Monthly Archives: February 2012

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Food Finds

I believe in sharing, especially in sharing new food finds. I know I’m not alone. I hope you find some inspiration here and in the true spirit of sharing, leave some behind for me.

When I lived in California, I looked forward to every edition of Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer. Now, back in Canada, my enthusiasm has transferred to the President’s Choice Insider’s Report.

Loblaws is brilliant. The new PC products start appearing on store shelves (I spot them right away), whetting my appetite for the coming food adventures. And then I wait. I know the Insider’s Report is on its way and it never disappoints. It guides me like a food GPS, through every aisle until I’ve tried every new product (well, except for anything with goat cheese).

The latest issue for the 2011 holiday season now sits on my kitchen table, already dog-eared and lined with red marker. In upcoming blogs I’ll let you know what I’ve tried and if I’ve discovered any creative adaptations that propelled me one step closer to food heaven.

I don’t only eat PC products, far from it, but I am a fan so you’ll see lots of comments on their new products – good and bad.

Happy Eating!

Pamela

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Panettone Season

The holidays mean many things – family gatherings, frenzied shopping, more leisurely meals, and for food lovers like me, they means fresh panettone can be found everywhere.

Nothing compares to the delicious aroma that follows the opening of the plastic wrapper. My favourite version of this delicious Italian sweet bread is the Whole Foods brand that comes in a family-size or perfectly portioned individual serving. It’s ideal for one and justifies my desire to not share. Oops, not very seasonal in my thinking, am I?

No Grinch here, the individual size makes a great stocking stuffer or addition to a gift basket of Christmas favourites.

Another fun seasonal baking idea for fans of Canada’s East Coast, gingerbread saltbox house cookies, can be found at http://www.everydayrecipes.ca/. They are almost as lovely as the real thing (this photo is not the best – sorry)!  

 

Happy Eating!

Pamela

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Food Accessorizing

During the holiday season I start thinking about parties and cocktail dresses. A classic black number is a safe bet albeit boring. But what if I add a thick pearl necklace and long purple satin gloves for a new twist on an iconic look? Now it’s both classic and inspired.

I think of food the same way. Start with a basic then accessorize with new and unexpected flavours.

My project for today was a leftover baked potato. I heated and chopped the full potato, added some margarine, a pinch of salt and made a rough mash including the skin. I could have stopped there, enjoyed the comfort that only a baked potato can provide, but there was no excitement.

Back to the fridge. There it was – PC masala hummus. Uh-huh, that’s the flavour I wanted. Two tablespoons mixed into the warm potato mash, some green peas, sliced almonds and a few raisins. I’m ready for the party.

Happy Eating!

Pamela