i am three

today is the three year anniversary of the day my kitchen was approved by the health department & i could start cooking & baking. i have cooked & baked a lot in three years. it's been slightly psychotic/stressful/exhausting/overwhelming at times but it's pretty great that i get to work for myself, make whatever i want & interact with my customers each week. thanks so much for all the support & coming back each week for more grub!

this week there is lots of grub to choose from.

1. cheddar-bacon mac & cheese

roselane farm smoked bacon, roasted cherry tomatoes, corn, green onions, foxhill curds, cheddar, mozza, parm & panko

small $9  large $18

2. mediterranean grilled vegetable ragu

hearty tomato sauce with grilled eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, red onions, kalamata olives, capers, basil, balsamic, parm with a side of roasted garlic quinoa

vegetarian & gluten free

small $9  large $18

3. holiday pulled pork

mustard & clove braised getaway farm pork shoulder, kale, peppers, sweet potato casserole (with a touch of parsnip & turnip to cut through the sweetness), candied walnuts

gluten free & paleo

small $10  large $20

4. lobster mac & cheese

leek bechamel, foxhill curds, mozzarella, parmesan, panko, roasted tomatoes, basil, lemon

these arrived at my door this morning:

and were quickly turned in to this:

not gluten free, not dairy free, not low fat, just a delicious, decadent indulgence - perfect for the holidays!

small $12  large $24

the salads this week are broccoli, beet & quinoa. the quinoa is the curry version with peanuts, sesame, cilantro, ginger & loads of crunchy veggies. the beet & broccoli are identical to last week.

i also have the usual assortment of sweets plus new GLUTEN FREE eggnog cheesecake bars. also starting tomorrow, the holiday sweet samplers will be available at the market - 30 pieces (my choice) for $25. they will be available right up until christmas eve day. if you have particular preferences or you're in a rush, make sure they are pre-ordered please!

also don't forget i have gift certificates available - any denomination, no expiration date, perfect stocking stuffer.

okee dokee time to catch some zzz's, i have a feeling it's going to be bananas in there tomorrow!

see you soon :)

ps: here are the pics of the food i made last week when my blog wasn't cooperating

i have a few small portions of blue cheese gnocchi available without the brisket. makes a nice vegetarian side - $7.5

i actually made this cake on monday but i just love it!

so much grub

so i'm having some technical difficulties with my blog right now :( no links or pictures or anything interesting...sigh, just hop over to my facebook page to see pics of what i've been making.

thankfully i didn't have any technical issues in the kitchen this week - i got so much done!!! on tuesday i picked up 35 pounds of beef from getaway farm & i've been cooking ever since. i restocked three main courses and will have a much more well-rounded menu this weekend.

first off, i made a new batch of shepherd's pie. i cooked the beef up with onions, garlic, celery, carrots, peas, corn & lots of homemade bbq sauce to give it some tang. then it's topped off with cheddar-green onion mashed potatoes. this one is always a crowd pleaser, a staple of my menu & gluten free to boot!

small $10  large $20

the second dish was a fresh batch of moroccan meatballs. this one has become the best seller of late & it's been difficult to keep it in stock. the meatballs are getaway beef & seasoned with garlic, ginger, coriander, parsley, sumac, chillies and a touch of curry. they're smothered in piquant tomato sauce with fennel seed, olives, roasted peppers, dates, harissa & lemon. the side dish is red quinoa with kale from my garden, toasted almonds, harissa & green onions. this is another gluten-free option.

small $10  large $20

finally i made a batch of brisket & blue. it's braised beef brisket with red wine, leeks, celery root, pears, sundried tomatoes & balsamic. after the braise it gets brightened up with fresh cherry tomatoes & italian parsley. the side dish is creamy blue cheese gnocchi with roasted garlic, wilted kale & red wine vinegar. this one is pretty serious comfort food.

small $10  large $20

so last weekend was super busy for me at crafters. i sold 3 cases of bbq sauce - great stocking stuffer! this week i replenished my stock of maple bourbon & i'll do my best to make sure i have all the flavours on hand heading in to christmas.

there are three salads this week too, all $5 each. the broccoli is the same as usual, the beet saw the addition of toasted pine nuts & the quinoa is the grapefruit-fennel combo.

don't forget that i have gift certificates available & they're A LOT cuter than last year :)

ok back to the kitchen, still have all the frostings to make & a special batman birthday cake - this could be interesting! see you all over the weekend.

holiday orders

okee dokes, so i'm going to be at the market on christmas eve day 10am-noon.

i figured it would be a perfect time for people to pick up holiday orders. 

i'm going to do pre-orders of:

tourtiere with a savoury crust & getaway farm pork  $20 (9-inch)

traditional savoury dressing with cranberries & sage  $20 (1.5 kg)

pumpkin-chai pie  $15

apple-streusel pie  $15

holiday sweet large sampler  $25 (30 pieces - cookies, mini cupcakes, fudge)

holiday sweet decorative sampler $20 (16 pieces - cookies, mini cupcakes, fudge, in a decorative tin)

christmas cakes - special order, message me please :)

orders can be placed through my facebook page, e-mail (jenna@littleredkitschn.com) or twitter.

happy holidays!