Come join us at TASTE for our June 3rd “Thank You” customer appreciation event!
We will also be participating in the Worldwide Tasting of Washington Wine with glasses for $6:
-Barili Cellars Viognier
-Kyra Pinot Noir
-Robert Karl Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
-Barili Cellars Viognier
-Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay
Hope to see you here!
One rule must always be upheld: Mom is not allowed to do any cooking on Mother’s Day! Moms spend an incredible part of their lives in the kitchen feeding the family, but on May 9th they should be banned from the kitchen and resort to a day of facials, manicures and massages.
Although we’re closed on Sundays, let TASTE make Mom breakfast on Mother’s Day.
Sweet tastes for a sweet mum:
Chocolate Croissants 3.00- Decadence tastes like a chocolate croissant.
Sausage Rolls 3.50- Stuffed with sausage in a puff pastry with sage and Dijon mustard, these adorable rolls will make the ideal complement to a Mother’s Day mimosa.
Lemon Tea Cake 2.00-Moist, lemony and light as air, Sundays aren’t the same without a piece of Lemon Tea Cake.
Brown Sugar Pound Cake 2.25- The homemade caramel and toasted walnuts are sure to make her swoon.
You might even take her out before the big day, join us for Saturday Brunch! Our Belgian waffles with Grand Marnier Infused Strawberries and Chantilly Cream are delectable!
For special orders, give us a call at 509.468.2929.
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For all you gluten-free foodies out there, quinoa is a god send! The grain-like quinoa seeds are a wonderful alternative to rice or couscous. They are high in protein and loaded with nutrients. Qunioa has a mild, slightly nutty flavor and fluffy texture that pairs extremely well with crisp, sweet veggies and bitter greens.
Originally, quiona was cultivated by the Incans and gained popularity in South America. It still isn’t a staple in American homes, but is slowly becoming the much loved alternative to wheat based products for an increasing number of people going gluten-free.
At TASTE we use black, red and your typical cream colored quinoa. Our Quinoa Salad is a delicious and healthy medley of quinoa, pecans, feta, black olives and asparagus.
If you’ve never tried quinoa–give it a try! Although it may look a bit intimidating at first, it is really very delicious (especially when made with loving care)!
Check out our other gluten-free tastes on the blog!
Those Red d’Anjou pears with their beautiful crimson skin and wonderful juiciness have made their way into the TASTE kitchen…and we’re purchasing them by the case! Come in and enjoy Hannah’s flaky and delectable Red d’Anjou pear tarts. The pear tarts are puff pastry squares with our almond cream topped with sliced Red d’Anjou and just a sprinkle of sugar. When they come out of the oven they are brushed with warm apricot glaze to seal in the pear and give them a little shine.
P.S. They’re in the case today!
The mango is a delicious addition to any salad. The sweet, tangy firm fruit has the irresistibly refreshing character of summer. Mangos originated in India, so we’ve paired mango with a tasty curry dressing in one of our newest salads. We made it on Tuesday and by the middle of the day, it had been completely devoured!
So if you love mangoes, try out our NEW Curried Chicken Salad with mangoes! It’s a delicious combination of scallions, red onion, mangoes, oven roasted chicken breasts, cashews and cilantro in a creamy, yet zesty curry dressing. Enjoy on a day with blue skies in anticipation of the coming spring and summer months.
The sandwich is one of the most perfected items of food. Delicious bread encompassing all tasty vegetables, meats, sauces…what could be better?! Our sandwiches are quite popular at TASTE with The TASTE Panini coming in at number one!
Here’s a look at the tasty sandwiches we’re offering:
All sandwiches are served with a cup of soup or a salad.
Cold Sandwiches
Panini
No need to drive all the way to TASTE in the snow just to find out we’re closed! Here are our hours for the holidays so you can plan ahead:
Closed on December 24th at 3:00pm-27th in celebration of the Christmas Holiday. Open again on December 28th.
Closed on December 31st-January 3rd in celebration of the New Year’s Holiday. Open again on January 4th.
We will also be closed on Sundays for the duration of the winter, but brunch hours on Saturday have been extended to 8am-3pm and the full case of TASTE goodies is available.
We will still be taking orders for holiday events and New Year’s celebrations–just remember to contact us as soon as possible!
Thank you!
Five TASTE tips for warming yourself from head to toe.
Brrr! It’s cold and snowy out there. Here are some tips from our kitchen for keeping yourself warm.
1. DOMA coffee is simply the best. We have delicious seasonal drinks such as eggnog lattes and peppermint mochas and just about every hot drink you can think of…americanos, cappucinos, lattes, mochas, tea… Warm up your hands while sipping a nice cup of joe, either at the cafe or to go!
2. No wonder we eat soup when we are sick; it warms your stomach, soothes a sore throat and is just pure magic. Our new carrot ginger or heirloom squash soups are a great way to defrost.
3. Fresh cookies or brownies from the oven…even if they aren’t piping hot, chocolate seems to have it’s own magical warming properties. Maybe it will just warm your soul, but that should certainly count too!
4. Escape from the cold and enjoy the heat (and tastes) at the cafe. Although we will be closed during a few days during the holidays, you are more than welcome to come to the cafe and enjoy a breakfast or lunch in our toasty space.
5. Order TASTE savory dishes and reheat them for dinner. Nothing like a hot stove to warm the house (plus, none of the typical cleanup work of dinner)!
Giant Red Velvet Holly Berry cupcake made by Hannah and Dawn
Can you taste it? Moist pumpkin bread filled with cinnamon spices, overflowing cups of chocolaty cocoa and decadent over-sized festive cupcakes at the cafe..the holidays are underway! This season is all about celebrating family, friends and of course, food. Whether you’d like to host an event for close family, a group of friends or the entire office–we’d love to be a part of your holiday gathering! We offer our space along with a catered and fully staffed event. Seating is available for 40.
In fact we’ve recently catered an event in the cafe. Last Saturday we hosted a Christmas party for 30. We catered a wide array of appetizers including spanikopita, caprese bites, oven roasted potatoes, roasted balsamic veggies and asparagus wrapped in bacon. For dinner we had meat and vegetable lasagnas and salmon in a lemon butter wine sauce with roasted veggies. To cure our sweet tooth we finished with a snip bit of a choco lover’s heaven–mini chocolate cupcakes, our famous chocolate chip cookies and brownies. For non-chocoholics we had white out cookies and delicious oatmeal scotchies. It was a both a fun and delicious party!
For your upcoming event, we can serve whatever you’d like–anything from casual buffet style to drinks and hors d’oeuvres to an elegant dinner. Call us at TASTE 509.468.2929. The nights and weekends are booking up fast!
Our Gourmet Nut & Cheese Loaf
Thanksgiving is in a little over a week! We know that you all have been dreaming of dancing turkeys, buttery mashed potatoes and delicious pumpkin pies. Now, while vegetarians can enjoy the pie..and the potatoes, there is one thing that’s missing. The king of thanksgiving…the turkey! If you aren’t partial to tofurky, then try this dish that Jane and Hannah created a few year’s back as their delicious (and filling) substitute to the turkey.
The Gourmet Nut & Cheese Loaf is the hearty combination of brown rice, walnuts, cashews, butter, onions, mushrooms, parsley, thyme, marjoram, sage, garlic, cheddar and cottage cheese. It’s a favorite dish at the cafe and we take orders to go! If you’ve got vegetarians dining this Thanksgiving, try out our vegetarian main dish. The loaf serves 10 at $90.
AND if you’d like to some dessert help from some people that LOVE to bake, let us know what you’d like and we can have it ready next Wednesday. Everything from pumpkin pie to pumpkin cheesecake and mini pecan pie tarts, we’ve got you covered! Just sit back and enjoy the food!