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Molly's House is a hospital hospitality house that provides temporary housing for patients and their families during a medical crisis. The three story victorian style house has 14 bedrooms with private baths; two kitchens with dining areas; common areas, laundry facilities, chapel and warm and friendly volunteers that greet each family as they arrive. Molly's House Blog will keep you posted about acitivities at the house, fund raising events and ways the community may help Molly's House. Our familes come from as far away as Australia and as close as Stuart. Molly's House is a 501c3 organization and is a member of the National Association of Hospital Hospitality House. Our referrals come from hosptials, Hospice, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, funeral homes, churches and any home care agency. Molly's House operates solely on donations from individuals, businesses; fundraising events and from grants. The House is open 24/7, utilizing volunteers to help staff the facility. The House is located at 430 S.E. Osceola Street, Stuart, diagonally from Martin Memorial Hospital. Molly's House is the only Hospitality House between Miami and orlando that accepts both children and adult patients. This blog is set-up as part of our Community Outreach Program, to educate the public on what a jewel Molly's House is in the community. The community is welcome to stop in anytime for a tour and information.

Local chef tasting at Molly's House
Contributed by: Louise Murtaugh   on 6/23/2009

Stuart, FL - Local chefs are preparing for the "prêt a manger" event at Molly's House, Monday, July 13, 2009. Molly's House is working on their 3rd cookbook and decided to include some local restaurants favorite recipes. Chef's can participate either by submitting a recipe or participate in our prêt a manger event where they could win the opportunity to be featured on one of the prominent section dividers in four color (chef and photo of recipe dish).

The prêt a manger recipes will be judged by three names you'll recognize: Bryan Garner, WPTV, Jan Norris, former food editor of the Palm Beach Post and Amanda Farinos, food critic. The judging begins at 4 p.m. with the winning chefs recipes will be featured in a prominent section divider in the new cookbook.

The Chef's will prepare "little plates" for the public to enjoy while benefiting Molly's House. The public is invited to sample "little plates" beginning at 5:30 p.m. for a donation of $15.00. The event will be held at Molly's House, 430 SE Osceola Street, Stuart. The event is limited to the first 75 people, so come early and enjoy the delicious recipes. Restaurants so far who have signed up to participate include: Collette's Café, Chantel's and Café Copenhagen (Jupiter). Advance reservations are suggested by calling 772.223.6659.

The public is invited to submit a recipe(s) in one of the following categories by July 30, 2009. Recipe categories include: Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Sauces, Vegetables, Entrees (Beef, Pork, Fish, Meatless meals), Desserts, Breads, Rolls, Pastries an d Beverages. Recipes submitted must be types. Please include your name, address and phone number with your submission. The new cookbooks will be available in November 2009. Recipes may be faxed over to Molly's House at 772.223.9990 or mailed.




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Louise Murtaugh

Stuart , FL

Louise Murtaugh has posted 6 blog entries and 1 comment since joining on 11/15/2007. Louise Murtaugh 's average blog rating is 5.
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