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Vegetarian Series Review: Maggie's Vegetarian Café

By Cory Kibler and Dennis Kornbluh

Maggie’s Vegetarian Café is a small, locally owned restaurant situated in the Haymarket at 311 N. 8th Street near the northwest corner of "Q" Street.  It's a cozy space, but the menu is extensive, offering multiple vegetarian and vegan wraps, soups, and salads.  You can order at the counter and sit comfortably at one of the five small tables in the store, or have your order wrapped to-go.

Previously, I’ve enjoyed breakfast and soup at Maggie’s, but until my most recent visit I hadn't sampled their signature dish: the wrap. After studying the menu for several minutes, I found myself torn between the three-cheese and the avocado wrap. I ended up deciding on the latter, which, I had been told, is one of the most popular items on the menu.

Review: Ivanna Cone

By Dennis Kornbluh

One of mankind’s greatest culinary inventions, in my humble opinion, is ice cream. What food is tastier, more satisfying and more varied in its flavorings and forms (sandwiches, sundaes, shakes, waffle cones, banana splits, sorbets, gelatos, or a scoop in a dish) than ice cream? 

However, not all ice creams are created equal.  The best are made from a few fresh ingredients--typically cream, sugar, fruit or other natural flavorings (“Philadelphia-style”), and sometimes eggs (“French”).

Judy a la Carte: Dessert and Coffee

By Judy Gilliard, “Judy a la carte”
     
It seems that everyone, no matter the age, loves dessert. So inviting friends over for dessert and coffee can be just the ticket for a fun evening. You could ask everyone to bring their favorite dessert. . .or make them all yourself! 

As your guests arrive, start the evening with a glass of champagne, then proceed to a dessert table full of Dark and Spicy Gingerbread, Black Forest Cake, Poppy-Seed Lemon Cake, Fruit tarts, a cheese platter, fresh fruit, and a bowl of nuts. Afterward, you can all partake in some coffee and a showing of a movie like Chocolat or Ratatouille.

Judy a la Carte: Recipes for the Holidays

By Judy Gilliard, “Judy a la carte”

The holidays are perfect occasions to visit friends and family and show them how much you love them. During this time of gift giving, there is nothing as nice as giving a gift from your kitchen. Especially when that gift tastes great and falls within the guidelines of good health!

You can create baskets filled with homemade pumpkin muffins, brownies and Peanut butter Bars wrapped in cloth holiday napkins or kitchen towels.  Alternatively, you can take an individual pumpkin cake baked in festive Bundt pans, and place it on a red paper plate. Wrap it with plastic wrap, tie it up with a cheerful ribbon and it‘s ready to be given to that special someone. 

Open Harvest's Grand Opening October 16th

By Sarah F. Sullivan

After three years of attempting to expand their premises, on October 16th at 9 a.m., co-op grocery Open Harvest will hold its Grand Opening to showcase its bigger and better store. After a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Chris Beutler, patrons and enthusiasts will be able to enjoy various giveaways and sales that will last for four weeks following the Grand Opening.

From its modest beginnings in 1975 in a tiny space at 27th and Randolph to its current location in South Street Plaza, Open Harvest has long seen the need for more space.