December 2008

Food Focus-Newsletter

359 N. Main Street
Milford, MI 48381

phone: 248-685-3354
fax: 248-685-3359

December D & D (Dessert & Drink) Specialties

With all the festivities coming up, Saint George’s decided to hold off on specialty desserts, except for our Christmas Sugar Cookies. So through December we will only have our standards, Carrot Cake, Cannoli’s, Gluten Free Brownies & Decadent Brownies.

Drink specials this month include an Egg Nog Latte that’s right Egg Nog steamed and espresso, whip cream with nutmeg sprinkled on top. If you need a little something ore we will gladly add a squirt of Malibu Rum. Or Kahula. sm $3.00 med $3.50 lrg $4.00

Egg Nog Chai so rich and creamy a delightful combination. $2.75 small med $3.25 lrg $3.75

Our Melted Marshmallow Cocoa tastes like hot chocolate with melted marshmallows, what a delightful warmer upper. small $2.95 med $3.45 lrg $3.95

Lunch Specials

We will be offering our Butternut Squash soup as the second soup this month. After listening to you, we have removed the apples so the soup is not as sweet as the original and this has allowed us to puree it to a smoother consistency. Stop by and give it a try.

Every Thursday we will be offering Tacos for $1.50.

Grab & Go

We have expanded our line of to go meals, which are good for lunch or dinner, from our Turkey Pot Pie to include:

Irish Stew has corn beef, cabbage and carrots with a pastry top.

We call it comfort food with au gratin potatoes, corn & ham chunks.

Meat Loaf a little sausage, ground beef and our special ingredients Shepherd’s Pie that has roast beef, green beans, corn, beef gravy and mashed potatoes.

All are in a 1# aluminum pan and are $4.25 We hope that these specials will fill you up but not empty your pocket books and wallets.

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Holiday Gatherings

As you prepare to have friends over remember that we do cheese & cracker trays, deli meats & cheese, and desserts. We also provide punches and coffee service. Give us a call to schedule our services for your next event.

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My Soap Box on why you should Shop Local First

1. Significantly More Money Re-Circulates in Milford. When you purchase at locally owned businesses rather than nationally owned, more money is kept in the community because locally=owned businesses often purchase from other local businesses, service providers and farms. Purchasing local helps grow other businesses.

2. Non Profits Receive Greater Support. Local business owners donate more to local charities, support the school sports teams, extra curricular events than non-local owners.

3. Unique Businesses Create Character & Prosperity. The unique character of the Village of Milford brought many here and keeps many of us here.

4. Environmental Impact is Reduced. Local businesses make more local purchases requiring less transportation and are more likely to be part of the town center.

5. Jobs are provided by Local Businesses. The businesses in Milford employ high school students, college students, maybe you mom, sister, or aunt.

 

6. Customer Service is Better. We are our business, so we are more knowledgeable and since we shop local we can send you to other shops that may have what you are looking for.

7. Local Business Owners Invest in the Community. We live in this community, we care about what happens to our community, we are invested in the community through our involvement in time, energy and dollars.

8. The Meet Me In Milford Holiday Shopping Card offers specials to those who are shopping locally. Go to the www.meetmeinmilford.com website home page for the link to each store’s specific offerings.

9. Bling is offering different store sales through the month of December. Keep all receipts now through the end of December, bring in the receipts in January and for every $100 spent you will receive a $10.00 gift certification.

10. Main Street Art is you complete ART retailer. Main Street Art is an award winning Custom Framer and is offering 20% off all custom framing. They also have a large selection of art supplies for al levels of artists. Main Street Art also carries unique art gifts created by hand by artists from around the United States including local Michigan artists.

11. Nana’s Niche has new Byers Choice Carolers, Department 56 Villages, and the many new gift items especially for the holidays. Nana’s is offering a free gift with a $30.00 purchase.

12. Home Again Décor offers new and gently used accessories for the home; jewelry, cards, & hand painted furniture. Through Dec 31st 20% off any one jewelry item".

13. Saint George’s Café has gift cards that can be used throughout the year, as well as 20% off all our ceramic giftware.

14. Rottermond’s is having a 24% savings on the entire selection of Gregg Ruth. Swarovski free gift with any purchase choice of jewelry box, jewelry wrap or luggage tags, while supplies last. With a purchase of $250 or more, choice of selected Swarovski jewelry for free from $30 to $155...while supplies last. Any $2500 purchase or more, receive your choice of an in stock Rottermond watch for free, while supplies last. 15 months no interest financing available for all purchases from now until year end.

That is just to name a few reasons to shop local, first.

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Produce Quality Barometer

Our suppliers are saying the following –

Excellent: Onions.

Very Good: Apples, Asparagus, Avocados, Celery, Green Leaf/Variety Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Romaine, Honeydew, Lemons, Mixed Berries, Oranges, & Pears.

Average: Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Cantaloupe, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Grapes, Potatoes, Spring Mix, Squash & Tomatoes.

Pricing is beginning to reduce on asparagus as the supply begins to increase. Cantaloupe & Honeydew season in the states is almost over so imported product will begin to be seen. Cucumbers from Mexico are abundant. Florida’s green peppers have been consistently good quality thanks to cool and rainy weather. Michigan apples are at their lowest prices of the season with lots available.

Strawberries are not having the same shelf life as typically expected to unseasonable hot temperatures and high gusting winds. They are being packaged in 1# containers versus the typical 2# and are bruising and have soft texture. Butter is dropping in price approximately $.25/pound. Guess they think we have all done our holiday baking already. Cheese block pricing is dropping by a cent or two and egg pricing is dropping by a couple of cents.

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Book Your Meeting

The Café is beginning to be used as a regular meeting space for various organizations. With a $25.00 fee, which is waived if food is served equaling $25,00. Belong to a book club, civic organization at home business and are looking for a place to have a meeting or run a seminar think about us. We are wi-fi connected and will work with your size group.

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New Logo

As you can tell from our masthead, the Café has decided to play with the dragons. This is our new logo and appears on our sandwich menu. We have pancakes on the plate for our breakfast menu and a bowl of soup on the menu for soups, salads & children. We look forward to having dragon fun in the upcoming months.

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Upcoming Events

December 14 9:00am
Send Out A Card

January
Coffee Cupping