Recipes: Dillapeno over Pimento Cheese

It was GREAT to be back at TFM!!!  Seeing all my friends (TFM employees and customers) was exciting.  I spoke with Drew this morning and he's giving me back a few hours.  I'm in NY right now (visiting Mom and Dad), but will plan food sampling for September 3rd.  Delicious, fun, food for Labor Day celebrations.  I hear there are a lot of changes going on at the store (ie. Dietz and Watson in Deli).  Let's not forget it's Hatch Chili season! I'll have to incorporate what I can into my samplings.  So much to sample.  So few hours (on the clock).

This past Saturday, having not been sampling food for so long, I needed to do something different.  I took a chance with Dillapeno over Pimento Cheese.  NOTE: Dillapeno wasn't the chance - that's always a delicious hit - pairing it with pimento cheese was what I questioned.  Customers enjoyed the creaminess of the cheese with the sweet spice of Dillapeno.  YUM!

Hope to see you September 3rd!  (P.S.  Read this September 3rd before you head out.  You know how my schedule/plans can change in an instant.)

Wine and Food Tasting - August 19th & 20th

Friday, August 19th (4:00 to 7:00 PM)  
(Total Wine - Robious Rd.)

Wines

• Casillero del Diablo Chardonnay
• Casillero del Diablo Carmenere
• Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet
• Trivento Amado Sur Malbec
• Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec
• Don Melchor Cabernet

Apologies if you went to Total Wine.  When I got there, they told  me I was scheduled for the wrong day.  

Saturday, August 20th (1:00 to 4:00 PM)  
(Fresh Market - Huguenot)

Wines

• Clos du Bois Chardonnay
• Z Alexander Brown Cabernet
• (Hopefully I'll find some more to open.)

Food

• Dillapeno (if it's in stock)
• Original Pretzel Crisps

Wine Tasting - August 5th

For the month of July I was rotated around Kroger and Martin's in West End. Also took a weekend off.  Still not back to TFM, but I am closer.  Friday I'm at Martins by Midlothian HS.  I've missed you all!

Friday, August 5th (3:00 to 6:00 PM)  
(Martin's - Charter Colony Pkwy.)

Wines

• Clos du Bois Pinot Grigio
• Noble Vines 337 Cabernet

Wine Tasting - June 4th

Saturday, June 4th (1:00 to 4:00 PM)  
(Huguenot)

Wines

• Sunday Funday Chardonnay
• Clos du Bois 
• Chardonnay
• Pinot Grigio
• Pinot Noir
• Cabernet
• Gloria Margarita

Hope Floats - JDRF Fundraiser - June 3rd, 4th and 5th

It's time for Fresh Market's annual JDRF fundraiser.

At TFM Huguenot, Kristen and I will be outside manning the table and grill.  Aside from the toppings TFM offers (e.g. ketchup and mustard, whip cream and cherries), I'm lucky to have a few of the brands I enjoy sampling, provide additional toppings and condiments.

Come out and support JDRF.





Hot Dogs

·        Dillapeno

·        Pickled Pink/Simply Pickled 

o   Sweet Gourmet Pickles

o   Sweet Heat Jalapenos

·        Sir Kensington Spicy Brown Mustard

Ice Cream

·        Stonewall Kitchen

o   Dark Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt Sauce

o   Bourbon Brown Caramel Sauce

·        Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup

For a donation – Original Pretzel Crisps snack bags

Wine and Food Tasting - May 27th & 28th

Friday, May 27th (1:00 to 4:00 PM)  
(Commonwealth Pkwy.)

Wines

• Clos du Bois (Sale $8.49)
• Chardonnay
• Pinot Grigio
• Pinot Noir
• Cabernet

Saturday, May 28th (1:00 to 4:00 PM)  
(Huguenot)

Wines

• Clos du Bois (Sale $8.49)
• Chardonnay
• Pinot Grigio
• Pinot Noir
• Cabernet

Wine and Food Tasting - May 21st

How long has it been since I've been at TFM two days in a row?  Looks like it's going to be a lot longer ... 

Friday, May 20th (3:00 to 6:00 PM)  CANCELLED!
(Huguenot Store)

Saturday, May 21st (1:00 to 4:00 PM)  
(Huguenot Store)

The last Customer Appreciation Event was my idea.  I think before, during and after that event I kept telling myself "never again!"  As my Great Grandma would always tell me, "Never say never. When you do it comes back to bite you in the ..."  So, this event is TFM Corporate's request.  I've planned it and hope you enjoy it!