Events

Schaffer’s teach at University High School

April 24, 2012

Studying Sustainability in West LA   Yesterday afternoon Schaffer’s Genuine  Foods paid a visit to a food science class at University High School in West Los Angeles.                   The dedicated and incredible director of  the School of Health and Environmental Sciences, Kerri E. Eich, invited Kathleen and Charlie Schaffer  to [...]

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Holy Mole!

March 6, 2012

Schaffer’s Genuine Food’s authentic Mexican Mole We recently served our Mexican Mole (Pavo con Mole) for our beloved modular taco bar and many of the guests were reeling. The depth of flavor and richness had such an authenticity it left many wondering if we had someone’s grandmother in our kitchen. Schaffer’s Genuine Foods loves Mexican [...]

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Thanksgiving Day Recipe

November 10, 2011

 The recipe Schaffer’s Genuine Foods has for a perfect  Thanksgiving is as follows; Mix gratitude and appreciation together, add some family and friends. It’s that simple. You were probably hoping for actual Thanksgiving Day recipes. No worries, we will give you a perfect Turkey brine recipe for your Thanksgiving menu as well. Schaffer’s Genuine Foods has cooked a few [...]

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Sapote, Sapote a magical fruit!

October 7, 2011

We have a new use for Sapote and Sailor Jerry’s rum!   White Sapote (Casimiroa edulis: Rutaceae) is native to northern and central Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala  and Santa Monica! Our friends Barbara and Jonathan have a storybook backyard in Santa Monica. It is a lush oasis of tropical plants including jasmine, citrus, [...]

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Cooking at the James Beard House

June 22, 2011

The James Beard House Last summer Schaffer’s Genuine Foods was invited to host a dinner at The James Beard House in NYC. When  SGF received the invitation everyone was ecstatic. The chance to cook at the James Beard house had always been a dream for the Schaffer’s. Neither Charlie nor Kathleen had the opportunity to [...]

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Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream

June 20, 2011

I Scream, you scream, we all scream for liquid nitrogen ice cream!!! At Schaffer’s Genuine Foods we’re using liquid nitrogen to create the perfect dessert. It’s a huge hit with our clients, a true taste sensation, if you haven’t had it you need to try it! Here’s how it works: Take a beautiful custard (eggs, sugar, [...]

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Speaking of Pistachios…

June 20, 2011

Pistachios are Good Food! A few weeks ago Schaffer’s Genuine Foods ran into Harriet Ells, producer of Evan Kleiman’s Good Food on KCRW, at the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market. Harriet and Laura Avery (Manager of the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market) asked Charlie to talk about our Pistachio Roca we have been tempting our customers with lately. [...]

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St. Joseph’s is Cooking!!

May 4, 2011

Located in Venice, Ca the St. Joseph’s Family Center provides an excellent culinary program. I recently volunteered and taught a class as a guest chef on the versatility of eggs, flour & butter. We made savory crepes avec fromage et jambon, a buttery yellow cake with chocolate ganache and some classic brioche. I wanted to [...]

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