Friday, December 31, 2004

Mid-Winter's Feast

Join us in a Mid-Winter's Feast as Chef Deb Flynn prepares:

Seared Steak au Poivre with a Dijon Brandy Sauce

Asparagus and Mascarpone


Cheese Risotto


Apple Tarte Tatin


Zabaglione


Where: The Clever Cook, 6469 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
When: Wednesday, January 19th at 6PM.
Info: Phone (616) 575-8520.
Cost: $25/person.

Each person will receive a $25 coupon which can be used towards Mauviel Copperware, Emile Henry, or Rosle.


Friday, December 17, 2004

Fortessa Tritan Wine Glasses

Tritan Wine GlassLooking for an exceptional wedding or Christmas gift? We have just the gift -- a set of nearly unbreakable lead-free crystal wine glasses. A new manufacturing process makes these glasses completely dishwasher save, highly resilient, strong, and brilliantly clear.

These glasses from Schott Zwiesel of the Fortessa company were chosen by the top ten sommeliers as #1 for desert wine, light red, light white, and desert wines. Give us a call at our toll-free number, (888) 598-2665, to place your order. Visit our store at http://clevercook.com/. Buy on-line.

With your purchase you will also receive the Schott-Zwiesel Wine & Glass Pocketguide. The focus of the guide is mainly on European wines from 1987 to 2001. If you are a wine novice the guide is handy because it lines up wine type/variety with the best serving glass.

Monday, December 13, 2004

Gifts Extraordinaire

If you are looking for a really thoughtful, complete gourmet cooking gift, check out our popular 'Gifts Extraordinaire' ensembles. We have put together related items centered around four different themes. You get to choose a snazzy free gift card enclosure, and of course we gift wrap your selection.

Our current themes are: Master Chef, Lobster Fest, Sushi Tonight, and Artistic.

Friday, December 10, 2004

Fresh Shipment of Exotic Spice Blends

Happy Holidays - Christmas is just 16 shopping days away and there are many new things at The Clever Cook.

Let your palate be seduced by our new heavenly spice blends from Exotic Spices. Moroccan Tagine Blend, Wild Fire Chile Blend, Malaysian Curry Powder and Peruvian Aji Blend are just of the few of the exotic blends that will tantalize your taste buds. These spices are hand-selected, roasted and ground in small batches. They are fragrant and full-bodied with no fillers and retain their potency far longer than commercial spices. They are salt and sugar free, with no MSG or added preservatives.

Stop in and check out our new Exotic Spice Blends and many other new "clever" items.

And, this Friday and Saturday you will receive a free gift with purchase.