Beans in the Belfry

Personal Gifts for ravaged Haiti

hanna — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:20:45 +0000

June 14, 2013

Dear patrons, friends, neighbors,

Melanie DiPasquale, owner of Beans in the Belfry, and her 15 year old son Nicholas, will leave for a week long Service Mission to Haiti on June 22 . It will be anything but relaxation in the tropical sun, but daily service projects including construction labor along side locals, and a children’s and orphanage ministry. Accommodations and sanitation will be primitive, lacking even the simplest of our modern conveniences.

It’s been three years since the earthquake hit Haiti in January 2010, when an estimated 250,000 residences and 30,000 commercial buildings collapsed leaving many Haitians homeless, 350,000 dead and many orphaned without care. Help is still desperately needed in Haiti which is currently the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, ranking 204 out of 227 in the world.

Melanie and Nick will be able to take along only one piece of checked luggage and this they plan to fill with desperately needed “over the counter” medicines and personal care items. If you would like to help, there will be a suitcase at Beans in the Belfry to collect such items (in original packaging, please), as aspirin, Bactine, Benadryl, band aids, insect repellant, feminine hygiene products, baby wipes etc, etc, the sort of thing you might find in your own bathroom cabinet.

Special treats to delight the kids are hair bands, barrettes, nail polish (popular with girls and boys), kids’ underwear, yarn, school supplies, card games, crayons etc.

If you prefer to give cash (please see our barista), they will use it to cover the exorbitant luggage transfer fee and to purchase additional items described above.

Please join us in wishing them well in their endeavor and we hope for their safe and healthy return.

Your friends at Beans in the Belfry Meeting Place and Cafe

www.beansinthebelfry.com

Add nutritional value to your coffee, tea, shake or soda

hanna — Thu, 30 May 2013 18:01:51 +0000

There’s a lot of buzz about antioxidants—natural substances that help fight the damaging effects of free radicals in the body. Free radicals can lead to the premature aging of cells and can be caused by pollution, smoking, and everyday environmental stresses.

Foods are considered the preferred way of boosting antioxidants and several kinds of red beans, blueberries, cranberries, artichokes, blackberries, prunes and raspberries rank among the top 10 (USDA study).

Add-A-Boost by ‘Big Train’ is for those who want to help boost antioxidant consumption with their daily coffee, tea, shake or fruit drink. It’s an exceptional blend of naural vitamins and minerals designed to fight fatigue, enhance focus and increase stamina without compromising taste. Pick up a packet, or ask our barista to add an Energy Boost or Immunity Boost to your beverage today or next time you visit Beans in the Belfry.

All the punch of leading energy drinks, no compromise in flavor

Welcome to Old-Time Music Jams at Beans in the Belfry by Barry Bryan

hanna — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:55:41 +0000

Old-time jaming at Beans, a three generation affair and you are welcome to join as musicians or listeners

Enjoy Easter Jazz Brunch at Beans in the Belfry, Brunswick

hanna — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:05:25 +0000

On Easter Sunday, our jazz performers are Brad Linde on saxophone, Mark Lysher on bass and Jeff Cosgrove on percussion. They will delight us with popular jazz standards and improvisations from 11am to 2pm. You can order a delicious four-course brunch with many selections or order from our regular menu.

If you wish to sit at a particular table or are bringing guests, we will be glad to reserve your favorite table for you.

Please call us at 301 834 7178 or email us from our Contact Us template on our website.

We wish you an enjoyable Easter weekend.

Iceberg Wedge Salad new menu item this Spring at Beans in the Belfry

hanna — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:23:46 +0000

With the beginning of Spring this week, the Classic Wedge Salad has made its debut at Beans in the Belfry as a new fresh menu item.

This truly American dish was popular in the 1920s per period cookbooks and culinary references in the New York Times. It made a come-back in the 1950s and just recently resurfaced on trendy menus.

At Beans, we top a quarter wedge of crunchy Iceberg lettuce with bacon, chopped tomatoes, red onion and a generous portion of crumbled blue cheese, add homemade blue cheese dressing and a balsamic glaze, for a light meal or a starter before a Panini or Chili dinner. Or pair it with a cup of hearty soup and house croutons for a light but satisfying lunch.

No worries, we’ll keep making our Harvest and Sanctuary Salads for their fans out there, but we invite you to welcome the Iceberg Wedge into your life. Call our hotline with your comments: 301 834 7178. We’d love to hear from you.

With love from your friends at Beans in the Belfry, www.BeansintheBelfry.com.