There's more to strawberries and rhubarb than pie. Both can be used in a variety of ways, both savory and sweet. Chef Steven will help you navigate your way through rhubarb dos and don'ts, as well as providing you with some interesting ways to serve these lovely, early season delights.

It's been so chilly out---we think you deserve a little something sweet.  Come in for a taste of these dessert mixes that  would convince anyone that you've been sifting, stirring and measuring all day long.  We'll have Billionaire Chocolate Chip Cookies,  Carroty Cake, and Big Time Brownies—-all delightful treasures from Maison Zoe Ford.

Spring is finally here and everything is growing again! It's like Christmas---with a new surprise peeking through the ground every day. The first crop we'll celebrate is asparagus. It's not here yet, but we want you to be ready when it is. Asparagus and lemon are a match made in heaven. The sweetness of the asparagus is contrasted with the tanginess of the lemon for an absolutely divine combination. Chef Steven will give you some easy ways with this delightful, healthy, tasty crop--so you'll get the most out of its season here in Michigan.

It’s time to start enjoying those fresh, healthful, and delicious flavors of the Mediterranean Region. From Horiatiki to Souvlaki, this wonderful cuisine is easy to prepare and spectaculary delicious.

Red Bag Saturday, all day! Don’t forget your RED BAG!

Who likes pasta? We love it and we can show you how to make it yourself! Our friend Susan Bizon will be in to make a little fabulous homemade linguini. Not the DIY type? Don’t worry, we’ll have some incredible imported pasta and sauces from Bella Cucina as well as their Pane Rustico. Mangia!

3/14—Pi Day! Come in for a taste of tantalizingly good cherry pie made with one of our favorite Michigan products—Cherry Pie filling from Benjamin Twiggs. Whether you’re an experience pie baker and like to make your own crust, or you let the Pillsbury Dough boy help you out, This stuff is delicious. We’ll even tell you how to make some no-fuss cherry turnovers.

Tapas are the perfect menu for almost any party or gathering! Everybody can find something they’ll love. We’ll showcase recipes for a few small plates that are easy to make and serve. Our Olivelle olive oils, balsamic vinegars, salts, and seasonings will be featured as they’re a superb way to amp up the flavor in any dish.

Some years it seems like winter will never end, but we’re here to tell you that it always does. Help us celebrate the coming arrival of spring with our Open House - Springtime in Paris. We’ll have two of our favorite chefs preparing some bites for you while you sip and shop. All of our spring decor will be out and we’ve got some fantastic items for Easter!

If you’d like a delightfful dinner, but you don’t want to fuss from scratch when you get home from work, We’ve got two fantastic ideas to take the work out of your dinner hour. Maggie & Mary have incredible soup mixes with varieties you’ll love! We’ll be tasting their pot roast soup that day, accompanied by some mini popovers by Stonewall Kitchen. Who knew delicious could be so easy!

Chef Steven will be creating some delicious salads featuring whole grains and Olivelle oils and vinegars. You’ll sample a few then leave with the recipes. Don’t forget to buy some of the incredible oils and vinegars he’s used, so you can make the salads at home!

Want to surprise your sweetie with something divine? We have delectable caramels that are sure to fit the bill. Whether you’re getting some heart-shaped chocolate-covered caramels, a bag of delightful assorted caramels, or a jar of their decadent caramel sauce, they’re sure to have something you’ll love, We’ll be baking up something superb with their Salted Caramel sauce. Come in for a taste!

We don’t want you to fuss, we just want to give you a taste of some really EXTRA pancakes. They’re double chocolate and they’ll be served with an incredible raspberry syrup, whipped cream & a fresh raspberry. They would make a perfect Valentine’s Day Breakfast for your family, spouse, or best friend! They’re super delicious and easy to make since they’re from Stonewall Kitchen!

Wear your pajamas when you come in for a sample and we’ll give you a coupon for 10% off your purchase this Saturday.

We’re starting a new perk for our Kitchen Cash Club Members! On the last day of the month before your birthday, we’ll send you out a coupon good for one shopping trip during the month of your birthday, with 20% off most things in the store! If you’re not a Kitchen Cash Club Member, make sure you sign up on January 30th. You’ll leave with a little cupcake and look forward to getting a coupon for your birthday month. Already a member? If you haven’t let us know when your birthday is, make sure you give us that information so you can get your coupon!

it’s soup season! Don’t miss this event. We’ll have a few delicious soups to taste along with some recipes and pointers. Need something a little easier? One of the soups we’ll serve will be from a mix—-super convenient and full of flavor. Our soups will be accompanied by some amazing bread—-freshly baked from a mix—-all you add is water. So tasty and with an incredible crust!

We just welcomed in a brand new year—and it’s always nice to do or learn a few new things every year, even if it’s just adding some new recipes to your culinary repertoire. Chef Steven will be showing us how to prepare some tasty stir-fried recipes with a little help from Olivelle. Whether you use a wok or a saute pan, stir-fried dishes are great for their incredible flavors as well as their simplicity and versatility. They’re also a great way to incorporate all those delicious vegetables into your meals. The Chinese New Year is coming up—-let’s get wokking!

This is the last RED BAG DAY of the year so you won’t want to miss out. Kitchen Cash Club members who have earned their Red Bags can bring them in for a 20% discount on most things throughout the store. Not sure if you’ve earned an Acorn Farm Red Bag? Come into the store BEFORE the 30th and we’ll check for you.

This is always a fun Red Bag Day don’t miss it——and don’t forget to bring your Red Bag!

We just love the latest trend for appetizer boards! What the folks on the Iberian Peninsula have enjoyed for years is now becoming trendy in the states—Tinned seafood—-and it’s tremendous! It’s not your run-of-the-mill canned tuna, but a lovely assortment of high-quality treasures from the sea. Mussels, mackerel, even octopus…spiced, smoked or sauced just right. You serve it on an appetizer or snack board, right in its tin, accompanied by lots of pickled things, lemons, olives, crackers, and crusty bread. A seafood lover’s dream!

Join us on the 14th for a taste and sip a little wine while you shop. Chef Steven will show you simple ways to serve these treasures from the sea. They’re wonderful for serving on Christmas but also fun to sneak into your favorite foodie’s stocking!

Both of the companies providing these delectable treats were founded by women and their seafood is responsibly sourced.

We’ve all gotten to know Chef Steven pretty well over the years and, of course, we trust his cooking instincts and skill. When it comes to looking for a gift for a friend who’s all about cooking, it’s nice to get advice from someone like Steven. So we asked him to come and share what his six store favorites are and why, and make some great reccomendations for you! He’ll demo each of them and serve a little sample of something he made, using one of his faves.

Milford’s Open House is a great time to bring the family down to experience our beautiful village with all its fun shops and welcoming restaurants. In the stores you’ll discover a plethora of unique presents that you’d never find in the mall, shopkeepers that know and recognize their customers, and personalized service to help you find exactly what you’re looking for! During this open house, most shops will be serving a little sample or offering a drink or just showing off all their Holiday gift ideas.

At Acorn Farm, we’ll have a special guest—Julie Drake from Drake’s Toffee. She’s be serving up samples of their incredible toffee that’s made right here in Milford by Milford residents! It’s the perfect thing to tuck into those out of town holiday packages or your adult kid’s stockings!

We’ll also be serving some cookies—made with a little toffee, of course—and some delicious mulled cider.

Every year we like to honor the loyal Red Bag members of our Kitchen Cash Club by giving them a bonus Red Bag Day! Usually our Red Bag Days happen on the fifth Saturday of the month. There isn’t a fifth Saturday in November so we thought you might enjoy getting your Red Bag discount on Small Business Saturday. Do you belong to the Kitchen Cash Club but don’t have a Red Bag? Come see us BEFORE the 25th and we’ll make sure you get one as long as at least two purchases have been recorded on your Kitchen Cash Card.

While there are some great food traditions that carry from year to year during the holidays, it’s fun to add a few new sides to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, just to keep things interesting. Chef Steven will be giving you some great ideas for just that! He’ll get a bit of inspiration from our amazing Olivelle products. Surprise your guests with something new this year!

This Village event is a great time to bring the kids down. At 6:30pm the countdown begins and seconds later the children gleefully tear down the paper on the windows to reveal the elaborate displays behind them. At Acorn Farm the kids can come in afterward for hot cocoa, marshmallows, and to decorate a mini cookie!

We just love inviting you in for our holiday open house. Chef Steven will be serving you a bit of brunch. The store will be fully decked out in all its festive glory and you can shop while you sip a mimosa! Enjoy a delightfully relaxed shopping experience before the season gets busy — we’ll have plenty of staff on hand to help you with your selections. Our customers are the reason we’ve had fifteen successful years in Milford and we love to invite you in once a year for a special thankyou!

Nothing tastes better in this weather than a bowl of soup! We’ll be tasting a favorite from Maggie and Mary— their Wild Rice soup. All you add is water for a really tasty, delicious soup. Yum!

If you’ve not yet been introduced to the Ooni Pizza oven, now is the time. It makes a great Christmas gift for your adult children that just bought a house, your parents that just retired, or your significant other who’s looking for a new culinary hobby. Come in and watch Chef Steven turn out some amazing pizzas in no time at all. He’ll prepare a few fall-flavored pizzas as well as some good ol’ cheese and sausage or pepperoni pizzas. If you’ve been thinking of purchasing a pizza oven, this is a great demo to attend. Very interesting, informative, and —-of course—delicious!

You’ve seen it in the store before, but have you tasted it? Not everyone is a baker, but with a little help, you can bring a glorious pecan pie to the next holiday party. It’s always been delicious, but this year they’ve added even more pecans! Each will make one 9” or two small pies. Easy and marvelous with a homemade or storebought crust.

Need a pie plate to bake those beautiful pies in? We just happen to have pie plate promos from both Le Creuset and Emile Henry. They’re both pretty, French pie dishes that produce a great crust and clean up in a snap. Pick up one before they’re gone. At more than 30% off, they won’t last long!

We’ll also be sampling San Saba River Jalapeno Peach Pecan Preserves and their Cranberry Chili Pecan Preserves. Both are great anywhere on a charcuterie board, or fabulous on a turkey sandwich. We’ll be showing you some simple appetizer ideas with both products.