Thankful!
The candy-binge is over and the costumes are tucked away but the mad dash to the holiday season has only just begun. Take a deep breath and pencil in some festive dates on the calendar, get a few gifts wrapped and tucked away, and sign up for a cooking class or two to put a dash of extra confidence in your carefully planned out menus! Chef Kelly is sharing a holiday recipe that you can make as early as this week for your Thanksgiving table.
The 9th annual Ladies Night Out is always a fabulous way to jump start your holiday shopping; it's a night filled with special goodies and fun from the boutiques around town and Marcel's will be bursting with delicious deals. From elegant and whimsical sweets to savory delights and wine, our gift boxes this year are brimming with holiday cheer. Please keep your eyes on our website and your emails - we will keep both current with Black Friday and Small Business Saturday savings.
We are excited to welcome the country's most sought-after expert on spices, Lior Lev Sercarz, to Marcel's for an interactive evening in the Marcel's kitchen. Don't miss this opportunity!
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NOVEMBER EVENTS & HAPPENINGS |
 SAT, NOV 5th (1-5 pm): GARNIER-THIEBAUT
TRUNK SHOW
Explore the luxurious and festive patterns for fall and the holiday from Garnier-Thiebaut at our semi-annual trunk show. We are excited to introduce their hotel collection; amazing prices but the same beautiful quality in classic and elegant white and ivory patterns. Everything in stock and all special orders will be 20% off; all orders will arrive in time for your Thanksgiving table.
Gather your girlfriends and kick-off your holiday shopping in style at over 20 Glen Ellyn boutiques. Stop by Marcel's for beautiful gifts for the kitchen, home, table and pantry. Shopping specials throughout the store and a festive Juliska holiday tray with any purchase of $50 or more. The evening will be overflowing with music, cocktails and appetizers from Chef Kelly! Tickets available in advance at Marcel's. Don't forget to swing by Marché for a selection of cheese, eggnog and a special gift with $25 purchase.
Join the country's most sought-after expert on spices and their origins for an interactive evening in the Marcel's kitchen. Enjoy a glass of wine and a taste of his creations while he engages you in an educational discussion of spices and blends. He will sign copies of The Spice Companion, his definitive guide to spices with stunning photography and hundreds of fresh ideas and tips. Finally, Lior will set up a spice bar and invite you to create a custom spice blend to take home! $25 for the event only or $60 with pre-purchase of The Spice Companion. All books to be signed must be purchased at Marcel's or The Bookstore.
SAT, NOV 20th (12 - 4 PM): SHINE HANDMADE TRUNK SHOW
Join us for an afternoon with Janet Catlow, talented designer behind Shine Handmade table toppers and runners. Uniquely beautiful fabric combinations, expert craftsmanship and small-scale local production make Shine linens shine! Enjoy 20% OFF all designs the day of the trunk show!
FRI, NOV 25th (6 - 9 pm): HOLIDAY WALK
Kick off the holiday season by joining the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce at the annual Holiday Walk! The downtown comes alive with thousands of villagers awaiting the arrival of Santa and the lighting of the Christmas tree at this treasured Glen Ellyn tradition. Join Santa at 6 pm at the corner of Main and Crescent to watch him light the tree. Afterwards, join us at Marcel's for Chef Kelly's mini grilled cheese sandwiches, roasted tomato soup, hot mulled cider and an assortment of homemade cookies. Pop into Marché for raclette! Both Marcel's + Marché will be open until 9 pm. Keep an eye on your email for Black Friday specials! |
Enjoy this recipe for your holiday table from Executive Chef Kelly Sears; we love this because you can make this relish now to alleviate some of the stress the week of Thanksgiving! It is a beautiful addition to a cheese plate, as a substitute or addition to cranberry sauce and makes fabulous leftover turkey sandwiches!
Picture courtesy of Le Creuset. Stop in to take a peek at all of their beautifully functional pieces for your Thanksgiving feast.
Autumn Harvest Relish
Recipe adapted from Kevin West
5 pounds apples (assorted variety), peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups cranberries
2 cups turbinado sugar
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 cup chopped figs
1 cup sweet onion, small dice
2 sweet peppers, seeded, small dice
2-3 jalapeños, seeded, small dice
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoons Darjeerling tea
Combine all the ingredients in a deep pot and bring to a boil. Moderate the heat and reduce for as long as an hour to an hour and a half, until the excess liquid boils away and what remains is a thick jam-like texture. Taste at several points and adjust the flavor. Chutney should be deeply flavored and complex with at least a bit of spicy heat.
If canning, process for 10 minutes.
SAT, NOV 26th: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Shop Small, Shop Local! Marcel's + Marché want to thank you for supporting our stores, fellow local businesses and our community. We are proud to extend to you the service, quality and extras that make our downtown a destination. Our heartfelt thanks to you for supporting us today and all year round!
Cook, Create and Celebrate at Marcel's!
Let us help you plan an exquisite event: company parties, family get-togethers and girl's night out are all fabulous ways to experience the magic of the Marcel's kitchen.
Contact us today and we will start crafting the menu, libations and special touches to make the event uniquely yours.
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Two delightfully shareable collections of hand-picked sweet and savory favorites
Effie's Oat Cakes, Mert's Savory Roasted Pecans, Losada Pitted Olives, Virginia Sea Salt Peanuts, Terrapin Ridge Cranberry Relish with Grand Marnier, Colleen's Breadsticks, Rustic Bakery Cheese Coins, Heritage Shortbread and Toffee to Go Dark Toffee
All of the food from Mix + Mingle, plus Caves Naveran 2014 Brut Rosado Cava, Holiday Cocktail Napkins, 2 Holiday Bowls and a Stainless Steel Spreader & Spoon
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HAPPY HOLIDAY GIFTING!
We are making gift giving this season fun, delicious and effortless. Order by November 30th and receive 10% OFF! Use Promo Code GIFT10 if ordering online.
Put your favorite wine lover in the holiday spirit with a box of three carefully curated bottles paired with an assortment of delectable treats
Caves Naveran 2014 Brut Rosado Cava, Rustic Bakery Cheese Coins, L'Ecole 2015 Chenin Blanc, Virginia Peanuts Sea Salt Peanuts, Evesham Wood 2014 Pinot Noir, Bar Cacao Gold & Raspberry Chocolate Bars, 2 Holiday Cocktail Napkins and a Wine Stopper |
A refined selection of delights that look as good as they taste
Heritage Shortbread, Mert's Salted Caramel Pecans, 3 Mariebelle Chocolate Squares, Rustic Bakery Glazed Gingerbread, Chocolate Enrobed Cherries, Toffee to Go Dark Toffee and Chocolat Pop Sensation
A seriously sweet and playfully perfect assortment for the happiest of holidays
2 packages or Snowman and Santa Chocolate Covered Oreos, Sweet Secrets Peppermint Bark, Lake Champlain Drinking Chocolate, Snowflake Marshmallows, 2 Chocolate Covered Pretzels, 2 Lollipops and a Holiday Ornament
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Add a bottle of wine to any box. Ask us for our selections. Buy local, ship anywhere!
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JULISKA PLACE SETTING COMPLETION EVENT |
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Place Setting Completion
November 15th - December 24th
Purchase 7 pieces and receive the 8th, to complete the set, with our compliments. Take advantage of this promotion to explore Juliska's romantic collections inspired by centuries of European design. Come in to browse our selections! |
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FEATURED NOVEMBER CLASSES |
Treat yourself to a class this month at Marcel's! We are offering several classes devoted to Thanksgiving and entertaining for all ages. |
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FOR THE ADULTS
Thursday, Nov 10th 6:30 - 9 pm
Chef Robin Nathan
You may not be the hostess this holiday season, but chances are you'll be asked to bring a dish. Avoid the old stand-bys and dazzle them with a flavorful alternative to the green bean casserole. Here's a menu in which each component could be a star at the next party you attend or throw. Whether your holiday gathering is casual or fancy we've got the side dish to suit the occasion.
Thursday, Nov 17th 6:30 - 9 pm
Chef Jamie Bordoshuk
We've scoured the nation for recipes that evoke the essence of Thanksgiving. If you're looking to spice up the Thanksgiving spread this year, join Chef Jamie and introduce your taste buds to these traditional regional favorites that just might grace your holiday table. These are our picks for the feast. Dig in!
Friday, Nov 18th 11 am - 1:30 pm
Chef Kelly Sears
Hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas, or anytime between November 1 and December 25 can be downright daunting. With guests coming, you want the food to be festive but fuss-free, yet your schedule leaves you with a full plate and a small amount of time! Throwing that party sounds just hectic, not heartwarming. Deep breath; let's manage the menu, break it down into make-ahead customizable dishes that will look like you spent all day preparing them. The result will be delicious, effortless entertaining.
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FOR THE KIDS
Saturday, Nov 19th 11 am - 12:30 pm
Chef Cherise Slattery
Add your spin to the holiday table this year with the before snacks and dessert sweet treats. Sandwiched perfectly between the big bird and the stuffing is your tasty snack mix designed to curb hunger and holiday treats to serve alongside the pumpkin pie. On the menu: Cornucopia Snack Mix, Turkey Handprint Cookies, and Marshmallow Pilgrim Hats
Saturday, Nov 12th 11 am - 12:30 pm
Chef Jamie Bordoshuk
Sometimes the best part of thanksgiving is lunch with the leftovers the next day. Cranberry relish, leftover potatoes and turkey combine to make a lunch even the pilgrims would be proud of! On the menu: Turkey Sage Burgers, Boursin Potato Stacks and Cheesecake Bites with Cranberry Relish
Saturday, Nov 19th 2 - 3:30 pm
Chef Cherise Slattery
Let the adults make the turkey, this year you can bring something new and unique to the family table with sophisticated twists on holiday classics. Add the finishing touches by learning how to whip up these simple yet incredibly delicious side dishes that will complement the turkey and will have your relatives coming back for seconds. On the menu: Mixed Greens, Apples and Nuts with a Sweet Poppy Seed Dressing, Roasted Root Vegetables with Shaved Parmesan, Spicy Squash and Onions, and Pear Tartlets with Walnut Streusel
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Marché turns ONE on Saturday, November 5th.
The festivities commence today. Click here for all of the details!
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ALSO AT MARCEL'S:
- Professional on-site knife sharpening
- Exquisite complimentary gift wrapping
- Beautiful"gifts to go" all pre-wrapped and perfect for every gift giving occasion!
- Personalized wedding registry with expert service
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