Culinary

Friday, January 19th Simpatico
Place: Simpatico 104 Railroad Ave, St Michaels
Time: Noon
$10 cash at the door RSVP a must to Andrika Brown 4376ab@gmail.com

Leave the January doldrums behind and travel to sunny Italy via Simpatico.  Learn about their specialties with wine and other products for cooking and entertaining.There will be tastings of  wines paired with small plates.

Friday, February 9 Valentine Tea, in conjunction with Green Thumb
Place:  Aurora Vines and Vibes, Easton
Time: 11:30 am
Cost: $50 payable by 2/7 to reserve contact Barbara Weingarden bjw292@gmail.com     

Back by popular demand, our Valentine Tea was a favorite event last year. This will be a special opportunity to celebrate friendship, relax, and have a three-course tea.  An optional Valentine gift exchange is a tradition. See the Green Thumb listing for the reservation form.

Friday, March 15th  (Tentative as Volunteers are Needed to Help)
Place: Our Clubhouse – Cooking with Beer and Irish Specialties
Time: 11:00 am
Donation: $2 plus a themed dish to share
Contact:  Barbara Weingarden to assist in making this event happen

Take a on challenge, beer does not “expire” and can be used past its “best by” date.  Let’s experiment and celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a festive lunch.  There will be plenty of beer available to pick up at the clubhouse for use in your recipe prior to the lunch.  Start thinking ahead. Some ideas at:
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/recipes-to-make-with-beer/
https://www.food.com/ideas/traditional-irish-foods-6326

April 19th Our Greek Market
Place:  29523 Canvasback Dr Suite 101, Easton, MD 21601
Time: 1 pm

An introduction to their high-quality products including oils, olives, cheeses and more.
Contact: Sharon: sharonbianchetti@gmail.com

May 16th will be a garden tour at Hillwood In Washington followed by lunch in conjunction with Green Thumb. Look for details later in the year!

Co-Chairs:

Sharon Bianchetti   sharonbianchetti@gmail.com
Peggy Feuerstein    MMLJF17@aol.com
Barbara Weingarden  bjw292@gmail.com

TRI-BERRY MUFFINS (Sara Walker via Ina Garten)

2020 SOUP’S ON – Links to recipes below
Broccoli Silk Soup Susan Kanicki
Sausage and Vegetable Soup Bev Porter
Roasted tomato basil soup Sara Walker
Pumpkin Bread Monica DeMarco
NY DAY BEAN SOUP Diane French
MAIN DISH MINESTRONE Carol Michelson
Italian Wedding Soup by Barb Colledge
Cream of Broccoli Soup Barbara Weingarden
Classic Chicken Soup Carolyn Kane
Vegetarian Vegetable Soup by Alexandra Prevost
Hamburger Bun Recipe for Breadman by Susan Kanicki
Butternut Squash – Carrot Soup by Betty Ann Seabury