A Green Turtle engaged in some pater,
Paddling back and forth 'cross the Equator,
"With my Shadow cast brief, on this Barrier Reef,
Care not 'Fwinter goes sooner or later."

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Full Moon O'er The Cabbage Patch

tentative menu
10/1/12 thru 10/5/12
Mon.    Vegetarian Chili, Greek Lentil Soup, Peanut Noodles, Hummus Wraps, Cheddar- Tomato and Red Onion Pickle Panini, Volcano brownies, Gluten Free Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tues.    Vegetarian Chili, Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew, Caesar Salads, Hummus Wraps, Quesadillas,  Black Bottom Cupcakes
Wed.     Vegetarian Chili, Gingered Butternut Soup, Za'atar Marinated Tomato Salad, Hummus Wraps, Avocado Hero, Whoopie Pies
Thurs.  Vegetarian Chili, Roasted Corn Chowder, Pumpkin Couscous Salad, Hummus Wraps. Pear and Pepper Jack Panini, Cappuccino Brownies
Fri.       Vegetarian Chili,  Cuban Red Bean and Rice Soup, Pesto Tortellini, Hummus Wraps, Greek Salad Wrap with White Bean Hummus, Happy Birthday Eunice Cake

Music Menu
Lido Shuffle

The low down on this week's menu -  Scored a big one this week, caught an avocado sale. Very hopeful that they will be ripe for Wednesday. Check back, an alert will be posted on Wed. morning if they aren't. And yes, the avocado heroes are the ones with the red onion pickles in them, and yes, that means pickles twice in one week. 
News from the dark side - official sources say 'Chai Spice cookies are rumored to be making a momentary appearance back around Opus 1. The A.M. lunch menu board designers are getting fancy. Chalk it up to their shining personalities.'

Last week's employee of the week was Henri, for reasons best not gone into here.
Last week we all yet again bemoaned the demise of our espresso machine. I'm hopeful that this week will see a miraculous recovery of said machine.
Last week, we gave a nod to Louie Perez, lyricist extraordinaire.
CNY Centerfold of the Week: Elbridge Peppers




Sunday, September 23, 2012

Pansy Yokum
tentative menu
9/24/12 thru 9/28/12
Mon.    Vegetarian Chili, Roasted Cauliflower Soup, Moroccan Carrot Salad, Hummus Wraps, Chipotle Vegetable Wrap, Caramel Apple Cheesecake, Gluten Free Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tues.     Vegetarian Chili, Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup, French Lentil Salad, Hummus Wraps, Spinach and Feta Quiche, Salted Fudge Brownies
Wed.     Vegetarian Chili, Cambodian Tomato Soup, Chili Orange Cold Noodles, Hummus Wraps, Artichoke Hero, Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Thurs.   Vegetarian Chili, Indian Spiced Eggplant Soup, [Lemon Jicama Slaw] menu change -jicama not available this week from Syracuse Banana, subbing I-don't-know-what-yet, Hummus Wraps, Pizzettes, Snickerdoodle Blondies
Fri.       Vegetarian Chili, Chipotle Black Bean Soup, Waldorf Salad, Fontina and Red Onion Jam Panini, Hummus Wraps, Now-it's-really-Duncan's-birthday cake

Music Menu
" Jazz isn't dead, it just smells funny"*

A head's up on this week's menu - We have had problems in the past getting nice plump mung sprouts from the produce delivery co. If they don't please, the chili orange cold noodles will be replaced by another noodle salad. Toppings for the pizzettes won't be determined until the last minute. Fontina and Red Onion Jam Panini is a new item. Fans of our red onion pickles will enjoy this. Week 4 of our Whoopie Pie Wednesday experiment brings back one  of the most requested desserts we do, classic pumpkin.
News from the dark side - our Official Source says, 'treasured Opus employee Dan Knishkowy played guitar and sang at the "Cafe Con Leche" open mic in Opus 1 [sic] on Tues. Sept. 18 and is said [even by Larry!] to have stolen the show. Look out for more Opus events this fall, y'all!'   Welcome to the fold, new Official Source.
Last week we saluted Henry as our employee of the week. What a guy.
Last week's personality  of the week, Big Troy from Little Falls, did indeed fix the espresso machine for us. Unfortunately, it broke down again three days later.
Last week's coronations of the week, Madison County Hops Fest King and Queen, took place at the 17th annual fest held in Oneida, NY. A lovely time was had by all attendees.
Last week we shared the secret recipe for Opus Chili. Really. 
* from an interview with Frank Zappa, sometime before his death.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

North Wind Warm
tentative menu
9/17/12 thru 9/21/12
Mon.    Vegetarian Chili, Curried Pumpkin Soup, Caesar Salads, Hummus Wraps, Baked Cavatappi and Aged Cheddar Au Gratin, Pumpkin Cheesecake
Tues.     Vegetarian Chili, Southwestern Corn Chowder, Soba Noodle Salad, Hummus Wraps,  Black Bean Quesadillas, Walnut Brownies
Wed.     Vegetarian Chili, Sweet Potato-Chipotle and Fresh Sage Soup, Mixed Grain and Grapefruit Salad, Hummus  Wraps, Avocado Hero, Almond Joyous Whoopie Pies
Thurs.   Vegetarian Chili, Crimson Lentil Soup, Asian Succotash, Hummus Wraps, Cheddar Apple Panini, Chocolate Peanut Butter Marble Brownies
Fri.      Vegetarian Chili, Mexican Spiced Squash Soup, Pesto Tortellini, Hummus Wraps, Calzones, happy birthday Duncan cake
Oh, no! The espresso machine is down again. Projected up-and-running date is Fri., 9/21. It's possible that the part will come in sooner though, so check back for updates. In the meantime, drip coffee, cold chai, hot teas. Console yourself with chocolate/pb brownies or a whoopie pie.

Music Menu
Motown Monday part 2

The low down on this week's menu - This week's featured vitamin is A. 
As requested, Soba noodle salad is back. Coconutty whoopie pies are also a request item. Avocado heroes on Wednesday are totally dependent on the avocados being ripe by then. I'm hopeful. Even though he 'isn't really a big cake fan', we plan on celebrating Duncan's birthday with a cake on Friday. Whoops. Duncan's birthday isn't until next week. [Someone needs to practice reading calendars.] Happy Birthday cake next Friday then.
News from the dark side - just hold on a bit and I'll make something up.  I always think they'll jump at this chance.
Last week we profiled the Pumpkin Asiago soup.
Last week we said good bye to the ruby throated hummingbird.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Summer Stasis
tentative menu
9/10/12  thru 9/14/12
Mon.    Vegetarian Chili, Sherried Carrot Soup, Ginger Noodle Salad, Hummus Wraps, Santa Fe Vegetable Wrap, Volcano Brownies, Gluten Free Fudge Brownies
Tues.    Vegetarian Chili, Pumpkin Asiago Soup,  Tom's Bulgar Salad, Hummus Wraps, Garden Panini, Salted Fudge Brownies
Wed.     Vegetarian Chili, Menu change ( Masala Root Soup)will be switched with Thurs., Greek Salad, Hummus Wraps, Chevre and Fig Baguette Sandwich, Gingerbread Whoopie  Pies
Thurs.   Vegetarian Chili, Menu change (Chinese Velvet Corn Soup) will be on Wed.,  Cheddar and Red Onion Pickle Panini, Hummus Wraps, Frankie's Amazing Ice Cream Sandwiches
Fri.        Vegetarian Chili, Chipotle Tomato Soup. Mediterranean Corn Salad, BBQ with Cornbread, Coleslaw and Baked Beans, Hummus Wraps, Blondies

Music Menu
Cloud Nine

The low down on this week's menu - we're satisfying longings here this week. Ginger Noodles, volcano brownies, Greek salad, chevre and fig, pickled red onions, and the start of our latest tradition - Whoopie Pie Wednesday. Steph is making ice cream, Eunice is making the pickles, and memories will be made by all.


Where's Frank?

News from the dark side - one wing down.




Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Dukes of September
tentative menu
9/3/12 thru 9/7/12
Mon.    Vegetarian Chili, Roasted Red Pepper and Coconut Soup, Peanut or Ginger Noodles, Hummus Wraps, Chili Relleno Torta, Cayuga Mud Cake, Gluten Free Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tues.   Vegetarian Chili, West African Peanut Soup, Pesto Tortellini Salad, Hummus Wraps, Artichoke Hero, Volcano Brownies
Wed.   Vegetarian Chili, Onion Cheese Bisque, French Lentil Salad, Hummus Wraps, Pizzettes, Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies
Thurs.   Vegetarian Chili, French White Bean Soup, Moroccan Couscous Salad, Hummus Wraps, Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burrito, Chocolate Cheesecake
Fri.   Vegetarian Chili, Cuban Red Bean Soup, Cajun Rice Salad, Hummus Wraps, Caesar Salad Wraps, Frankie's Ice Cream Sandwiches


Music Menu
Loud & Proud! King Kahn, David Hidalgo, BB King & Jesse Ed Davis 

The low down on this week's menu - Monday's noodle offering is dependent on produce delivery. If the cucumbers arrive early enough we'll have peanut noodles. If not, then ginger noodles. Wednesday's pizzettes will either be our old favorite pesto-tomato-baby spinach-mozzarella, or our new favorite marinated artichoke heart-roasted garlic-asiago. Have to wait and see how much of the artichoke hearts are left after Tues. hero lunch. Dessert on Friday is wholly dependent on the weather. Frankie will understand.


CNY Zip Code of the Week: Volney, NY
News from the Dark Side - unofficial sources say "check out our facebook page for pictures"
Last week's personality of the week, Orion, can still be seen most mornings before dawn, rising in the eastern sky.
Last week we profiled our gluten free cornbread.
Last week's must visit destination, the Gianelli sausage/Dinosaur BBQ tent at The Great New York State Fair is, sadly, not open after Monday, 9/3/12.

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The work-a-day world takes its toll,
You may gasp for a grasp of the Whole,
To trade virulent clatters, for something that matters,
Put your hands on the shape of a bowl.


Personalities of the week: Steph and Sophie; Hands to work, hearts to God.