From the Garden – Garden of Eade community newsletter

January 2008

In this third edition of Chefs Table would like to remind everyone that in 2008, Chef Andrew Eade will be hosting an Edible Portfolio Party to launch Toronto’s Organic Catering Business – Garden of Eade.  This Edible Party will showcase the variety of event we cater to:

• Brilliant Brunches
• Corporate Lunches
• Holiday Parties – Plated, Buffet or Stations
• Cocktail & Hors D`oeuvres Party
• Private Dinners – Entertain your guests, We take care of the rest!
• Anniversaries, Birthday, Celebrations, Dinners, Engagements, and Much More

Table of Contents

1. Quote of the Month
2. Recipe of the Month: Cranberry Lemon Scones
3. Event: Politics of Food
4. Featured Supplier: Plan B Organic Farm

Quote of the Month

“No matter how good a cook you may be, no matter how technically proficient, you can’t make wonderful dishes without great products.” – Ruth Reichl

Recipe of the Month: Cranberry Lemon Scones

1 kg                       Flour
220 g                     Sugar

4 tbsp                    Baking Powder

1 tbsp                    Salt

320 g                     Cold Buttter, Cubed

360 g                     Frozen Cranberries
2                            Lemons, Zested

280 g                     Buttermilk

8 pc                       Eggs, whole

Biscuit Method:

1. Sift dry ingredients.
2. Cut butter into flour.  Do not overwork.
3. Whisk together buttermilk and eggs.
4. Combine dry and wet, stir in berries.
5. Roll until 1½’’ thick on floured surface.
6. Cut dough into desired shape.
7. Freeze Dough!
8. Brush scones with egg wash and sugar.
9. Bake @ 400F for 15 – 20 minutes on 2 baking sheets.

Featured Supplier: Plan B Organic Farm

Plan B Organic Farm was established in 1997 by Rodrigo Venturelli, Alvaro Venturelli & Melanie Golba. This will be their 8th season growing organical food the farm.

Mission Statement
Growing delicious, high quality vegetables, herbs and fruits using organic
farming methods that are in harmony with our surrounding environments.
Providing accessible, affordable, and freshly harvested organic produce to households in our region.  Working in partnership with other local organic farmers to dependably provide our shareholders with the variety of crops that our region offers. Creating a place where our community can come to learn about organic farming, the source of their food, and the natural cycles of our bioregion.

Featured Garden Furniture Range:

Our award winning rattan garden furniture is featured this month as the must have garden accessory.

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