This year's tour is on April 17, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

 

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2010 Heart of the Home Kitchen Tour Featured Demonstrations           

 Cooking demonstrations and/or food samples will be offered at most homes while supplies last.
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Present your wristband at Toscana To Go today and you'll receive 10% off your meal with an additional 5% donated to the Junior League of Wilmington. Toscana To Go will prepare special box lunches for those who want to get on the road.
Toscana To Go-1402 N. DuPont St. Wilmington, DE
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House #1

AM:
Chocolate covered and assorted fruit samples provided by Edible Arrangements
PM:
Sample a variety of delicious gelato provided by Caffé Gelato

 *Parking is very limited at this house. If you find that cars are backed-up on Bullock Rd., please go to House #2 or #3, and then return.  
 
House #2

AM:
Shredded chicken tacos w/cilantro-garlic sauce and stuffed jalapenos prepared by Chef Jamie Nardozzi of Lilydale Catering
PM:
Sample a variety of delicious sweet breads from the Junior League of Wilmington Dancing on the Table cookbook

  
House #3

AM:
Gluten-Free Tabbuleh Salad and variety of homemade local/organic cookie bars prepared by Jennifer Adams of Fresh Thyme Café
PM:
Variety of sweet treats provided by Papa's Pastry Shop

*Parking is limited at this house. If you find that cars are backed-up on Rt. 100, please visit House #1 or #2 and return. Volunteers will be directing when to head up the driveway and where to park at the top.
 
House #4

AM:
Assorted hors d'oeuvres provided Lisa Bixby McGillivray of Bixby's Caterers
PM:
Corn and black bean salad with citrus dressing and tortilla chips and parmesan chicken with wine and sage sauce provided by Super Suppers Northern Wilmington location

  
House #5

AM:
Freshly made Raspberry Truffle bites prepared by Lynn Hanna of It's Simply Delicious, Inc.
PM:
Sample a variety of delicious banana rum bread and carrot bread from the Junior League of Wilmington Dancing on the Table cookbook.

  
House #6

AM:
Assorted fresh made scones prepared by Lisa Brisch of Dinner Thyme, Inc.
PM:
Bread pudding with rum sauce and tea sandwiches prepared by Jessop's Tavern

 
House #7

All Day:
Enjoy a pick-me-up throughout the day by sampling Cappuccino, Lattes and Espresso freshly brewed by Kitchen Kapers

 
House #8   No demonstrations at request of homeowner.
  
 
House #9

All Day:
Feast on delicious treats provided by Susan Tieser of Montrachet Fine Foods

 
House #10

All Day:
Mini-crab cake with roasted red pepper remoulade prepared by Executive Chef Kristen McGuigan of The Back Burner

 
House #11

AM:
Assorted, freshly baked carrot, fruit, and nut muffins prepared by Betty Burliegh
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PM:
Black bean soup topped with créme fraiche and scallions provided by the Corner Bistro

 
House #12

AM:
Freshly- baked plain and lemon chocolate chip biscotti, pumpkin muffins, and mini streusel provided by the Junior League of Wilmington.
PM:
Awaken your taste buds with a variety of freshly made salsas and chips provided by Freakin' Fresh Salsa

 
House #13

AM:
Mushroom Bisque with cognac & jumbo lump-crab and roasted chicken with julienne peppers, pepper jack cheese, and honey dijon mustard prepared on location by Chef Jamie Weist of Chef Du Jour Catering
PM:
Sample mini-sized versions of vanilla and Chocolate cupcakes with signature icing by Karen Lord of Cupcake Boutique.

 
House #14

All Day:
Quick and easy gourmet meals prepared on-site by Kiera Miller of Tastefully Simple

 
House #15

AM:
Cinnamon-chip, Honey whole wheat, and multigrain bread with cinnamon butter and cream cheese scones provided by Great Harvest Bread Company
PM:
Freshly-baked cookies from the Junior League of Wilmington Dancing on the Table cookbook.

*Parking is very limited at this house.  If you find that cars are backed-up on Graves Rd., please go to House #14 or #16, and then return. 
 
House #16
AM:     Freshly-baked cookies from the Junior League of Wilmington Dancing on the Table cookbook

PM:
Sample a variety of delicious cheese offerings (Chalet Cheddar Spread, Havarti, Cheddar, and Havarti Dill) with assorted crackers and beef salami courtesy of the Cheese Chalet.

  
*Bonus Professional Kitchen

All Day:
Sample fragrant tapenade with baguette crisps as well as some thyme gougers filled with gorgonzola mousse prepared by chef Dan Butler of BigChefGuy (Toscana Kitchen+Bar, Toscana to Go+ Catering, Deep Blue Bar and Grill).

* Turn left on 5th street off of Greenhill Ave. Turn left into Boss Enterprises parking lot. Additional parking available on 5th St. and Webb St.

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