Dec 1, 2015
Dr Bronner’s Magic Soaps are well known for the purity of the organically produced volatile oils that power their robust fragrances, and the sheer common-sense economy in every container.
We’ve featured them before, but now we introduce Dr Bronner’s Fresh-Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil. Certified organic and cold-pressed from fresh, carefully dried coconuts, Dr Bronner’s Fresh-Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil is versatile and healthful, with a delicious aroma. This month we’re featuring Organic Virgin White Kernel (14 oz.) and Whole Kernel (14 oz. and 30 oz.).
Dr Bronner’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oils are perfect for medium-high heat cooking, use them in recipes that call for stir-frying, braising and baking. Dr. Bronner’s Coconut Oils are also loved for body care uses, whether moisturizing hair and skin, or oil pulling for oral health!
Roasted Sweet Potato Fries
Melt 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a large oven-safe skillet. Add julienne sweet potatoes to skillet, sprinkle with coarse sea salt, freshly ground pepper and a pinch of cinnamon or paprika. Toss to coat potatoes. Place skillet in a 375°F preheated oven. Bake for about 30 minutes; turning once halfway through cooking time. Enjoy!
Need more recipe ideas? Visit Erin Bronner’s Kitchen blog.
Dec 1, 2015
This month, we’re featuring products from Flavorganics Organic Extracts, a company that has been specializing in pure flavour for over 30 years, using modern, innovative techniques and the highest quality ingredients so you can crank up the cooking and baking experience another notch!
Flavorganics has been a leading worldwide producer of vanilla products for the premium ice-cream makers and bakeries and supplies basics for the fragrance and flavour industry and now you can bring artisanal flavouring to your kitchen!
Try Flavorganics Organic Almond, Lemon and Vanilla extracts.
Available at Lindo’s Devonshire only
Dec 1, 2015
Many of us obsess about chocolate, the world’s most popular candy and, while milk chocolate used to rule, now dark chocolate accounts for 35% of adult sales.
And what a pleasant surprise to find Pascha’s Organic Passionately Pure Dark Chocolate!
It’s allergen-free, which means no gluten or wheat; no nuts, dairy, eggs or soy.
We’re featuring Pascha Organic Dark Chocolate bars at 55, 70 and 85% cacao. When you taste this exquisite chocolate, you’ll know that Pasha is truly passionate about their mission.
From mild to intense flavour, Pascha chocolate is made with choice aroma cocoa beans from Peru, then blended with organic cane sugar and vanilla bean to create a smooth, rich, well-balanced cocoa flavour.
Pascha’s chocolate collection is USDA Organic Certified, Fair Trade Certified, NON-GMO Project Verified, Kosher and Vegan.
Festive Chocolate Tree
Ingredients
- 3 PASCHA Dark chocolate bars
- Cookies*, your favourite, of course
- Large Christmas Tree Mold
- nonpareil*, gel icing*, etc., optional
Instructions
Start with 3 coarsely chopped PASCHA Dark chocolate bars. Melt in double boiler or in microwave at 50% power at 30 second increments; stirring in between. Remember don’t overcook your chocolate. Pour the melted chocolate slowly into tree mold. Place cookies on top and gently press in. Tap mold gently on counter top surface to release any air bubbles and to level out the chocolate.
Put the filled mold into the freezer (on a flat surface) for about 10-15 minutes until completely set/hardened.
After removing from freezer, turn the mold upside down and gently tap it on counter top. The candy should drop right out.
Pipe on garland, if desired, or add edible decorations.
Show your masterpiece off to family and friends, or package in cellophane treat bags for gift-giving. Enjoy!
* Make sure cookies, nonpareil, icing, or other decorations don’t contain allergens you, or recipients, may be sensitive to.
NOTE: Use an EXTRA LARGE TREE MOLD – 8½” x 7″ (22cm x 18cm) and just over approx. ½” (15mm) deep. Each of the chocolate trees will weigh approx. 300g.
Dec 1, 2015
Most of us take the humble apple for granted, but did you know that the apple is a member of the rose family? Or that the apple is considered a super food because of the diversity of beneficial, natural phytochemicals they contain?
The R.W. Knudsen family has been producing pure fruit juices, with no artificial flavours or preservatives for over 55 years.
This month we’re featuring delicious, refreshing R.W. Knudsen Sparkling Apple Juice and Organic Apple Cider; perfect alcohol-free celebratory beverages for the Christmas season!
Try Knudsen’s GRILLED SPICED APPLE JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN
Ginger root, jalapeno, onion, and R.W. Knudsen Family® Cider & Spice Juice come together for a flavourful, spicy dish.
Dec 1, 2015
Ever tried to make French fries at home? You can get surprisingly good results, if you laboriously cook them twice, use a lot of dangerously hot oil, and then carefully drain them.
Enter Alexia Oven Fries. These are frozen fries with a difference! Seasoned with olive oil and sea salt, these organic russet fries go straight from the freezer to the oven to the plate: quick, and delicious! Safer, too!
We’re featuring Rosemary-Olive Oil and Parmesan-Garlic Wedges; and Julienne and Crinkle Cut Oven Fries.
TIP: One-Pan Cooking:
Speed up clean-up time by sticking to a one-pan meal. Simply pour a bag of Alexia Oven Fries right into a large roasting pan with a chicken or a roast. The Alexia potatoes will absorb the meaty flavor and cook in no time.
Sesame Soy Ketchup
A ketchup recipe with an Asian flavor influence from soy sauce, sesame and cilantro, if desired
INGREDIENTS
2 cups Hunt’s® Tomato Ketchup
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon La Choy® Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon natural rice vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional
DIRECTIONS
Stir together all ingredients. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
