Healthy Eating ~ Modern Market

What is old is new again. We see this from film, television, summer fashion trends, and food. The concept of farm to table is beginning to take traction in America. The concept that food is healthy, increases energy, and provides proper nutrients is a value many are finding for their lifestyle. 

Modern Market

Anthony Pigliacampo, co-owner of Modern Market, decides in 2009 the time was like no other to step aside his corporate job and begin a change in food choices for eating out. The ability to find a healthy choice at a reasonable price was the basis for the restaurant. This was the beginning of Modern Market.

Modern Market

Modern Market brings the farm to table concept with a modern flair. The food is prepared from farm fresh ingredients in each location each day. The staff  is trained and well prepared to cook each meal from scratch that nourishes the mind and body. The food philosophy is, "Have you ever noticed, when you eat great food you feel good?"

Modern Market Staff

Pigliacampo attends the soft opening of Ahwahnee's Modern Market. He states, "healthy food, every ingredient we consciously source. "We actually find the vendor, negotiate with our vendors about the quality products. Arizona is a good location for farm to table. Many of our greens are literally 30 hours ground to our restaurant."  The philosophy is a holistic view on health, added sugar is the devil and good fats are friends. 

Modern Market Dinner Plates

Modern Market serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering. The menu includes:

• Breakfast sandwiches
  • Rocket egg
  • Egg and cheese
• Scrambles
  • Southwest tofu
  • Sausage kale
• Breakfast plate
  • Eggs and prosciutto
  • Eggs and toast
• Fresh salads
  • Thai coconut
  • Toscano
• Toasted sandwiches
  • Chipotle steak
  • Blueberry pesto
• Brick oven pizza
  • M*rita
  • prosciutto
• Homemade soups varies on the season
• Drinks
  • Wine 
  • Beer
  • Natural craft soda
  • Tea
  • Coffee
  • Bottled drinks
  • Kombucha

The evening was a delight. We enjoyed a warm cozy atmosphere. The menu is wholesome ingredients. The freshness was filled with savory flavors. Ray and I enjoyed:

• Chicken Breast
  • Hormone and antibiotic free herb roasted chicken with chimichurri sauce
  • Macaroni and cheese 
  • Roasted asparagus
• Sesame Tofu 
  • Seasoned organic tofu
  • Lemon maple vinaigrette (served on the side)
  • Rosemary sweet potato mash 
  • Roasted asparagus

The restaurant provides self-service for ordering & drinks, prices affordable and warm atmosphere. The menu was beautifully simple. Looking forward to a healthier choice when eating out. 

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Ahwatukee Location 4901 E Ray Rd Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85044

Summer Time is Here ~ Happy Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the first celebration of the summer holiday. Many spend their time at the poolside, beach, or picnicking. Food, family, and fun are key to this holiday. 

This holiday is celebrated to honor those who have served and lost their lives protecting America. This holiday started shortly after the Civil War. We deeply appreciate the sacrifice by many and their families. This traditionally was known as decoration day. As a child I remember going to Almo, Idaho (a small town near the City of Rocks & Burly Idaho) to clean up the family cemetery and decorating the graves for Memorial Day. 

Enjoying family traditions and recipes during Memorial Day weekend creates a connection to ourselves and those who went on before us.  We all have those tried and true recipes that come with no recipe card. It is fun to create your own traditions and recipes for the holidays. 

This Memorial Day our menu will include Ciabatta and Cherry Almond Bundt Cake. It is one last time before the summer heat to get a few great bakes created. Ciabatta is a great, simple bread to start learning to create your own loaves of bread. The bread was created by Arnaldo Cavallari, a miller, in Verona, Veneto, Italy in 1982 as a response to the popular french baguettes. This is a perfect bread for transportation.  

 

Ciabatta

3 3/4 cups of White whole wheat flour 

2 1/4 Tsp. Dry Active Yeast (1 package)

2 1/4 Tsp. Salt

1 1/2 cups cold water

1/2 cups cold water 

Olive oil for pans and raising bowl

Bosch Mixer (I used the hand mixer) with dough hook(s)

Place flour, yeast (on the right side of the flour), and salt (on left side of flour) 1 1/2 cup water in mixer bowl. Begin mixing on low. When the dough begins to form drizzle remaining 1/2 cup into bowl and raise mixer to the next level up. Mix the dough for 5-8 minutes. You will know it is ready when it is stretchy and smooth.

Place dough in a square plastic container (enough room for bread to rise) with side oiled with olive oil. The square container assists with keeping the bread the proper shape for baking. Place lid on top. The lid keeps the dry skin from forming while bread rises. Raise dough until double in size about 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours at room temperature. 

Dust a work space well with flour (the dough will be sticky). Allow for it to naturally fall out of the container onto floured surface. Coat the top of the dough with more flour. Handle the dough very carefully, don't pat back down. You want to keep as much air as possible in the dough. Cut the dough lengthways into 4 equal sized loaves. Slightly stretch each piece lengthways and place on oiled baking trays. Let rest 30-45 min on baking sheet. 

Pre-heat oven 425 degrees. Baked bread 25 min. until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Cool completely on wire racks. 

 
 

Cherry Almond Bundt Cake 

3/4 cup quartered Natural Bordeaux Maraschino Cherries

Cherry Almond Bundt Cake3/4 cup quartered Natural Bordeaux Maraschino Cherries

• rinse cherries 
• dry well with paper towels
• toss with 2 tablespoons flour 
• set aside

You can make you own maraschino cherries (make two days in advance)

• 1 pint of sour cherries 
• 1 cup maraschino liqueur (possible substitutes are Amaretto, Grand Marnier, or contact your local store for assistance)
• Bring liqueur to a simmer. Turn off the heat, and add the cherries, stir, let cool, and pour into jars. Refrigerate. Make these a day or two before using. Cherries last for months.

1 Cup all purpose white flour 

2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 cup unsalted soften butter (do not microwave)

3/4 white sugar (pulse slightly in food processor before measuring)

Zest of 1 lemon

1/8 cup plus 2 tsp. finely ground almonds

3 large eggs

Pre-heat oven 350 degrees. Fluff flour and baking powder until well mixed in a bowl. Add all ingredients except the cherries to mixer bowl,  mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Lightly fold cherries in to batter. Place in a well butter bundt pan. Bake 25-45 min. When cooled and cake starts to pull from sides of pan remove from pan to cooling rack. Finish with Ganache and toasted almonds (place sliced almonds in a warmed pan and toss lightly until golden brown) on top. 

Ganache 

1 1/2 cups of heavy cream

1 lb. semi-chocolate or bittersweet chocolate chopped (we recommend 61% cacao)

In a heavy saucepan, bring heavy cream to boil. Turn off the heat. Add chopped chocolate pieces and let it rest until melted (this is key). Use a rubber spatula to stir the mixture until all the pieces are melted. Pour it into a room-temperature bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate ganache until it is firm. 

The weekend meal included trout almondine, roasted garlic green beans, ciabatta bread, and cherry almond cake. A nice pinot noir is served with the meal. 

May your holiday be filled with great memories and remember your lifestyle is worth the best.

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Shopping List

1 lb. Land O' Lakes butter

Natural Bordeaux Maraschino Cherries

1 lb. natural almonds

1/2 lb. sliced almonds

All purpose white flour

1 quart Heavy Cream

1 lb. 61% cacao semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate

1 dozen eggs

C&H Sugar

C&H White Sugar

1 small can Baking Powder 

5 lbs. White whole wheat flour 

Dry Active Yeast

Silicone Kitchen Set

Bundt Pan 

Bosch Mixer

Host A Glamorous Oscar Party

Chocolate Oscar Statues

Sunday actors, actress, directors, and more will gather to celebrate the best in film at the Oscars. This tradition stated in 1927 during dinner, "M-G-M studio chief Louis B. Mayer and his guests talked about creating an organized group to benefit the film industry."(Academy StoryAcademy Story). Food, entertainment, and awards is the center of the event. Hosting a party for the night that is a magical transformation.

The Governors Ball is the it party after the glamour of the red carpet and award ceremony. This year the colors are red and gold. Recreating you own flair on the night is simple and inexpensive. 

Invite many of your friends, neighbors, and co-workers to join in this award winning night. There are free Oscar invites to email your friends. These invites will set the stage for your party's theme. 

You can recreate your own red carpet with the purchase of a backdrop and red carpet. Party City has a great selection of themed backdrops and red carpet rolls for your event. You can include a few fun selfie items to make it a little more fun. Don't forget the #4ChionStyle and #Oscars. 

You can present awards for the best dressed, best use of selfie accessories, the guest who selects the most nominees that take home the Oscar, and winner of the Oscars Trivia Game. This is a great Oscar game, but cell phones must be stashed away for fair playing. 

Music for the event is easily created with a playlist of the winners of Best Music and Best Picture scores for the last 88 Academy Awards. Here you can search for the winners and get your playlist ready.

The Governors Ball is all set and ready for Sundays hungry award winning party. The celebrities will be enjoying the creations of the top chefs, pastry chefs, event planners and more. You can create the same elegance at your party with variations on the menu for your taste. 

The Governors Ball will be serving up truffle popcorn dusted with gold. A great savory popcorn to enjoy. Recreating this is as simple as a popcorn bar with various items each of your guest can add to their liking. This can include:

• Sweet 
• Candy
• Nerds
• M&Ms
• Skittles
• ChocolateChips
• Candy Bars
• Reese Peanut Butter Cups
• Fruit and NutsCoconut
• Dried Fruit
• Peanuts
• Walnuts
• Cashews
• Other choicesVanilla
• Toffee
• Carmel
• SavoryCheeseWhite Cheddar
• Cheddar
• Nacho Cheese
• SeasoningsGarlic
• Ranch
• Dill Pickle
• Jalapeno

There are many great food items that are included on the menu for the celebrities after a long day of preparing and attending the evening. They are sure to be hungry guests. Your guest can enjoy some of your favorite simple favorites made bite size or small appetizers. A tradition at the event is Truffle Mac and Cheese by Chef Wolfgang Puck. There is a simple way to create this for your guests in small appetizers with a variety of choices. 

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni

In large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni to al dente (approximately 7 minutes). Strain and place in large bowl mixing bowl.

While the noodles are cooking. In a separate pot, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Continue to cook over low heat for 4 minutes stirring constantly. Add the milk, onion and bay leaf. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove onion and bay leaf. 

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3-1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 medium white onion
• 1 bay leaf

You are welcome to change up the cheese choice to your top three favorites. 

• 10 ounces grated sharp aged white Cheddar cheese 
• 3 ounces grated Gruyere cheese 
• 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese 

Remove from heat source add 3/4 of the aged cheddar and all of the other cheeses. Season with cayenne, salt and black pepper and fold in macaroni. This recipe creates 8 Crème Brûlée Dishes or 4 ramekins.

• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• pinch cayenne (does not add a lot of heat. You can adjust to your liking)
• 1 tsp. nutmeg (if you desire)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Here you can now decide to change up the selections for your guests. You can create some plain mac and cheese with bread crumbs on the top, Truffle Mac and Cheese, or Lobster Mac and Cheese.

Bread Crumbs

• Section off some of the macaroni and cheese into another mixing bowl
• Toast up bread slices to make 1 cup of crumbs
• you can use plain white bread, sour dough, or brioche. 
• Blend until crumbs 
• Toss with
• 3 tablespoons butter melted
• 1 tsp. dried or finely chopped parsly 

 Place macaroni and cheese in lightly buttered Crème Brûlée Dishes or ramekins. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove let stand 5 minutes. 

You can create Truffle Macaroni and Cheese with or without the bread crumb topping. Section off some of the macaroni and cheese add 3 tablespoons finely chopped black truffles mix lightly. 

Place macaroni and cheese in lightly buttered Crème Brûlée Dishes or ramekins. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

After waiting the 5 minute rest period you 

• Finish with a few drops of black truffle oil
• Place sliced fresh black truffles on top

Lobster Macaroni and Cheese 

Section off some of the macaroni and cheese into another mixing bowl. You can create this with or without the bread crumb topping.

• 1/2 pound cooked lobster meat
• Toss lightly 

Place macaroni and cheese in lightly buttered Crème Brûlée Dishes or ramekins. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Francis Ford Coppola, film director and maker, is the wine of the evening. Get your decanters and wine glasses ready for a night of celebration. The celebrities will enjoy this label poured from Oscar® themed Magnums.

Dessert is always must for a party. A great local baker can create various desserts for your elegant event. One great item is mini desserts. This allows for great tasting experiences and little clean up.

Great decor for your party is some simple floral arrangements on the serving table and one or two other locations. This will brighten the room and bring a nice scent. Red and white carnations with baby's breath in gold vases perfect for the color scheme. 

The evening is perfect with a little glitz and glam for your friends. You can enjoy a night of entertainment, games, and exceptional food. Post your Oscars' Party photos here #4ChionStyle. 

The 89th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, February 26, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live by the ABC Television Network at 7:00 p.m. EST/4:00 p.m. PST.

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