Enjoy strolling through the village and experiencing all great shops and restaurants Milford has to offer. Make sure you stop by and see us—-there’s always something delicious to sample and so many unique items to see!
This is going to be a good one! Chef Mary Brady will be taking us on a virtual trip to the coast with this delicious spring menu.
Crispy Fish Tacos - Lightly breaded & crunchy tilapia, cilantro slaw, a twist of lime, and a delicious dollop of flavor infused crema.
Citrus Salad - So much juicy citrus, so many colors. Avocado, a little fresh mint, the fresh crunch of fennel, and an incredible lemony dressing. You’ll serve this again and again.
Browned Butter & Honey Corn Muffin Minis- Caramelized deliciousness, with a hint of fresh jalapeno. Adorable, sweet, and savory all at the same time.
Rhubarb Custard Pie - Perfect golden crust, silky sweet custard, with the unique tang of rhubarb.
What a fun class! After all, who DOESN’T like tacos. Chef Steven will be serving up a fantastic menu—we’re not sure how a man with such a gringo last name can make such delicious Mexican food…but we’re glad he does.
Tantalizing Tacos with Shredded Chicken & Pinto Beans - perfectly seasoned to wake up those taste buds.
Fresh Tomato Salsa - a simple fresh salsa elevates everything on your plate!
Mango Salsa - a taste of the tropics adds a bit of sweetness and balance
Perfect Guacamole-packed with flavor and texture. Muy bueno!
South-of-the-Border Caesar Salad - Everything you love about a Caesar--with a Mexican twist
Mojito Cheesecake Parfait - light, sweet, tangy, and delicious
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo. We believe there’s nothing quite as sad in the culinary world as a naked tortilla chip. Let’s give it something good to dress it! Chef Steven will be offering a taste of (and recipes for) three different dips in this free, drop-in demo: Mango salsa, Guacamole, and Roasted Corn & Poblano Cheese Dip. Be still my foolish corazon!
Enjoy a little time with your mom - or any special woman in your life.This cooking class features a fun, light menu, taught by the Acorn Farm staff. It's a perfect meal to recreate at home to have a few ladies over, or to celebrate Mom with your family.
Herbed Popovers - warm, tender, and golden brown
Lemony Cannellini Bean & Orzo Soup - laden with a wonderful herbed gremolata
Spring Greens with Honey-Shallot Vinaigrette
Luscious Lemon Pie in a Teacup
This class is all about creating layers of flavor and simple things you can do to elevate your cooking game. The easiest (and most delicious) way we've discovered to do that is with our favorite Olivelle products, from their infused Extra Virgin Olive Oils and amazing Balsamic Vinegars...to their salts, rubs, and herb blends.
This is fantastic menu, all using our Olivelle products. Get out of your comfort zone and learn to use them for so much more than salad dressing.
Primavera Hasselback Chicken - loaded with vegetables and a crazy amount of flavor.
Lemon Parmesan Pasta - great to accompany any meat or fish. Simple, flavorful, and delicious.
Shaved Asparagus Salad - with some of your favorite green things--avocados, peas, pistachios and more, along with some tangy parmesan. A perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Olive Oil Gelato - Good olive oil makes ALL the difference.
Take a few minutes out of your day and escape to Acorn Farm. Taste a delicious Chicken & Mushroom Crepe, get a recipe, and leave inspired to make something different for dinner. Hearty enough for a Michigan Spring but lightened up with some tender asparagus. Lovely! This is a free, drop-in demo.
Everybody loves comfort food and we usually think of it as winter fare. Chef Steven has worked his magic to present a fresh, spring version of the foods we love to savor.
Shepherd's Pie of Chicken & Spring Mushrooms - tender, moist chicken, meaty mushrooms, and a lavish sauce all tucked under some buttery mashed potatoes.
Medley of Green Spring Vegetables - Asparagus, Haricot Vert, and peas, with a lemony garlic dressing.
Crispy Ramp Fritters - they're only here in early spring. Crisp and delicious, served with a fresh lemon creme.
Rhubarb Crisp - What a beautiful pop of flavor--and pretty, too!
We're delighted to bring you this next Extraordinary Experience. We're all looking forward to spring and the flowers and foliage that follow. We've got a fun, talented special guest with loads to teach you and something to create with you. Here's how the evening will look.
You’ll be welcomed in with a pretty springtime cocktail and a fabulous amuse bouche. You'll check in and find out what group you're in. The first will stay upstairs with our guest, Angie from Meri Jo Flower Farm. We had her in last summer for a pop-up flower shop. She was so engaging and her stunning floral arrangements were so beautiful that she sold every last one of them well before the event was over. It was then that we knew we just had to have her back. She'll help get us ready for the growing season by sharing some of her expertise with you-- teaching you how to make your own garden bouquets, which low-maintenance flowers are perfect for your cutting garden, and how to condition your flowers and fillers before arranging to keep them fresh and beautiful for as long as possible. She's a wealth of information and inspiration and she'll sharing a lot of both!
Angie will help you create a springy floral centerpiece to take home in a beautiful rabbit vessel. (value $50). It'll look gorgeous on your Easter table or anywhere in your home, which brings us to the next part of the evening.
While the first group is with Angie, the second will head downstairs for a mini-cooking class to learn how to create the amuse bouche as well as an absolutely stunning veggie platter with a creamy whipped feta lemon dip, and how to prepare the dessert--a pretty-as-a-picture pastry filled with italian vanilla custard and laden with fresh berries.
Kathy and Marty will show you how to set a beautiful table, how to incorporate all sorts of things (including your arrangement) to a create a tablescape the will turn heads and add that extra something special to your Easter table or any springtime event. If you've ever looked at our windows or noticed a particularly gorgeous or fun display in the store, you know these two ladies have a gift for creating beauty, and have incredibly creative ideas that we're sure you'll love. Watch them put their talents to work and be inspired!
We'll change stations and when everyone has finished both, we'll meet together upstairs to enjoy that delicious dessert together.
You'll leave with your beautiful arrangement, some fabulous recipes, and loads of inspiration to make life a little more beautiful.
Chef Steven will be serving up samples of a delicious Sweet Potato & Spring Vegetable Mini Breakfast Strata. It’s perfect for your family or spectacular for a crowd. This is a free demo—no registration required!
In April, temperatures are on the rise, the earth is surprising us every day with some of those early bloomers—daffodils, hyacinths—what a beautiful show. It’s a great time to have friends or family over for a spectacular brunch--with sunshine streaming through your windows! . Chef Steven Grostick is teaching this class with a menu that will dazzle your guests.
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Drunken Blueberries—rich and sweet, lightened by the fresh lemon.
Mini Fritatas- fresh eggs & just the right veggies, baked & beautiful
Bacon & Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash - A little sweet, a little salty, colorful & delicious.
Sangria Lemonade - the best of both worlds.
Attention: Kitchen Cash Club Members who have earned their Red Bags can bring them in on the last Saturday of any month with FIVE Saturdays to get 20% off most things in the store. This is one of those months! Bring your Acorn Farm Red Bag (you must bring it to get the discount!) and stock up on some of your favorites.
We feel so privileged to have Chef Mary Brady with us for a few classes this spring. This one will feature some dishes that work as well outside on your deck as they do gathered around the dinner table. Everything in it can be made ahead---absolutely fantastic for when you're having guests!
Carribean Chicken Wings - These addicting little treats are exploding with flavor. Carribean cooks are never shy about their bold flavors and we're sure you'll love these. Bring out your inner islander!
Shrimp 'Burgers' - Think crab cakes, but with shrimp! Fantastic served like a burger or slider. You'll feel like you're on the shore in some exotic destination!
Roasted Potato Salad with Crispy Prosciutto. - a delicious twist to an old favorite.
Strawberry Tiramisu Trifle - For dessert, we're heading back to the mainland. It's time to get you ready for strawberry season. Light and fruity--a sweet ending to a perfect dinner.
Our spring Open House is less than two weeks away! For the first time ever, we're featuring our Polish Pottery at our Open House for 20% off, one day only! We just received some incredible pieces that fit so well with Spring and Easter---egg plates, Easter eggs, rabbits, springy looking florals, and teapots. That doesn't even begin to cover it. Come in on the 23rd and you won't have to wait until our big sale in August to get the discount.
Of course there are so many other great reasons to visit us on the 23rd! The store is just lovely right now, from the windows to all the wonderful new things we've got on our shelves. Come in and have a peek. Chef Steven will be preparing delicious berry crepes and mimosas for you. You'll get to crack an Easter egg at the register to get either a discount, a coupon, or a little gift. Don't miss this special opportunity!
Chef Steven will make a delicious mushroom saute with sherried creme and puff pastry. Easy and pretty enough for a fancy breakfast! No registration required. Drop in between 2 and 3 pm.
Spring is almost upon us—just two weeks away, and so far March has behaved as expected—it blew in like a roaring lion…but this week turned into a gentle lamb. Before spring arrives, we wanted to have a class to help ease that transition--hearty and warm, but with some fresh nods to the season--spring onions, some delicious mushrooms and more. Chef Steven will teach this exquisite menu.
A Mustard and Herb-Crusted Lollipop-Style Lamb Chop - outstanding flavor and texture.
Red Wine and Rosemary Braised Lamb Shank - aromatic with deep, delicious flavor
Sherried Cream & Medley of Sauteed Mushrooms with Puff Pastry & Spring Onion
Fresh Lemon Mousse Parfait -Citrusy and bright!
We’ve got a delicious demo coming up just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. The best part? Both delicious dishes we’ll be tasting come from a mix—easy for you and Irish enough for St. Paddy’s Day—when everyone’s Irish. We’ll be enjoying Potato Leek Soup from Frontier Soups—-oh, so good! Along side you’ll get a bit of Irish Soda Bread. Enjoy!
Pasta—the culinary staple that is universally adored—and for good reason! It’s good covered with tomato sauce or swimming in a lovely soup, Great next to a steak, tossed with a little butter and parmesan cheese or tucked into a fabulous casserole. But did you know how easy it is to make your own? We’re here to take the mystery out of homemade pasta. We’ll be demoing pasta making and showing you all the tools that help keep the process simple. We’ll also give you a recipe and a few ideas to top it with something special. Even if you’re not looking to make your own pasta, come in for a taste and see what’s new. Pasta la vista!
Free! No Registration Required
If you live in Michigan, you might as well learn how to make a fun evening out of being snowed in--or frozen in--like some of you were this week! We'll start out on Monday the 17th by posting our ways to enhance your snowy misfortune, the next time it should happen to you--from our favorite family board games, playlists and movies, to our favorite popcorn toppings and more! We'll culminate the week with a demo in the store on Saturday with Chef Steven, featuring a Winter Veggie Salad with a Warm Maple Dijon Dressing, a White Bean & Smoked Sausage Casserole, and a Blueberry Buckle! Almost makes us want to have a real snow day! Steven will take the opportunity to teach you a bit about dried beans--the flavorful, delicious, nutritious little gems that they are. So easy to prepare if you know a few simple tips. Whether you want to prepare beans from scratch or just open a can and pour them in whatever you're cooking, you'll love the recipes. Then you can say "bean there, done that!"
Free! No Registration Required
A perfect day to come in for all your wok questions. Ever wonder why a wok is shaped like it is? How does it function differently from a saute pan? Chef Steven will be preparing a Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry with chicken and vegetables, featuring Olivelle's Black Garlic Tamari Balsamic and their Toasted Sesame oil. Expect delicious Asian flavors, expert advice, and recipes! If you haven't ventured into Asian cuisine in your own kitchen, this is a superb place to start.
What a fun event this will be! Chef Mary Brady has just published a wonderful cookbook, full of stories of her decades in the culinary world and over sixty well-loved personal and family recipes--some who made it to the menu at the restaurant owned by her and her late husband, Tom Brady. Each one is beautifully showcased with a lovely picture, and we know every cook loves a beautiful cookbook! While Mary's in the store, she'll be cooking up a couple of recipes from the book for you to taste!
Mary has had a rather accomplshed career and was only the second woman in Michigan to earn the designation of Certified Executive Chef. We will have her cookbooks available for sale, and she'll be glad to sign your copy. We're sure you'll find her (and her cookbook!) interesting, warm, and engaging. We're lucky to have such culinary talent living right here in Milford! Do come in and meet her!
It’s time for our Holiday Prelude—the annual Christmas Open House at Acorn Farm. Come into the store to enjoy some delicious bites created by Chef Steven and see the store lavishly decorated for the season. All of our new merchandise will be available, and the store will be adorned with Christmas cheer, featuring a hint of inspiration from William Morris, English designer and leader of the Arts and Crafts movement.
We’ll have a special guest that afternoon—Erin Hamilton of the Mushroom Conservatory. She’s a fascinating entrepreneur, whose love of mushrooms has turned into a passion project for her. Come and learn and ask questions. Her mushroom-growing kits make superb gifts for your favorite foodie or mushroom enthusiast!
Chef Tanya Fallon returns with a delightful selection of her desserts for sampling, featuring cookies, pie, and rolls. Snag an on order form to-go, or you can choose from her menu of offerings and place pre-orders for her holiday treats, which includes pies, cookies, tarts, scones, and soft butter rolls. You don’t want to miss this!
Join the delightful "Thanksgiving Pie Perfection" class, guided by the talented Tanya Fallon, where the art of crafting quintessential holiday pies comes to life. In this mesmerizing demonstration, Tanya will unveil the entire journey of creating a luscious pumpkin pie, from the tender crust to the velvety filling, culminating in a heavenly Chantilly cream. Furthermore, she will weave her magic to prepare a Peached Pear Almond Tart, revealing the secrets of its shortbread crust, almond cream filling, and the intricate dance of assembly and baking. Participants will revel in the joy of watching and absorbing invaluable techniques to elevate their Thanksgiving confections!
Join us for a complimentary demonstration-style event! Explore innovative ways to use some of our best-selling Olivelle flavors including Cranberry Spice and Wild Mushroom Sage. We’ll present delicious recipes, including Maple and Balsamic Cranberry Sauce, Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables and Potatot Au Gratin, all crafted with Olivelle ingredients.
Under the expert guidance of Chef Steven, the Thanksgiving 101 class unveils the art of crafting a turkey from beginning to end. Participants will discover the secrets to seasoning, stuffing, roasting, and elegantly carving the bird, along with the process of conjuring roasted turkey gravy from the savory pan drippings. In addition to the turkey, the class offers valuable insights into preparing two sensational side dishes: a roasted sweet potato and apple stack topped with blue cheese, and a rich butternut squash and quinoa stuffing. It’s an all-encompassing journey to orchestrating a joyous Thanksgiving feast!
Bring your knives in to get them sharpened before the holidays. Our annual tradition is to sharpen your knives for free and have a jar for cash donations to Community Sharing to allow them to provide others the help they need! Ed Bartush, of Cangshan Cutlery, will be here to talk knives, show you their specials and familiarize you with this wonderful line.
The one thing you use in the kitchen more than almost anything is a knife. Most of us had no real training so we're not using our knives as efficiently or as safely as possible. Ed Bartush, of Cangshan Cutlery, will be here to teach you how to care for, hold, and use your knives, and what knives to use for different jobs. This is a hands-on class! You'll learn plenty and leave with the confidence to cut like a chef!
You might have seen them at our Farmer’s Market, but now that the Market is done for the season—we figured you’d like to see them in the Village one more time before it gets chilly in town. We’re hosting these fun moms in the store with their delicious breads, to show how well they pair with our Olivelle Olive Oils, Balsamic Vinegars, Dips, and Flavored Salts. If you think you’ve tried them all already—you might just be surprised! Come in, have a taste, and enjoy a pop-up shop with the Dough Moms. To be certain there’s enough of what you’d like to purchase—take a look at the menu below and call Acorn Farm to pre-order before 10/22.
We couldn’t be more excited about bringing in this incredible stand mixer, quite unlike anything you’ve ever used before. It’s been made in Sweden for nearly eight decades and is touted by King Arthur Flour as the best mixer in the business. Since it’s vastly different from our standard mixers, we’re having a class for those that have or are wanting to learn more about the Ankarsrum mixer. Led by Ankarsrum’s resident expert, Ashley McCord, who has years of experience teaching both novice and seasoned bakers—it will offer the perfect opportunity to see first-hand how the Anskrum excels at making dough, whipping batters, and more. If you’ve been eyeing these amazing mixers for years, this is the class for you. It’s a demo-style class and she’ll be covering all the basics of using the mixer as well as all the attachments that are included in the basic mixer package. She’ll prepare Foccacia(dough roller), Crispy Baguettes(dough hook), Chocolate Chip Cookies(single wire beaters), and Honey Garlic Butter (multi-wire balloon whisks). If you purchase an Ankarsrum mixer at the class, the class fee will go toward your purchase.
If you don’t have a Dutch oven yet, you’re late to the party! These versatile vessels are the workhorse of the kitchen. Searing, frying, roasting, stewing, braising, and baking are just a few of the tasks they handle with ease. Chef Steven will be in with a few fall favorites for you to taste. He’ll be working his magic with two of our seasonal Olivelle Favorites that are back in stock– Cranberry Spice Balsamic and Wild Mushroom and Sage Olive Oil. You’ll get recipes and tips and we’ve got specials on two of our favorite ovens – Le Creuset’s 6.75 wide oven is normally $430, on sale for $280, and Staub has their 4 quart Dutch oven (in white or truffle), normally $349.99, for just $129.99.
We’re so pleased to bring these beautiful machines into the store. Courtney from Pops Coffee will be showing us how easy it is to brew a delicious pot of coffee in the MoccaMaster. She’s a local roaster whose delicious coffee is air-roasted for even roasting and incredible flavor. She’ll have a little pop-up shop in the store that day –and we think you’ll fall in love with both the MoccaMaster AND her coffees.
Milford’s favorite fall event—Ladies’ Night Out! At Acorn Farm we’ll be offering a taste of our seasonal favorite—Chili made with American Spoon’s Pumpkin Chipotle Roasting Sauce. As those of you who have already fallen in love with this delicious stuff, we only offer it in the fall and it tends to sell out very quickly. There are so many reasons to love it— it’s so tasty, it’s easy, it’s versatile, and it’s made right here in Michigan!
You’re in for a treat! In this last installment of our LOCAL FLAVOR series, we have our favorite local Chef—Steven Grostick. He’ll be creating some pressed sandwiches that are loaded with flavor and easy to make. Come in for a demo, a taste, and some recipes! He’ll be doing a pressed caprese sandwich, a cubano, and a steak and horseradish pressed sandwich with caramelized onions & bleu cheese. He’ll also be using our Vitamix to create a delicious pesto, and giving you tips on using your vitamix for aioli or other sauces. Our Vitamix Explorian will be on sale for $50 off!
This is going to be a tasty demo—you won’t want to miss it!
