Holiday Menu 2011

Happy Holidays!  I hope your done with all your shopping and are able to take some time to enjoy the next week.   If you didn't pick up our Holiday Menu in the last few weeks....here it is.  If you have any special request, feel free to contact us. I hope to see all of you in the next week but if we don't,  I wish you a safe and wonderful holiday season. Holiday Menu 2011  1064 Horizon, Suite #8, Fairfield, Ca  94533  (707)439-9496 Email: magpies.jen@gmail.com  Blog:  wherethemagpieflies.blogspot.com  Delivery times:  Mon-Fri (Dec 20th – Dec 24th) 9am – Noon and 4-6pm Breakfast Cinnamon French toast fritta $12 Nutmeg spice cake $10 Cranberry/Pecan Scones $2/scone Stuffing Sausage, red onion and apricot stuffing balls $8 serves 4 Squash, goat cheese and cannelloni bean stuffing $12 serves 4 Vegetable Honey, lemon and thyme roasted parsnips $8 serves 4 Stuffed Acorn Squash $12 serves 4 Broccoli and Stilton Tart with walnut pastry 9 inch tart $12 Roasted Red Potatoes with caramelized red onion and rosemary $10 serves 4 Other Lasagna (red or white) (beef or vegetable) $25 (9x13) Salad Citrus and fig fruit salad $9 (serves 4) Bulgur, quinoa, couscous with leeks, almonds, feta and pomegranate seeds with orange vinegarte $8 serves 4 Soup Cauliflower and gorgonzola soup wit pickled pear relish $7/quart Onion soup with thyme and gruyere crostini $6/quart Sweet Cherry and Tangerine Sticky Pudding  $5 per individual Chocolate and orange brioche pudding $15 or $5 for individual serving Cranberry Trifle $18 Pear Cranberry Frangipane Tart 9” tart $12 or $5 for 4” Buche Noel (dark chocolate or white chocolate)  with meringue mushrooms $25 Coconut Cream Pie $18 Spiced Chocolate Torte (wrapped in edible ribbons)  - good for table centerpiece or beautiful gift.  $35 Apple Breton Pie $15 MagPies Salt Licks $5/tart Ice Cream Salty Pistachio Ice Cream  $7/quart Maple gingersnap $7/quart Ice cream sandwiches - Pink peppermint ice cream on fudge cookie or lemon ice cream on ginger cookies $3/sandwhich Vegetarian Tarte tatin with root veg with pine nuts.9 inch $12 or $5 for 4” tart Mushroom and Cranberry Nut Roast $15 Sweet Potato, mushroom and chestnut cakes 6 cakes $10 Gluten Free Braised Beef Ravioli with shitake parsley broth $18 serves 4 Tomato Fennel Soup $8/quart Plum Crumble $15 9” or $5/serving Chocolate Flourless Torte with Raspberries $5/serving Banana and Coconut Pie 9” pie $15 Cookies (spicy gingerbread, lemon olive oil, holiday message sugar cookies, ginger spice mandolines) dozen cookies $12 Ginger Lemon Bars 6 bars $8 Holiday fruit and Nut Balls 12 balls $8 Gifts Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut squares 8 square $10 Cookies  (chocolate peppermint cookies, holiday message sugar cookies, lemon curd cookies, chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies) a dozen cookies $10 Biscotti (Chocolate and Pistachio Biscotti) in a metal tin $10 Chocolate Florentines English Toffee $8/bag Oatcakes – bag of 15 oatcakes $10 Brownies (blondies and/or chocolate) box of 6 for $10 Peppermint Bark (layered white and dark chocolate with peppermint candy) $6/bag Gingerbread or Cranberry Cheesecake $25 Spiced Nuts $8/bag

Gobble! Gobble!

Thanksgiving Menu PIES     Apple Breton Pie $20     French Silk Choc Pie $15 Sugar Pumpkin Pie $15            Lemon Cream Pie $15 Pumpkin Layer Pie $20 Walnut Honey Pie $22 Southern Pecan Pie $22 CRUMBLE Caramel Pear $15 TARTS Salt Lick Pie $20 for 4 Plum Tart $15 Cranberry, Almond and Cinnamon Tart $20 Bittersweet Chocolate Tart with candied oranges $20 Breads Corn Bread with Starthistle honey $2/piece or $15 (8) Parker House Rolls $3 (6 rolls) Cranberry/Pecan Rolls $5 (6 rolls) Buttermilk Biscuits with Parsley and Sage $5 (6 rolls) BREAKFAST Pecan Sweet Rolls $15 for 12 Pumpkin Scones $4 for 2 Ginger Scones with Espresso Icing $4 for 2 Place orders by telephone (707)439-5960,email:magpies.jen@gmail.com or on blog wherethemagpieflies.blogspot.com. Deliveries to be made on or before Thursday, November 24th. Delivery service available. All deliveries made at 1064 Horizon #3, Fairfield, Ca between 9am and noon or 4pm-6pm Thanksgiving week.

SOUP Sweet potato/chipotle soup $6/quart Apple-butternut squash soup $6/quart SIDES Sweet Potatoes (twice baked) with ricotta and herbs $11 for 4 Roasted Cauliflower with plumped raisins, almonds and brown butter $9 for 4 Roasted heirloom squash with mushrooms and thyme $9 for 4 Roasted pear, walnut & cranberry stuffing $10 for 4 Sausage and mint stuffing $12 for 4 Cranberry, orange and ginger chutney $6 Spicy Kale, greens beans & mushrooms $10 for 4 Gluten Free Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie $20 White rice, sorghum & sweet rice flours, cinnamon, egg, apple cider vinegar, butter Gluten Free Spicy Ginger Cookies $5 for 6 Sorghum& white rice flours, dried ginger, cinnamon, eggs, sugar, butter Gluten Free Savory Gluten Free  Sweet Potato Apple Casserole $15 for 6

Wild Boar Farms

Wild Boar Farms
Wild Boar Farms in located at 2252 Morrison Lane in Fairfield.  They are not too far from Larry's Produce.  They do U-pick it heirloom tomatoes.  However, if you are not in the picking mood they always have some picked you can choose from.  They carry a large variety of heirlooms including: AAA Sweet Solano, Beauty King . Berkeley Tie-Dye, Black Cherry, Cherokee GreenEvan's Purple Pear, Green Zebra Cherry, Haley's Purple Comet, Large Barred Boar Pink Boar, Red Boar  and Sweet Carneros Pink. 
If you are planning on canning some tomatoes or making sauce they have a great deal (50cents/lb) on less than perfect tomatoes.  They planted at various times so they will have tomatoes for awhile.  Brad and his crew are incredibly nice.  They supply some large restaurants, including Chez Panisse and French Laundry.  Next week Sunset Magazine will be shooting at the farm....so look for a future article on the farm. 

MagPies will be at Totally Local tomorrow in Green Valley from 9a.-1pm.  They are doing a raffle for a bag of goodies from Market Vendors so come out and try your luck!
Deliveries for the blog will be Sunday 9-11am, Monday or Tuesday (please email time for pick-up with your order for Monday or Tuesday).

Have a safe and fun Labor Day Weekend!

Savory
Chocolate Chicken Chili Stew $6/serving or $26 for 9x13
bacon, celery, green onion, garlic, red wine, chicken stock, chopped tomatoes, chili chocolate sauce, coriander

Sticky Pork and Thyme Stir Fry served over jasmine rice $6/serving or $26 for 9x13
garlic, walnut oil, red chili, ginger, pork tenderloin, sweet chili sauce, thyme, peppers, pak choi, green onions

Baked Squash, bacon and feta tart $6/serving
bacon, squash, Olive oil, feta, organic eggs, organic milk, filo pastry, thyme

Vegetarian
Spiced eggplant and potato hash with organic boiled eggs $6/serving or $26 for 9x13
Potatoes, olive oil, red onion, garlic, eggplant, paprika, heirloom tomatoes, ras el hanout spice, organic eggs

Vegetable moussaka $5/serving or $25 for 9x13
red onion, garlic, zucchini, red peppers, tomato, cinnamon, Greek yogurt, Parmesan, feta, red wine, oregano, organic eggs

Breakfast
Coriander Chelsea Buns $4/4 buns
butter, bread flour, yeast, brown sugar, honey organic milk, raisins, cardamon seeds (crushed), organic eggs

Date, Oatmeal and Yogurt Muffins $3 for 2 muffins
Oatmeal, dates, yogurt, flour, sugar, cinnamon, organic milk, eggs, butter, walnuts, brown sugar

Sweets
Pear and Banana Granola Crumble $5/crumble
banana, pears, blackberries, orange juice, granola, butter, sugar

Fresh Fig Tart with Rosemary Cornmeal Crust and Filled with Lemon Cream $6 for 5inch tart
honey, figs, mascarpone, sugar, sour cream, cornmeal, lemons, flour

Chocolate, Orange, Honey Cake $5/slice
eggs, lemon, orange juice, sugar, bittersweet chocolate, honey

Blackberry Cream Cookies $5 for 6 cookies
sugar, butter, eggs, blackberries, milk crumbs, flour, cornstarch

Ice Cream
Tres Leches Ice Cream $6/pint
Coconut Milk, cake, organic milk, sea salt, megrinue shells

Cupcakes and More!

It has been a long time since I have been able to get to the blog.  Things have continued to be insanely busy!  I hope to get back to the blog on a more regular basis. 
So let's catch up a little!  First, my friend Jenn at Posh Couture Cupcakes and Cakes has opened her new shop 401 Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville.  Her new storefront new storefront is a cupcake boutique, champagne & tea lounge, and espresso bar.  Her alcohol license is still pending but in the meantime go in and see her super cute store, enjoy some Illy Coffee or Tea Forte Tea and a cupcake or two.  I believe she has chocolate dipped strawberries also. My suggestion is to go early as I have a feeling she will sell out fast! Also, if your in the market for a cake, she designs sculptured cakes. cake pops, cake bites and cake truffles.  Check out her website at http://www.poshcouturecakes.com/.  You can also like her on facebook at www.facebook.com/poshcouturecakes!

Speaking of Facebook ....MagPies finally caught up with the times and you can now follow us on facebook. 
www.facebook.com/magpies-bakerycatering.  We try and post all that we are up to, where we will be, menus, things that are getting close to selling out, pictures, etc.  Please like us on facebook!

Food we made for the opening Posh

We will do deliveries this Sunday at our office from 9am-11am.

Menu
Chicken Souvlaki $6/serving or $26 9x13
yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, chicken, pita, unsalted butter

Herby Toad-in-the-hole $6 or $$26 9x13
sausages, onion, parsley, thyme, chives, oregano, organic milk, eggs, flour, wholegrain mustard

Vegetarian
Layered Eggplant, Zucchini and Tomato Casserole $5/serving or $25 9x13
Zucchini, eggplant, heirloom tomatoes, shallots, basil, panko bread crumbs, herbs

Lemon Risotto with squash $5/serving or $25 9x13
Aborio rice, lemon, white wine, parsley, squash, garlic, vegetable stock, onion

Soup
Heirloom Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese $6/quart
Heirloom tomatoes, goat cheese, pine nuts, milk, onion, basil, vegetable stock
Sweets
Creamy Coconut Strawberry Pie $5/piece
Sweetened condensed milk, coconut cookies, Homemade Strawberry Conserve

Blackberry Pie with Almond Crumble $5/piece
blackberry, flour, sugar, almonds, butter, marzipan

Orange Tian $5/piece
Orange, sugar, butter, flour, homemade marmalade, cream

Ice Cream $6/pint
Sweet corn and blackberry ice cream

Upcomiing Events

Baby showers, birthdays, summer parties and lots more mini desserts!  I love making small, bite size desserts and they are quickly gaining in popularity for events.  We will be doing a wedding next Saturday with a dessert table.  Several mini desserts, candy, coquembouche towers and a cake! I am so excited to participate in this as it will be a wedding using local caters and a local florist.  You know how I love local.  I hope to get some good photographs of the day! 

As Magpies has various events in the next couple of weeks there will be no blog for two weeks or Farmer's Market next week.  We will return to the Market on Saturday, August 13th.  We will be at Wooden Valley for Harvest on August 14th.  I will have lots of ice cream at Wooden Valley. Blog will resume the weekend of August 21rst/22nd.  Of course, if you need anything in the mean time just let me know.

Please note:  We have had lots of requests to add back in some gluten free items.  I am happy to do this but going to start slow.  If we get a following then we will expand that part of the menu.

Delivery will be Sunday/Monday 9am-11am.  Let me know which day you would like.

Savory
Polenta crusted pork with buttered wild rice and green beans $6/serving or $26 for 9x13
green beans, shallots, basmati rice, pork loin, polenta, Parmesan, flour, egg, garlic,  red chili

Sausage and Herb stuffed eggplant $6/serving or $26 9x13
red onion, red pepper, garlic, sausage, fresh herbs, panko bread crumbs

Vegetarian
Cauliflower and lentil pilau with mango salsa $6/serving or $26 for
onion, cumin, cauliflower, sweet potato, lentils, rice, dried apricots, cabbage, lemon, vegetable stock

Summer Vegetable Spaghetti $5/serving or $25 9x13
Goat Cheese, green beans, tomatoes, olives, oregano, lemon zest, zucchini, summer squash, basil, spaghetti, olive oil

Gluten Free
Gluten Free Puttanesca $5/serving or $25 9x13
Rice Spaghetti noodles, garlic, fire roasted tomatoes, dried tomatoes, capers, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar

Raspberry-Coconut Cookie Bars 6 bars for $8
sorghum flour, hazelnut flour, tapioca flour, brown sugar, xanthan gum, baking powder, nutmeg, homemade raspberry compote, vanilla

Breakfast
Peach Sticky Buns $2/bun or 6 for $10
Peaches, yeast, flour, sugar, nuts

Ice Cream
Cherry Ripple Ice Cream Bars on homemade graham crackers $4 for 2 bars
milk, cream, cream cheese, cherries, flour, sugar, baking powder

Sweet
Mango Tart Tatin $4/tart
Vanilla Bean, Mangoes, flour, butter, sugar

Fig and raspberry tart $4/tart
butter, flour, egg, almond, vanilla, raspberry jam, figs, raspberries

Bittersweet Chocolate Pudding Pie with Meringue $4/piece or $15 for whole pie
flour, butter, sugar, chocolate, eggs

Seeing Red..Washington Nationals Baseball

The end of baseball season was a month ago but I am just getting around to posting these pictures.  These beautiful cupcakes are the creation of my youngest son.  When he asked me to make cupcakes for the end of season party, he was very clear what he wanted.  Cupcakes with lots of frosting and Oreo cookies.  Well, how can I refuse a request like that!  These towering cupcakes were enjoyed by the Washington National Team 7-8 year olds.  They had a exciting season!

Delivery will be Sunday from 9-11am.   Please contact us if you need to work out an alternative delivery time.

Savory
Short Ribs with fresh tomato sauce and whole grain pasta (9x13) $26 or $6/serving
short ribs, garlic, onion, tomatoes, red pepper, thyme, Parmesan cheese, Italian parsley, red wine

BBQ blueberry and balsamic sauce turkey meatballs with toasted almond rice (9x13) $26 or $6/serving
blueberries, balsamic vinegar, homemade BBQ sauce, garlic, salt, organic sugar, almonds, rice

Vegetarian
Cauliflower, Carrots and Chickpea Coconut Curry (9x13) $25 or $5/serving
cauliflower, carrots, chickpeas, vegetable broth, coconut milk, onion, red pepper

Stacked Roasted Vegetable Enchilada Casserole (9x13) $26 or $6/serving
red peppers, pablano chilies, cauliflower, sweet potato, corn, cumin, garlic, cilantro, homemade salsa, corn tortilla, cheese, green onion

Salad
Chicken Salad with blueberries and corn $6/quart
chicken, spices, feta, blueberries, roasted corn

Broccoli Salad with Prosciutto, Citrus and Almonds $6/quart
lemon, lemon zest, prosciutto, broccoli, mandarin oranges, starthistle honey

Breakfast
Triple Berry Coffee Cake $4/piece
raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, organic flour, organic sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, brown sugar, buttermilk
Cherry Cake Pudding $4/serving
egg, butter, pecans, cherries, vanilla, cherry juice, milk, flour

Summer Pudding $5/piece
strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, lemons, sugar, brioche

Peach Pie with butterscotch $4/piece
brown sugar, peaches, organic flour, sour cream, unsalted butter, mint, sugar

Cookies $4 for 6 cookies
Bittersweet Chocolate Cookies with Hidden Cherries

Totally Local Market - A Huge Success!

If you haven't read the newspaper or heard from one of your friends Totally Local is a new Farmer's Market held in Green Valley featuring local farms, wineries, artisans, baked goods, etc.  Last week in opened to a crowd of more than 500 people!  Not bad for a small country market!  I was happy to be asked to participate this ongoing event!  MagPies will be out amongst the trees for most of the remaining Saturday's (until October).  Please come and support the market!  You can find us 9am-1pm every Saturday on Green Valley Road.  If you have any problem finding it (which a few people did) call me at (707) 439-5960 and I will  try and direct you.

Deliveries will be Sunday 9a.m. to 11a.m. at the office

Menu
Savory
Rootbeer Chicken Legs (9x13 or 12 chicken legs) $30 individual serving $6
Rootbeer, chicken legs, homemade BBQ sauce, brine, lemon

Summer Italian Sausage Casserole (9x13) $26 or individual servings $5
Italian Sausage, tomatoes, onion, squash, spices, cheese

Salads
Chickpea and Apricot Salad $6/quart
cumin, chickpeas, coriander, oranges, red onion, apricots, arugula, feta

Roasted Corn and Tomato Salad with Basil Dressing $6/quart
Corn, Tomatoes, red onion, basil, olive oil, vinegar

Vegetarian
Summer Ratatouille (9x13) $26 or $5/serving
onion, garlic, tomato, eggplant, zucchini, yellow summer squash, red pepper, thyme, goat cheese

Desserts
Lime Yogurt Cake with Blackberry Sauce $5/serving
cake flour, lime, plain yogurt, blackberries, sugar

Blueberry Cheesecake Brownies $4/serving
Chocolate, blueberries, cream cheese, vanilla, sugar, eggs, flour

Mixed Berry Grunt $5/serving
butter, sugar, mixed berries, flour

Ice Cream $6/quart
Strawberry, Lime and Basil

It has been awhile!

Wow!  It has been too long!  For those of you who have waited so patiently for our return to the blog....Thank you!   I have been busy exploring many endeavours both professionally and personally.  Over the years I have tried many different approaches to keep making healthy and local food for our customers.  Recently, I took some time to once again explore new and exciting ways to keep doing what we do.  I am excited to share each and every change with you.  Maybe a little superstitious....but I don't want to jinx things before they happen.  So please stay tuned!  I am so happy to be back to doing what I love best and that is cooking weekly.  I can't wait to catch up with everyone!

As you can see from the menu, produce is starting to come in locally.  Nothing is better! 

Deliveries will be Sunday 9am-11am or Monday (let me know a good pick-up time for you)

Menu

Savory
Brazilian Feijoada served with rice  $7/serving or $30 for 9x13
black beans, pork, short ribs, onion, bacon, garlic, chicken stock, oranges

Marinated Chicken Kebabs with Lemon Pepper Yogurt Sauce (served with Couscous) 10 kebabs  $7 serving (2 kebabs with vegetable and couscous) $30 for 9x13
Greek yogurt, mint, lemon, red wine vinegar, chicken breast, thyme, garlic, rosemary, olive oil, onions, tomatoes.  These are grilled!

Vegetarian
Vegetarian Cashew Chili $6/serving or $26 for 9x13
Red kidney beans, pinto beans, tomatoes, cashews, oregano, cumin, garlic, molasses, bell pepper, onion, celery, chili powder

Thai Summer Vegetable Curry $6/serving or $26 9x13
vegetable stock, tomatoes, summer squash, bell peppers, onion, mushroom, rice noodles, carrot, red Thai curry paste, soy sauce

Breakfast
Strawberry Almond Scones $4 2 scones
strawberries, almonds, flour, sugar, butter

Salad
Farmers Market Potato Salad $6/quart
Red onion, fingerling potatoes, heirloom cherry tomatoes, zucchini, tarragon, Dijon mustard

Dessert
Strawberry and Fennel Compote with Pound Cake $5/serving
strawberries, fennel, flour, sugar, butter

Peach Tarts with Rosemary Sugar $4/piece
flour, sugar, butter, peaches, rosemary

Cherry Handpies $2/pie
cherries, flour, sugar, butter

Fudge Almond Tart $5/piece
bittersweet chocolate, cream, almonds, cane syrup, cocoa, flour

Ice Cream Pie $5/piece
Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie
Pecans (for crust), eggs, butter, lemon, cream of tarter, sugar

MagPies will be participating in theFood Blogger Bay Area Bake Sale!

MagPies is so excited to be participating in the San Francisco Bake Sale.  Food bloggers from all over the city will feature and sell their favorite baked goods from their blogs to benefit national non-profit Share our Strength. Baked goods will include an assortment of baked goods such as Blueberry hand pies, macaron pops, cinnamon oreos, mochi, salted caramels, gluten free lemon poppyseed loaves, mango mousse cake and whoopee pies.

This is a great Foodie Event!  Funds raised go to Share Our Strength who's efforts go towards ending childhood hunger.  You can find out more about the the Bay Area Bake Sale by visiting http://bakesalesf.wordpress.com/


If you don't live or work in S.F. plan a day out and come and visit us.  I will be volunteering at  18 Reasons on Guerrero from 5-6p.m. There is a second location at 18th Street as well as Kiehl’s over in the Pacific Heights at 2360 Fillmore Street.

I look forward to seeing everyone!

Iris Farm

The above picture is from the Iris Farm on Pleasants Valley Road in Vacaville.  These beautiful flowers make a thoughtful and unique gift!  If you get a chance visit the farm or you can order from their catalog online at irisfarmer.com

DELIVERIES THIS WEEK WILL BE SUNDAY 9-11AM OR MONDAY (PLEASE LET ME KNOW A TIME THAT IS GOOD FOR YOU)

Menu

Savory

Peppered Pork Stroganoff $26 for 9x13 or $6/serving

peppercorns, Dijon, mixed mushrooms, garlic, paprika, white wine, sour cream, pork fillet, tarragon, egg noodles

Chicken and Vegetable tagine with lemon couscous $26 for 9x13 or $6/serving

chicken breast, Moroccan seasoning, couscous, lemon, chicken stock, onion, garlic, zucchini, tomatoes, chickpea, coriander

Vegetarian

Orecchiette Pasta with marinated eggplant, creamy cheese and chilies $6/serving

Asian eggplant, red wine vinegar, garlic, marjoram, crushed red pepper, pasta, grated parm, flat leaf parsley, lemon, red chilies, creamy cheese

Hiziki Tart $5/serving

hiziki, whole wheat flour, onion, carrot, apple juice, tamari

Breakfast

Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread $5 for small

Flour, sugar, butter, milk, water, vanilla, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg

Sweet

Chai Cream Pie $5/piece

cardamom, cloves cinnamon, ginger, black tea, cornstarch, eggs, whipped cream, organic milk

Caramelized Coconut Flakes White Chocolate Bars 4 bars $6

coconut flakes, milk, sugar,butter, white chocolate, nuts

Brownie Stuffed Chocolate Chips 6 cookies $4

chocolate, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, flour, chocolate chips

Blueberry Cheesecake $5/piece

cream cheese, lemon, gelatin, blueberry jam, fresh blueberries, graham crackers oats, butter, sugar



Easter Menu

Deliveries SATURDAY 9-11. SUNDAY OR MONDAY 9-11AM.  WE WILL HAVE THREE DELIVERY DATES TO ACCOMMODATE EVERY ONES PLANS FOR A BUSY WEEKEND.  PLEASE SPECIFY THE DAY YOU WILL PICK-UP.

Everyone enjoy their weekend!

Easter Menu

Savory
Our Famous Ham Pie $5/serving or $24 whole pie
Ham, puff pastry, herbs, whole grain mustard, cheese

Bacon, Leek and turkey cannelloni  $27 (9x13)
olive oil, leeks, garlic, lemon thyme, ground turkey, white wine, cibatta crumbs, Gruyere, milk, bacon

New Zealand Lamb casserole with mint gremolata
lamb, olive oil, butter, onion, garlic, chicken stock, tomato puree, celery, thyme, shallot, potatoes, carrots, turnips, peas, mint, lemon

Vegetarian
Artichoke Heart and Red Onion Paella $6/serving or $26 (x
peas, artichoke hearts, red onions, paella rice, tomatoes, vegetable stock, garlic, rosemary, turmeric, paprika, Italian parsley

Camberet Asparagus Bread Pudding $6/serving
mushrooms, asparagus, bread, camberet, Spanish onion, olive oil, organic eggs, rosemary

Salad
Potato and green bean salad with creamy walnut dressing $6/quart
new potatoes, green beans, non fat plain yogurt, Dijon mustard, walnut oil, walnuts, herbs

Breakfast
Lemon-Raspberry Breakfast Strata $6/serving
Lemon, raspberry, eggs, organic milk, whole wheat bread, pure maple syrup

Quiche (Ham and Cheese or Vegetarian Asparagus) $6/piece
Eggs, cream, butter, flour, nutmeg (filling according to choice)

Bread
Hot Cross Buns $5 for 6 buns
currents, eggs, flour, yeast, organic sugar

Frozen
Orange Semifreddio with Almond Brittle $5/serving (2 pieces)
Butter, sugar, almonds, baking soda, sea salt, oranges, cream, eggs

Sweet
Chocolate Mousse Cake $6/piece
eggs, dark chocolate, butter, grand marnier, sugar, cream

Nepolitan Easter Pie $6/piece or $22 whole pie
Ricotta, cream, organic egg, organic sugar, organic milk, pastry cream, flour

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie $6/peice or $22 whole pie
Butter, flour, sugar, tapioca, strawberries, rhubarb

Lemon/Lime Pavlova $6/serving
lemon, limes, egg whites, sherry vinegar, butter, cream

Strawberries!

Local Strawberries are starting to arrive!  Check out in the valley.  Beautiful citrus is also around us.  Lemons, blood oranges, naval oranges.  As you can see from the above pictures,  I have already started to take advantage of our local produce.  Mini strawberry pies and lemon drop cupcakes.  Ths is the start of what I hope will be a year filled with fruit and vegetables!

Deliveries this week Sunday 9am-11am or Monday (please contact me with a time).

Everyone enjoy their week!

Menu
Smokey Pappardelle Pork $6/serving or $26 for 9x13
apple, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, thyme, tomato, chicken broth, white wine, honey, marscapone, pasta, Italian parsley

Black Bean, Kale and Beef Stir Fry with Brown Rice $5/serving $26 for 9X13
Kale, Garlic, ginger, red chili, beef, beef stock, brown ice, black bean sauce

Vegetarian
Creamy Risotto with edamame $6/serving
Shallots, garlic, aborio rice, beer, cheese, edamame, olive oil, butter

Mediterranean bean stew with potato cakes $6/serving
tomatoes, celery, zucchini, paprika, beans, Basil, veggie stock, lemon, potatoes, thyme

Breakfast
Strawberry/Pecan Quick Bread (like banana nut bread)
strawberries, pecans, flour, organic sugar, buttermilk, butter, vanilla

Sweet
Milk Chocolate banana Pie $5/piece
cream, eggs, milk chocolate, flour, organic sugar, rum, bananas, vanilla

Strawberry Trifle Cups $4
Strawberry, Brioche, cream, sugar,custard

Walnut Bars $5 for 4 bars
walnuts, butter, sugar, eggs, powered sugar

Red Velvet Cookie $5/6 cookies
sugar, vanilla, coco, cream cheese, walnuts, powdered sugar, butter, flour baking powder, baking sugar

This Week!

Deliveries for SUNDAY 9-11AM OR MONDAY (JUST LET ME KNOW THE TIME). This is due to the late posting of the blog

Savory
Moroccan Spice Penne Pasta with Beef and Feta $6/serving or $26 (9x13)
red onion, garlic, ground beef, tomatoes, mint, ras-el-hanut, cumin, feta, penne, parm, eggs and flour

Chicken Tagine with dried apricots and spiced pine nuts $6/serving or$26 (9x13)
chicken pieces, onion, garlic, tumeric, dried apricots, paprika, marmalade, cinnamon, thyme, cilantro

Vegetarian
Zucchini and Mushroom Cannelloni $6/serving or $26 (9x13)
Zucchini, mushroom, spinach, nutmeg, tomatoes, organic egg, blue cheese, ricottaVegetable and Mushroom

Veggie Root Pie with Rosemary Biscuit $6/serving or $26(9x13)

carrots, celery, parsnips, turnips, onion, mushroom, garlic, eggs, flour, sherry, parsley, vegetable base

Breakfast
Bacon and Dates 2 scones $4
bacon, dates, buttermilk, flour, sugar, eggs

Sweet
German Chocolate Pudding Cup layered with coconut/pecan custard $5
coconut, chocolate, cream, milk, pecans, eggs, sugar, butter

Tropical Cobbler with Coconut Macaroon Topping $6
Mango, Pineapple, Coconut, coconut milk, egg whites

Orchid Gateau $5/piece
eggs, vanilla bean, milk, strawberry jam, yeast, brown sugar, sugar, butter, lemon, oranges

Organic Peanut Butter with homemade Jam Bars $6 for 4 bars
Organic Peanut Butter, jam, sugar, eggs, flour butter

St. Patricks Day and Wedding Show

It has been a busy couple of week.  First MagPies was honored to participate in  Bridal Tea at Mary Cornelison Photography in Vacaville.  Joining us were Downtown Gowns, Posh Couture Cakes, Tableaux and Stems Florist.  The event brought sunshine on an otherwise rainy day.  The event hosted a energetic and fun Fashion Show.  The Tea was held at the Gaslighters Cabaret Theater.  Look for upcoming events they hold.  I heard the Murder Mystery Dinners are a blast!  They sell out quickly though.  They are also talking about doing some other events like a Mother's Day Tea.  To keep up on events check their website often http://www.vacavillegaslighters.com/.   

MagPies also got to participate in a Corporate Event in San Francisco for St. Patrick's Day.  It is so much fun to do coordinated dessert, decoration and beautiful flowers (provided by Stems).  This event was hosted in a library and included Irish Cream and Coffee Bars, Guinness/Chocolate Cupcakes, Vanilla Cupcakes with Lucky Charms, homemade oreo cookies, Carmel Rice Crispy Treats, Irish Cream Cheesecake Balls and Shortbread Cookies.

Delivery on Sunday 9-11am
Savory
Braised Pork with Hominy and Chili Stew $6/serving or $26 for 9x13
Pork Shoulder, hominy, ancho chillies, onion, garlic, lime

Indian Spiced Chicken Pieces with Rice $6/serving $26 for 9x13
Chicken Breast, cumin, tumeric, jalapeno, cream, tomatoes, coriander, ginger, garlic, spinach, cinnamon, onion

Vegetarian
Spinach Balls with Mango Chutney and Yogurt dipping Sauce $6/serving

Sweet Potato Gumbo with Cornbread $6/serving or $26 for 9x13
Sweet potatoes, okra, onion, tomatoes, vegetable stock, chillies, thyme, oregano, garlic, celery, cabbage, cayenne

Breakfast
Rhubarb and Sour Cream Crumb Cake $5/serving
Rhubarb, Sour Cream, Organic sugar, vanilla, flour, mascavado sugar, vanilla, butter

Soup
Zucchini and Almond Soup $6/quart
Ras-al-Hanaut, onion, garlic, zucchini, tomato sauce, golden raisins, almonds, vegetable stock, almonds

Sweet
Homemade Yodels $4 for 4 cakes
eggs, organic sugar, coco, baking soda, cream, organic milk, chocolate

Coconut au Meil 6  $5 for 6 mini cakes
Coconut, milk, honey, organic sugar, vanilla, eggs

Lemon Yogurt Fritters with Lemon and thyme curd 6 fritter for $4
yogurt, lemon, flour, honey, organic sugar, eggs

Cinnamon Roll Cookies 6 for $4
organic sugar, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, flour

St. Patrick's Day Menu

Corned Beef Casserole $6/serving or $27 for 9x13
Corn Beef Piece, sauerkraut, onion, garlic, swiss cheese, rye bread, unsalted butter

Chicken/Guinness and onion stew served over egg noodles $6/serving or $27/serving
Chicken thighs, onions, all spice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Guinness, chicken broth, red wine vinegar

Vegetarian
Vegetable Irish Stew $6/serving
potato, parsnips, carrots, celery, onion, herbs, mushrooms

Veggie Boxty recipe (grilled potatoe pancake with roasted vegetable rolled inside) x2  $4
buttermilk, potatoes, flour, baking powder, grilled onion, herbs, mushrooms, bell peppers, broccoli

Cheese and Onion Tart
cheese, onion, butter flour, herbs

Soup
Beef and Barley
beef, barley, herbs, beef broth, onion

Breakfast
Sweet dough rolls filled with jam
yeast, apricots (frozen from last season and made into jam), sugar, flour, butter, organic egg

Sweets
Chocolate Mint Brownies $4/brownie
chocolate, mint, flour, sugar, organic eggs, butter powder sugar

Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse Cake $5/piece
Chocolate, eggs, cream, Irish cream, whiskey, sugar, espresso powder

Meyer Lemon Shortcakes with lemon curd and mixed citrus marmalade $5 per square
eggs, sugar, meyer lemons, regular lemons, oranges, unsalted butter, flour, cream

Fancy Food Show

It seems like I have posted nothing but cake pictures.  Not sure why.  I have been saving these since January. 

The above is Duff from Ace of Cakes, who was introducing his new cake products.  The Food Show had various stars all over the show.  Most of whom I wouldn't have known were stars if it weren't for the people I was with.  Food is big business!

The show continued to grow this year.  Again, it seemed to me like the organic/natural foods section continued to grow.  

After all the eating, walking and talking I found some great products that I hope to be using in the near future.  I found some new catering products, particularly in the drink department.  I also found a new fondant product that has various flavors.  Great for people who hate fondant on cake.  I hope this changes peoples mind!

I will be filtering through all the information I collected over the next months and will continue to share it with you.

Deliveries will be Sunday from 9am-11am.

Savory
Chicken Stew with Jasmine Rice $28 (9x13) or $6/serving
Chicken thighs, tomato juice, green olives, sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, tarragon, garlic, Jasmine rice

Pork and green chili pot pie with cornmeal crust $28 (9x13) or $6/serving
Pork, chili (various), cornmeal, onion, garlic, oregano, chicken broth, potatoes, flour, tomatilloes

Vegetarian
Mushroom, garlic, shallot and lemon ricotta stew $6/serving or $28 for (9x13)
various mushrooms, garlic, shallots, ricotta, lemons, thyme, vegetable stock, tarragon, parsley, mint

Peppers stuffed with swede and Gruyere $6/serving
thyme, garlic, peppers, swede and Gruyere, sourdough bread, capers

Breakfast
Orange Raisin Sticky Buns $4 for 2
sugar, butter, fresh orange juice, flour, honey

Sweet
Rhubarb Custard Crumble $5/serving
organic eggs, rhubarb, butter, ginger

Coffee Marscapone trifles with candied nuts $4/serving
espresso powder, coffee, lady fingers, cream, organic sugar

Double banana and double Carmel cupcakes  $4 for 2 cupcakes
bananas, organic sugar, organic eggs, flour, baking powder

Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Topping $5/serving
Coconut, milk, sugar, vanilla, nuts, organic sugar, unsalted butter, oatmeal

More Cakes

I have been busy with another round of cakes.  The first cake was for a 1st Birthday Party.  The pink cake (sorry picture no great) was a ruffle cake for Valentines Day and the Red and White Flower Cake was for a 80th Birthday Day.  I love to do cake but to be honest I am still finding my footing with cakes.  I sometimes go a few months without doing a cake and then have to get my feet wet again.  I enjoyed creating the cakes and being part of each of these special days!
Savory
Pizza Meatballs with dipping sauce 6 meatballs with dipping sauce $6
Italian sausage, parsley, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, yeast, whole wheat flour, coconut oil

Oriental Cottage Pie (9x13) $25 or $6/serving
Ground Chicken, ginger, garlic, chili, vegetable stocks, red win, soy sauce, mushrooms, carrots, water chestnuts, coriander, sweet potatoes, butter, sesame seeds


Vegetarian
Vegetable Gnocchi  Gratin $25 (9x13) or $6/serving
butternut squash, greens, gnocchi, mushrooms, panko breadcrumbs, goats cheese, Parmesan

Breakfast
Apple Cheddar Coffee Cake $4/serving
Sugar, apples, cheddar cheese, raisins, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, butter, eggs, lemon, toast nuts, buttermilk

Sweet
Banoffee Trifle $5/serving

Bananas, dulce de leche, cream, dark chocolate

Honey Cake $5/serving
Honey, sugar, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, butter, organic eggs, apricot jam, almonds, dried fruit mix, lemon

Orange, Cornmeal Upside Down Cake $5/serving
sugar, butter, oranges, flour, cornmeal, buttermilk, organic eggs, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder

Milkway Tart $5/serving
cream, milk chocolate, sugar, flour,butter

Things just keep getting more busy! Trust me I am not complaining though. I just wish I could be better about getting the blog posted in a more timely manor.

The above picture was created by my beautiful daughter while we were making salad the other night..  The rest of the pictures are from a set-up we did for bride-to-be to look at.  We are planning a dessert bar, cake and favors!  So much fun to work on things like this!

I hope everyone has a love filled Valentines Day on Monday!
Deliveries will be Sunday 9am-11am

Menu
Savory
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Fricassee $25 (9x13)  or $6/serving
onion, garlic, chicken pieces (breast and thigh bone in), thyme, white wine, chicken stock, Greek yogurt, celery leaves, mushrooms
Beef Wellington Individual Tarts 4 tarts $18 or 1 tart $5
Beef Tenderloin, mushrooms, puff pastry, white wine, thyme, garlic

Vegetarian
Wonton Swiss Chard Ravioli with chicken broth $5/serving or $25 for (9x13)
Chard, ricotta, thyme, shallots, Parmesan, organic chicken broth

Breakfast
Dried Cherry and Chocolate Scone $4 for 2 scones
flour, sugar, dried cherries, lemon, cream, eggs, bittersweet chocolate

Maple, Pear and Ricotta Parfaits $5/parfait
Maple, pear, ricotta, lemon juice, butter, sugar, pistachios

Sweet
Local Orange, Berry and Vanilla Cream Tart $5/tart
local oranges, berries, cream, butter, vanilla, flour, sugar, cream

Cinnamon,-Raisin Bread Custard $4/serving
homemade cinnamon-raisin bread, organic eggs, sugar,milk, cream, vanilla

Molten Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel Filling $5/cake
butter, bittersweet chocolate, organic eggs, cocoa powder, flour, sugar, sea salt

Lemon/Raspberry Cupcakes $4
Butter, sugar, vanilla bean, organic, cake flour, sour cream,  lemon curd, raspberries, powered sugar

Cookies
Homemade Chocolate Covered Oreos 6 cookies $5
Flour, sugar, cocoa powder, butter, cream white chocolate

Menu for this week!

Due  to Sunday Events Delivery will be SATURYDY 9 - 11am

Savory
Pasta with Pork Sugo $25  (9x13) or $6 serving
Pork shoulder (shredded), celery, carrots, garlic, onion, tomatoes, red-wine, chicken stock, tyme, red pepper

Sauteed andouille sausage with green and served over grits $25 (9x13) or $6 serving
collard greens, cheese, ausage, red pepper, shllot, butter, carrotts, andouille sausge, grits

Vegetarian
Zucchini, tomato and eggplant gratin $ (9x13)or $6/serving
garlic, zucchini, tomato, eggplant, whole wheat bread, basil

Soup
Pork and Prawn Wonton Soup $6/quart
Shitake mushrooms, Chinese lettuce, rice vinegar, green onion, sesame oil, ginger, prawns, wontons, ground pork, vegetable stock

Maple Chocolate Chip Pancake Muffins $4 for 2 muffins
flour, organic sugar, buttermilk, pure maple syrup, chocolate chip, butter

Pistachio, Chorizo Cake (adapted from fellow bloggers david lebowitz and chocolate and zucchini) $4 for 2 slices
sun-dried tomatoes, pistachio, chorizo, parsley, chili, eggs, yogurt, parsley

Sweet
Triple chocolate Scotcheroos $4/piece
bittersweet chocolate, chocolate rice cereal, agave nectar, nutella, organic peanut butter

Mango Apple Crumble $5/serving
Lime, honey, fresh nutmeg, apples, mango, oats, coconut, organic sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon

Dark Chocolate and Coconut Cake $5/serving
non-fat yogurt, dark chocolate, coconut, vanilla, organic eggs, organic sugar, coco powder

Cookies
Homemade chocolate dipped oreos $5 for 6 cookies
coco, organic sugar, flour, chocolate, butter

Our New Look!

After lots of deliberation MagPies Blog has a new look!  It was time.  After almost 3 years of blogging and never changing my background it was time to jazz it up a bit!  This new image will go along with our soon to come new look in packaging, banners, labels, etc. 

If you're like me, it will take a bit of getting use to, but I think the colors lend themselves to a bakery/catering services which is as bright and innovative as our food.  I hope you agree!  Feel  free to let me know your views in the comments section after each post of the blog.  It is also a great place to leave comments about what you liked each week.  Just click on the comment section and type.  Even easier then an email! 
In the next month, check here to see our new packaging, etc.  I hope you share my enthusiasm with giving MagPies a polished image!

Menu
Savory
Chicken with Dates $25(9x13) or $6/serving
This is whole pieces of chicken, braised with dates, cinnamon, ginger, tumeric, shallots, cilantro

Sausage and zucchini Casserole $25(9x13) or $6/serving
sage sausage, Italian sausage, zucchini, garlic, whole wheat bread crumbs, organic eggs, cheese, pecans

Vegetarian
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie $25 (9x13) or $6/per serving
parsnips, mushrooms, carrots, leeks, celery root, onion, potatoes, thyme, rosemary, red wine, vegetable stock

Soup
French Onion Soup with Veal Stock $6/Quart
Onions, veal stock, vegetable stock, sherry, thyme
Sweet
Lemon Gooey Butter Cake $4/serving
Non-Fat cream cheese, lemon, butter, organic sugar, organic eggs, cornmeal, vanilla

Orange/Rosemary Polenta Cake $5/serving
Oranges, rosemary, polenta, flour, organic sugar, organic eggs

White/Dark Chocolate Cardamom Tart $5/serving
White Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, cardamom, organic eggs, organic sugar, flour, coco

Persimmon cake with lemon glaze $4/serving
persimmons, cake flour, organic sugar, lemons, dates, organic eggs

Cookies
Oatmeal, Raisin and Pecan Cookie Sandwiches (6 sandwiches) $4/serving
Oatmeal, butter, organic sugar, organic eggs, local pecans, raisins, organic flour

Rhythm and Blue

With all the cold and dreary weather I thought it would be nice to give bring you something colorful.
The cupcakes are rainbow cupcakes created for my daughters 9th birthday party which was held and Rhythm and Blue in Vacaville.
I am all about supporting local business and this is one of my favorites. Rhythm and Blue is a fun place to explore creativity (for adults and children). They use the arts to reach launch a new generation of confident, loving, motivated and community minded people. They have art and music camps, local musicians (including guitar and piano lessons), art studio and gallery and so much more. It is a fun and exciting place to have a birthday party also! We had 14 girls create stunning art projects, dance and eat rainbow colored food!
Mary who owns and operates this business is a true gem! She is patient, entertaining and a long time supporter of MagPies. We used her electricity for a season to run our freezer for ice cream at the Vacaville Farmers Market.
If you get a chance stop by and see them. Rhythm in Blue is located at 318-D Main Street. (707) 624-0529. Or visit them at http://www.rhythminblue.spaces.live.com/
Deliveries Sunday 9am-11am.
MenuSavory

Sausage, butternut squash and sage casserole $25 (9x18) or $6/serving

tomatoes, white beans, sausage, butternut squash, sage, onion, garlic, chicken stock

Spiced Chicken and Dumplings (9x18) or $6/serving

bamboo shoots, chilies, fish sauce, ginger, coriander, coconut milk, rice noodles, lime, chicken, chicken stock

Vegetarian

Ricotta and Spinach Crepes with tomato sauce (9x18 )$25 or $6/serving

baby spinach, organic eggs, flour, ricotta, tomatoes, herbs, Parmesan

Breakfast

Oatmeal and Pecan Muffins $3 for 2 muffins

oatmeal, pecans, organic sugar, flour, butter, organic eggs

Lucia Breakfast Cake $3/piece

This is similar to a soft shortbread.

Butter, organic eggs, organic sugar, organic flour

Sweet

Honey and Date Custard Tart 5" tart $4

Local Starthistle honey, organic eggs, vanilla, organic sugar, dates

Orange flavored creme brulee with orange sauce $5

oranges, organic cream, organic milk, natural sugar, organic eggs

White Chocolate, croissant pudding with a hint of whiskey (you can request no whiskey flavor) $5/serving

apricot jam, white chocolate, organic eggs, sugar, vanilla pod, sultanas

Cookies

Chocolate Chips Cookies with Dried Raspberries $5 for 6 cookies

butter, organic eggs, bittersweet choc. chips, dried raspberries, flour, vanilla