After Thanksgiving

Well, Thanksgiving is behind and I want to thank everyone for their support during the holiday. It is always nice to see new and old customers during the holidays. Magpies has recently been doing more Gluten-free, Vegan and Sugar-free baking. I love getting to bake for customers that might otherwise not have the opportunity to buy from a traditional bakery. Above are some pictures (taken from the phone camera) of a couple of vegan dishes we did for Thanksgiving. Shaved brussel sprouts, is first. This was covered with vegan cheese. The other one was stuffed portabello mushroom.
Since the holidays are so busy, my kids are lucky enough to get to go to their Grandparents in Oregon. They always have tons of fun! After the Thanksgiving rush I drove to Oregon. I only had one day off so I went there and back the same day. While I was driving I shot the above picture of Mt. Shasta. That was for those of you who haven't seen snow yet this year. The kids made me stop so they could play in the snow, so the other picture is of he worlds smallest snow man that we had fun building.
The Holiday menu will be up in the next couple of days. Please keep us in mind for anything you might need in the coming weeks.

Deliveries will be Sunday 9am-11am.


Menu
Savory
Zanzibar Chicken $25/pan or $5/serving
Organic chicken (breast, thighs ), onions, garlic, ginger, green chillies, fresh tomatoes, coriander and cumin, cardamom, cloves, coconut milk, basil, lime
Sausage, tomato pasta with arugula $25/pan (9x18) or $5/serving
turkey sausage,, garlic, tomatoes, arugula, olive oil, whole wheat pasta

Vegetarian
Sicilian-style pasta with cauliflower, currants, saffron and pine nuts $25/pan (9x18) or $5/serving
Cauliflower, currants, saffron, garlic, chili flakes, sun dried tomatoes, pasta, tomatoes, pine nuts, flat leaf parsley
Grilled vegetable, pesto and ricotta tart $20 whole tart (serve 4) or $4/serving
filo, eggplant, pepper, sun dried tomatoes, olives, lemon zest, pesto, basil.

Soup
Winter Cabbage, Chorizo Soup with baked sage croutons $6/quart
red onion, garlic, chorizo, cumin seeds, savoy cabbage, tomato, sage
Breakfast
Pain aux raisins $2
organic flour, yeast, milk,raisins, organic sugar, vanilla-

Oatmeal/Maple Scones $2 for 2
Oats, organic flour, baking powder, pecans, golden raisins, unsalted butter, pure maple syrup
Sweet
Cinnamon pear cake with vanilla fudge sauce $4/serving
pears, nutter, cinnamon, organic sugar, cream, vanilla

Apple, walnut and poppy seed pastry $4/serving
apples, cinnamon, cloves, walnuts, bittersweet chocolate, organic eggs, walnuts, pitted prunes, unsalted butter

Toasted Coconut Cream Pie with Lime whipped cream $4/serving
vanilla, coconut, pastry, organic flour, lime zest, organic milk, organic eggs, coconut milk

Solano Land Trust

The above pictures are from The Orchards at King Ranch in Hiddenbrook. There is something I love, about seeing my food on a table set in the middle of the orchard. It makes me happy. The orchard trees and the natural/organic approach I like to take to my food seems to go hand in hand.
Natalie, the Volunteer Coordinator, organized a hike that we provided lunch for. I unfortunately, didn't get to hike this year but I swear I am going to do it next year. I had fun though taking pictures and talking to some of the volunteers at the Land Trust. If you get a chance take a look at Solano Land Trusts website http://www.solanolandtrust.org. They have plenty of volunteer opportunities. If you can't volunteer time feel free to send a donation. They put this money towards education, purchase land and maintain land. A local and worthwhile cause! Also, check out their great education programs. They have lots of fun stuff going on all the time.

Savory
Braised Beef with Red Wine $30 for full tray or $6/serving
Short Ribs, thyme, parsley, mushrooms, leeks, carrots, onions, potatoes

Sauteed Chicken with Olives, Capers and Spinach $25 for 9x13 or $5/serving
Organic chicken, local lemons, spinach, parsley, wheat bread crumbs, capers, Spanish lives, chicken broth
Vegetarian
Portobello, Red Pepper and Broccoli Melts $20/9x13 tray or $5/serving
Portobello Mushrooms, Red Pepper, Onion, Broccoli, Garlic, Organic Eggs, Gouda, Whole Wheat Bread
Breakfast
Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins $4 for 2 muffins
sugar pie pumpkin, organic flour, organic sugar, butter
Soup
Sausage and Kale Soup $6/quart
Chicken Sausage, kale, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, chicken broth
Sweet
Butterscotch Cake with Cream Cheese icing $5/serving
brown sugar, buttermilk, organic sugar, organic flour, butter, cream cheese

Carmel Croissant Pudding $5/serving
Croissants, organic eggs, organic sugar, cream

Chocolate Smore Brownies $4/brownie
Graham Cracker Crust, homemade chocolate bittersweet chocolate brownie with homemade marshmallow topping

Rice Pudding with Roasted apples $5

Walnut and Date Cookies $4 for 6 cookies
walnuts, dates, butter, organic sugar

Thanksgiving Menu
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Telephone: (707) 439-5960
Email: magpies.jen@gmail.com
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-noon or 4pm-6pm that week.

PIES

Apple Breton Pie $20
Sugar Pumpkin Pie $15
Pumpkin Layered Pie $20
Southern Pecan Pie $22
Walnut Honey Pie $22
Lemon Cream Pie $15

TARTS

Salt Lick Pie $20 for 4
Pumpkin 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

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
Sweet Potato Apple Casserole $15

This Weeks Posting

More Hours in the Day, Please..........

Delivery Saturday 9am-11am or please call for specific pick up time

Savory
Chicken Pot Pie $20 for large pie $5 for individual pie

Beef Stuffed Potatoes $25 per 9x13 pan $5/serving

Ricotta and Spinach crepes in tomato sauce Pan 9x13 $25 or $5/serving

Soup
Lentil Barley Soup $6/quart

Sweet
Cranberry Pana Cotta $4

Chocolate and Orange Baked Risotto $4/serving

Butterscotch Cream Pie $4/piece

Coconut Cookies 6 cookies $4

Brookies $5 for 6 cookies
Brownie and Chocolate chip cookies combined

Hole in the Wall

It is a well known fact that I enjoy good food. I enjoy fresh, healthy and flavorful food. But every once in awhile I get that greasy good urge. You know, the kind of food you would only find in a Diner. Well, I had one of those moments last week. When I had my craving, I was in San Francisco in the Sunset District. This is an up and coming area for food in the City (according to the locals). You can find everything from Mediterranean food, Oriental, Vegan, Pies, etc. but no Diners. No Diners that is until I walked about 6 blocks. As the restaurants thinned out, I came across this little (and I do mean little) Diner. Since I love the small, unassuming restaurants I decided to give it a try. Art's Place is a mix of Vietnamese and American Food. I know that sounds strange but trust me! They take the good old American Breakfast of hash brown and eggs and fill it with Vietnamese flavored meat and American Cheese. Then fold it over so it looks like an omelet. Add an over easy egg (cooked perfect) some toast and rice, and you have one great breakfast! Besides the great breakfast I enjoyed ,watching the owners work in the very close quarters. The kitchen is open and has about two and half feet between the stove and the counter. You can actually feel the heat come off the stove while sitting at the counter.

Next week, I will be at the Nutree Farmers Market on Wednesday from 3pm-7pm and at Mankas Corners on Saturday from 10am - 3:30p.m.

Deliveries this week will be on Sunday from 9am-11am

Menu

Italian Sweet and Sour Squash Bowls (full tray 8 filled squash halves ) $25 or $5/serving

Italian turkey sausage, garlic, onion, red pepper, Italian spices, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, basil , spinach, whole wheat bread crumbs

Braised Ham with Apples and Cider $25/pan or $5 serving

beans, ham, apples, cider, onion, leek, celery and sage

Vegetarian

Sopes with Vegetarian Topping $5/serving

black beans, chili, cilantro, avocado, red onion, zucchini

Soup

Moroccan spiced soup with couscous $6/quart

butternut squash, harrisa, celery, carrot, beef rump, dried apricots, tomatoes

Breakfast

Baked Apple Struesel Pancake Bars (6 bars) $5

Sweet

Mini molasses cookies with lemon filling (8 cookies) $4

Pear and Dark Chocolate crumble $4/crumble

Toffee apple and rhubarb cake $4/piece

Mango and Pomagranate Fool $4/cup

Halloween Weekend!

Ok, quick post in between deliveries. Here is the menu for this week. Delivery can be Saturday morning or Halloween Sunday morning. Please let me know when ordering. Have a safe Halloween!

Savory
Chicken Pealu $25/9x13 or $5/serving
A Caribbean recipe.
thigh fillets, curry powder, lite soy sauce, onion, garlic, thyme, rice and black eyed peas.

Pasta Shells with cheese filing $5/serving or $20/9x13
Shells, prosciutto, garlic, red onion, ricotta, mozzarella, homemade tomato sauce, parm. cheese

Vegetarian
potato, leek and Gruyere tart
potato, leek, eggs, wholegrain mustard, Gruyere, garlic, chives
Soup
Sweetcorn, chipolte and lime Soup $6/quart
celery, cumin, coriander, pumpkin, lime, chipolte, sweetcorn, limes, soured cream

Breakfast
Carrot, Zucchini and Nut Muffins $3 for 2 muffins

Chocolate Filled Brioche Rolls $3/roll

Apple Noodle Krogel $4/piece
apples, lemon, butter, organic eggs, egg noodles, sugar

Fig Crostada $4/piece
Dried figs, fresh orange juice, vanilla, walnuts, eggs, dark brown sugar, butter

Red Wine Carmel Apples or Honey Carmel Apples $2/apple

Pear Butterscotch Pie $5/piece or $15 for a whole pie
Cinnamon, Nutmeg, dark brown sugar, pear, lemon, butter, sugar, egg

Boy, it has been awhile since I have been able to do a post here. Excuses? Well, simple really....we have been busy with corporate and private events over the last couple of weekends. Not to mention a weekend of Family Farm Days in the Valley. I am not complaining one bit about being busy but I miss posting on the blog and really miss cooking weekly. So, hopefully we will be back on track (at least for a couple of weeks). Our Thanksgiving menu will be posted next week. We will be taking orders up to the week of the Thanksgiving.

I wanted to also remind all of you that we will be at Nut Tree Farmers Market until November 16th. This is a new Farmers Market and has only local growers and business. Please check it out if you get a chance. The Market has a couple of new vendors (different from the downtown Vacaville Market) and includes local grassfed beef (yeah!). Keep you eyes on this Market...my bet is next season this will be the Market to be at.

Deliveries will be Sunday 9-11am.

Savory

Creamy Chicken Pot Roast $25 9X13 ORE $5/SERVING

red chillies, lemon, butternut squash, chicken with skin, chicken stock

Moroccan Paella $25/ 9X13 OR $5/SERVING

red chilies, paprika, coriander, cumin, lemon, chicken, shrimp, olive oil, long grain rick chicken stock

Vegetarian

Almond Stuffed Zucchini $5/serving

Soup

Potato, leek and Broccoli Soup $6/QUART

Breakfast

Carrot/Coconut Scones $4 (2 SCONES)

oats, coconut, carrot puree, lemon, orange, buttermilk

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pears $5/SERVING

Ginger Crust, cream cheese, pears

Malted Crisp Tart ($4/SERVING)

Brown sugar crust, malted milk chocolate and caramelized rice crispies.

brown sugar, malted milk powder, crisped rice cereal, organic milk, unsalted butter

Buckeyes (cookies) $4 FOR 6 COOKIES

cream cheese, peanut butter, graham crackers, dark chocolate