Recent Event Photos

Hi Avi-ously Bloggers,

Posted below are some photos from one our most recent events.  Enjoy!

Red Velvet Cupcakes for Valentines Day!

Happy Valentine;s Day! Our gift to you this year is a wonderful Red Velvet Cupcake recipe. Make it for the ones you love!

Ingredients

Cupcakes
1/3 cup cocoa
3 tablespoons red food coloring
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 egg yolks
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoons salt
2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon white vinegar

Frosting
3 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 ounces of either 62% dark chocolate or white chocolate
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa (for white chocolate, omit cocoa)
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Cupcakes: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 standard 12-cup cupcake tins with baking papers and set aside.  Mix the cocoa, food coloring and vanilla together in a small bowl and set aside.  Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl, using a mixer set on medium-high speed.  Add the yolks and beat for 1 more minute.  Add the cocoa mixture and beat to combine.  Stir the buttermilk and salt together and add it in thirds, alternating with the flour mix.  Mix the baking soda with the vinegar and blend into the batter.  Fill each cupcake tin with 3 tablespoons batter, and bake until a toothpick inserted in the cupcake center tests clean-about 15 minutes. Cool in the pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes.  Release cakes and cool completely before frosting.

Frosting: Whisk milk, flour, and salt in a small saucepan over medium high heat until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble- 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.  Melt either dark chocolate or white chocolate.  Set aside to cool. Beat butter, confectioner's sugar, and cocoa together until light and fluffy.  Use immediately. Feel free to add any toppings you would like, such as fresh fruit, Hershey Kisses, Hot Tamales or slivered almonds.

Enjoy!  Let us know how they turn out!

Marin County Farmers Market-Free Mint Iced Tea or Mint Lemonade This Sunday

PRODUCTS


Falafel Sandwich

Mediterranean Platter

Assorted Frittatas (Zucchini and Parmesan, Swiss Chard with Goat Cheese and Tomatoes, Spinach and Feta, Corn with Mozzarella and Asparagus, Green Chili with Artichoke, Sun-Dried Tomato with Zucchini)

Soups (Vegetable Barley, Vegetarian Lentil, Vegetarian Split and Butternut Squash)
* All soups are vegan, except for the Butternut Squash

Salads
Pomegranate Quinoa, Tabooleh Salad, Israeli Couscous with Dried Cranberries and English Cucumbers, Pistachio Faro Salad, Mediterranean Lentil, Garbanzo Bean

Spreads
Regular Hummus, Regular Fat-Free Hummus, Spicy Hummus, Spicy Fat-Free Hummus, Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus, Baba Ganoosh ( made from Roasted EggPlants)

Other Products
Dolmas, Tehina Sauce, Pita Bread, Falafel Container

Desserts
Raspberry, Cinnamon and Walnut Rugelach
Raspberry, Chocolate and Cinnamon Rugelach

Beverages
Mint Iced Tea
Mint Lemonade

The Farmers Market is held on Sundays and Thursday from 8:00am to 1:00pm at the Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael. We are located in the food vendor section, next to the chicken trailer and live music.

This Sunday, we will be giving away FREE Mint Iced Tea and Mint Lemonade with purchase of a falafel sandwich. Please mention this blog post upon sandwich purchase to receive your free (and very delicious) Mint Iced Tea or Mint Lemonade.
(One free beverage per sandwich)

See you on Sunday!!