This Week at Zingerman’s 7/22/14
Intro to Cornman Farms Tour Tonight!
Enjoy a fascinating introduction to Cornman Farms’ rich history, agricultural projects and humane raising of animals. We’ll even throw in a taste of one of our seasonal vegetables! Tuesday, July 22, 5 pm.
Summer Pies at Zingerman’s Bakehouse
These summertime favorites are here for a limited time. Get a taste while you can…
- Michigan Rhubarb Pie
Enjoy this sweet tart summer treat for a limited time! We lovingly craft this pie with our flaky all-butter crust and simple filling of fresh Michigan rhubarb and a bit of sugar. When the local rhubarb runs out, this pie will go on vacation. - Country Peach Pie
Just as summery and precious as you imagine- lots of fresh peaches with a bit of sugar and real vanilla bean packed into an all butter crust, topped with a flavorful streusel we make with organic brown sugar, organic rolled oats and browned butter. A staff favorite! - Fresh Fruit Tarts
Fresh berries arranged over vanilla bean pastry cream and a crisp, buttery tart shell made with a hint of fresh citrus. This is what summer tastes like! Each tart is one serving. - Sweet Cream Biscuits
We hand-mix these biscuits so they are moist and fluffy to hold a heap of delicious fruits. Perfect for farmer’s market days. Available individually or in a family six pack. - Key Lime Pie
A creamy tangy filling made with real Key Lime juice and a bit of local sour cream in a graham crust. Try topping it with a bit of of sweetened whipped cream to really put it over the top. Available in small and large sizes.
Michigan Wine and Cheese Tasting at Zingerman’s Creamery
Enjoy the fruit of Michigan vines! Join us at Zingerman’s Creamery on Friday, July 25, 6pm as we taste our way through some of Michigan’s best wines. From deep reds to bright whites, we’ll dive into the basic vinology and what makes our state’s wines unique and delicious. And, of course, we’ll pair these wines with some of our great cheese. Don’t miss it!
Gelato Sundae Sunday at Zingerman’s Creamery
Join us Sunday, July 27, 1pm on the green at Zingerman’s Southside (next to the Bakehouse) for an afternoon of sweet and creamy refreshments! For just $5, you can choose your gelato flavor and toppings to create a custom sundae. We’ll also have face painting and balloon animals for the kids! See you there!
Summer Sales at Zingerman’s Mail Order and Zingerman’s Deli
The Deli and Mail Order are having their huge annual Summer Sales, but only until the end of the month! This is serious business. Once a year we take a few dozen of our favorite pantry staples and put them at deeply discounted prices for a few short weeks. This year’s sale continues through July 31st with tons of deep discounts on some of our favorite foods. Stock up and save a bundle!
Next week and Beyond:
Intro to Cornman Farms Tour
Enjoy a fascinating introduction to Cornman Farms’ rich history, agricultural projects and humane raising of animals. We’ll even throw in a taste of one of our seasonal vegetables! Tuesday, July 29, 5 pm.
Summer Harvest Dinner at Zingerman’s Roadhouse
Join us on Tuesday, July 29, 7pm, for the first Cornman Farms dinner of the year at the Roadhouse. This summer harvest menu will be filled with fresh summer vegetables and meats from the farm. Radishes, cucumbers, squash, squash blossom, tomatoes, spinach and potatoes will all be harvested hours before the dinner. Chef Alex has prepared a menu that showcases the vegetables, beef, and pork, but also cooks with each of them in ways you wouldn’t expect. Celebrate the summer harvest with Cornman Farms and Zingerman’s Roadhouse!
A Summer Dinner with Central Provisions at Zingerman’s Deli
Two seatings!
On Wednesday, July 30 Zingerman’s Delicatessen hosts another special evening with Central Provisions with guest chefs Abby Olitzky and Steve Hall. Central Provisions is an upcoming restaurant that has been active in the Ann Arbor community the past few years hosting pop-up dinners, teaching cheese classes, and putting on special events. For this summer meal, they will delve into our unique pantry again to feature favorite American foods as well as the seasonal bounty of their favorite local farms. Each dish will be paired with wine that complements and elevates each bite. Please join us for this wonderful dinner celebrating summer flavors and great eating! Sign up now—these dinners sell out fast! (There will be a vegetarian option available, just let us know)
reserve a seat for 6:00pm seating
reserve a seat for 8:30pm seating
1st Sunday Tour at Zingerman’s Creamery
Join our cheese and gelato makers on Sunday, August 3, 2pm for an hour-long adventure as we transform local milk into delicious cheese and gelato. You’ll watch our fresh mozzarella stretched into shape, taste our cow’s and goat’s milk cheeses while our staff explain the cheesemaking process, and sample our delicious fresh gelato. After the tour, make time for tasting our selection of American cheeses and provisions, as well as house made gelatos and sorbets in our cheese shop.
The Art of Growing Great Vegetables at Cornman Farms
On Tuesday, August 5, 530pm, take a deeper look at our farming practices. Spend some time with Mark who takes care of all the fruits and vegetables we grow, and learn about the ins and outs of sustainable, responsible agriculture and honoring the local farming community. Take home a bag of something seasonally grown.
Farm Feasts at Cornman Farms
You can see it all in your mind. The beautifully restored farmhouse and barn in the verdant setting of a traditional working farm. The classic cocktails and wine. The skilled chef and kitchen staff. The vibrant courses made from fresh produce picked mere hours earlier in the fields a few hundred feet away. Sound like a slice of heaven to you? You’re in luck. Zingerman’s Cornman Farms is celebrating our inaugural event season with a tantalizing schedule of farm dinners. As a guest at our farm dinners, you’ll have to opportunity to enjoy the farm’s produce as it comes into full ripe readiness throughout the summer and autumn. Each dinner will follow the cycle of the crop season, spotlighting the freshest farm ingredients in harvest at that time. If you want to an experience that truly represents the very essence of the “farm-to-table” ideal, these dinners are for you! More information here.
Don’t miss these very special dinners!
See you soon!
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