About 4 years ago I had an awesome culinary experience. It was the most educational & enlightening adventure that I have undertaken. A 7 night 8 day cooking class in Oaxaca Mexico. Talk about increasing my respect for the cuisine that I cook on a daily basis. Watching masters do what me & my staff humbly try to duplicate on a daily basis, was mind boggling. I said as I was flying back to the states, one day I'm going to take a group of friends from the restaurant to Mexico with me so that they may get a chance to experience Mexican culinary intensity at it's source.
Well, the time has come. La Villa Bonita & Chef Ana Garcia have agreed to host & cook with me. We have put together a 8 day 7 night package from Nov 5 to Nov 13 at their specially designed hotel & cooking school in the beautiful mountain village of Tepoztlan, Morelos, Mexico. We will be working with masa, moles & local ingredients for an adventure unlike any that you will experience. The special price is $1450/ person for double occupancy & this includes breakfast & lunch daily with an option for dinner available if you're hungry after cooking all day. We can also decide on side trips & tours of the area as we get together the group. Please contact me at chefmark@thetortillapress.com to sign up or for questions.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Tortilla Press Tweet, Greet, Meet & Eat
The first ever Tortilla Press….Tweet, greet, meet & eat Monday Aug 3, 2009 6:00 to 7:00
What it is, a chance for up to 40 local twitter users to meet at The Tortilla Press to share ideas about how twitter has helped them with their communications about & with the food scene in our area & the impact that Twitter has had on your involvement & awareness it.
To participate Come prepared with ideas that you are willing to share about what you feel is working with twitter, gaining more relevant followers, tips for food blogging & online restaurant reviewing & ideas on how twitter users can communicate more efficiently with their followers.
What we will provide is the place, a personal greeting from chef mark, a chance to meet & put a face to some of our fellow twitter users & some delicious snacks & beverages to nibble on during the event.
Also we’d like to invite you to stay for a special dinner prepared by Chef Mark using the bounty from the Collingswood Farmer’s Market for the special price of $15/ person. Please let us know ahead if you plan on staying for dinner.
Choose 1
Springdale Farms Corn Soup
Sliced Jersey Tomato Salad with red onion, grilled queso & cilantro vinaigrette
Entrée
Grilled chicken breast with Jersey Peach Salsa with chipotle sweet potato casserole & local veggies
Flaim Farms Poblano Chile stuffed with two cheeses, lightly battered & fried topped with Springdale farms tomato broth, served with red rice & black beans
Pan Seared Salmon with jersey grape tomato warm pico de gallo served with chipotle mashed potatoes & veggie
dessert
Blueberry peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream
If you did not get to my blog through twitter, please follow me at twitter.com/chefmarksmith & feel free to sign up for the event.
What it is, a chance for up to 40 local twitter users to meet at The Tortilla Press to share ideas about how twitter has helped them with their communications about & with the food scene in our area & the impact that Twitter has had on your involvement & awareness it.
To participate Come prepared with ideas that you are willing to share about what you feel is working with twitter, gaining more relevant followers, tips for food blogging & online restaurant reviewing & ideas on how twitter users can communicate more efficiently with their followers.
What we will provide is the place, a personal greeting from chef mark, a chance to meet & put a face to some of our fellow twitter users & some delicious snacks & beverages to nibble on during the event.
Also we’d like to invite you to stay for a special dinner prepared by Chef Mark using the bounty from the Collingswood Farmer’s Market for the special price of $15/ person. Please let us know ahead if you plan on staying for dinner.
Choose 1
Springdale Farms Corn Soup
Sliced Jersey Tomato Salad with red onion, grilled queso & cilantro vinaigrette
Entrée
Grilled chicken breast with Jersey Peach Salsa with chipotle sweet potato casserole & local veggies
Flaim Farms Poblano Chile stuffed with two cheeses, lightly battered & fried topped with Springdale farms tomato broth, served with red rice & black beans
Pan Seared Salmon with jersey grape tomato warm pico de gallo served with chipotle mashed potatoes & veggie
dessert
Blueberry peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream
If you did not get to my blog through twitter, please follow me at twitter.com/chefmarksmith & feel free to sign up for the event.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Tortilla Press Specials Monday thru Thursday
Special Mon July 5 to Thursday July 9
Appetizer
Viereck Farms Sweet Corn & Avocado Quesadilla served with pico de gallo & mexican crème $7
Brie Cheese & Pecan Flautas with jersey peach, honey & ancho chile glaze $7.5
Soups
Creamed Jersey Corn & Squash Soup
Jersey Tomato Gazpacho
Lunch Entree
Vegetable, Goat Cheese & Quinoa Wrap with local vegetables, artichoke hearts, lettuce & lime chile de arbol dressing served with spicy fries $8
Dinner Entrees
Pan Seared Sea Scallops with cilantro lime vinaigrette, viereck farms red & yellow grape tomato salsa fresca & poblano~spinach rice $20
Grilled Pork Loin with Jersey Peach Salsa served with rice & sautéed garlic jersey green beans $16
Dessert
Blueberry Tangle Jersey blueberry compote served over cinnamon sugared flour tortilla strips, vanilla ice cream & whipped cream $6
Appetizer
Viereck Farms Sweet Corn & Avocado Quesadilla served with pico de gallo & mexican crème $7
Brie Cheese & Pecan Flautas with jersey peach, honey & ancho chile glaze $7.5
Soups
Creamed Jersey Corn & Squash Soup
Jersey Tomato Gazpacho
Lunch Entree
Vegetable, Goat Cheese & Quinoa Wrap with local vegetables, artichoke hearts, lettuce & lime chile de arbol dressing served with spicy fries $8
Dinner Entrees
Pan Seared Sea Scallops with cilantro lime vinaigrette, viereck farms red & yellow grape tomato salsa fresca & poblano~spinach rice $20
Grilled Pork Loin with Jersey Peach Salsa served with rice & sautéed garlic jersey green beans $16
Dessert
Blueberry Tangle Jersey blueberry compote served over cinnamon sugared flour tortilla strips, vanilla ice cream & whipped cream $6
Date Night Tuesday July 7
Well the 4th is over, but that doesn't mean that the fireworks have to stop! Tuesday is date night at The Tortilla Press & it's a great way to get away for the evening. Check out our value priced menu below, just $38 per couple with beverage, appetizer, entree & dessert.
Date night menu
July 7th 2009
Start with a half a pitcher of virgin margarita or fresh squeezed lemonade
Appetizer
Loaded cheese nachos for 2
Tossed salad for 2
Sweet corn & avocado quesadilla for 2 (regular size)
Entrees
Fish taco plate for 2 with red rice & pinto beans served with warm corn tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo & tomatillo sauce
Chicken fajita platter for 2 with red rice & pinto beans served with warm flour tortillas, cheese, pico de gall, guacamole & mexican crème
Chile rellenos & cheese enchilada combo plate with quinoa salad & vegetable medley
Dessert
Blueberry Tangle for Two
Cinnamon sugared flour tortilla strips topped with vanilla ice cream, blueberry compote & whipped cream
Date night menu
July 7th 2009
Start with a half a pitcher of virgin margarita or fresh squeezed lemonade
Appetizer
Loaded cheese nachos for 2
Tossed salad for 2
Sweet corn & avocado quesadilla for 2 (regular size)
Entrees
Fish taco plate for 2 with red rice & pinto beans served with warm corn tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo & tomatillo sauce
Chicken fajita platter for 2 with red rice & pinto beans served with warm flour tortillas, cheese, pico de gall, guacamole & mexican crème
Chile rellenos & cheese enchilada combo plate with quinoa salad & vegetable medley
Dessert
Blueberry Tangle for Two
Cinnamon sugared flour tortilla strips topped with vanilla ice cream, blueberry compote & whipped cream
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