NEW YEAR NEWSLETTER 
2013
Holiday Party!
Holiday Party 2012
We had a wonderful holiday party this year.  It was a fun afternoon of 
good food, great friends and seriously competitive game of musical chairs!  
A special thanks to Fire & Ice in Harvard Square for hosting us.
Did you know 
Basil Tree donates 
10% of our profits each year? 
We thought you'd like to see who you've helped just by ordering Basil Tree Catering.
Staff News
citizenship/last day
One of our wonderful dishwashers, Marie received her US Citizenship this month, a cause for celebration!

We said goodbye to Lauren, who worked in our cafe & will be missed.  She is off to pursue a career in nursing.
From Our Kitchen to Yours:
Two Bean Vegetarian Chili 
yield: 3 lbs, serves 4 to 6 people
veggie chili
2 T Canola or Olive Oil
1 tsp Crushed Garlic
1 cup Onions, chopped small

3/4 tsp Chili Powder
1/8 tsp Cayenne
3/4 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper

16 oz can Pinto Beans
16 oz can Black Beans
16 oz can Crushed Tomatoes
1 cup Green Peppers, cubed into very small squares
2 cups Frozen Sweet White Corn
 
Saute onions & garlic in oil for 5 to 10 minutes until soft.  Add seasonings for a few minutes.  Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes before serving.  Can be stored in fridge or freezer before reheating.  Enjoy with grated cheddar, sour cream and/or cornbread!
  
View and/or order our Vegetarian Chili & Cornbread 
and other great items by clicking here.
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