the Friday Feeding; VOL. 84

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It’s official. Summer is here. And nature has proven its attention to calendar detail…the heat is here too. Shop at the store to keep yourself cooled down and experience the flavors of summer..

Staples to keep your kitchen cool…new salads every week.

A close-up of a salad in a round container featuring fresh spinach, strawberries, sliced red onions, and almonds, topped with a small container of dressing.
A colorful salad in a clear plastic container, featuring black beans, edamame, red bell peppers, green peppers, and wheat grains.
A close-up view of a bowl containing a mix of quinoa, topped with crispy cheese, fresh herbs, and colorful vegetables.
A package of marinated steak tips labeled 'Canterbury Country Store' with details about the contents, including local NH sirloin beef and marinade ingredients.
A package containing two hand-rolled all-natural beef patties labeled 'Dave Burgers' from Canterbury Country Store, featuring a spice blend from Dave and NH Robie Farm ground beef.
Grilled skewers of meat and vegetables, including red onion and bell peppers, arranged on a black cutting board.
Package of bone-in pork chops, labeled with weight and farm information.
Package of Vermont Poultry boneless chicken breast with nutritional information and price label.
A refrigerator display showcasing various packaged meats and soups, including pork chops, sausage, and soups labeled 'Broccoli Cheddar' and 'Chunky Tomato Cheddar'.

You may have noticed that we have replaced our weekly specials in favor of stocking your favorite take-out meals at an elevated pace so they are always there for you. You can expect things out everyday rather than just once a week, and we are always bringing out new things. Keep stopping by and watch Facebook or Instagram.

Beverages to wet your summer thirst…

A variety of beer cans displayed on a store shelf, showcasing brands like Coors Light, Corona, Samuel Adams, and more, highlighting a selection of craft and traditional beers.
A variety of bottled beverages including kombucha, flavored sodas, and sparkling drinks displayed on a shelf in a store.
A variety of canned and bottled beverages displayed on a shelf, featuring different brands and flavors of beer, including IPAs and other ales.
A pack of non-alcoholic G&T mocktails featuring cans with a modern, wavy design. The packaging includes images of lime and mint leaves, highlighting the refreshing nature of the drink.
A GT Mocktail infused with botanicals and real quinine
A red cooler with a sign advertising freshly squeezed homemade lemonade priced at $3.95 and Maine Root soft drinks at $2.50.

Summer has brought the tour buses again…last week…

A woman standing in a cozy cafe with a large sunflower decoration and colorful artwork on the walls, surrounded by numerous take-out bags on a table.
A group of people enjoying meals together at a casual dining setting, seated around wooden tables in a well-lit space with artwork and decorations visible on the walls.
A group of women sitting at tables in a bright, modern café, some enjoying food and drinks, while others are engaged in conversation.
A tour bus with a maroon and white design parked on a grassy area in front of a church and residential buildings.
All the way from Ohio to visit the sights in New Hampshire!

Let’s cook.

Restaurant-style burgers

The hallmark of a good restaurant burger is that it is topped with out-of-the-ordinary pile-ons that usually take a long time to make. With a little ingenuity, though, you can mimic these with a few jars of slurpy goodness dialed in to match your flavor craving. This is why we stock what we stock in the store…to help you cook at home with great results.

Here are a couple combinations…

The lazy-man’s Black and Blue – char your burger on high heat then top with a pile of caramelized onion jam and a slice of Barn First blue cheese. Put a lid over your burger once topped to allow the cheese to melt. New to the store…

The Greek, New England style – once your burger is cooked, spread with a bit of mint jelly rather than ketchup, some chopped olives and some cheese curds. Put a lid over your burger once topped to melt the cheese. This is surprisingly good! New to the store…

A jar of Blake Hill Fresh Mint Jelly with a label featuring green mint leaves and the text 'Small Batch' and 'Specialty Preserve Makers'.
A pile of cheese curds, showcasing a variety of irregular shapes and textures.

Cauliflower burgers

A golden-brown cauliflower burger patty on a white plate, served with a lime wedge.

If you are not a meat eater, try these. Even if you are a meat eater they are so good even just as a side dish with toppings and spreads…

Steam until tender:

  • 1 1/2 lbs cauliflower (2lbs with leaves and stem) broken into florets

In a food processor or masher, puree the cauliflower then blend in:

  • 1/2 tsp kosher slat
  • a few grinds of black pepper
  • 1 T minced onions
  • 1/4 cup chick pea (garbonza bean) flour. Do not substitute; this is the stickiness that holds the burgers together
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1T olive oil

Form this mixture into patties. NOTE: they will seem a bit crumbly until the flour sets up.

Dredge and press firmly each patty into the following mixture:

  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour or a mixture of almond flour and panko bread crumbs.

Place the patties on a wire rack to rest for 30 minutes. After this time they will no longer be crumbly.

Baked cauliflower burger patties resting on a wire rack, ready for cooking.

To finish, heat a frying pan on medium-low heat that is brushed with canola or olive oil and cook, flipping once, until both sides are golden brown. These can also be grilled but take caution to place them carefully on the grill and only flip once.

Golden-brown cauliflower patties cooking in a skillet.

We hope you have a good week-end,

Jane and Dave

A summer promotional flyer for 'Pizza on the Green' featuring a pizza with various toppings and a person in a hat holding pizza dough, with event details listed.

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Published by Jane Balshaw

Food writer, artist and co-owner of the Canterbury Country Store

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