KPK Special for August 26, 2012

How about a fried organic egg and a slice of a red, juicy summer tomato with a little freshly made basil mayonnaise on top of some grilled and crusty, garlic-rubbed ciabatta?    YES! Just like sittin' in the kitchen. Stop by for a taste of summer in the kitchen.

KATIE'S PASSION KITCHEN

 "KPK At The Market Bruschetta Bar"

 serving from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, tomorrow,

 Sunday, August 26th

 at the Frankfort Country Market.

 Be our guest for a KPK favorite and a little love. 

KPK At The Market Avocado & Garden Tomato Bruschetta

Juicy, ripe garden tomatoes and creamy avocado slices are tossed together with freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, sheep's milk feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion and fresh basil. This is kind of like a deconstructed, international guacamole served on a chunk of crusty, olive-oiled, garlic-rubbed, grilled ciabatta bread. It's definitely a favorite in KPK. Come out to the Frankfort Farmer's Market for a big juicy bite.

Also on sale this weekend are the soon-to-be-famous KPK 5G Cookies ! ! ! These svelte, crispy cookies are made with WHOLE grains like wheat, oats, rye, barley, triticale and even flaxseed! The original 5G includes dried tart and chewy cherries. Two new cookies this week are the KPK 5G with Pistachios & Cherries PLUS the KPK 5G with Chinese Cassia Cinnamon, toasted Pecans & Chocolate. Try them all and bump up your fiber while you enjoy some satisfying grindage. LOL. We love these cookies. : )

Our popular Chia Flowers will be available this weekend also, in limited quantity. Hurry there!

Come out and see us at the Frankfort Country Market, every Sunday from 10:00 am til' 2:00 pm. We love to feed you : )

Keepin' it Fresh & Keepin' it Fun ~

KPK At The Market

Love, Katie

The Frankfort Country Market is held every Sunday thru October from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, rain or shine. Located in historic downtown Frankfort, Illinois, just southwest of the intersection of Rte. 30 and Rte. 45 (La Grange Road).

KPK Special for August 5, 2012

CLASSIC CAPRESE Bruschetta!

Juicy ripe tomatoes, beautiful whole basil leaves, fresh, creamy mozzarella. What the heck else can you ask for? Oh, a little hot Capicola, you say? We've got the "hot-cop" for anyone who's interested. We are serving these summertime flavors on our crusty, olive-oiled, garlic-rubbed, grilled ciabatta bread tomorrow, Sunday, August 5th at the Frankfort Country Market. 

Savor the flavors of summer with KPK At The Market.

Also, I'd like to say Happy Birthday to my niece, Stephanie, aka "Sleepy Boo". Thanks for sacrificing sleep and late Saturday nights for your Auntie K!  Love you Boo.

Come out to Frankfort for some delicious summer juiciness : ) & say Happy Birthday to Steffi! 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in historic downtown Frankfort..... We are at the far end of the "new lot" . .  aka the VIP lot.

Summer Love,

Katie

P.S. Big hugs to WAYNE for saving the day. Great tomatoes!!!

Radicchio & Garbanzo Salad

Radicchio and Garbanzo Salad

New fave. Made from what I had on hand last night. Super fresh tasting. Filling. A little sweet. A little hot. This will liven up your buds. Try it tonight!

Ingredients:

Red Onion - about half of a medium onion, thinly sliced

Radicchio - one head, cleaned, trimmed, sliced thinly

Red Jalapeno - about half of a pepper, thinly sliced (more or less depending upon your hot pepper love) ~ I cut each slice in half and used the seeds too . . .

Garbanzo Beans - one can, rinsed and drained

Fresh Basil - a large handful, stems removed, gently sliced into large pieces - or . . . whole small leaves

Tomato - one medium, cut into bite sized chunks (or cherry tomatoes, halved)

Gorgonzola - a handful of crumbled Gorg

Kosher salt to taste

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Olive Oil

White Balsamic Vinegar

This just happens to be one of those combinations that really pops! You know the little dishes of sweet-hot vegetables you get at the Thai restaurant? Little shreds of cabbage and carrots with sliced onion and jalapeno? That's kind of what this reminds me of . . . The basil and the white balsamic vinegar give it the sweetness. The garbanzos add heft and make it really filling. The jalapeno adds that super zippy and flavorful BAM! Onions, I love.  The cheese gives it a little creamy bite now and then but it would be just as delicious straight-up vegan without the cheese. If you are a cheese person, feta or farmer's cheese would be great too.  I went about 50/50 on the oil and vinegar because I think the vinegar really keeps this salad tasting lively. You can add your own twist and enjoy. With these types of ingredients, how can you go wrong?

Have fun with your salads and remember to "eat the rainbow" for great nutrition. Color your diet today.

Garbanzo Beans: Great for you! High in dietary fiber, manganese, folate and iron . . . You need these little guys in your diet! They're filling and delicious. aka Chick peas, Ceci beans . . . Hummus anyone?

Radicchio: Low in calories, rich with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and fiber . . . Eat some NOW!

Enjoy the Colorful Summer,

Katie

KPK At The Market NEWSFLASH

KPK At The Market NEWSFLASH!

This Sunday, July 1, 2012

Tonno e Fagioli Special 

Tuscan style tuna and cannelini bean salad with raddichio, red onion, fresh basil and tomato in a light, summery, vinegar and oil dressing. Served piled high on crusty, grilled and rubbed ciabatta, of course! You MUST try one!



KPK can now take your credit card with Square!

Low on cash? Not a prob. Swipe it : ) !











Chia Flowers 4 Sale 


Gourmet pecan and chia seed shortbread cookies are buttery, tender and crisp and make you feel better about having your cookies and eating them too!  Perfect with tea, coffee, milk or Silk!

If you need a Gluten-Free Bruschetta option, read this!


We've got your back. KPK At The Market is now offering a delicious bruschetta option for our special customers. We will prepare fresh and healthful bruschetta on "oiled, grilled and rubbed" gluten-free bread, just for you. Just ask. We'll hook it up, hot off the grill. Really delicious!


See you at the market!


Katie & The KPK Mojo Crew


The Frankfort Country Market is held every Sunday thru October from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, RAIN or SHINE. Come out and see us in historic downtown Frankfort. We're in the "new lot" cuz we're newbies.  : )

KPK At The Market ~ Grilled Eggplant Special & THANK YOU!

Here's a shot of last Sunday's Grilled Eggplant Special. Hey, who doesn't love melanzane? This bruschetta featured grilled eggplant slices, cut up just a bit, lovingly piled onto oiled, grilled, garlic-rubbed ciabatta, and finally topped with fresh basil and sheep's milk feta cheese.

THANK YOU SO MUCH
TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT TO SEE US ON SUNDAY (AND/OR ANY PREVIOUS SUNDAY) AND TO ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS WHO ARE DIGGIN' OUR BRUSCHETTA! WE LOVE FEEDING YOU!


THIS WEEKEND, CHIA FLOWERS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE, AS WELL AS OUR FEATURED DRINKS, THE WHITE GRAPE LIME COOLER AND our SUPER POPULAR HERB-INFUSED LEMONADE TEA. 



SEE YOU AT THE MARKET!


THE FRANKFORT COUNTRY MARKET IS OPEN EVERY SUNDAY FROM 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, RAIN OR SHINE. Take a drive to historic downtown Frankfort this Sunday : ).
Love, Katie  . . . and . . . thanks again!  

KPK Chia Flowers and More !

NEW! KPK Chia Flowers this Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the Frankfort Country Market. Buttery and crisp shortbread cookies with toasted pecans and organic chia seeds. Get your cookie fix AND your fiber! This weekend's menu will again feature a lovely seasonal special . . . fried asparagus bruschetta. We're making a lot more this weekend! Our standard bruschetta items will be served along with  a new refreshing "mocktail", the White Grape Lime Cooler. The popular Herb Infused Lemonade Tea remains available, fresh edible orchid and all! Take a peek here below . . . and, we'll see you at the market!

WHITE GRAPE LIME COOLER

. . . a Kamikaze Flashback . . .

The Frankfort Country Market is held every Sunday thru October from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, rain or shine. Take a ride to historic downtown Frankfort.

KPK Biscotti LOVE

Gourmet Biscotti now available at "KPK At The Market" 

These premium quality cookies are now available for purchase! Made with the finest quality ingredients like whole toasted almonds and walnuts, Grand Marnier and Nocello liqueurs with fresh orange zest and cocoa . . . these crisp cookies are begging to be dunked. Coffee, tea, milk, anyone? 

Come and see us this Sunday at the Frankfort Country Market in historic downtown Frankfort. We're looking forward to serving you!

Zucchini Ribbon Salad

Here's a pretty and delicious salad that you can make while your grill is heating up this summer. Only a few ingredients and all you'll need is a vegetable peeler (or a mandoline). Try it and then add a few tweaks if you like and make it your own! Just say YES to colorful food : ) . . . 

Zucchini Ribbon Salad

3 small zucchini, washed & dried, ends removed

Parmigiano Reggiano, shaved - see below

dried oregano - a generous two pinches, rubbed

olive oil

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

1 small or medium ripe tomato, washed, dried, thinly sliced

Slice the zucchini lengthwise, using a vegetable peeler. You'll get the hang of it after a few slices. Place slices into a bowl as you slice. Add shards of Parm by slicing into the bowl, also using a vegetable peeler. Add a generous drizzle of olive oil and dried oregano to taste. Rub the oregano as you add it to release the flavor. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Allow to mingle for at least 15 - 30 minutes. You will see transformation take place. The zucchini will release water. The cheese will become kind of hydrated from the juices of the zucchini liquid and the oil. The oregano, salt and pepper season everything nicely. It's a mildly flavored salad that allows the zucchini to shine. Once you can see the difference in your salad . . . the slices of zucchini become more pliable and look more like ribbons instead of stiff slices and there's more liquid in the bowl.......then, add your thin slices of tomato and toss gently. Transfer to another bowl, leaving the juices behind, if you like. There will be quite a bit of liquid. If you're like us, take a sec to dunk some bread in bowl #1 and sop up the flavors! Enjoy! I'm sure this delicious salad is going to end up topping some crusty grilled ciabatta bread at "KPK At The Market's Bruschetta Bar" when zucchini is abundanza later this summer!

Ribbon Love,

Katie

KPK At The Market May 27th

PEPPERS ARE BACK !

KPK At the Market Menu for Sunday, May 27th


This weekend's Bruschetta Bar menu will still include the Classic Tomato & Basil Bruschetta, the Baby Bella & Gorgonzola Bruschetta and returning from one week off: the Sweet Pepper Tangle Bruschetta, back by request.

See You At The Market!

We will also have lots of refreshing Herb Infused Lemonade Tea which we will be serving with a sprig of fresh mint or basil and an edible orchid . . . .  . . . . . or maybe a PANSY!

Frankfort Country Market is open every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in historic downtown Frankfort, rain or shine. It's a great time!