Wednesday, July 29, 2009

New Updated Cooking Classes

August 10th
Caribbean Cuba
Blackened Shrimp and Pineapple Salad with croutons
Roasted Pork Loin w/ Mango Salsa
Cuban black beans and white rice
Flan with fresh berries soaked in dark rum
2 hour class from
6-8pm and includes dinner
$44.95 per person
August 11th
Seasonal summer salad with herb creamy Italian dressing and summer tomatoes
Homemade shrimp and Spinach ravioli in a cream sherry cream sauce
Italian garlic Haricots Verts
Coffee Souffles with Mocha Sauce
2 hour class from
6-8pm and includes dinner
$49.95 per person
August 17th
Chunky Guacamole salad with black bean homemade tortillas
Classic Caesar Salad
Grilled Grouper with Lemon Pepper sauce
Israeli cous cous and summer squash
Pavlova (meringues) with fresh berries
2 hour class from
6-8pm and includes dinner
$54.95 per person
August 18th
KIDS NIGHT
Hands on Class
Iceberg wedges with Russian dressing
Homemade spaghetti
(kids roll your own pasta)
and meatballs
Chocolate Chip ice cream sandwiches
2 hour class from
6-8pm and includes dinner
$35.95 per person
August 24th
Mussels steamed in white wine and butter
Summer tomato and basil salad
New England crab cakes with a trio of sauces
Summer vegetables
Peaches, Plums and blueberries in a lemon ginger anise syrup
2 hour class from
6-8pm and includes dinner
$54.95 per person
August 25th
Shrimp bacon and spinach stuffed mushrooms
5 pepper encrusted whole beef tenderloin
Rosemary roasted yellow potatoes
Sauteed haricots Verts
Creme Brulee
2 hour class from
6-8pm and includes dinner
$54.95 per person
August 31st
Brie and Anjou Poached Pear Purses
Seasonal Mixed greens with Homemade Country Ranch Dressing
Roasted Herb pan sauce Chicken with Orange Rice
Squash and Zucchini Parmesan
Peach and Pecan Cobbler
a la mode
2 hour class from
6-8pm and includes dinner
$44.95 per person
September 1st
Oven Roasted artichoke Smoked Salmon and Fennel Salad
Pork Tenderloin roulade with a Port wine sauce and Parmesan Polenta
Seasonal Sauteed Vegetables
Apricot apple pie
a la mode
2 hour class from
6-8pm and includes dinner
$44.95 per person

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Cooking Class Schedule

June 22nd
Caribbean
Cuba
Blackened Shrimp and Pineapple Salad with Croutons
Roasted Pork Loin with Mango Salsa
Oven Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Pineapple Foster
2 hour class from 6pm-8pm
includes dinner
$44.95 per person
June 23rd
Petite Salmon Wellington
French Onion Soup
Veal Scaloppini Mushroom and Marsala
Coffee Souffles with Mocha Sauce
2 hour class from 6pm-8pm
includes dinner
$54.95 per person
June 29th
Bruchetta
Summer Tomato Salad with Sauteed Shrimp and Rosemary Dill Dressing
Grilled Grouper with Lemon Pepper Sauce, Israeli cous cous and Summer Vegetables
NY Cheesecake with Seasonal Berry Compote
2 hour class from 6pm-8pm
includes dinner
$54.95 per person
June 30th
Mussels steamed in white wine and butter
Summer tomato and Basil Salad
New England Crab Cakes with a trio of sauces and Summer Vegetables
Peaches, Plums and blueberries in a Lemon ginger anise syrup
2 hour class from 6pm-8pm
includes dinner
$54.95 per person
July 6th
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Tenderloin of Beef with Bleu Cheese Crust Jus de Veau
Gratin Dauphinoise
Pan Steamed Haricots Verts
Creme Brulee
2 hour class from 6pm-8pm
includes dinner
$49.95 per person
July 7th
Brie and Anjou Poached Pear Purses
Seasonal Mixed Greens with Homemade Country Ranch Dressing
Roasted Herb Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Burre Blanc Sauce
with Squash and Zucchini Parmesan
Peach and Peacan Cobbler a la mode
2 hour class from 6pm-8pm
includes dinner
$44.95 per person
July 13th
Oven Roasted Artichoke Smoked Trout and Fennel Salad
Pork Tenderloin roulade with a Port wine sauce and Parmesean Polenta
Seasonal Sauteed Vegetables
Apricot apple pie a la mode
2 hour class from 6pm-8pm
includes dinner
$44.95 per person
July 14th
Kids Night
Hands On Class
Cheese Quesadilla
Beef Soft and Hard Taco
Smore's Pudding
Cookies
2 hour class from 6pm-8pm
includes dinner
$35.95 per person
July 20th
Oven Roasted Artichoke Smoked Trout and fennel Salad
Pork Tenderloin roulade with a port wine sauce and parmesan polenta
seasonal sauteed vegetables
apricot apple pie a la mode
2 hour class from 6pm-8pm
includes dinner
$44.95 per person

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Hunter Douglas Promotion at Hampton Window Fashions

HAMPTON WINDOW FASHIONS AND HUNTER DOUGLAS
SHOW HOW TO THOROUGHLY ENJOY A STAY-AT-HOME SUMMER
 
— Now more than ever, home is the place to be. Today, consumers are seeing the joys (and money-saving benefits) of dining, entertaining, working, and even vacationing at home. In fact, this summer promises to be the summer of the “staycation.”
From May 5th through August 31st, Hampton Window Fashions and Hunter Douglas, the leading name in custom-made window fashions, can help make the most of time spent relaxing and entertaining at home with their Summer Window Fashions Sale, which features exceptional savings on fabulous window fashions that instantly transform the look and feel of a home.
The savings start with high-value mail-in rebates — up to $100 per window — on some of the most sought-after Hunter Douglas styles, including Silhouette® and Pirouette® Window Shadings and Duette® Architella® Honeycomb Shades. But these manufacturer mail-in rebates are only half the story at the Summer Window Fashions Sale.
This summer, consumers can take advantage of matching instant savings that effectively double their savings on select styles. For example, Vignette® Modern Roman Shades feature a $30 rebate per window plus $30 per window in instant savings, for a total savings of $60 per window!
For summertime in particular, Hunter Douglas window fashions offer a number of advantages that any homeowner will appreciate. For example, they help keep rooms cooler to reduce the need for air conditioning, block harmful UV rays that can fade valuable furnishings, eliminate glare on TVs and computer monitors, and offer nuanced light control that lets in softly diffused sunlight while maintaining privacy. And, all Hunter Douglas products are backed by an exclusive Lifetime Guarantee that ensures customer satisfaction and the investment value of your purchase.
Hampton Window Fashions in Interior Market Place offers the complete collection of Hunter Douglas window fashions, and with significant mail-in rebates and matching instant savings on select styles during the Summer Window Fashions Sale, there’s never been a better time to buy!
For more information, Hampton Window Fashions is located at 5732 Hwy 431 S., on the way to Hampton Cove. 256 536 2205 or HamptonWF@att.net or http://www.hamptonwindowfashions.com/.


Duette® Architella® Honeycomb Shades, featured above, boast a state-of-the-art, patented, honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb design offering the industry’s highest level of energy efficiency.
Vignette® Modern Roman Shades, featured above, are the fashionable alternative to the Roman shade, combining the look fine drapery with the ease and convenience of a shade.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Pursenality Plus



New Shop!!
Pursenality Plus
Super cute bags and accessories that can all be monogrammed. From kids lunch totes and backpacks to Women's purses and umbrellas. They also carry a cute line of baby accessories including monogrammable bibs, onesies, and baby bags. Custom monogramming available!

Monday, April 20, 2009

Cafe Michael presents Senola Huell


Cafe Michael
presents
Senola Huell
Confectionery Artist

"Always strive for perfection with an endless passion for creativity and the felief that every confection is an edible work of art!~Senola Huell

Inspired by the love of baking which her mother instilled in her, Sneola huell enrolled in
The French Pastry School in Chicago, IL.
While in attendance, she studied under internationally renowned chefs Sebastien Canonne, MOF and Jacquy Pfeiffer. This is also where the classic European principles of using only fresh and natural ingredients such as real butter, freshly cracked eggs and pure vanilla, were once again reinforced.

Mother's Day Special
"Basic Cake Decorating"
A Hands on Cooking Class that will include dinner.
Call for pricing and reservations.
256.564.7007

Thursday, April 9, 2009

New Shipment in Portobello

Portobello just got in a fabulous new shipment of lamps, mirrors and accessories.
Check out the mirror above. It is a fabulous sunflower mirror that would go perfectly on any wall for the perfect accent piece that others would talk about for years to come!
Below are some awesome antler lamps that would make such a statement in any home. What a way to accent an office, bedroom or living room!
Everyone should also come in and check out these new Slate Lamps. These are some beautiful lamps that can go indoors or outdoors. For outdoor use, they come with an over sized wall cord and plug for weather protection. The lamp has a glass globe cover to protect the bulb, and they are also heavy enough to withstand small winds. How perfect would these look on an outdoor covered patio or in someones new outdoor room?
These lamps would also go great inside. They are a great accent to any kitchen with slate accents in the tile work, or in any entry way that my have slate included in the floor.
They are worth taking a look at, I can promise you that!





Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Candles on Sale!

Select Candles in Portobello 50% off.
Come in today and see what Candles and Candle Products are on Sale!