Sunday, August 28, 2011

New Menu! Gluten Free, Vegan, Scrumptious Treats for Delivery 8/30. Serving Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, and immediate surroundings!

Hello hello!

Tropical Storm Irene has passed by. I hope everyone stayed safe and dry! I saw some fallen trees and lots of fallen limbs while I was out and about today. I hope none of you lost trees, power, or anything else in the storm!

I can't believe it's the end of August! This is a time of big transitions and adventures. Some of you are away on vacation, some are just coming back, and many are gearing up for a new school year - as students, teachers, and parents. And some just experience the transition in more subtle ways - the cooler nights, the changing way the sun slants, the crisper, more golden light.

This week, I offer some delightful options to help you through this transitional time! Some old favorites are returning, and some brand new options are here to entice you.

Please email rathercraftymary@gmail.com by midnight, Sunday night for delivery on Tuesday, August 30, and please order by Wednesday night for delivery on Friday, September 2. Thank you so much!

Hope to see you all soon!

Much love,
Chef Mary

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SOUP:

Thai Coconut and Mushroom Soup, with Fragrant Lemongrass $8

PLATES:

Raw Sprouted Sunflower Seed Hummus! With Carrot and Celery sticks to dip. $9

Macaroni and (Cashew and Veggie Based) Cheez! With greens du jour. $10

Raw Pad Thai Salad! Veggie ribbons, in a dressing with homemade raw almond butter, coconut, citrus, and fresh herbs. Over gorgeous greens, naturally! $11

The Bentos are back! This week will feature some beautiful, fresh, local produce, of course, plus sesame-spinach onigiri. So cute, so delicious! $10

Herbed Amaranth, cooked in homemade veggie broth. With Broccoli and Pecans $10

BAKERY:

Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Brownie. Decadent! $8

Peach Almond Muffins, made with local peaches, of course! $9 half dozen, $16 dozen

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Please return the washed containers when you can. Reusing helps keep the planet clean, and it helps keep costs reasonable!

Please let me know if you have any allergies or sensitivities! I do not use wheat, barley, or rye; when I use oats they are certified GF. I do not use peanuts or soy, or any animal ingredients. I DO use tree nuts and seeds in some recipes.

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Thanks so much!

Love and Sunshine!

Chef Mary

Friday, August 19, 2011

New Menu! Beautiful Vegan Food for Delivery Tuesday, 8/23

Hello wonderful folks!

I can't believe it is already Friday!

The selection at the farmers' markets has been incredible the last
couple weeks, and it's only getting better! Enjoy this coming week's
menu. I have enjoyed creating it for you!

Please place orders by Sunday night for delivery on Tuesday. I deliver to Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, and the immediate surroundings. Thanks!

Much love,
Chef Mary

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SOUP:

Local Zucchini and Herb Soup $7

PLATES:

Guacamole! With beautiful crunchy veggies to dip! $10

White Lasagna made with Almond Bechamel, Cashew Ricotta, Spinach, and
GF whole grain brown rice noodles! $10

Antipasto Salad: An assortment of Mediterranean meze, made mostly from
local veggies. Offerings will probably include: Tomato and Cashew
Stuffed Cherry Peppers, Marinated Veggies, Pepper Stuffed Dates, and
whatever else looks amazing at the farmers' market! $10

Enchiladas! Local potatoes and veggies inside, fresh local tomatillo
sauce on top, and cultured cashew creme on the side! $10

Sunshine Millet Salad with Dried Apricots, Carrots, and Pumpkin Seeds,
over tender greens. $10

BAKERY:

Maple Cinnamon French Toast Muffins! Yum! $9 half dozen, $16 dozen

Blueberry Crisp, made with Local Blueberries and Gluten Free Oats, naturally! $8

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As always, most ingredients are local and/or certified organic. I try
to use local ingredients whenever I can!

Everything I make for you is vegan, healthy, and delicious! Because it
is all vegan, it is naturally free of common allergens fish,
shellfish, eggs, and dairy. I never use wheat or other gluten
ingredients. When I use oats, they are always certified GF. I also
never use soy or peanuts. I DO use nuts and seeds in some recipes, but
can leave them out of most if you prefer. If you have any kind of
allergy or sensitivity, please let me know!

Please return the containers when you are finished with them. Reusing
the containers helps keep the Earth clean, and it helps keep prices
reasonable for all of us! Thank you!

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Thank you all so much, and I look forward to seeing you soon!

Much love,

Chef Mary

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Beautiful vegan food for delivery Tuesday, 8/16

Happy weekend, everyone!

Here is the menu for delivery on Tuesday, August 16. I can't believe
it's already the middle of August! Did you know that August is
National Picnic Month? Here's a wonderful way to celebrate it: simply
order some wonderful food, allow me to bring it to you, and then enjoy
it in your favorite park! I recommend sitting by Jamaica Pond,
watching the people and ducks go by.

:)

Please place orders by midnight Sunday night, if possible, and I will
deliver to you on Tuesday!

Thank you all so much for your continued business! I look forward to
seeing you all soon!

Much love,

Chef Mary

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SOUP:

Celery, potato, and leek. Perfect cold or hot! $7

PLATES:

Gratin of tomatoes, potatoes, and fennel with homemade gluten free
bread crumbs. $10

Baba Ghanouj: roasted eggplant dip, made from local, heirloom variety
eggplants. With carrot sticks to dip. $10

Pizza with spinach, local heirloom tomatoes, and cashew mozzarella. $10

Quinoa salad with local green beans and almonds, over tender greens. $10

Curried brown rice salad with roasted local beets, over spinach.
Garnished with sunflower seeds. $10

BAKERY:

Zucchini walnut muffins. Possibly the most delicious muffin ever, and
it's made with local zucchini! $9 half dozen, $16 dozen

Chocolate chip cookie sandwiches! Chocolate frosting, embraced by
flourless almond butter chocolate chip cookies. Yum! $7

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As always, I avoid common allergens peanuts, soy, wheat, and gluten.
Everything is vegan, so we easily avoid all those allergens of animal
origin. I DO use nuts and seeds in many recipes. Please let me know if
you have any allergies or sensitivities at all!

Whenever possible, ingredients are locally and/or organically grown.
Not only is it better for the earth and better for our bodies, it also
provides a great boost for our local economy!

Please return the containers for reuse. It keeps the earth clean, and
it helps keep costs reasonable.

Thank you all so much, and I look forward to seeing you very soon!

Love and fennel!

Chef Mary
rathercraftymary@gmail.com

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Gorgeous menu for delivery on Friday, August 12

Happiest of happy Tuesdays to you!

Here it is! The menu for delivery on Friday, 8/12!

Please email me at rathercraftymary@gmail.com to place orders.

I look forward to cooking for you soon!

Much love,

Chef Mary

P.S. Stay tuned for some more pretty pictures! The phone is charging up, and then I will send them to myself and put them up. I'm excited!

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SOUP

Summer Corn Chowder $7

PLATES

Amaranth Grits with Okra and Tomatoes. Deelish! $10

Millet cooked in Homemade Shiitake Mushroom Broth, with Saucy Mushrooms. $10

Secret Black Box Bento! If you thought last week's bento was cute, just wait for this one! Now with Super Fun Secret Ingredients! There will be black onigiri made from Thai Forbidden Rice, and there will be local heirloom eggplant, and who knows what other colorful items will
jump into my basket! $10

Raw Sprouted Sunflower Seed Hummus! With carrots and celery to dip, of course. (Or just carrots, if you prefer.) $9

Beet Risotto with Herbs and Cashew Creme! Served with Sauteed Beet Greens. Yum! $10

BAKERY

Maple Walnut Granola Balls. A new flavor twist on my classic treat! $7

Banana Buckwheat Chocolate Chip Muffins. Everyone's favorite! $9 half dozen, $16 dozen

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Please let me know if you have any allergies or sensitivities. As always, everything is made of real, natural ingredients. As much as possible is local and/or organic. And of course, it's all vegan, and made without gluten, soy, and peanut ingredients.

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Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

Chef Mary