2009 September | Companion

Chef Maurice Reed – Eclipse Restaurant

Posted Sep 29th, 2009 | CollaBREADtive RecipesCollaBREADtive Videos

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Chef Maurice Reed of Eclipse Restaurant cooking his Frosted Flake Encrusted French Toast! The dish is available from September 14-October 25, 2009 at Eclipse Restaurant in the University City Loop, just one of the restaurants and recipes featured in CollaBREADtive Series 2. Learn more at our CollaBREADtive site here. Get the latest Flash Player to see this player. [Javascript...

Companion Named Official Baker of Farm Aid 2009!

Posted Sep 28th, 2009 | Events

Companion has been named the Official Baker of Farm Aid 2009, to be held at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on October 4, 2009! All of our bread provided for the concert is made using all organic flours, and we’re thrilled to be a part of such a great cause. Farm Aid proudly supports and raises money for farmers across the U.S, and promotes awareness of the Good Food Movement. Willie Nelson, Neil...

Know Your Food Dinner – Local Harvest Cafe

Posted Sep 17th, 2009 | Events

Patrick Horine, Josh Allen & Clara Moore Spent a wonderful evening among local vores enjoying some delicious foods created by Chef Clara Moore, of Local Harvest Cafe. Menu items included: ~Rarebit and Housemade Mustard with Hand-Dipped Companion Pretzel ~Black Pepper Goat Cheese Salad with Centennial Farms Apple Butter Vinaigrette ~Missouri Pork Meatballs with Centennial Farms Applesauce and Companion...

CollaBREADtive Series 2 Launches at Art Outside

Posted Sep 15th, 2009 | Events

Series 2 of Companion’s CollaBREADtive program launched under sunny skies and flavorful aromas at Schlafly’s Art Outside event, September 12 – 13. The eight participating chefs joined Josh Allen for a series of tasty cooking demonstrations throughout the gorgeous weekend. Crowds converged on the tent to taste samples of the chef’s dishes and Companion’s breads. See below some photos from...

Granola and Yogurt Parfait Recipe

Posted Sep 8th, 2009 | Companion Recipes

Finding great quality granola in a restaurant is never easy since so many chefs don’t take the time to do it right. Companion has cracked the code with its homemade Granola & Yogurt Parfait. Perfect in all the right ways – crispy, tasty and never too moist or loose – this granola will have you begging for more. Companion combines rolled oats, walnuts, pecans and almonds with sweet natural...

Companion French Toast Recipe

Posted Sep 8th, 2009 | Companion Recipes

French Toast has never tasted this good… Leave the batter and griddle behind and try a delicacy unlike any other. Sweet and moist on the inside with a slightly crunchy, browned top layer on the outside, this breakfast entrée is the morning version of bread pudding. Made with Companion’s signature European craft breads, pastries and brioches, which are baked fresh daily, the bread mixture is...

Café Oatmeal Recipe

Posted Sep 8th, 2009 | Companion Recipes

Companion’s Café Oatmeal has been dubbed the “World’s Best Oatmeal” by St. Louisans. Known for its exceptional taste and soft and creamy texture, it is a classic and healthy breakfast updated with fresh, old fashioned ingredients. Starting at 5:00 a.m. every morning, Companion mixes authentic ingredients like rolled oats and brown sugar with a rich molasses flavor to make slow-cooked oatmeal...

Baked Eggs & Potatoes Recipe

Posted Sep 8th, 2009 | Companion Recipes

Best described as a crust-less quiche, Companion’s Baked Eggs & Potatoes are the most craveable item on the menu. The local farm-fresh eggs are slow baked with red russet potatoes, flour, butter, eggs, cream, and aged Gruyere cheese. Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, and dried rosemary add mouthwatering flavor. Each morning a variety of baked eggs are made, including Bacon and Cheddar, Ham and Swiss,...

Video Tour of Companion Clayton

Posted Sep 1st, 2009 | Bread Guy Videos

Take a peek at what’s going on at our cafe in Clayton…

Video Tour of Companion CWE

Posted Sep 1st, 2009 | Bread Guy Videos

Check out our cafe in Central West End! Get the latest Flash Player to see this player. [Javascript required to view Flash movie, please turn it on and refresh this page]