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St. Patrick's Day Un-Boiled

3/19/2014

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Someone provides you with an excellent, invitingly clean sandbox. You jump in to play and all the tools are there; the buckets and shovels, the castle forms and characters. How can you not have fun? My sandbox this past weekend was the store.

The idea came from a customer who volunteered to hold a cooking demo in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. My only demand was that we not serve corned beef and boiled cabbage. We settled on Pan Seared Salmon in Black Cherry Vinaigrette Sauce, Pan Seared Sea Scallops in Sesame Oil and Jalapeño Balsamic, Potatoes Anna made with Butternut Squash Seed Oil and Rainbow Slaw featuring Pomegranate-Quince Balsamic.  Joe also brought fresh cantaloupe and dark chocolate from Ava Marie Chocolates for dessert with a variety of vinegars.

The cooking demo/tasting was a new event, something untried so far. All the particulars such as recipe cards, tasting packets and sample bottles were prepared. The morning of the event, we gathered at the store to set up. Floors were cleaned, boot-scaper carpets were shaken and vacuumed, stainless steel Fustis were gleaming, decorations and signs were hastily drawn up.

Recipes and tasting packets - Monadnock Oil and Vinegar, LLC
Recipes and Tasting Packets
Chef Joe Stanislaw cooking demonstration - Monadnock Oil and Vinegar, LLC
Celebrity Chef Joe Stanislaw getting ready for the crowds.
The team consisted of the owners, Korey and Kim, their niece Caitlin, Chef Joe and I. Deb from the bookstore was thankfully popping in with suggestions, such as “Where were all those recipe cards you had printed??” Ah, she saved my butt there. We polished and chatted and waited for the flood. And the flood did come.
Co-owner Kim Homoleski and Customer - Monadnock Oil and Vinegar, LLC
Co-owner Kim Homoleski talking to an interested customer.
Suddenly the store was awash with bright coats and colors. Folks were clustering around the cooking, commenting and tasting. The aisles were crowded with people tasting and exclaiming over various oils. I worked my way to the back and saw a familiar customer who was enthusiastically showing a friend one of the new Blackberry-Ginger dark balsamic vinegar flavor. “Love it on my grapefruit half every morning!” I quipped as I headed to the stock room for more fresh bread.

Laura Mahoney, my photo blogging buddy, was on hand to catch all the action for us. It was fast-paced but well-organized. I don’t think anyone had to wait very long to be served and there was plenty to taste while you waited.

The day flowed by so quickly, I was caught by surprise as Chef Joe started to pack up. He had run out of some items on the menu and had improvised for plates and cutlery for the last hour.

Seered salmon with Persion Lime infused olive oil - Monadnock Oil and Vinegar, LLC
Salmon seared in black cherry vinaigrette.
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How did so much energy finally start to slow? It was perfect for everyone to catch their breath and evaluate the event. We had all had fun, there was no dispute there. It was well worth our time. It was such a heroic effort to pull it off so seamlessly, no question.When all was said and done, and we were smiling idiotic grins. Guess we passed all the milestones.

Next up? Chef Joe will be back for an Easter menu extravaganza!

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MOV March Madness

3/7/2014

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    We are finally catching our breath after a fantastic start! This month at MOV we are kicking off our Guest Chef monthly series with a visit from Joe Stanislaw. Joe has appeared on WMUR’s Cooks Corner and is an award winning chef. He is creating a St. Patrick’s Day menu that doesn’t include Corned Beef and Cabbage!
    Using exotic but healthy olive oils and vinegars from the store, Joe will be demonstrating and offering tastings of salmon, sea scallops, Potatoes Anna, Rainbow Slaw and desserts.
    Come by the store between 10 am and 1 pm on Saturday, March 15th. There’s plenty of parking and lots to taste and learn. Recipe cards will be available.


    We have several new products we’d love to share with you. How does this sound for a healthy day of eating?

BREAKFAST
Black raspberry - ginger balsamic vinegar - Monadnock Oil and Vinegar, LLC


Half a Ruby Red Grapefruit drizzled with Blackberry-Ginger balsamic vinegar


Baklouti Chili infused olive oil - Monadnock Oil and Vinegar, LLC


Scrambled eggs cooked in Baklouti
Chili infused olive oil


DINNER
Rosemary infused olive oil - Monadnock Oil and Vinegar, LLC


Grilled Lamb chops marinated in
Rosemary infused olive oil.


Cilantro and roasted onion infused olive oil - Monadnock Oil and Vinegar, LLC
Roasted root veggies, carrots, beets, turnips and potatoes in cilantro with roasted onion infused olive oil.



Our First "KEEP MOVing" Winner!

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Our first “KEEP MOVing!” customer award has been randomly drawn and Laura Mahoney from LandS Photography is the winner!! Come on in and pick a free 200ml bottle of your favorite oil or vinegar Laura, and thanks for taking us with you.


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