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Poule au pot trial

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In preparation for the upcoming June Chef’s Dinner at Cafe Presse, I recently put together  a Poule au Pot trial run using a chicken from Hungry Hollow Farms. Here are some photos of the process: Here is the chicken as received from Hungry Hollow Farms and delivered by owner/farmer Grant Jones.  GMO free, pasture raised […]

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In preparation for the upcoming June Chef’s Dinner at Cafe Presse, I recently put together  a Poule au Pot trial run using a chicken from Hungry Hollow Farms. Here are some photos of the process: Here is the chicken as received from Hungry Hollow Farms and delivered by owner/farmer Grant Jones.  GMO free, pasture raised

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June 2018 Chef’s Dinner at Café Presse

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Poule au pot Henri IV Nearly everyone has heard the famous story of King Henri IV who promised “a chicken in every pot“. What most people don’t know is that Henri IV came from the Bèarn and that his name is still attached to one of the region’s most famous dishes. Join us for a

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Poule au pot Henri IV Nearly everyone has heard the famous story of King Henri IV who promised “a chicken in every pot“. What most people don’t know is that Henri IV came from the Bèarn and that his name is still attached to one of the region’s most famous dishes. Join us for a

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March 2018 Chef’s Dinner at Cafe Presse

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Fin d’hiver en Normandie Our next quarterly Chef’s Dinner features the food of the region of Normandy.  Blessed with  the culinary bounty of its cold coastal waters, its lush pasture-lands and its famous orchards, Normandy offers a cuisine of unparalleled richness and generosity. Join us as we celebrate late winter in Normandy!  What:    5-course family-style

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Fin d’hiver en Normandie Our next quarterly Chef’s Dinner features the food of the region of Normandy.  Blessed with  the culinary bounty of its cold coastal waters, its lush pasture-lands and its famous orchards, Normandy offers a cuisine of unparalleled richness and generosity. Join us as we celebrate late winter in Normandy!  What:    5-course family-style

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Saint-Valentine’s Take-Home Dinner from Café Presse

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Does a romantic dinner for two at home sound like fun this year?  Don’t want to fight the crowds for a Valentine’s Day table?  Let Café Presse take care of all the details! Menu for two Terrine au fromage bleu, salade aux betteraves marinées Bleu cheese and leek terrine, serve with country bread and a

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Does a romantic dinner for two at home sound like fun this year?  Don’t want to fight the crowds for a Valentine’s Day table?  Let Café Presse take care of all the details! Menu for two Terrine au fromage bleu, salade aux betteraves marinées Bleu cheese and leek terrine, serve with country bread and a

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Ring in 2018 at Le Pichet

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Celebrate the New Year with us at Le Pichet! Extended dinner hours from 5pm to 12 midnight Hats –  Noisemakers –  Confetti – Midnight toast Live dinner music beginning at 9:30pm Festive dinner, dessert and champagne specials Call Le Pichet at 206.256.1499 to reserve your table

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Celebrate the New Year with us at Le Pichet! Extended dinner hours from 5pm to 12 midnight Hats –  Noisemakers –  Confetti – Midnight toast Live dinner music beginning at 9:30pm Festive dinner, dessert and champagne specials Call Le Pichet at 206.256.1499 to reserve your table

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New Year’s Eve Take-out Dinner from Café Presse

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Does a romantic New Year’s Eve at home sound like a good idea this year? Ring in 2018 chez vous, away from the crowds Choose dinner only or with a bottle of sparkling wine Includes party hats, noisemakers and confetti! Take Home Dinner for Two Menu Salade aux endives, au céleri et aux crevettes pochées

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Does a romantic New Year’s Eve at home sound like a good idea this year? Ring in 2018 chez vous, away from the crowds Choose dinner only or with a bottle of sparkling wine Includes party hats, noisemakers and confetti! Take Home Dinner for Two Menu Salade aux endives, au céleri et aux crevettes pochées

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November 2017 Chef’s Dinner

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The November 2017 version of our Chef’s Dinner took place last Wednesday and welcomed a sold out crowd to the back room at Café Presse.  The theme for the dinner was Tout est bon dans le cochon (every part of the pig is good) and the menu for the event was designed to highlight the

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The November 2017 version of our Chef’s Dinner took place last Wednesday and welcomed a sold out crowd to the back room at Café Presse.  The theme for the dinner was Tout est bon dans le cochon (every part of the pig is good) and the menu for the event was designed to highlight the

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Artisan Butcher Demo

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As noted in an earlier post, last week, in preparation for our November Quarterly Chef’s Dinner, Café Presse had a visit from artisan butcher Darron Marsolf, who showed us the proper way to break down a pig.  In addition to being a top-notch butcher, Darron is a affable fellow, and he took the time to

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As noted in an earlier post, last week, in preparation for our November Quarterly Chef’s Dinner, Café Presse had a visit from artisan butcher Darron Marsolf, who showed us the proper way to break down a pig.  In addition to being a top-notch butcher, Darron is a affable fellow, and he took the time to

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Work starts for the Quarterly Dinner

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Preparations began today for the November Chef’s Dinner at Café Presse with the arrival of an entire half hog from Pure Country Pork in Ephrata.  The dinner, which is on Wednesday November 8, 2017, features a menu that makes use the whole spectrum of pig parts. This afternoon, artisan butcher Darron Marzolf will be showing

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Preparations began today for the November Chef’s Dinner at Café Presse with the arrival of an entire half hog from Pure Country Pork in Ephrata.  The dinner, which is on Wednesday November 8, 2017, features a menu that makes use the whole spectrum of pig parts. This afternoon, artisan butcher Darron Marzolf will be showing

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Le Pichet

Fête de Beaujolais Nouveau at Le Pichet

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Please join us for our annual Fête de Beaujolais Nouveau at Le Pichet. Always the 3rd Thursday in November, 11/16 starting at 6pm No Cover Charge, No Reservations, Everyone is Welcome!

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Please join us for our annual Fête de Beaujolais Nouveau at Le Pichet. Always the 3rd Thursday in November, 11/16 starting at 6pm No Cover Charge, No Reservations, Everyone is Welcome!

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