~Doug Larson

Brick Oven Courtyard Grille will give you a $10.00 gift certificate for helping support our community by
donating to Working Class Hero Fund. Go to www.brickovencourtyardgrille.com for more information.

Working Class Hero Fund is a newly established organization founded on the tenet that there are many good, hard working people in
today’s society that experience traumatic events that leave them unable to meet basic necessities. While these individuals would
choose not to seek charity, they find themselves in an unenviable position of needing assistance, and then find that they do not meet
guidelines of more traditional providers.

WCHF will provide crisis funding for individuals that can prove they are gainfully employed and can show need. Participants must
be able to articulate what circumstances caused the crisis, and what steps they plan to take to prevent similar
circumstances from occurring again. Funds will not be distributed to the individuals, but directly used to re-
solve the immediate crisis. Participants will not be asked to repay the amount, but will be asked to sign an ethi-
cal contract that will require that they in somehow “pay forward” the good will assistance that was given to
them. That “pay it forward” can be as simple as helping a friend in need, mowing the lawn of an elderly neigh-
bor, or volunteering at a local non-profit. Assistance can only be granted 1 time within a calendar year.

Online Ordering at the Brick Oven ~ 20% off on Sundays

It's Fast & Convenient! Try this easy method of ordering carry-out from Brick Oven. For the
month of March we have a Special Promotion just for YOU! Every Sunday when you use
online ordering, we will give you 20% off your bill!
not valid with any other offers, coupons or discounts ~ www.brickovencourtyardgrille.com

Wednesday, March 25th Wine Dinner, 7pm

Tomato Basil Artichoke Bruschetta
Edna Valley Chardonnay

Apple & Pomegranate Salad with Toasted Almonds and Bleu cheese
Provenance Sauvignon Blanc

Grilled Tuna with White Bean Puree & Olive Tapenade served with Roasted Garlic, Onion & Cherry Tomatoes
Spruce Goose Pinot Noir Brioche

Berry Bread Pudding with Lemon Fondant

Castello del Poggio Moscato

$60 per person ~ Call to reserve your seat soon! Space is limited.
This offer is not valid with any coupon or any other offer.

Remember the 1st Wednesday of every month Brick Oven has a Wine Tasting!
$30 per person. Call for details 785.478.2742
Brick Oven Courtyard Grille 3030 SW Wanamaker Rd. Topeka, Kansas 66614
785.478.2742 brickovencourtyardgrille.com
Did you ever Wonder . . . about so called coincidences? I used to think they were coincidences.
Funny thing is, the more I keep my eyes open and pay attention to what goes on around me, the more these
“coincidences” occur.
We’ve all had the experience of thinking of someone only to walk in the store and see him/her, or pick up the
phone and it’s that person. These incidents of coincident happen to me all the time now, much more than several
years ago . . . or am I paying just a little more attention?
One of my most favorite occurrences of this type happened a little over four years ago. My best friend, my mother, had died in June. In late Au-
gust that same summer, I was still living in my mother’s home preparing to put it on the market. In 90 degree weather with 90 percent humidity, I’d
picked up my then nine year old son, Casey from my sister’s home. Casey and I drove to my mother’s home with plans of going swimming.
The instant we walked into the house, we both realized the air conditioner was not working. After a few ughs and groans, Casey and I changed
into our swimsuits. As we locked the front door behind us, I spoke aloud to my mother. “Mom, I have no idea what your plumber friend’s name is,
have no idea whom to trust on air conditioners, and I hope this isn’t too expensive. Please give me a sign that this will work out.”
Within twenty minutes Casey splashed in the pool and I had made myself comfortable in a lounge chair. While relaxing, I heard my mother’s
voice in my head. “Don’t worry. I’ve got the air conditioner covered.” I laughed out loud thinking that I was making this conversation up in my head.
I opened a book, began to read. I couldn’t stay focused on the page and wondered who I would call in the morning. I heard my mother’s voice in
my head again. “I said don’t worry.”
The next morning as I dried off from my shower, the door bell rang. I poked my head out of the bathroom and told Casey to answer the door. I
could hear Casey talking to someone, but couldn’t understand what was being said. With a towel wrapped around me, I moved into the hallway and
called down the stairs. “Who is at the door, Casey?” Casey didn’t answer, but a male voice did. “I’m Troy, your mother’s plumber.” I said, “Stay
right there. I’ll be down in a minute.”
As I hurriedly threw on my clothes, with a total look of shock on my face that I could see in the mirror, I heard my mother say, “That will teach you
to listen to me.” I laughed and said “thank you” to the ceiling and dashed down the stairs to meet Troy.
“What are you doing here,” I asked, sizing up Troy, who looked like a “biker”, beard, tattoos, longer hair.
Troy began, “I was driving a couple miles east of here and I just started thinking about your mother. And I thought, ‘you know I haven’t checked
in on Barbara in a while.’ So here I am.”
“Well, Troy, my mother died two months
February Where in the Recipe of the Month ago, but she brought you here today.”
World Shan Leeper’s Troy looked at me kind of funny & made
Answer: Corned Beef and Cabbage condolences. I then proceeded to explain how
I believed he came to arrive there that day.
Troy removed his hat & scratched his head.
Sisters of
Ingredients: “I don’t believe in this stuff. I’ve heard wild
Loretto Chapel,
stories like this before and I’ve never believed
Santa Fe,
Takes about 4 hours total to cook in this kind of thing. The hairs on the back of
New Mexico
my neck are standing. Now it’s happened to
Ingredients: me. None of my friends are going to believe
Read about this
1 corned beef brisket, about 4 pounds this . . .” Troy went on in his doubt and skepti-
architectural
2 Bay Leafs cism ending in surprising belief.
mystery.
7 peppercorns And the air conditioner, Troy did me a huge
3 tablespoons whole mustard seeds favor and didn’t charge me for the labor on a
March Where in the 6 sprigs fresh thyme leaves new air conditioner.
1 pound new potatoes, scrubbed and quartered The day after the air conditioner was in-
World is This? Win a 2 to 3 Rutabagas, coarsely chopped stalled, I looked out on the patio and saw a
FREE Dinner! 4 white onions coarsely chopped sea of cardinals, more in one place than I
Come in & tell us where & what this is & if 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 4 inch pieces have ever seen in my entire life, at least fifty of
you are one 1 medium head of Cabbage, cut in wedges these gorgeous birds perched on the patio fur-
of the first niture. My mother always said she’d come
twenty Place meat in a very large/deep stock pot and back as a cardinal. Hmmm.
people to completely cover with water. Add bay leafs, mustard Coincident? I think not. I prefer divine
answer seed, thyme leaves and peppercorns. Bring to a synchronicity and faith.
correctly, boil; skim off foam. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer Ask for a sign. I promise if
you’ll win a for 3 hours. Add vegetables; simmer for about 1 you open your eyes and
FREE hour longer, or until really pay attention, you
dinner vegetables and meat are will see a sign.
($12.00 tender. Serve corned beef
value). Not surrounded with Aaron Gunderson is the
valid with vegetables. March V.I.P. winner and will
any other receive a $25.00
offer. gift certificate.

...
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Catering Corner,
Tricia Adolphson, Catering Director
785-478-2742(BRIC) Direct Catering 785-249-1282
The holidays may be behind us . . . host an “after the holidays” party! We cater
hors d'oeuvres and party trays, buffets, and formal sit down dinners. We want to help make your
celebrations more enjoyable. You can be a guest at your own event. Give Tricia Adolphson a call to place
your order or set up an appointment to plan your event.
Are you having a fund raiser, social gathering, office luncheon, corporate event, wedding rehearsal, or
wedding reception? Do you want your event to be memorable? We can help you plan your event whether
it's casual, semi-casual or formal and make it spectacular with our great menu selections and excellent
service.

Drop-n-Go Buffet
Right Time, Right Price! Our most economical buffet. Drop-n-Go Buffets serve one-third pound of sliced meat per person with your
Monday through Saturday from 4pm- choice of two meats: Beef Brisket, Chopped Kobe-style Burnt Ends, Hickory Roasted Ham, Smoked Turkey
5:30pm. For $10.99 choose from any of the Breast or Pulled Pork
following menu items & comes with 1 side 50-74 guests 75-99 guests 100+ guests
dish: 9.25 9.00 8.75

~ Oven Roasted Chicken Wood Grilled Buffet

A genuine hickory wood-fired delight. All wood grilled buffets are prepared on site. Customize your meal.
~ The Carolina Choose from:
~ Oven Roasted Chicken & Backyard Picnic (burgers, brats and hot dogs) -------- 11.95 per person
Kobe-Style Burnt Ends Add Boneless Chicken Breast Fillets--------------------- 1.99 per person
~ Fire-Seared Eggplant The 12 oz. K.C. Strip---------------------------------------25.99 per person
~Wood-Grilled Scallop & ½ Marinated Grilled Chicken------------------------------12.99 per person
Tenderloin Kabob All buffets include the delivery & set-up of disposable table covering for 8 foot tables (provided by you).
~ Fire-Seared Sirloin Food arrives in disposable containers. Our sides include our famous iron-skillet beans, creamy coleslaw,
Prices are only valid on these items listed above. pasta salad, barbeque sauce, pickles, and variety of breads, paperware, and serving utensils. Call me to
This offer not valid with any other discount, cou- plan your event and give you further details on our catering.
pon or offer. These items come with 1 side dish. Thanks, Tricia Adolphson
March Word of the Month St. Patrick’s Day

ailurophile (eye-LOOR--uh-fyle), noun

Join us in celebration of the Irish!
One who loves cats.
We will serve Corned Beef, May the best days of
Cabbage & Red Potatoes your past be the worst
“I had no idea In honor of the day! days of your future!
that Mona Lisa $12.99 per person
was an
ailurophile.”

Monday Nights are Vision in the New Year of 2009

Prime Rib Night at Every year we intend to change something about ourselves to bet-
Brick Oven Courtyard Grille ter our lives. Take your new 2009 calendar and mark the first
day of each month with your resolution of the month. You might
Enjoy our Prime Rib Dinner take your bigger resolutions and slot them into a certain day of
for $15.99 every month as a reminder.
Entrée includes
10 ounce slice of delicious smoked Prime Rib Work on journaling, or at least pondering.
served with one of our fabulous side dishes and
a dinner salad. Ponder of the Month:
This offer is not valid with any other offer, coupon or
discount. Price does not include beverages, tax or What would you do if you knew you wouldn't fail?
gratuity. You MUST mention that you want this Consider the possibility that failure is not possible. Then what
special when ordering to receive special price. would the word “failure” mean?
Dine in only 4-10pm.
 Wine Tasting So simple and yet so brilliant
This is a video that was submitted to the AARP
Mark Your Calendars NOW! (American Association of Retired People) contest
by a 20 year old girl. The contest was titled
Wednesday, April 1 7pm “u @ 50”.
Call to Reserve your Spot!
785.478.2742 This video won second place. When they showed
it, everyone in the room was awe-struck and broke
into spontaneous applause.

Our Wine Tasting is a “mini” version of our wine dinner with deli- Take a minute and make sure you watch it. I bet
cious appetizers & a dessert. We will try several different types of you’ll watch it twice.
wine, learn a little about the wines and have fun! Enter this address into your browswer
3 Cheese and Herbed Bruschetta http://www.youtube.comwatch?v=42E2fAWM6rA
Roasted Edamame Dip with Parmesan Toast Points
Blackened Beef Kabobs with a Wild Mushroom Zinfandel Sauce Or click on this YouTube icon.
Caramelized Grilled Pears with a Blueberry and Vanilla Glace
$30.00 per person
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Wine tasting (often, in wine circles, simply tasting) is the sensory yard Grille”. Join the Brick Oven group on
examination and evaluation of wine. While the practice of wine tast- facebook and keep up with what’s going
ing is as ancient as its production, a more formalized methodology
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on. Find specials, upcoming events, news-
erally, one learns some terminology which is used to describe the letter links and
range of perceived flavors, aromas and general characteristics of a more.
wine. More often the affair is an informal, recreational tasting and
social gathering.
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