It has been a very busy couple of weeks which contributed to me getting a bit behind on posting about our FM @SELMA goings-on.

Last week FM @SELMA’s very own Nevon Clark (son of Lisa, step-son of Jeff, dishwasher and porter at eve the restaurant, and all around great guy) graduated from Pioneer High School. Congratulations Nev! We’re proud of you!

Here’s the update:
Two weeks ago we were lucky enough to have a return appearance in our kitchen of our friend Silvio, of Silvio’s Organic Pizza. Silvio cooked up fried calzone served 4 ways, along with bite-sized portions of cinnamon and sugared jelly doughnuts. A side of hoop house greens complemented his specials perfectly. We are always amazed at Silvio’s cool and collected temperament in our kitchen. It’s a pleasure when he graces us with his skills and smiles.

This week we had some new friends cooking up some delicious breakfast grub. Emil Boch and Monica Scholz “The Kosher Gourmet” Chefs & Caterers dazzled us with two specials: Mushroom & Asparagus Quiche with Local Grassfield’s Cheddar, and Fried Green Tomatoes with Pancetta and Roasted Tomato Aioli. Both of these options were amazing. The quiche was rich and savory, loaded with asparagus and mushrooms nestled in a super creamy egg custard inside a melt in your mouth butter crust. The fried green tomatoes were a huge hit. It was no wonder after I got a taste–perfectly fried batter surrounding the bright green fruit, topped with a slightly spicey aioli that brought out all the rich flavors of the tomatoes. We loved their herb infused dressing that topped the hoop house greens served with both the breakfast specials.

Emil and Monica are self trained chefs living in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area. Their cooking style emphasizes regional slow foods using fresh local ingredients. They currently work out of the Kosher kitchen at Hillel, but in their spare time enjoy using an array of cured pork products. They do Kosher, Vegan and Vegetarian Catering…but also provide home cooking classes, rent-a-chef, and other services.

They can currently be reached via email at kosherchef@hotmail.com, and look for them as From the Hearth, coming this fall. They will be starting a food blog in July when they return from their honeymoon roadtrip, having eaten and biked their way through the Northeastern U.S.
Monica and Emil were great fun to have in the kitchen, making it all look easy. And this a week before they are tying the knot! Congratulations on your nuptials and best wishes to you both from all of us!

We also served up our usual waffles with fruit and yogurt and granola parfaits, with fresh local strawberries the fruit of choice for most.

As usual, we had a fabulous group of volunteers the last few weeks–for both Thursday night prep and Friday morning breakfast. We work hard, have fun, and are ready to welcome anyone who wants to join in the camaraderie of our enthusiastic volunteer crew. Let us know and we will find a job for you!

If you would like to come to Friday Mornings @SELMA and haven’t yet, please take a moment to contact us so we can personally invite you come join our weekly festivities.