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Connections Cafe
Welcome to Connections Café at the Westlake Community Services Center! Come in and connect with friends or family over a cup of coffee, lunch or just grab a snack. Our café is open to all, featuring soups made from scratch, wraps and quiche. Eat in or carry out!
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June 29
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Wrap
TBA, $
Quiche
TBA, $
Soups
TBA, $ (8oz. cup)
TBA, $ (8oz. cup)
Snack
TBA, $
Muffin
TBA, $
Sweet Treat
TBA, $
Featured Item: Chicken Noodle Soup
Contact Us
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Director
Lydia Gadd
EmailCommunity Services Department
28975 Hilliard Blvd.
Westlake, OH 44145
Phone: 440-899-3544
Fax: 440-899-3548
DirectionsCenter Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Connections Café
Tuesday - Friday
10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Menu Prices
- Muffins $1
- Quiche $3
- Wraps $4 or $5
- Soups $3
- Coffee FREE - sponsored by O’Neill Healthcare
- Hot Tea FREE - sponsored by Holy Family Hospice
Recipe/Tip of the Month: Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients:
Carrot, Diced 6 Ounces
Onion, Diced 6 Ounces
Butter 4 Tbls
Flour, AP 4 Tbls
Garlic, Chopped ½ Tbls
Thyme, Dried ½ Tbls
Broth, Chicken 8 Cups
Milk, Whole 3 Cups
Heavy Cream 1 Cup
Broccoli 16 ounces, divided
Cheddar, Shredded 12 ounces
Garlic Powder ½ tsp
Onion Powder ½ tsp
Salt and Pepper To Taste
Directions:
In a pot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook carrots and onions for 5 minutes. Add garlic and thyme. Cook an additional 3 minutes stirring frequently.
Add flour. Stir until all vegetables are coated. Cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly
Slowly add broth while stirring. Reduce heat to low and bring to a simmer. Add half the broccoli.
Cook until carrots and broccoli are tender.
Add milk, cream, broccoli, and cheddar. Bring back to a simmer. Do not boil.
Remove from heat. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with additional cheddar cheese.
Substitute Vegetable Stock for Chicken Broth for vegetarian diets.
For gluten free diets; omit flour and either use a cornstarch slurry to thicken to desired consistency or add additional cheese.