May 30, 2009

Thursday night prep has developed it's own fun routine. Volunteer prepsters show up at 6:45, often with a dish to pass, a snack to share, or something to drink, and then we focus up--washing hoop house greens, chopping vegetables, slicing apples, making yogurt, breaking eggs, mixing bread dough and setting up the tables and chairs. Around 8 or so, we take a well deserved break, gather around the dining room table and share supper and good conversation. A ... Continue reading

May 23, 2009

You can mix up the dry ingredients and store them in an air tight container until you are ready to make some waffles. Dry: 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 3/4 cup oat flour (available @ People's Food Co-op) 1 1/4 cup wheat bran (available @ People's Food Co-op) 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon baking powder 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, I add it if I am using yogurt or sour milk) Wet: 1 cup milk (or 1/2 cup yogurt plus 1/2 cup water) 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla Mix one ... Continue reading

May 22, 2009

Thursday evening prep came together beautifully with the wonder woman organization of Susie Baity Stearns, leading a team of hard workin’, fun lovin’ good food makin’ friends. There was plenty to do, including making, from scratch, lard or butter infused flour tortillas, and Jeff’s smokin’ delish chorizo. Washing tub loads of hoop house greens and scrubbing and slicing potatoes were also major activities for many. Thanks for the “what can I do next?” attitude from everyone: Amber Webster, Matt Burton, ... Continue reading

May 17, 2009

Overheard conversations this week @SELMA: The lecture given at Rackham by Micheal H. Shuman, author of "The Small-mart Revolution", and why there was a lack of City Counsel representatives attending. E. F. Schumacher and the use of local currency to support money staying in the community. The Grameen Foundation, microfinancing, and it's value in local community. How wonderful to have the Ann Arbor Farmer's Market open on Wednesdays again. Chicken tractors, and how to build them. Along with the delicious food cooked up this week by our ... Continue reading

May 13, 2009

We are continuing to have conversations with the County Public Health department regarding our Friday morning breakfast salon. The County wants to make sure we aren't running a restaurant out of our home. As I have reported on this blog previously, and in comments on the Ann Arbor Chronicle website, we are not a restaurant, cafe, or any other type of food establishment. We are family and friends who like to get together on Friday mornings, in our ... Continue reading

May 9, 2009

Selma Friday started at 6:30pm Thursday evening when a great crew of folks showed up to prep. New volunteers Lynda Cole, Paul Malboeuf, Kim Bayer and Mindy Matice joined in the fun with regulars Susie Baity Stearns, Garin Fons and Shana Kimball. Chef Aaron Lindell kept everyone busy slicing mushrooms and ramps, washing hoop house greens, chopping asparagus and making hard boiled eggs for his sauce gribiche. This group was way, way something great! Even with a long list of ... Continue reading

May 6, 2009

Our hens have returned to their home in our backyard, where they will remain. They are legal now, as we have permit in hand. Please stop by and visit them, especially with your children! There has been interest in our Friday breakfast event from both City of Ann Arbor Planning and Development Services, and Washtenaw County Department of Planning and Environment due to an anonymous letter from an Eberwhite school parent. We have addressed these concerns ... Continue reading

May 3, 2009

With the cool spring mornings changing to the warm sun of noon, folks come early wearing coats and scarves, and leave without them. If you, or your child is missing a jacket, be sure to check out the Selma Fridays lost & found box near the door. All unclaimed items (camera case, anyone?) will be placed there for your convenience.

May 1, 2009

Okay, so maybe it wasn't a big surprise to most who showed up for breakfast this morning that guest chef Li'l teapot is, in fact, just me, Lisa G. Thanks to the amazing and efficient performance of our ONE and ONLY prep'ster last night, Joanna Campbell, along with the non-stop support of sous chef and all around go-to-guy Jeff (uh huh, my hard workin' hubby), waffle man and so much more Garin Fons, good-sport dishwasher and my very own son ... Continue reading