Savory Green

It is cold in Boston, today!

2014-01-03T11:38:00.000-05:00

Thankfully, it has stopped snowing here. in Savory Green headquarters! There is still clean-up to do, though! My cousins are coming tonight, so I am baking apple spice muffins for tomorrow's breakfast. All organic ingredients and quite delicious, with a cup of coffee! Stay warm! Chef Tracy

More sustainable food reminders for 2014!

2014-01-02T14:48:00.000-05:00

Dear Friends of Savory Green,

Let's keep our commitment to healthy, green foods and practices in this new 2014 year. Please read all food labels to ensure that you are getting true foods, comprised of authentic ingredients! I hear many people say that they do not read food labels; they shop by the most inexpensive prices. Careful shopping is always important, but often these, "Frankenfoods" comprised of genetically engineered ingredients, are made to replicate the foods and ingredients that people enjoy, but they are not the same healthy food products that you may be pursuing. These items are often of lower price value. Buyer Beware! Know what you are purchasing and who you are supporting with your purchases!

Chef Tracy

Happy New Year, 2014!

2014-01-02T14:06:00.003-05:00

Happy New Year to all! This is another great new year to cherish friends and family, learn new things and eat great foods! Our new year, 2014 is beginning with a winter snowstorm in Boston. Right now, I am thinking about making hot cocoa and delicious chicken soup! Stay warm!

Chef Tracy

Fantastic Valentine's Day Classes!

2012-02-13T12:21:00.000-05:00

There were several Valentine's Day Classes over the weekend at Savory Green to celebrate the romance of delicious French cuisine! Our menu involved savory dishes from a starter of crostini with black-olive tapenade, seafood and vegetables en papiote, and chicken and vegetables en papiotte. Healthy, simple and much enjoyed by all members! Our dessert was a delicious chocolate souffle cake finished with a dollop of Tracy's topping providing a sweet ending to a great dinner.
As a chef and a teacher over time, I have had students who enter my classes, with less cooking knowledge and experience, but with instruction and guidance, produce the most amazing gourmet food! As I tell my students, everybody can cook!

Our Sweets for your Sweetheart Class was another fun and sweet class held this weekend! To be able to produce gourmet chocolates in professional packaging, is awesome!

Sweets for your Sweetheart has Open Seats!

2012-02-08T11:37:00.000-05:00

Sweets for your Sweetheart, Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 10:00AM-1:00PM has some open seats available. The cost of this class is $90.00. Making French truffles,white and dark chocolate, will be presented, dazzled with sweet food accents. Learn how to make a debonair Tuxedo Strawberry to add to your sweet package. Gift packaging for your sweets will be your final step in this class.

Now, you have made a delectable gourmet chocolate package within 3 short hours!

To reserve your seat(s), email reserve@savorygreen.com and we will send you a PayPal Invoice to confirm.

Couples Cook French is Sold Out!

2012-02-08T11:35:00.000-05:00

Our Couples Cook French Valentine Dinner is sold out! This is a great class, with delicious foods and techniques presented! As with all of our classes, each participant will have a packet of recipes and related hand-outs to take home.

Sweets for your Sweetheart, Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 10:00AM-1:00PM has some open seats available. The cost of this class is $90.00. Making French truffles,white and dark chocolate, will be presented, dazzled with sweet food accents. Learn how to make a debonair Tuxedo Strawberry to add to your sweet package. Gift packaging for your sweets will be your final step in this class.

Now, you have made a delectable gourmet chocolate package within 3 short hours!

To reserve your seat(s), email reserve@savorygreen.com and we will send you a PayPal Invoice to confirm.

Couples Cook French Valentine Class --1 Couple Seat Left!

2012-02-04T19:02:00.000-05:00

Tremendous interest comes for Savory Green Cooking Classes! Our thanks! We have been hosting many private cooking parties, which are much fun for all!

We have one couple seat left for Saturday, February 11, 2012. Sign up, and have a fantastic night out with great people, and amazing food, that you will be cooking with your valentine!

Send an email to reserve@savorygreen.com to book your cooking seats. A French cooking class is a unique and special gift, that will continue to give, as you will learn techniques and leave with recipes for a three course dinner. What more could you ask? Chocolate, you say? Our dessert will include a gourmet chocolate dream!

Valentine's Day is Approaching!

2012-02-03T12:04:00.000-05:00

We have many special Valentine's classes on our schedule! Couples Cook French Valentine dinner on February 11, 2012 includes a delicious starter of Tapenade over crostini as a starter. Yes, students will make the crostini as well! Our main course will include a delicious, and healthy shrimp, scallops and veggies en papillote (in parchment). We will end with a decadent chocolate dessert. There are only 2 couple seats left in this class. Sign up at reserve@savorygreen.com and an invoice will be sent to book your seats!

Sweets for your sweetheart has been moved to Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 10:00am-1:00pm. You will create delicious packages of truffles, with tuxedo strawberries. Reserve@savorygreen.com to book your seat!

Successful Harvard "Get Green Career Symposium" Event yesterday!

2011-11-13T23:50:00.000-05:00

Catered the Harvard "Get Green Career Symposium" yesterday. I am thrilled that all of the attendees greatly enjoyed their healthy, seasonal and delicious Savory Green lunch! Much interest from several attendees in coming to SGU for a Savory Green cooking class, which will be a fantastic experience for all. I appreciate that many of these folks support sustainability, and what an awesome experience with colleagues and friends to engage in delicious seasonal cooking. And to all, if you are unfamiliar with sustainable foods, all the more reason to enjoy a fun and delicious educational experience!

Fantastic Group Cooking Class Friday Night!

2011-10-30T18:28:00.000-04:00

What a great group of attendees here at SGU Friday night! All not only with great energy to learning about green food, but also cooking methods and techniques. Much fun and laughter filled the kitchen through the evening. Amazing full course foods were produced! Kudos, the cuisine outcome was delicious! Two thumbs up!

Yelp Dessert party was awesome!

2011-10-25T15:52:00.000-04:00

Had a great opportunity to share my chocolate baklava with the Elite Yelpers at the Dessert Party on October 23, 2011. People seemed to enjoy my signature pastry! I met many great people and sampled some delicious dishes!

Re-Certified my Food Safety Manager Certificate today!

2011-10-17T22:40:00.000-04:00

I am very happy to have completed my Re-certification of my Food Safety Manager's Certificate today! Hard to believe that 5 years have passed already! I am even happier that I did, as my father would say, "Better than good!"

Intro to Wine Tasting 101 will be on Friday, 10/21/11!

2011-10-16T14:01:00.000-04:00

You don't want to miss this one! Great wines to savor, delicious Savorygreen bites to pair, and a lot of fun! Bring a friend, and your course cost will be $30.00 each! Big break in price!

Sign up at info@savorygreen.com soon to book your spot!

Fantastic Long Weekend!

2011-10-08T14:51:00.000-04:00

We had a crisp entrance of fall this week, with coats and sweaters returning; however, we return to summer temperatures in Boston today and tomorrow! If you live in New England, you know that it is often a matter of waiting that minute for a seasonal change...

I am looking forward to the upcoming Intro to Wine tasting class that my friend, Sommelier Bill and I will be offering on October 21st at 7:00pm-9:00pm at Savory Green, 24 Jeanette Avenue Belmont, MA 02478. Gather some friends and sign up as our seating is limited! If you enjoy wine and tasty food, this is where you want to be on the 21st!

In the meantime, enjoy the flashback of summer on this fall weekend!

2011-10-02T21:32:00.001-04:00

Awesome group cooking class last night! Fantastic people learning new dishes and cooking procedures! Yes, there is something about that "mis en place" that can benefit all! :)
Lots of laughs, great people and delicious food! I am proud- well done! Chef

Incredible pictures taken by Nick are posted on the website, as well as Yelp (Savory Green University)

2011-09-23T18:56:00.000-04:00

What a great day! Nick is teaching me about updating my website, which is very cool! The Wine Tasting 101 class is now on the main page of the website, as well as listed as a Yelp event under Savory Green University, Twitter and Facebook. I am very happy to be working with my favorite sommelier to coordinate a very fun event. Bill is expert in wines, and pairing that with my expertise in foods, what more can one ask? A rhetorical question, readers, but feel free to share your answers in class. If you enjoy wine but want to know more about them, this is a class that you do not want to miss. Sign up on www.savorygreen.com to reserve a glass on October 21st!

Intro to Wine Tasting 101 is now posted!

2011-09-22T13:36:00.003-04:00

Savory Green U. is pairing with Chef Tracy's favorite sommelier, Bill Mueller, on Friday, October 21, 2011 to offer an introduction to wine tasting and evaluation. These fine wines will be paired with delicious food bites by Savory Green. Yum! Gather some friends, over 21, of course, to join us for a fun Friday evening to eat, drink, laugh and learn!

Please sign up via register@Savorygreen.com. It will be an awesome night!

September 1, 2011

2011-09-01T17:23:00.004-04:00

September 1, 2011! Time surely moves quickly. It still feels like it's "one big day", though. I know many of you relate to this feeling.

I am very happy to be posting September classes. The farm box will remain a star within this season! Please do not think that I have forgotten pastry -- this will never happen!

Calls and requests for private parties are coming in, which is great! Please get your gang together for a night out of amazing green cooking, and email inquiries@savorygreen.com to schedule. You will love the food, educational experience and a great time!

2011-08-31T11:03:00.000-04:00

Today is August 31, 2011, and the summer season is officially coming to a close. Colleges and schools are back in session, and we are approaching the fall season.

I must admit that Autumn has always been my favorite season! I love the stunning changes that occur in deciduous trees with the crisp temperature shifts. Observing a gorgeous array of brilliant colors -- reds, oranges, golds, browns can definitely light one's spirit!

Apple picking has always been a fun activity with family and friends. The right orchard, with apple-cider donuts and a blue grass band, sunshine, have always contributed to a great experience. Coming back with amazing apples, to bake and cook is my forte! Needless to say, I am looking forward to this.

I will publish classes teaching how to make a proper pie crust, pate brisee (short crust) and pate sucree (sweet pie crust). The technique of creating a proper crust will ensure a better pastry!
I look forward to baking with you this fall!

2011-08-30T14:07:00.001-04:00

Cool Savory Green Classes are being created for September!

There will be a Somalier coming to teach about some notable wines toward the end of September! If you are a fan of amazing wines, keep your eye on our September classes -- you don't want to miss this one!

In the meantime, CHEERS! in advance. :)

2011-08-29T16:44:00.002-04:00

A beautiful day today, and my tomatoes stand tall and healthy!

I have spoken with several people about taking a Savory Green cooking class. We are still in the "prime season" for local produce in Massachusetts, so your class awaits you and your friends! Savory Green supports a seasonal menu, with delicious foods to be created in every season. Let's take advantage of summer's robust offerings, and enjoy great food, fun and super instruction!
New classes will be posted within the next week but to personalize your class, email Chef Tracy @ tstamos@savorygreen.com. I look forward to cooking green with you!

Tropical Storm Irene

2011-08-28T17:12:00.002-04:00

I secured my beautiful Heirloom tomatoes, saving them from being blown away to Oz!

I am grateful that Irene was a tropical storm and not a hurricane! I put much care into growing fresh herbs and tomatoes, and thankfully they stand tall!