August 31, 2010

Capella Farm is a treasure. A ten minute drive from town, and you find yourself deep in vegetables, flowers and farm animals. Jennifer, Dave and their three children, Nathan, Allie and Hannah live and farm here, and their spirit and love of nature shows in everything they do. They have a flourishing CSA with pick up on their front porch. Jennifer blogs about the farm here; be sure to take a look at her recent post and photos of hoopla! This ... Continue reading

August 29, 2010

...And, the deep delicious food vibe too. Kelly Weger and Bethany Schultz brought their love for each other, and their love of a vegetarian approach to Selma Cafe this week. And, because of their accommodating and sweet approach to life, they got behind the idea of adding a serving of house made spicy chorizo for the omnivores in the house. Their first special was a warmed flour tortilla filled with a fresh and flavorful salsa, some gently sauteed herb infused tofu ... Continue reading

August 29, 2010

We were thrilled to hear Rebecca William's feature on Selma Cafe this week on Michigan Radio's The Environment Report. If you didn't catch it live, you can stream it here!

August 26, 2010

I've always loved before and after photos. From fashion make-overs and new hair-dos, to closet re-organizations and house remodels, there is something so fun and gratifying about changes that improve or add value to something. Our most recent hoop house build out at Portage River Farm, on Fox and Janet Adelmann's property in Pinckney, was ripe for just this kind of photo op. The site was graded for the largest hoop house we've built ... Continue reading

August 23, 2010

This might give you an idea of how Brandon Johns feels about pork. Yup, this is his right arm. And if you still have any doubts about his passion for all things pig, talk to anyone who was fortunate enough to have his pork confit hash as a special friday morning at Selma Cafe. Served under a perfectly fried egg, with a side of sauteed greens and a luscious slice of watermelon, this special was out of this world. Of course, ... Continue reading

August 17, 2010

Although I wasn't home for Dan Vernia and crew's latest breakfast extravaganza, I heard all about how delicious it was. We are so lucky to have Dan and his wonderful sous chefs cooking for us on a regular basis. Dan has remarkable skills, makes it all look easy, and consistently captures the flavor and beauty of seasonal ingredients in tasty new ways.

There were two specials this week. The first was an Orleans Benedict, featuring a base of warm cornbread, topped with ... Continue reading

August 16, 2010

Can you tell we are super happy and excited to introduce our very own line of way cool Selma Cafe tote bags, aprons, and t-shirts? Because of the creativity and generosity of Susan Cybolski our vision became a reality, and thanks to VG Kids in Ypsilanti for their printing wizardy, we got it goin' on just for you! We will have all our goods available every Friday morning, beginning this Friday during FM@SELMA, at Hollerfest this weekend, and at the HomeGrown ... Continue reading

August 7, 2010

It was a big week here at Selma Cafe. Suzy Lipton of TOG is hitting the road for some new adventures, but before she leaves town, she and her new TOG replacement, Elena Levin, brought us breakfast. And a fab breakfast it was! The first special was a Georgian (the country, not the state) cheesy bread called Khachapuri, that was pan fried, making it crispy on the outside and soft and rich with melted cheese in the middle. Served with a ... Continue reading

August 5, 2010

Jesse Rubin is our youngest volunteer at Selma Cafe. He has been volunteering for over a year now, and we love to have his help. Always looking to improve his cooking skills, he takes on new tasks with enthusiasm and purpose. JD (as he is known around our kitchen) is a wonderful addition to our Thursday evening prep crew, and we love seeing him every Friday morning with his mom. Check out JD's interview and get to know him! Tell us ... Continue reading

August 3, 2010

Nick Roumel, and his daughter Olivia came back for their third guest chef appearance, and they wowed us once again. Nick approached us a few weeks back with the idea of pork ribs as a main component of a Selma Cafe breakfast special. Of course, we love all things pork, but ribs for breakfast? Nick was quick to assure us that his recipe would be just right due to the abundance of orange marmalade in the sauce. "Everyone loves orange ... Continue reading