First Market

What a great day and turn out we had last night at the Perrysburg Farmers Market. Thanks to all who came out to support all the local vendors. It was great to see familiar faces and get to meet new ones! I look forward to hearing feedback from all who tasted Savory Sweet foods items. Working on next weeks menu and will be posting this Sunday. If you would like to pre-order we can setup a time for pickup on Thursday or I can make local (Perrysburg) deliveries on Wednesday or Friday. Give me a call 419-215-5292 or send me an email at liz@savorysweetfoods.com

http://perrysburg-farmers-market.com/marketmap.html

I look forward to hearing from you!

Calzone with a Gourmet Twist!

Starting this Thursday you can find Savory Sweet (http:/www.savorysweetfoods.com) at the Farmers Market downtown Perrysburg (fingers crossed no rain)! We are excited to debut several of our food items. I thought I would give you a preview of one of my favorites...the Pesto Pizza Panzeretti. Pizza dough made from scratch and loaded with bell peppers, onions, basil pesto and creamy provolone cheese. I decided to use turkey pepperoni as it is healthier but still provides great flavor and a touch of heat. These are already pre-baked so once you get home only 15 minutes in the oven and you have a hot meal. Serve with a mixed green salad to make a complete meal that will be sure to be a crowd pleaser!

We will also be offering a Sweet Potato and Swiss Chard Panzeretti. Take them both home to offer a variety! The menu will change weekly and we take custom orders so let us know if you have a filling suggestion. Go to our website to download a form for orders or comment page to let us know how we are doing.

We look forward to meeting you at the Market!

Perrysburg Farmers Market

Downtown along Louisiana Ave.

May thru October, Wendesdays, from 3pm - 8pm

http://www.visitperrysburg.com/

Introducing Savory Sweet

I would like to take a moment to tell you about a new venture that I am pursuing. Starting on Thursday, May 5th you will find me at the Perrysburg Farmers Market selling a new line of gourmet food items. Let me introduce you to my finer food company, Savory Sweet, LLC (http://www.savorysweetfoods.com). Website is in the works but will be up and running the beginning of May. Till then you can find updates here on my blog.

Savory Sweet will have weekly changing menu items that will be posted a week in advance so all you foodies out there can plan ahead for upcoming meals. I will be offering a mix of savory and sweet food items (hence the name!). We promise to have in season ingredients freshly prepared to ensure a good meal when you don’t have time to cook. On my website you will be able to place orders, leave comments and/or suggestions, and learn about new food items and how to pair them to complete an entire well balanced meal. I look forward to providing you with creative fresh food items that will get you excited for your next meal!

A sneak peek at the first week's menu:

Caprese Pasta Salad

Greek Orzo Salad

Peanut Soba Noodle Salad

Soft Pretzel bites with choice of dip

Pesto Pizza Panzerotti (my version of the Italian calzone)

Double Chocolate Cherry Baguette

NOTE: All food items are handmade in a commercially approved kitchen in small batches to ensure freshness and quality of ingredients.

Keep checking back for more menu items and news from Savory Sweet!

Big Art in a Small Town

Looking for more culture in downtown Perrysburg look no further than the River House Arts. Located in the historic River House building in downtown Perrysburg, Ohio (across from Stellas Restaurant). River House Arts is a showcase for 20th Century and Contemporary works from around the region - and the globe.

The museum quality exhibitions are always free and open to the public during regular gallery hours (Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 5pm).

If you have been to this space and thought what a great space to host an event. Well you are in luck as I am here to help with all your special events need. The gallery is available for private event rental. I can take care of all the details to ensure a memorable reception with your friends, family, co-workers, etc...For more information contact me at Liz@eventologyevents.com

For photos and exhibits at the River House Arts go to http://www.river-house-arts.com/

Golden Wine Collection

The Toledo Opera is celebrating their 50th Anniversary! The "Sapphire Ball" will be held Saturday, October 23rd at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Toledo. There will be several raffles at this year's Sapphire Ball, but I am most excited for the drawing for a "Golden Wine Cellar". This collection contains more than 50 unique wines! The winning ticket receives the entire collection of wines! Raffle tickets are $50 each, and can be purchased by contacting the Toledo Opera at 419-255-7464 (Option 5).

The winning ticket will be drawn at the Ball, and you need not be present to win. More wines are being added to the "Golden Wine Collection" daily, by private collectors and contributors to the Toledo Opera.

Following are some of the highlights of the collection:
1982 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild
1989 Baron Pichon-Longueville
2000 Chateau Gruaud Larose
1947 Cave de Banyuls Grand Cru
2001 Paloma Merlot
2003 Fisher Vineyards Coach Insignia
1982 Cos d’Estournel
2005 Sterling Vineyards
Vertical Collection of Tignanello
1988, 1990, 1998
Vertical Collection of Dominus Estate
1983, 1984, 1986, 1989

Good Luck!

Dining Deals

It has been a busy season for me with weddings and events and haven't had the energy to do much cooking. Therefore my husband and I have been eating out but trying to be cost conscience. We have found some really great deals that I wanted to share with you!

Pizza Papalis- Monday and Tuesdays $1 drafts and a pizza for around $18 easily shared between two people you are set. Bonus - go to the restaurant website you can print off coupons http://pizzapapalis.com/Home.aspx
Note: This is for the location Downtown Toledo.

Bar Louie - 'Tailgate' every football Sunday and get deals on food and drinks: $3.50 drafts and $5 grub menu, plus games to win prizes. Not into football but love a good burger head to Bar Louie on Tuesdays for $1 burgers. http://www.barlouieamerica.com/home/

Zia's Italian Restaurant - Free Pizza! Bring in six people who order a drink at the bar and receive a complimentary pizza. Get your free pizza on Saturday till 6:30pm and Sunday-Thursday till 9pm. www.ziasrestaurant.com

Rosie's Italian Grille - 'Wino Wednesdays': take $10 off any bottle of wine over $28.00. All appetizers and gourmet pizzas are half-off Sunday-Thursday in the bar. www.rosiesitaliangrille.com

Avenue Bistro - Happy Hour runs from 4-7pm Monday - Friday and offers a great selection of appetizers and beverage specials. Bonus - Josh Jardin was just voted 'Best Bartender' in the Toledo City Paper voted by their readers. www.centralavenuebistro.com

So next time you don't feel like cooking check out one of these spots for good food at a good price!

Applebutter Fest

On Sunday, October 10, 2010, the Historical Society of Grand Rapids will be sponsoring its annual Applebutter Fest from l0AM to 5PM. You, your friends, and your family can spend the day celebrating the harvest season and all of its history, glory and tradition.34 years and hundreds of volunteers can only equal lots and lots of applebutter and plenty of down-home, old fashioned memories for tens of thousands of visitors to the scenic Victorian Canal Town, Grand Rapids, Ohio.

For more information on timing and location go to http://www.applebutterfest.org

This is one of my favorite Fall festivals! If you see an over-friendly goldendoodle licking everyone and two adults hollering "Lola down" that is us!


Photo from last years festival