Good morning everyone!
The Superbowl is coming up, and it's going to be big! It's Pats v. Giants this year. To get us all in the mood for the big game, I've got some great Super Bowl party food on the menu this week.
I confess, we don't have one of those TV converter boxes, so we won't be watching the game at home. But maybe we'll bring some bean dip with us and catch the amazing ads (I know, I'm a geek) out and about!
Please place orders by midnight Sunday night for delivery on Tuesday, 1/31.
See you soon!
Much love,
Chef Mary
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SOUP:
Cheezy Spinach Soup! So warming, so delicious! (Made from cashews and veggies, none of that weird fake cheese stuff.) $8
PLATES:
Southwestern Black Bean Dip! Skip those fried chips, and dip roasted local purple potatoes instead! $10
Mac and Cheezy Sauce! Topped with homemade GF bread crumbs, with veg du jour on the side. $12
Local Potatoes Stuffed with Butternut Squash, with cultured cashew creme to dip. $10
Roasted Winter Veggie Medley, with brown rice and veg du jour, and pumpkin seeds on top. $11
BAKERY:
Sweet Cinnamon Maple Bean Dip. I made a test batch this morning and it is satiny smooth, and so good! I am enjoying it with steel cut oats and a sliced Macoun apple right now! Yours will come with chewy house-dried honey apple slices to dip, but dipping and topping possibilities are endless! $8
Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches. The BEST flourless almond butter chocolate chip cookies embrace rich chocolate frosting. $8
Carrot Muffins! With raisins and nuts. $10 half dozen, $18 dozen
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As always, all the ingredients I use are the highest quality available. I do not use any meat, dairy, or egg ingredients. I know some vegans don't use honey, and out of respect for that choice I make a note when a dish contains it. If you would like to know why I do encourage the use of honey, email me and ask! I don't use soy, peanuts, wheat, or other gluten containing grains. I DO use fresh fruits and veggies; local and/or organic whenever possible. I also use organic seeds, nuts, beans, and non-gluten containing whole grains. If you have an allergy or sensitivity to anything at all, please let me know. If you have a question about any ingredient or method, please don't hesitate to ask!
Looking forward to feeding you and your families soon!
Love,
Chef Mary
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Gung hay fat choy! Happy Chinese New Year!
Happy Year of the Dragon! Gung hay fat choy! (That's how you say Best Wishes in the New Year in Chinese!)
Monday, January 23 is the first day of the Year of the Dragon. The celebrations go on all week, so you have plenty of time to enjoy delicious food inspired by the Lunar New Year. We aren't sticking to completely traditional Chinese recipes this week, but we are taking more of a pan-Asian fusion approach. As always, it's vegan, soy free, and gluten free. Wow!
My friend Alex of Alex's Ugly Sauce has made a fantastic hot sauce with Thai Dragon chiles. The Dragon Sauce has a brighter kind of flavor, a little different from the original Ugly Sauce that you all love when I make my famous burritos. I adore both sauces, and wanted to feature the Dragon Sauce because it's the Year of the Dragon, after all! If you want some Dragon or original Ugly Sauce to call your very own, you can find Alex at www.alexsuglysauce.com
I want to give a little shout-out to my brother Stephen and friend Jenny who are currently living in Szechuan province in China. Happy New Year!
And without further ado, here it is, a wonderful new menu to celebrate the Chinese New Year! Please order by Sunday night for delivery on Tuesday, 1/24. Email me at rathercraftymary@gmail.com to order!
Much love,
Chef Mary
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SOUP:
Hot and Sour Soup, featuring Alex's Dragon Sauce! (contains honey.) $8
PLATES:
Mu Shu inspired Veggies and Mushrooms, wrapped up in mini GF flour tortillas. $12
Spring Rolls - Fresh, not fried, of course. With a cooked filling of cabbage, carrots, sun sprouts, and ginger, and served with a side of Awesome Sauce! $10
Pad Thai Salad! Made with homemade raw almond butter, veggie ribbons, and rice noodles to symbolize long life! An all-raw version is available too, by request, subbing extra veggies for the noodles. Regular version (noodles!) $11 All-raw (no noodles, extra veg!) $12
Savory Seven Treasure Rice! Sometimes Seven Treasure Rice is the name of a fruity dessert, and sometimes it is a veggie-filled savory dish. In this case, it is studded with savory vegetables and filled with delicious beans! $10
BAKERY
Five Spice Apple Muffins $10 half dozen, $18 dozen
Purple Sticky Rice with Sweet Coconut Milk and Seasonal Fruit $8
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As always, everything is free of peanuts, soy, wheat, gluten, meat, dairy, and eggs.
I use fresh fruits and vegetables, organic and/or local when possible. Some dishes contain nuts or seeds. Please let me know if you are allergic or sensitive to anything at all!
It helps a lot when you return the containers. And Mother Earth thanks us too!
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Looking forward to feeding you soon!
Love,
Chef Mary
Monday, January 23 is the first day of the Year of the Dragon. The celebrations go on all week, so you have plenty of time to enjoy delicious food inspired by the Lunar New Year. We aren't sticking to completely traditional Chinese recipes this week, but we are taking more of a pan-Asian fusion approach. As always, it's vegan, soy free, and gluten free. Wow!
My friend Alex of Alex's Ugly Sauce has made a fantastic hot sauce with Thai Dragon chiles. The Dragon Sauce has a brighter kind of flavor, a little different from the original Ugly Sauce that you all love when I make my famous burritos. I adore both sauces, and wanted to feature the Dragon Sauce because it's the Year of the Dragon, after all! If you want some Dragon or original Ugly Sauce to call your very own, you can find Alex at www.alexsuglysauce.com
I want to give a little shout-out to my brother Stephen and friend Jenny who are currently living in Szechuan province in China. Happy New Year!
And without further ado, here it is, a wonderful new menu to celebrate the Chinese New Year! Please order by Sunday night for delivery on Tuesday, 1/24. Email me at rathercraftymary@gmail.com to order!
Much love,
Chef Mary
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SOUP:
Hot and Sour Soup, featuring Alex's Dragon Sauce! (contains honey.) $8
PLATES:
Mu Shu inspired Veggies and Mushrooms, wrapped up in mini GF flour tortillas. $12
Spring Rolls - Fresh, not fried, of course. With a cooked filling of cabbage, carrots, sun sprouts, and ginger, and served with a side of Awesome Sauce! $10
Pad Thai Salad! Made with homemade raw almond butter, veggie ribbons, and rice noodles to symbolize long life! An all-raw version is available too, by request, subbing extra veggies for the noodles. Regular version (noodles!) $11 All-raw (no noodles, extra veg!) $12
Savory Seven Treasure Rice! Sometimes Seven Treasure Rice is the name of a fruity dessert, and sometimes it is a veggie-filled savory dish. In this case, it is studded with savory vegetables and filled with delicious beans! $10
BAKERY
Five Spice Apple Muffins $10 half dozen, $18 dozen
Purple Sticky Rice with Sweet Coconut Milk and Seasonal Fruit $8
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As always, everything is free of peanuts, soy, wheat, gluten, meat, dairy, and eggs.
I use fresh fruits and vegetables, organic and/or local when possible. Some dishes contain nuts or seeds. Please let me know if you are allergic or sensitive to anything at all!
It helps a lot when you return the containers. And Mother Earth thanks us too!
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Looking forward to feeding you soon!
Love,
Chef Mary
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Happy Birthday Dr. King! A glorious new GF vegan menu for delivery Tuesday, 1/17.
Hello and happy rainy afternoon!
Next week, we will celebrate the birthday of one of the greatest leaders in the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Without his work and his sacrifice, the world we live in would be a very different place. It's hard to imagine that just a generation or two ago, it would have been difficult for Earnest and me to eat in the same restaurant, let alone share the life that we do! Every day, I am thankful for the hard work and sacrifice of Dr. King and his contemporaries.
In honor of Dr. King's memory, I did a little research into what his favorite foods were. He loved pie, especially pecan. So we are tackling the ultimate challenge this week: Gluten free vegan pecan pie! Dr. King also loved cornbread, and who doesn't? So we'll enjoy our favorite baked beans with sweet potato corn muffins too!
It's also my grandfather's birthday next week. He would have been in his late nineties by now. While my grandfather and Dr. King were very different men, they both enjoyed food that was simple, soulful, and all-American. My grandfather came from a farming family, and loved hearty food. He particularly loved corn bread, sweet potatoes, apples, and nuts, so you'll see those ingredients featured prominently this week.
Exploring new experiences, honoring our diverse traditions, and supporting our local farmers even through the challenging winter months. A perfect lens through which to create a fantastic menu!
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Much love,
Chef Mary
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SOUP:
Chunky veggie stew. The classic, to nourish you through the January chill! $8
PLATES:
Boston Baked Beans! Our official state bean, served with Veg du Jour and a Sweet Potato Corn Muffin. $11
Spaghetti Squash with Herbed Olive Oil, Farmers' Market Veggies, and Pumpkin Seeds. $10
Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Homemade Dried Local Apples. (Contains a small amount of honey.) Served with Quinoa and Veg du Jour, and Topped with Cashews. $12
Vegetable Pot Pie! Everyone loves pot pie, but it's hard to find one that's GF, vegan, and made from fresh, healthy, honest ingredients. Here is is! $11
BAKERY:
Pecan Pie! Yum! With a dollop of Cashew Creme on the side. $8
Sweet Potato Corn Muffins! The best! $10 half dozen, $18 dozen
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Please place orders by Sunday night at midnight for delivery on Tuesday, 1/17.
As always, all the ingredients I use are the highest quality available. I do not use any meat, dairy, or egg ingredients. I know some vegans don't use honey, and out of respect for that choice I make a note whenever a dish contains it. I don't use soy, peanuts, wheat, or other gluten containing grains. I DO use fresh fruits and veggies; local and/or organic whenever possible. I also use organic seeds, nuts, beans, and non-gluten containing whole grains. If you have an allergy or sensitivity to anything at all, please let me know. If you have a question about any ingredient or method, please don't hesitate to ask!
This week's heat-o-meter will register on the lower end. Plenty of fresh, warm flavors, but not very spicy.
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I look forward to sharing some gorgeous, soulful cooking with you and your family!
Much love,
Chef Mary
Next week, we will celebrate the birthday of one of the greatest leaders in the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Without his work and his sacrifice, the world we live in would be a very different place. It's hard to imagine that just a generation or two ago, it would have been difficult for Earnest and me to eat in the same restaurant, let alone share the life that we do! Every day, I am thankful for the hard work and sacrifice of Dr. King and his contemporaries.
In honor of Dr. King's memory, I did a little research into what his favorite foods were. He loved pie, especially pecan. So we are tackling the ultimate challenge this week: Gluten free vegan pecan pie! Dr. King also loved cornbread, and who doesn't? So we'll enjoy our favorite baked beans with sweet potato corn muffins too!
It's also my grandfather's birthday next week. He would have been in his late nineties by now. While my grandfather and Dr. King were very different men, they both enjoyed food that was simple, soulful, and all-American. My grandfather came from a farming family, and loved hearty food. He particularly loved corn bread, sweet potatoes, apples, and nuts, so you'll see those ingredients featured prominently this week.
Exploring new experiences, honoring our diverse traditions, and supporting our local farmers even through the challenging winter months. A perfect lens through which to create a fantastic menu!
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Much love,
Chef Mary
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SOUP:
Chunky veggie stew. The classic, to nourish you through the January chill! $8
PLATES:
Boston Baked Beans! Our official state bean, served with Veg du Jour and a Sweet Potato Corn Muffin. $11
Spaghetti Squash with Herbed Olive Oil, Farmers' Market Veggies, and Pumpkin Seeds. $10
Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Homemade Dried Local Apples. (Contains a small amount of honey.) Served with Quinoa and Veg du Jour, and Topped with Cashews. $12
Vegetable Pot Pie! Everyone loves pot pie, but it's hard to find one that's GF, vegan, and made from fresh, healthy, honest ingredients. Here is is! $11
BAKERY:
Pecan Pie! Yum! With a dollop of Cashew Creme on the side. $8
Sweet Potato Corn Muffins! The best! $10 half dozen, $18 dozen
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Please place orders by Sunday night at midnight for delivery on Tuesday, 1/17.
As always, all the ingredients I use are the highest quality available. I do not use any meat, dairy, or egg ingredients. I know some vegans don't use honey, and out of respect for that choice I make a note whenever a dish contains it. I don't use soy, peanuts, wheat, or other gluten containing grains. I DO use fresh fruits and veggies; local and/or organic whenever possible. I also use organic seeds, nuts, beans, and non-gluten containing whole grains. If you have an allergy or sensitivity to anything at all, please let me know. If you have a question about any ingredient or method, please don't hesitate to ask!
This week's heat-o-meter will register on the lower end. Plenty of fresh, warm flavors, but not very spicy.
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I look forward to sharing some gorgeous, soulful cooking with you and your family!
Much love,
Chef Mary
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Happy January! Here's a fantastic new vegan menu for delivery Tuesdy, 1/10!
Happy January everyone!
Are you ready to keep your New Year's resolutions in style? This week I have some wonderfully delicious items to keep you on the right track! As always, these gluten free, vegan, healthy dishes will keep you dancing the day and night away! Please place orders by Sunday night if possible, and I will deliver on Tuesday, January 10!
For those looking for a spice-o-meter, the soup will have a little kick, but nothing else will be super-spicy this week.
Looking forward to seeing you all and feeding you very soon!
Much love,
Chef Mary
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SOUP:
Black Bean Soup! So nourishing and delicious. $7
PLATES:
Raw Sprouted Sunflower Seed Hummus. With crunchy veggies to dip, of course! $9
Quinoa waldorf salad! A protein-rich, light, and refreshing update on a classic winter salad - Apples, cranberries, walnuts and quinoa in a delicious vinaigrette, over fresh lettuce. $11
Totoro Bento! Inspired by one of my favorite movies of all time, this bento features a giant Totoro-shaped onigiri plus plenty of other delectable dishes. How will I make him the right shade of grey? The secret is crushed black sesame seeds! $10
Pasta Puttanesca! Gluten free brown rice pasta is livened up with capers, sun dried tomatoes, olives, almonds, and something fresh and green of course! The intense flavors are so satisfying! $11
BAKERY:
Buckwheat banana chocolate chip muffins! Because a little dark chocolate here and there helps us keep our healthy resolutions the rest of the time! $10 half dozen, $18 dozen
Moist apple cake with Maple glaze! $7
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As always, everything is vegan, healthy, and made without peanuts, soy, or gluten ingredients. I do use tree nuts, seeds, non-gluten whole grains, and all sorts of fruits and veggies - local and/or organic when possible. If you are allergic or sensitive to anything at all, please just let me know!
Thank you for returning clean containers when you finish with them. It helps keep costs reasonable, and it helps keep Mother Earth happier too!
See you all very soon!
Love,
Chef Mary
Are you ready to keep your New Year's resolutions in style? This week I have some wonderfully delicious items to keep you on the right track! As always, these gluten free, vegan, healthy dishes will keep you dancing the day and night away! Please place orders by Sunday night if possible, and I will deliver on Tuesday, January 10!
For those looking for a spice-o-meter, the soup will have a little kick, but nothing else will be super-spicy this week.
Looking forward to seeing you all and feeding you very soon!
Much love,
Chef Mary
**************************************************
SOUP:
Black Bean Soup! So nourishing and delicious. $7
PLATES:
Raw Sprouted Sunflower Seed Hummus. With crunchy veggies to dip, of course! $9
Quinoa waldorf salad! A protein-rich, light, and refreshing update on a classic winter salad - Apples, cranberries, walnuts and quinoa in a delicious vinaigrette, over fresh lettuce. $11
Totoro Bento! Inspired by one of my favorite movies of all time, this bento features a giant Totoro-shaped onigiri plus plenty of other delectable dishes. How will I make him the right shade of grey? The secret is crushed black sesame seeds! $10
Pasta Puttanesca! Gluten free brown rice pasta is livened up with capers, sun dried tomatoes, olives, almonds, and something fresh and green of course! The intense flavors are so satisfying! $11
BAKERY:
Buckwheat banana chocolate chip muffins! Because a little dark chocolate here and there helps us keep our healthy resolutions the rest of the time! $10 half dozen, $18 dozen
Moist apple cake with Maple glaze! $7
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As always, everything is vegan, healthy, and made without peanuts, soy, or gluten ingredients. I do use tree nuts, seeds, non-gluten whole grains, and all sorts of fruits and veggies - local and/or organic when possible. If you are allergic or sensitive to anything at all, please just let me know!
Thank you for returning clean containers when you finish with them. It helps keep costs reasonable, and it helps keep Mother Earth happier too!
See you all very soon!
Love,
Chef Mary
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