the Friday Feeding; VOL. 66

Next week is the week of love (at least that’s what Hallmark says).  Kisses, hearts and sighs. But commercialism aside, what would life be without a few traditions to carry us through, ESPECIALLY through winter.

Hearts, chocolate and the color red are just the kind of medicines that get our blood pumping to boost our spirits and stimulate that feeling of well-being; or love.  We know chocolate contains the stimulating alkaloids theophylline and caffeine, and the color red has the longest wave length on the electromagnetic scale so it reaches us faster pushing our endrocrine buttons to release those feel-good endorphins.  And hearts? Well, they have always been a symbol of love and caring.

Here at the store we have fun caring for you.  Sharing what we know, keeping your pantry stocked and tickling your tastebuds.  Valentines week is a perfect time to do that. 

Special for you, FRIDAY, Feb. 14, A take-out dinner for two! No pizza this night

TWO PORTIONS OF:

Pecan encrusted pork or chicken nubs served over a bed of cider braised greens

Accented with hearts of cheesy polenta then drizzled with a port and cherry reduction sauce.

FINISH WITH:

A cherry Pot de Cream tart with a meringue lid – serves two – plus two cold-brew mocha decaf coffees; just add boiling water.

$42.95 for two portions

Call to place your order and choose a time slot to pick it up, 4-6pm. It will be hot to eat but easily rewarmed. Not a twosome? Freeze one meal for later! Choose pork or chicken.

This is a naturally gluten-free meal. 603-783-9933 NOTE: no pizza this night

Click here for all of next’s weeks specials…

chocolate

Given to me years ago by a chocolatier friend (who now owns a NH chocolate candy company!), this is an oh-so-simple way to enjoy good chocolate.

Jonathan’s Soft-Chocolate Pots

In a double boiler, melt:

• 12 oz. good quality chocolate. I like using the Ghirardelli chips because it is easy. We now pack up and sell 1lb bags of dark and milk chips because we buy them bulk.  OR grab a decadent Loon chocolate bar made right here in New Hampshire.

Add and whisk in until blended:

• An 8 oz. tub of mascarpone cheese (approximately 3/4 cup)

Add and whisk until blended:

• ¾ cup heavy cream that has been heated

Pour into individual “pots” – chill and serve with slightly sweetened whipped cream.  Chocolate will be semi-set like a heavy mouse but without the traditional raw eggs.  Makes 6 moderate sized servings or 4 chocolate-lover sized servings.

Have a great week-end and hunker down for the next snow storm. Our freezer is filled up again of warm comfort meals if you need ’em,

Jane and Dave

Closed this Sunday February 9 as our last Sunday Of Winter hours. Then back to 7 days a week.