Happy Thursday everyone!
Now that you have all your preparations in place for the Super Bowl, it's time to think about next week!
Next Tuesday night there is a Jewish holiday called Tu B'Shevat. While I was not raised Jewish, I do love to celebrate the holidays. There are so many, and they all have their own wonderful food traditions! Tu B'Shevat is the symbolic birthday of trees, and of the Tree of Life in particular. I love that trees get their own birthday celebration!
For this holiday, It is traditional to enjoy nuts, grains, and fruits, especially dried fruits. You may have noticed that I adore fruits and nuts, so this makes me very happy! This week's menu contains a few items celebrating Tu B'Shevat, and a few other items just for fun. Enjoy!
Please place orders by Sunday night for delivery on Tuesday, February 7. Email orders to rathercraftymary@gmail.com Thank you very much!
Much love,
Chef Mary
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SOUP
Curried Carrot Almond Soup. $8
PLATES
Sunshine Millet: Warming millet with squash and dried apricots, and veg du jour. $10
Caesar Salad Wraps: Lettuce, sprouts, and carrots wrapped up in sheets of nori, with delicious cheezy cashews. A mostly-raw, all vegan, cashew-based caesar dressing is on the side. $11
Antipasto Salad: An assortment of Mediterranean meze, including stuffed dates, roasted local veggies, and other delights! $12
Tamale Pie! A very American reinterpretation of some classic Mexican flavors. It's red bean chili, with corn bread baked on top. $11
BAKERY
Fig Molasses Muffins $10 half dozen, $18 dozen
Flourless Orange Almond Cake. Moist, dense, and delicious. $8
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As always, everything is delicious, vegan, made from real ingredients, and good for you. I do not use soy, peanut, wheat, or any gluten ingredients. I do use
certified organic and/or local nuts, seeds, whole grains, fruits, and veggies. If you are allergic or sensitive to anything, please let me know!
I always appreciate it when you bring back the reusable containers and jars. It helps reduce our consumption of plastic and glass (and it
helps keep prices reasonable!)
Have a beautiful day!
Love,
Mary
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Rather Crafty Super Bowl Party Menu! For delivery Tuesday, 1/31
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
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
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
Thursday, December 29, 2011
New Year's Menu of Vegan Awesomeness! For delivery to greater Boston Tuesday 1/3/2012!
Happy 2012!
Do you have some healthy new year's resolutions, or is this just a new
calendar for you? Have you resolved to eat more healthy, nourishing
vegetables? To give yourself a break, maybe a little more me-time? To
make the time to get to the gym more often? I can help you with all
your healthy resolutions! Let me cook for you, and you'll have a
healthy, nourishing meal. And with all the time you save, you can hit
the gym and relax knowing the food is already done!
Every individual, family, and culture has different traditions for the
new year. When I was little, my family had beans and cabbage to
symbolize luck and prosperity in the new year. Many cultures consider
beans lucky, so there are plenty of beans this week! Many folks also
consider rice lucky, so that's represented well this week too. The
color gold is considered lucky in many cultures, so the squash soup is
gold, as is the kurikinton (Japanese yam and sweet chestnut puree with
delicate golden saffron) in the bento. In researching this menu, I
learned that the Dutch eat donuts for luck in the new year. We don't
do a whole lot of deep frying here in Craftyland, but we will have
much healthier donut-inspired jammy muffins instead!
Please place orders by Sunday night, January 1 at midnight for
delivery on Tuesday, January 3.
Happy happy new year, and I look forward to seeing you all very soon!
Much Love,
Chef Mary
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SOUP:
Local Butternut Squash Soup $8
PLATES:
Jamaican Rice and Peas! Not what we would usually call peas in the
U.S., this dish is red beans and rice, cooked with coconut milk and
spices. Yum! with Veg du Jour. $10
New Year's Bento! Inspired by the truly extravagant Osechi Ryori
traditionally served at New Year's in Japan, this somewhat simpler but
still elegant bento will feature Kurikinton, Black Beans, Lotus Root,
and other seasonal dishes! $12
By popular request, Millet with Saucy Mushrooms! Made with homemade
shiitake mushroom broth, crimini mushrooms, and plenty of love. With
Veg du Jour. $11
Braised Local Cabbage with Caraway, Apples and Beans, over Brown Rice.
As far as I'm concerned, this is the ultimate comfort feast! $10
BAKERY:
Jammy Muffins! Kind of like a jelly donut, but so much better for you!
$10 half dozen, $18 dozen
Daifuku Mochi! Heavenly pieces of mochi, filled with a sophisticated
white bean and date filling. Yum! $10
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Please let me know if you have any food allergies or sensitivities at
all. As always, everything you find here is naturally vegan, and
therefore free of animal-based allergens. (I know some vegans avoid
honey entirely; let me know if you are among them. I am the sort who
uses honey occasionally, but I respect the opposite perspective!
There's nothing containing honey this week.) I don't use peanuts or
soy at all. I don't use wheat, or any other gluten-containing grains.
I do use all-natural ingredients - fresh vegetables and fruits, whole
grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes. I use local and/or organic
ingredients whenever I can, and I'm learning every week about more
ways to keep it local, even through the winter months!
Please return containers after you are finished with them. Reusing
clean containers helps keep costs reasonable, and it helps us all to
walk more lightly on the Earth!
Thank you so much for your continued business! Feel free to pass this
info along to friends, co-workers, and neighbors who might be
interested in a little help getting lunch or dinner on the table!
Much love from your personal chef,
Mary
Do you have some healthy new year's resolutions, or is this just a new
calendar for you? Have you resolved to eat more healthy, nourishing
vegetables? To give yourself a break, maybe a little more me-time? To
make the time to get to the gym more often? I can help you with all
your healthy resolutions! Let me cook for you, and you'll have a
healthy, nourishing meal. And with all the time you save, you can hit
the gym and relax knowing the food is already done!
Every individual, family, and culture has different traditions for the
new year. When I was little, my family had beans and cabbage to
symbolize luck and prosperity in the new year. Many cultures consider
beans lucky, so there are plenty of beans this week! Many folks also
consider rice lucky, so that's represented well this week too. The
color gold is considered lucky in many cultures, so the squash soup is
gold, as is the kurikinton (Japanese yam and sweet chestnut puree with
delicate golden saffron) in the bento. In researching this menu, I
learned that the Dutch eat donuts for luck in the new year. We don't
do a whole lot of deep frying here in Craftyland, but we will have
much healthier donut-inspired jammy muffins instead!
Please place orders by Sunday night, January 1 at midnight for
delivery on Tuesday, January 3.
Happy happy new year, and I look forward to seeing you all very soon!
Much Love,
Chef Mary
*******************************************
SOUP:
Local Butternut Squash Soup $8
PLATES:
Jamaican Rice and Peas! Not what we would usually call peas in the
U.S., this dish is red beans and rice, cooked with coconut milk and
spices. Yum! with Veg du Jour. $10
New Year's Bento! Inspired by the truly extravagant Osechi Ryori
traditionally served at New Year's in Japan, this somewhat simpler but
still elegant bento will feature Kurikinton, Black Beans, Lotus Root,
and other seasonal dishes! $12
By popular request, Millet with Saucy Mushrooms! Made with homemade
shiitake mushroom broth, crimini mushrooms, and plenty of love. With
Veg du Jour. $11
Braised Local Cabbage with Caraway, Apples and Beans, over Brown Rice.
As far as I'm concerned, this is the ultimate comfort feast! $10
BAKERY:
Jammy Muffins! Kind of like a jelly donut, but so much better for you!
$10 half dozen, $18 dozen
Daifuku Mochi! Heavenly pieces of mochi, filled with a sophisticated
white bean and date filling. Yum! $10
******************************************
Please let me know if you have any food allergies or sensitivities at
all. As always, everything you find here is naturally vegan, and
therefore free of animal-based allergens. (I know some vegans avoid
honey entirely; let me know if you are among them. I am the sort who
uses honey occasionally, but I respect the opposite perspective!
There's nothing containing honey this week.) I don't use peanuts or
soy at all. I don't use wheat, or any other gluten-containing grains.
I do use all-natural ingredients - fresh vegetables and fruits, whole
grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes. I use local and/or organic
ingredients whenever I can, and I'm learning every week about more
ways to keep it local, even through the winter months!
Please return containers after you are finished with them. Reusing
clean containers helps keep costs reasonable, and it helps us all to
walk more lightly on the Earth!
Thank you so much for your continued business! Feel free to pass this
info along to friends, co-workers, and neighbors who might be
interested in a little help getting lunch or dinner on the table!
Much love from your personal chef,
Mary
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Gluten Free, Vegan, Affordable Personal Chef! Providing Delivery to Boston, Cambridge, and Beyond!
A warm welcome to anyone and everyone, especially those who are new around here! My name is Mary and I am a chef. I'm not one of those fancy expensive personal chefs that you can't afford. My mission is to make it easier for everyone to enjoy a healthy, balanced, plant-based diet. I use only high quality ingredients, and I know how to combine them to make food that is as delicious as it is nourishing.
When possible, I use ingredients that are local and/or organic. I try to support other small local businesses as much as I can.
I don't use wheat or other gluten-containing grains, soy, or peanuts. I don't use meat, dairy, or eggs. I am careful about allergies and sensitivities, as well as other types of dietary restrictions. I do use a lot of fresh fruits, veggies, seeds, nuts, beans, and non-gluten-containing whole grains.
So how does this work?
I create a new menu every week. Usually the menu consists of one soup (by the pint,) one variety of muffins (by the dozen or half dozen,) one or two other sweets and/or baked goods, and four or five entree plates which usually include some kind of dip with veg, some kind of salad or raw dish, and some grain, nut, and/or bean based dishes. I don't always stick to one formula, but that's the usual lineup.
People order a la carte, and I deliver to them at their homes, offices, or schools. You can order a plate or two, or just some muffins, or you can order one or two of everything! Different individuals and families have different needs, and I respect that. You can order by emailing me at rathercraftymary@gmail.com
I post the menus here, and I email them to those who choose to receive them that way. If you aren't receiving menus but would like to, please let me know!
Feel free to look around and check out past menus. I do take requests, and I love feedback. You can leave comments below posts or email me at rathercraftymary@gmail.com any time!
Thanks for stopping by, and have a fantastic day!
Much love,
Chef Mary
When possible, I use ingredients that are local and/or organic. I try to support other small local businesses as much as I can.
I don't use wheat or other gluten-containing grains, soy, or peanuts. I don't use meat, dairy, or eggs. I am careful about allergies and sensitivities, as well as other types of dietary restrictions. I do use a lot of fresh fruits, veggies, seeds, nuts, beans, and non-gluten-containing whole grains.
So how does this work?
I create a new menu every week. Usually the menu consists of one soup (by the pint,) one variety of muffins (by the dozen or half dozen,) one or two other sweets and/or baked goods, and four or five entree plates which usually include some kind of dip with veg, some kind of salad or raw dish, and some grain, nut, and/or bean based dishes. I don't always stick to one formula, but that's the usual lineup.
People order a la carte, and I deliver to them at their homes, offices, or schools. You can order a plate or two, or just some muffins, or you can order one or two of everything! Different individuals and families have different needs, and I respect that. You can order by emailing me at rathercraftymary@gmail.com
I post the menus here, and I email them to those who choose to receive them that way. If you aren't receiving menus but would like to, please let me know!
Feel free to look around and check out past menus. I do take requests, and I love feedback. You can leave comments below posts or email me at rathercraftymary@gmail.com any time!
Thanks for stopping by, and have a fantastic day!
Much love,
Chef Mary
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