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Week of March 3, 2014 - Weekly Meal Ideas

We may not be able to celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans, but at least we can eat Mardi Gras style!  Fat Tuesday is March 4, which as most of us know, means the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.  I didn’t realize this but the celebration of Mardi Gras goes back as far as the late 1700’s and in 1875, the “Mardi Gras Act” was signed making Fat Tuesday a legal holiday in Louisiana, which it still is today.  So, if you are looking forward to maybe over-indulging a little on Fat Tuesday (still eating REAL food of course!), then we have some great recipes for you this week!  The New Orleans Red Beans and Rice will get you in the Mardi Gras mood and so will the Cajun Shrimp and Guacamole Pizza!  Yes, Cajun shrimp and guacamole all on the same pizza and it’s delicious!  The Muffaletta-Inspired Vegetable Salad is one of those recipes that is good the first go round and even better the next day!  For those celebrating the season of Lent, we will provide at least one fish or seafood recipe the next few weeks, and of course vegetarian options too!  Also, in two weeks, get ready for some St. Patrick’s Day-inspired meal ideas!


THE REAL DEALS!

  • We are very excited to announce a new partner for the Get REAL Wichita family!  Harvest Kitchen and Bar located in the Hyatt Hotel downtown.  Chef Paul has a special creativity and vision, which includes a “farm to table” concept and the use of local ingredients (including some from other Get REAL Wichita partners)!  We are very excited about this relationship for Get REAL Wichita members!  The Hyatt may not be the first place that comes to mind for a meal, but we encourage you to check it out and thank Chef Paul for supporting Get REAL Wichita members.  By the way, parking is FREE when you enjoy a meal at the restaurant!  Initially, they are offering Get REAL Wichita members an exclusive discount on their lunch buffet, which begins next week!  Check out their partner page to see their coupon and details on their buffet lunch — there is a different theme each day, such as Mexican Mondays and Asian Wednesdays!
  • Now is the perfect time to visit The Seafood Shop and use your coupon on fresh fish for the Curried White Fish Creole, Cajun Shrimp and Guacamole Pizza or your favorite seafood dish!
  • Take advantage of your Green Acres coupon for the fresh ingredients for the Roasted Beet Chips, Muffaletta-Inspired Vegetable Salad or the Peanut Cabbage Stir Fry!
  • Mark your calendars for the next Kansas Grown Winter Farmer’s Market at 21st and Ridge – March 15 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM!
  • Remember to check out the partner coupons for your next meal away from home!  Discussions are ongoing with additional merchants…if there are deals or merchants you would like to see, please let us know…and let the merchants know too!