We are having some challenges in keeping out the flies with the screen doors. The wind blowing through tends to open the front door just enough to invite them in. Grrr. I have purchased an additonal spring and hope to tighten the existing one. Bear with us on that.
I've been looking for recipes that use edamame (fresh soy beans) in more ways than simply cooked in salted water. I have found an edamame hummus recipe that sounds quite interesting. I'll make it by mid-week for your appetizing pleasure. I'll serve it with sliced, toasted Romans.
Thank you, again, for your input on the surveys. The information you share gives us the umph we need to make this a destination you keep high on your priority list. It allows us to tweak your ideal scene without making expensive mistakes. We've been able to learn that the most frequently listened to radio stations of our customers are NPR and 88.1. We've also learned, over time, that the most common demographic of our customers is that they are well traveled. That tickles me, no end. It is those who have been to other places, tasted yummy foods and know what has been missing here, locally, that seem to appreciate what we do. Yeah!!!!
We'll start the week out with a French onion soup and salad special that will run all week. I even made some nice rolls to serve with it. Bruce makes the BEST French onion soup and he uses tons of onions. We'll top it with toasted croutons and parmesan rounds.
I have not done sushi in quite a while since the new Chinese buffet has done a pretty good job of that. But I have had several requests for sushi and will honor those requests. Monday I am doing spicy tuna rolls served with a cucumber/seaweed salad. It will come with a cup of soup (French onion) for $6.50
Tuesday Bruce will awe us with his hand-built tamales. This time he is going Italian with a sweet Italian sausage to stuff them, covered by his homemade marinara and rice. $6.50
Wednesday, the weather drops the temps and I think a classic beef stew is in order. Lots of beef, potatoes, carrots, onions in a rich broth, cooked until it falls apart. Paired with a small side salad and dinner roll for $6.50.
Thursday, the pizzas turn white with an alfredo sauce base topped with artichokes. With a side salad—$7.00
Friday, more comfort food. Grilled pork chops with garlic sauce, yellow squash casserole, fresh green beans and a side salad for $7.00
Desserts during the week will include a peach/nectarine galette (kind of a free-form tart) and a Boston Cream Pie made by me. Bruce has whipped up a new dessert based on the classic Bananas Foster. It is a layered vanilla pound cake with bananas foster-type filling and a cream cheese frosting. QUITE tasty!
Friday night will be an entertainment delight. Nancy Fohn will take the stage to sing songs from the Great American Songbook. A long-time music teacher who has taught in both Winona and West Plains, this gifted vocalist will strut her stuff accompanied on guitar by Jon Lumsden. I have heard them rehearsing and know they will provide a high level of entertainment.
I think the food Friday night should be just as exciting. We're definitely going on Flavor Journeys this week. It is time to give your taste-buds a travel treat.
We'll head south. The seafood entrée will be shrimp rellenos. They'll be served in little corn husk boats accompanied by a citrus-seasoned slaw, bacon-wrapped stuffed and grilled jalapenos, refried black beans and Spanish rice. Oh my! $12
The meat entrée will be another Indian dish—Chicken Saagwala. This spicy dish features lots of Indian spices but not too much heat. Key flavors include cinnamon, garam marsala, ginger, tumeric, garlic and cayenne. The main ingredients are chicken and spinach. This dish will be paired with Chapatis—a freshly made Indian flat bread, white rice and a salad called Kachumber which showcases tomatoes, cucumber and onion. You don't even need your passport. $12
The vegetarian entrée heads south, as well. It will be Sweet corn tamales with adobo sauce, tomato carpaccio with tomatillos, avocado and fresh herbs and classic white rice with plantains. $10
I highly suggest you each order something different and share! No charge for extra plates.
Overall, I think this will be a fun week. Please join us. Don't forget to give us a review on Yelp.com. We appreciate the input!
~~Susan
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