Author: EJ Olsen
This beautifully rendered limited edition blacklight poster is numbered and signed by Zingerman’s staff artist Ryan Stiner, and celebrates the 2016 Camp Bacon event. While the bearded pig looks amazing under any light, the design really pops under a blacklight. Take home a piece of Ann Arbor history!
Visit our website to buy yours!
See you at Camp!
Author: EJ Olsen
May Events at Zingerman’s
Cooking up Cajun at Zingerman’s Roadhouse
The Roadhouse welcomes back for the third year fisherman Jimmy Galle, owner of Gulfish, the source for the best and freshest seafood from the waters of Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Delivering seafood around the country daily, Jimmy and his crews have a long-standing commitment to sourcing directly from day-boat fishermen, shrimpers and crabbers across the Gulf Coast, delivering directly to a restaurant’s kitchen door.
Jimmy is sending us the best the gulf has to offer and Chef Alex is excited to cook the classics of a traditional Cajun meal served down in Louisiana, focusing on the flavors of the fish and the rustic taste that is cajun cuisine. On Tuesday, May 17th, 7pm, we’ll be paying homage to Chef Paul Prudhomme, celebrity chef of New Orleans, who, sadly, passed away last year. He has been credited with popularizing cajun cuisine and was influential in the world of modern seasonal American cooking.
We can’t decide which course will be the most exciting to taste, but Alex’s Gumbo made with fresh-from-the-Gulf shrimp and oysters, along with pit-chicken and house-made andouille sausage, is definitely at the top of the list.
Seafood and Cajun lovers, this dinner is meant for you.
ZingTrain Speaker Series: Sticky Situations
The thing is, it’s all just stuff happening in our heads until we try to tell someone about it. Which means communication is the key to pretty much everything, right?
But the thing is, communication is not easy. Effective communication is in fact, quite difficult. And people are not easy. A good number of people, in fact, find other people difficult.
So it turns out that the two components that are the key to our lives – people and what we say to each other – are in fact, highly likely to be difficult. So what do we do? We listen to Sarah Brabbs. She’s made it her business and her lifetime’s work to study relationships and communication.
JOIN us on Wednesday, May 18th, 8-930am, to hear Sarah tell us how to:
– BETTER UNDERSTAND & DEAL with difficult people around you – at work and at home!
– LEARN, PRACTICE & RETAIN more effective communication skills!
– FIND OUT what you can change if you are being a difficult person.
Sarah Brabbs has recently authored a book, So (People Say) You’re an Asshole: A Book for You, People Who Love You, & People Who Work with You. She’s gonna tell it like it is. Just sayin’.
Cheese 101 at Zingerman’s Creamery
A delicious introduction to the world of cheese! Join us on Thursday, May 19th, 6pm, as we sample cheeses that represent each of the seven major styles of cheese, all hand-selected by our shop cheesemongers. We’ll talk about what makes each style unique, share tips for building a well rounded cheese board, and provide an overview of the basics of paring cheese with beer & wine. We’ll also have bread and pickled veggies to round out the sampling courses.
Brewing Methods at Zingerman’s Coffee Company
Learn the keys to successful coffee brewing using a wide variety of brewing methods from filter drip to syphon pot. This tasting session on Sunday, May 22nd, 1pm, will explore a single coffee brewed 6 to 8 different ways, each producing a unique taste. A demonstration of the proper proportions and techniques for each method and a discussion of the merits and differences of each style will take place.
1st Annual Sundae Social at Zingerman’s Deli
FREE to attend.
Gelato sundae = $6.99
We’re throwing a Sundae Social on the Deli Patio on Tuesday, May 24th, 4-7pm, and we hope you and your friends will join us! Our Next Door sweet treat experts will help you make a custom designed sundae featuring gelato from Zingerman’s Creamery, delicious sauces like Coop’s hot fudge or Béquet caramel sauce, and fabulous toppings like chocolate sprinkles or peanut brittle from Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory. Our party fun will also include craft activities and games for kids of all ages. Reservations are not required, but if you purchase your sundaes in advance online or in person at the Deli, you will be entered in a drawing for an 18% off Kids Discount Card. Make sure to bring your sweet tooth!
Picnic with Cheese! at Zingerman’s Creamery
FREE to attend.
Gelato sundae = $6.99
Just in time for your Memorial Day celebrations, we’re giving a preview of some of the best picnic fare from our shop! We’ll be grilling up some tasty links from Corridor Sausage, making a potato salad with cheese and bacon, and some cheesy deviled eggs. We’ll finish the evening with a refreshing sorbet, and send you home with all of the recipes that we use as well as some helpful information about our featured products!
See you soon!
Author: EJ Olsen
A couple of weeks ago, the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses was honored to receive the 2016 Claire and Isadore Bernstein Award from Jewish Family Services.
This year’s Bernstein Event, titled “Generous Leaders: Bringing Community to the Head of the Table,” was held at Rackham Auditorium on Sunday, April 17. Entertainment included Vincent York and his jazz ensemble.
The Bernstein Award was created in 2003 to honor Claire and Isadore Bernstein, who were leaders in the Ann Arbor Jewish community for over 50 years. All proceeds from the event will go directly toward supporting JFS’ most vulnerable clients through its Specialty Food Pantry.
“Zingerman’s has a deep commitment to improving the community, and has supported numerous local organizations for many years,” said Anya Abramzon, JFS’s executive director.
“We feel that Zingerman’s is a perfect example of the values that Claire and Isadore Bernstein represented,” Abramzon added, saying that JFS has been grateful for the companies’ support for many years. The Bernstein Award was given to the entire Zingerman’s community, which includes its Deli, Bakehouse, Coffee Company, Creamery, Roadhouse, Zingtrain, and several other related businesses.
Zingerman’s Community of Businesses is deeply humbled to receive this award, and we feel privileged to share this wonderful video created by JFS:
As if all of this weren’t enough, the Honorable Debbie Dingell (US House, MI – 12) recognized the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses in the US Congressional Record for the Bernstein Award. Representative Dingell further stated, “It is an honor and privilege to recognize this renowned,
successful and socially conscious business and to share with my colleagues not only the great work they have done for the Washtenaw County community and their thousands of visitors from across the country every year, but to highlight their leadership as well.”
We are humbled and grateful.
Our sincere thanks to Jewish Family Services and Representative Dingell!
Author: EJ Olsen
May 6, 2016
Author: EJ Olsen
May Events at Zingerman’s
Comparative Cupping at Zingerman’s Coffee Company
Sample coffees from the Africa, Central and South Americas, and the Asian Pacific. We will taste and evaluate these coffees using the techniques and tools used by professional tasters. This is an eye-opening introduction of the world of coffee. Sunday, May 1st, 1pm.
ZingTrain Speaker Series: Getting Positive
Sometimes facts are shocking. Here are two :
- Seventy percent of the global workforce is un-engaged
- Fifty-two percent of the management workforce is un-engaged.
These numbers verify an unspeakable truth. Conventional administrative thought does not lead to the design and leadership of effective organizations.
A central question of our time is this, how do we design and lead organizations in which people flourish and exceed expectations?
Join us on Wednesday, May 4, 8am, as Bob Quinn draws from his recent book, The Positive Organization, to help you to:
– STEP out of the conventional mode.
– DISCOVER how conventional organizations can turn themselves positive.
– FORMULATE plans to get positive in your organization!
Cocktail Class: Cinco de Mayo at Cornman Farms
Last year on Cinco de Mayo, we gathered at the Farm to pay homage to Mexico’s indigenous spirit: tequila. This year on Friday, May 5th, 730pm, we’ll further explore tequila in cocktails, while also becoming acquainted with mezcal, tequila’s smokier, almost savory, cousin. These two liquors behave unlike any other spirit in the cocktail world: at once sweet, spicy, herbal, grassy, floral, and even a little salty. Tequila and mezcal produce cocktails with complexity and depth that’s hard to match with most other spirits. We’ll taste mezcal and tequila side-by-side, make (and then drink!) three cocktails that each highlight these agave-based liquors in a different way, discuss the history of these liquors and other cocktail-related stories, and enjoy really good farm-fresh food prepared by Cornman’s talented chef. Salud!
Coloring Truffle Boxes for Mom at Zingerman’s Deli
SHOW MOM SOME LOVE WITH A HAND DECORATED BOX OF TRUFFLES
Saturday & Sunday, May 7th & 8th, 10am.
Decorate a truffle box just for your Mom! Head upstairs in our Next Door coffee shop and we’ll have everything you need. When you’re done decorating your box, head downstairs and our chocolate elves will help you explore the special delicacies in our truffle case and pick the right ones for your Mom. Zingerman’s Deli has everything you need to make sure your Mom has a fabulous Mother’s Day!
This event is FREE!
Cooking up Cajun at Zingerman’s Roadhouse
The Roadhouse welcomes back for the third year fisherman Jimmy Galle, owner of Gulfish, the source for the best and freshest seafood from the waters of Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Delivering seafood around the country daily, Jimmy and his crews have a long-standing commitment to sourcing directly from day-boat fishermen, shrimpers and crabbers across the Gulf Coast, delivering directly to a restaurant’s kitchen door.
Jimmy is sending us the best the gulf has to offer and Chef Alex is excited to cook the classics of a traditional Cajun meal served down in Louisiana, focusing on the flavors of the fish and the rustic taste that is cajun cuisine. On Tuesday, May 17th, 7pm, we’ll be paying homage to Chef Paul Prudhomme, celebrity chef of New Orleans, who, sadly, passed away last year. He has been credited with popularizing cajun cuisine and was influential in the world of modern seasonal American cooking.
We can’t decide which course will be the most exciting to taste, but Alex’s Gumbo made with fresh-from-the-Gulf shrimp and oysters, along with pit-chicken and house-made andouille sausage, is definitely at the top of the list.
Seafood and Cajun lovers, this dinner is meant for you.
See you soon!
Author: EJ Olsen
April Events at Zingerman’s
Tea & Cheese at Zingerman’s Creamery
You might not think of tea as being a typical pairing for a slice of cheese, but the two can be exceptionally good at bringing out the best flavors of each other. Like wine, certain teas contain tannins which result in full-bodied flavors and make for a perfect accompaniment to a variety of cheeses. Our cheesemongers have teamed up with our neighbors at the Zingerman’s Coffee Co. to showcase specially selected teas from Rishi that pair most deliciously with an assortment of cheeses hand-picked by our cheese mongers. Join us for this unique take on tea time!
Thursday, April 28th, 6pm.
May Events at Zingerman’s
Comparative Cupping at Zingerman’s Coffee Company
Sample coffees from the Africa, Central and South Americas, and the Asian Pacific. We will taste and evaluate these coffees using the techniques and tools used by professional tasters. This is an eye-opening introduction of the world of coffee. Sunday, May 1st, 1pm.
ZingTrain Speaker Series: Getting Positive
Sometimes facts are shocking. Here are two :
- Seventy percent of the global workforce is un-engaged
- Fifty-two percent of the management workforce is un-engaged.
These numbers verify an unspeakable truth. Conventional administrative thought does not lead to the design and leadership of effective organizations.
A central question of our time is this, how do we design and lead organizations in which people flourish and exceed expectations?
Join us on Wednesday, May 4, 8am, as Bob Quinn draws from his recent book, The Positive Organization, to help you to:
– STEP out of the conventional mode.
– DISCOVER how conventional organizations can turn themselves positive.
– FORMULATE plans to get positive in your organization!
Cocktail Class: Cinco de Mayo at Cornman Farms
Last year on Cinco de Mayo, we gathered at the Farm to pay homage to Mexico’s indigenous spirit: tequila. This year on Friday, May 5th, 730pm, we’ll further explore tequila in cocktails, while also becoming acquainted with mezcal, tequila’s smokier, almost savory, cousin. These two liquors behave unlike any other spirit in the cocktail world: at once sweet, spicy, herbal, grassy, floral, and even a little salty. Tequila and mezcal produce cocktails with complexity and depth that’s hard to match with most other spirits. We’ll taste mezcal and tequila side-by-side, make (and then drink!) three cocktails that each highlight these agave-based liquors in a different way, discuss the history of these liquors and other cocktail-related stories, and enjoy really good farm-fresh food prepared by Cornman’s talented chef. Salud!
See you soon!