Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Our Last Minute Hit List!

Hi, Friends, Cooks and Holiday Feasters! We've got a lot of things in the shop you might find useful as you put together the final touches for your Thanksgiving Affair.

We are open til 8 p.m. on Wednesday! 404-378-0096

PRODUCE
-Fresh bunches of Sage, Thyme and Parsley: $1.99 each
-Organic Sweet Potatoes: $1.99/lb
-Organic Acorn Squash: $1.39/ lb
-Fingerling Potatoes: $3.99/ lb
-Fresh, Organic Cranberries: $4.39 each
-Local Pole Beans: $2.99/lb
-White and Sweet Onions
-Apples and Pears

PANTRY HELPERS
-Our Housemade Chicken Stock, Vegetable Stock, Demi Glace, Veloute, and Bechemel! (They're going fast. Call ahead to reserve yours!)

BAKNG
-King Arthur All Purpose Flour
-Quick and easy Pumpkin Pound Cake Mix by Sugah Cakes.
-Farmer's Pride Cage Free Eggs!
-Bob's Red Mill Aluminum Free Baking Soda
-Red Mill Active Dry Yeast
-Clabber Girl Corn Starch
-Spectrum Organic ALL Vegetable Shortening.
-Our complete line of Morton & Bassett SPICES & SEASONINGS are now in!

Gluten Free Items
-Organic Chick Pea Flour
-Cherrybrook Kitchen Pancake Mix
-Carolina Plantation Rice!

PLENTY OF MEATS! CALL FOR DETAILS!

Don't see what you need? Give us a ring! We've got plenty of grocery and prepared items on our retail floor! 440-378-0096

See you in the Shop!
-Team Merc

We Are Still Taking Holiday Orders!

Greetings, Friends. We have extended our Thanksgiving order deadline to Tuesday until 4 pm. Call 404-378-0096 to place your order now! Ask for Gloria or Janea!

See you in the shop!
-Janea

Friday, November 14, 2008

We've got a great Thanksgiving Menu to save you time and sanity!

It's that time of year again! The holidays! Get ready for the hubbub of family gatherings, delicious treats, shopping, and the most sought after of holiday commodities: leftovers!





We can only imagine that some of you are dreading the stress that often comes with a busy, busy holiday schedule. We kept that in mind when we started planning for the holiday season. Remember, The Mercantile is here for you. We want you to look forward to stopping in during your holiday errands. You might just find we have a pot of hot apple cider on or that one of our staff members offers to help you carry your bags out to your car. Consider us the calm center of your holiday storm!





Chef Samantha has put together a delightful Thanksgiving menu. We're making it easy for you. Just give us a call, place your order in advance and schedule a pick up time. We'll take at least some of the work out of the busiest time of the year so you can enjoy your family and friends!





Here's what to look forward to:





Gathering
Call for sizes and prices!
  • Pimento Cheese
  • Artichoke Dip
  • Robbie's Hummus
  • Black Bean Hummus ( a vegan's delight!)
  • Cheese Straws
  • Rosemary Cashews (a Mercantile signature item!)
  • Toasted Spiced Pecans
  • Crostini


Starters

  • Squash and Apple Soup with Crisy Sage, $10.95 per quart
  • Peanut Butter Pumpkin Soup, $ 10.95 per quart
  • Applesauce Bread, $10.95 per loaf
  • Lemon Pound Cake, $10.95 per loaf
  • Sweet Holiday Butter (perfect for bread or rolls!) 1/4lb - $2.99

Dinner (Everything but the turkey!)

$34.99 each. Serves 6 - 8 people

  • Traditional Stuffing
  • Traditional Dressing
  • Five Cheese Macaroni
  • Glady's Mashed Potatoes
  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Frenched Green Beans
  • Brussel Sprouts
  • Inside-Out Sweet Potatoes ( a unique twist on the classic!)

Accompaniments

  • Savory Holiday Butter, 1/4lb - $3.99
  • Cranberry Sauce (don't even think about getting out the can opener!) 16 oz - $6.99, 32 oz - $13.99

  • Turkey or Beef and Mushroom Gravy, 16oz - $6.99, 32oz - $13.99

Dessert

  • Apple, Pecan or Sweet Potato Pie, Serves 8 - $24.99

  • Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake,Serves 6 - $24.99


The Mercantile is OPEN!

Greetings, friends and neighbors! We are finally open. We had a number of delays, but can now happily admit to being in business for two months! Please stop by and visit sometime soon.


Not only will you find the best specialty foods selection around and the most delicious prepared foods, but you'll also encounter the friendliest staff on the planet! We love what we do and we love to feed people. So, stop in, order a sandwich from our deli counter and browse around.



Our Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.



Reach us at 404-378-0096

Learn more at http://www.themercantileatl.com/



See you in the Shop!

Janea, Chef Samantha and Team Merc!