Note::
There is welcomed natural variation across our batches of beans & broths. This reflects our desire & practice to keep our approach to these dishes fresh - for ourselves, for you, as well as the cycle of the seasons. All stews are vegan & gluten-free. <3 .
*CICIRU* (v)
A Sicilian prayer to the Chickpea ~ Ciciru (CHEE-chee-roo) (v)
From the fiery center of the Mediterranean, this dish celebrates the plant-being, who for thousands of years, built the bodies of all the many peoples who ever landed upon Sicily's shores ~ and here, tastes a little like them all.
A little tang. A little spice. A little heat. A little sweet.
sliding scale :: $6 - 13 per quart
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FUL MEDAMES* (v) (endangered item! Where have all the fava beans gone?)
A deep, bright, savory fava bean stew - (and the national breakfast of Egypt). , this vegan & gluten-free dish has nourished many peoples & civilizations for thousands of years. While traditionally served with bread, and a hard-boiled egg, anyone may enjoy
Ful on its own, or with any starch of choice. This is a dish we hear often touted as the one that helps devout omnivores imagine the possibility of going vegan.
sliding scale :: $7 - 14 per quart *ITALIAN-STYLE STEWED WHITE BEANS* (v)
These tender cannellini beans are mindfully laced with caramelized onion, garlic, rosemary, sea salt, and herbs & spices of the Mediterranean. Serving suggestions include :: as is, w/ bread of choice, a bowl of spiced dipping oil; thinned with broth, and served with salad or roasted vegetables; a vegan, protein-rich pasta sauce - a la
'pasta fagioli'.
sliding scale :: $6 - 13 per quart *SPLIT PEA SOUP* (v)
Celebrating the pottage traditions of Northern Europe, the Celtic, North & Irish Sea Isles, and their translation to New England, our split pea soup is comfort on a cold or gray day -- warming,
thick, and hearty. Pairs beautifully with breads, butter, broth, and bacon.
sliding scale :: $6 - 13 per quart *STEWED RED BEANS* (v)
A soft, savory, DELICIOUS quart of red beans. These plus rice is a Southern staple. These plus broth makes an excellent soup. As mentioned, there will be variation across our batches of beans, though these red beans will often carry hints of celery & chili.
sliding scale :: $6 - 13 per quart *STEWED BLACK BEANS* (v)
Smoky. Rich. Aromatic. Delicious. We wish to welcome you Home, to this 'between-the-worlds' presentation of this sacred crop of Turtle Island. These black beans host a wealth of herbs, spices, and aromatics. Their bouquet often features toasted chiles, and caramelized onions. When we eat & serve this stew, we try to pair it with corn and/or squash in honor of - and with thanks to - all the Life, and the amazing human cultures indigenous to this land.
sliding scale :: $6 - 13 per quart *'DAWNLAND' BAKED BEANS* (v)
So-called 'Boston Baked Beans' is a classic dish of this region -- and also of Acorn's ancestors. It was born of the Indigenous gifts of maple syrup & beans (Phaseolus spp.), offered to settler cultures in 'New England' -- and evolved further through the centuries-long triangle trade, that saw enslaved Africans bought & sold to produce molasses, rum, and wealth for New England trading ports, like Boston. Hence, molasses & pork (another European import), for settlers, were logical modifications to the ancient recipe. Here, we present a menu item that whispers between the worlds -- a marriage of people, place, time & seasons. We dial the exploitation economy way back, and return the maple syrup to the pea bean base in place of the molasses. Onions, sweet roots, the occasional hearty greens, and a mild blend of spices are what then rounds the dish into one that might yet just feel like Home.
sliding scale :: $6 - 13 per quart
'Dawnland' is one translation of *N'Dakinna*, the name given by the Abenaki people to their regional Home place -- this place.
*LENTIL STEW* (v)
Lentil stews seems in a realm of their own -- maybe because lentils are just so unique & charming. We stew soaked lentils with an aromatic blend of vegetables spices & herbs until they soften in the mouth. So versatile as a stew, a soup, an omelette filling, a bread topping, and more! Lovers of lentils stand up. <3 .
sliding scale :: $6 - 13 per quart *
FALAFEL DOUGH* (v) -- Ready-to-Fry (or Bake)
We were asked, 'What helped you get through COVID quarantine & lockdown?' Falafel was on our list! This comfort food returned to our table so often, we added it to the menu.
We love falafel enough that we know it's best freshly cooked. So, we offer this delightful blend of ground chickpeas, alliums, herbs & spices, and sesame seeds, raw, and ready to be fried or baked.
If you need support in finding awesome frying oil at a reasonable price let us know!
sliding scale :: $8-20 per quart (makes about 20 falafel balls/patties)