Recipes

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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For the love of pork

July 18, 2011

We love pork We love Fergus Henderson and Paul Bertolli and their reverence for all things pig. Both chefs share a devotion to hand made artisinal cured meats. Schaffer’s Genuine Foods also enjoys making sausage, salami and forcemeat. We cure and smoke our own bacon to the delight of our clients. Whenever we get the opportunity [...]

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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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Cherry Jam

June 14, 2011

Oh Cherry Baby! Schaffer’s Genuine Foods loves local cherries for making perfect cherry jam. The cherries right now at the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market are insanely good. We have been making all kinds of wonderful concoctions with this beautiful fruit. Cherry jam is particularly versitile at Schaffer’s Genuine Foods. We have used this jam in [...]

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Chinese Scallion Pancake

May 4, 2011

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon yeast dissolved in 1/2 cup warm water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup finely chopped scallions fine sea salt for sprinkling Method: 1. Warm water to 140 degrees and add yeast and sugar to dissolve. 2. Stir until smooth and [...]

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