The Coastal Cupboard News

After a long and very hot summer, we are looking forward to the cooler days of Fall, and we are doing everything we can to make it feel like it’s coming sooner. Our new fall merchandise is arriving, a bit more everyday… from Fall serveware, tabletop, linens, candles, and accent pieces, to football-season inspired tailgating gear, grills, beer and scrumptious fall foods, our store is transforming everyday with the arrival of these fresh new looks. … And for those of you who have been waiting so patiently, we are pleased to say that this does include the highly demanded hand-painted gourds from Meadowbrooke Gourds that have been a signature for our store since we opened. They are here, and they are spectacular. So whether you are hosting a football backyard tailgate, after-school activities for the kids, or just a fall season get-together – come in and see what we have for you this season!

September is also a month loaded with the introductions of great new products that will catapult us into the holiday season. All of the kitchenware manufacturers are showing off their best in design and innovation, from fall textiles and serveware with inspiration straight from the fashion runways, to gadgets and electrics that promise to be the new “must-have” for every home kitchen in America. In just the last few weeks alone we’ve seen the following products come in through our back doors: Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Maker (This month’s favorite), new collections in picnic baskets, lunch totes, and other “green” travel options, fresh new linens and placemats, Thermos travel mugs, Cuisinart’s new Wine Cellar, new Cuisinart CPT Series Toasters, and Cuisinart Electric Cookie Press, Stonewall Kitchen Drink Mixers, Vosges Chocolate Bars, New 100% Bamboo throws for fall “porch time” …and that’s just naming a few. For more details and week-to-week updates of what’s arriving, watch our Facebook Page for the New Product highlights every Thursday!

Finally, as if all that excitement wasn’t enough, perhaps the biggest change this month is the announcement of our new Gourmet Craft Beer Selection! That’s right, our first shipment of BEER has arrived! We are now carrying a selection of small batch craft beers, complete with food parings & tasting notes. Wine lovers make room; the gourmet beer niche has become the talk of the food world. We are hand selecting each beer (tough job, ha!) and treating them with the same gourmet foodie expectations of our wine selection. Watch for a Monthly Beer Club and Beer classes coming soon!

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*PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL BE OPEN ON SEPTEMBER 7th FOR LABOR DAY!!!

SEPTEMBER COOKING CLASSES
Sept 7th: “All About Seafood with Coast Bar & Grill” w/ Chef David Pell of Coast Bar & Grill
Sept 8th: “Kicked Up Brunch with Mozzo Deli” w/ Chef Shannon Campbell of Mozzo Deli
Sept 13th: “Casual Dinner Party with Peninsula Grill” with Chef Robert Carter - SOLD OUT
Sept 15th: “Knife Skills” w/ In-House Chef Amanda Johnson
Sept 16th: “Cake Decorating” w/ Pastry Chef Kimberly Brock Brown
Sept 18th: “Knife Skills” w/ In-House Chef Amanda Johnson
Sept 21st: “Lowcountry Brunch” Lunch Class w/ In-House Chef Amanda Johnson
Sept 23rd: “Puff Pastry – Savory to Sweet” w/ In-House Chef Amanda Johnson
Sept 24th: “Date Night: France in the Fall” with In-House Chef Amanda Johnson
Sept 25th: “Wine Tasting” w/ Richard Pogue of Carolina Wine Source
Sept 29th: “Sass Winery Wine Tasting” w/ Winemaker & Owner Jerry Sass
Sept 29th: “Shrimp and Grits” Lunch Class w/ In-House Chef Amanda Johnson
Sept 30th: “The ABC’s of Cooking: Fundamental Sauces” w/ In-House Chef Amanda Johnson

*October Classes now posted!

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Every Saturday at 1:00, we will be hosting a free cooking class to demonstrate products and tools, sample food offerings, and give you a taste of the evening classes we have coming up. Watch the online reservation calendar for updates on classes, including theme announcements, changes and cancellations.

September 4th@1:00pm: “Classic Quiche” with In-House Chef Amanda Johnson. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner – a classic French quiche is a must-have recipe for everyone’s recipe box. It begins with a crispy, flakey crust, which is then filled with a light and fluffy combination of eggs, meat, and vegetables… Served with a side of dressed mixed greens and this simple dish becomes a complete gourmet meal.

September 11th@1:00pm: “Heirloom Tomatoes” with In-House Chef Amanda Johnson. These local tomatoes are in the peak of their season right now, and make the perfect ingredient into countless recipes. This Saturday come and learn three new recipes for your collection that all begin with one simple base. We’ll start by using these tender juicy tomatoes as a salad, and then dice them into a salsa-topping perfect for fish or chicken. Then to finish, we’ll add them into a simple pasta recipe.

September 18th@1:00pm: “3 Ways To Use Your Rice Cooker” with In-House Chef Amanda Johnson. How many of us have bought a rice maker and only ever used it for rice? It makes sense… but did you know that the small electric you already have in your cupboard could actually do a lot more for you? If you’ve never explored the possibilities of a your multitasking machine before, you don’t want to miss this call. This Saturday, come learn three unexpected ways that you can use your rice maker, whether you’re cooking breakfast, dinner, or dessert.

September 25@1:00pm: “Hollandaise” with In-House Chef Amanda Johnson. This class was such a huge hit last time, we had no choice but to do it again! Chef Johnson’s simplistic way of preparing this decadent sauce in just minutes is the ultimate in fail-safe recipes. One of the five “Mother Sauces”, it is basic that every home chef should master. Once you prepare it, you’ll find endless uses for it, from drizzling over asparagus, to benedicts, steaks, vegetables or seafood.

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Everyday this month we will be offering free tastings of the SodaStream sodas and water essences. This simple little gadget came in quietly, but it quickly became a best-seller that we haven’t been able to keep in stock! We’ve gone from offering one model, to four machines, and we still can’t keep up with customer demand. This new at-home soda maker is taking the beverage industry, and our customers, by storm. In under 30 seconds, it takes average tap water to soft drinks and carbonated water, with no clean-up. The cost of store-bought soda averages .50 cents per serving, while SodaStream Soda averages .25 cents per serving. A variety of Soda flavors, and water essences with 1/3 of the calories make this new concept unbeatable. Simple to clean and reuse…so save green, be green, and drink sparkling. Come in any day this month and grab a refreshing twist on water.

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Artichokes are in season again, and when we saw this recipe made by Giada De Laurentiis, it made us want to go out and buy a whole bushel from the farmer’s market that very moment. It starts with one of the most classic and perfect combinations of flavor… mushrooms, prosciutto, and parmesan. Then, as if that isn’t enough, once stuffed in every crevice of the artichoke, the whole thing is braised in wine wine. This is a simple, yet sophisticated recipe that everyone should make at least once this year while artichokes are in season.

Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons olive oil, plus ¼ cup
1 pound button or Roman mushrooms, trimmed and chopped (about 4 cups)
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
4 slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces), chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
½ cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 fresh artichokes, trimmed and cleaned
2 cups white wine

Directions:
In a 5 Qt dutch oven heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until the mushrooms are tender and the onions are golden. Transfer the mushroom mixture to a medium bowl and let the mixture cool slightly. Add the prosciutto, parsley, Parmesan, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.

Gently pull apart the leaves of the trimmed artichokes to slightly widen the spaces between the leaves. Stuff the mushroom mixture in the spaces between the artichoke leaves. Place the artichokes into the dutch oven so they fit snugly enough to stay upright. Pour the wine and 1 cup of water into the bottom of the pan. Pour the 1/4 cup of olive oil over the top of the artichokes. Place the pan over medium-high heat. Cover the pan and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, until the artichokes are tender. Remove from the pot and serve immediately.

Courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

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The one and only. Rated #1 by Cooks Illustrated, raved as setting the new standard for coffee makers, taking over the US market... this is what the talk has been all about. The Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Maker brews a perfect cup of coffee in only six minutes. A copper heating element ensures water stays at the perfect temperature from the brew cycle’s beginning to its end… which means optimum flavor, less bitterness, and the hottest, best cup of coffee you can brew! Operation is simple, the insulated steel carafe keeps coffee hot without burning it, yet it’s the details in design that will win you over. This is a definite must-see for all coffee lovers, and the new “it” gift for coffee drinkers everywhere. Retail Price: $299.99

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This year let us be your bridal store. If you’re attending one of the many beautiful weddings hosted here in the lowcountry and need that perfect gift to present the bride & groom, we would be glad to help from start to finish. We’ll help you choose a gift they are sure to love, have it gift wrapped, and gladly walk you to your car! If on the other hand you’re the bride-to-be, ready to register for all the basics you need to set up house, come in and let us be your bridal registry store. Our brides & grooms experience a fun, convenient, and simple registry process where we will help guide your selections with as much input and knowledge as each couple prefers. So whether you are getting married or attending a wedding we are the place to come for a wide selection of unique and memorable gifts.

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