ago) was sure she would be stepping over rattlesnakes on the sidewalk in Dallas, they have a pretty distorted idea of what living here is like. My aunt was fascinated to learn we already had fireflies and freaked to hear about army worms. With the other side now open, we are much more able to comfortably seat you and get you served. I've rotated a few of my quilts around so you'll see something different. Know anyone with a large corporate space that needs artwork? Check out "Slipstream Adventure." It is the big red-hued quilt loosely based on a Van Morrison tune that mentions an adventure in a slipstream. If you look closely you will see a turbulance in the way the colors move. I pictured myself caught in the spin of river rapids or the prop wash behind a turbine. Spinning movement. The fabric is primarily hand-dyed silk plus some strategic metallics. Need more data? See me.
With our Texas roots, we love to celebrate all things Mexican—especially if it has anything to do with food. This week we will explore many Mexican dishes while tipping our sombreros to Cinco de
Mayo. We won't even be open on the 5th, so we recognize it is a passing tip of the hat. But any excuse to dig out those "south of the border" flavors get our juices flowing. Fish tacos are on sale all week. We are doing gorditas (pork taco) on Wednesday...well, just think Mexican. Thursday Bruce is doing his most traditional tamales—pork with roja sauce. Bruce is re-inventing lasagna using Mexican ingredients on Friday.
The dinner specials will begin with a full fledged Mexican Fiesta meal—Jicama-melon salad, Chicken Mole—Puebla style, Chilaquiles de Guajolote (Tortilla casserole with turkey), Corn pudding, and Almond flan. This full meal—salad, entrée, and dessert— will cost $15 and will be in limited supply—so call in your reservation and order for dinner any night this week. We'll also serve a festive red sangria—$5.50
The seafood dish is also from south of the border and is made from shrimp and scallops. It is a garlicky linguine with seared shrimp and scallops, chipotle and queso anejo. It is available Wednesday through Friday nights. It will be $14.99 and be served with a side salad or jicama melon salad.
As mentioned earlier, one of the desserts will be an Almond Flan. I also have a key lime cheesecake with whipped cream and grated lime zest as well as Bruce's Strawberry not-so-shortcake toped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries..
We have music this Friday night. JT Chinn will strum his stuff—acoustic blues with a southern flair. Listen to him while you dine or join us for a cerveza and dessert. We'll have several Mexican beers on hand and maybe a couple of fancy non-alcoholic festive beverages. I am thinking sparkling lemonade, or a mango pureed something.
Where is my Mexican circle skirt when I need it? Oh yeah, I out grew it when I was 10 years old. Bummer! I loved that skirt.
It is sure to be a quite festive week. I hope you'll join us!
~~Susan
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