Dec 5, 2014
Now you have the convenience of buying your favourite DEMCO flowers while you shop at our store!
Beginning today, December 5th, 2014 we will carry DEMCO flowers at Lindo’s Market Devonshire.
Lindo’s Devonshire’s floral cooler will be stocked daily with the freshest flowers in Bermuda, in convenient, ready-to-go bouquets and vases. Perfect for bringing a bit of sunshine to your home, decking the halls with festive floral cheer, or as a surprise for friends and loved ones.
Dec 1, 2014
Roasted until the skin is golden and crispy, and the meat is moist and juicy, duck is an excellent and traditional alternative to turkey. If you’ve never attempted to cook duck before, fear not. Preparing and roasting duck takes just a few hours and it is easy to do.
Easy Crispy Roasted Duck
Prep time: 10 minutes • Cook time: 2 1/4 hours
Place oven rack in middle position to accommodate the bird.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Ducks have an insulating layer of fat just beneath their skin to keep them warm and to provide buoyancy while they are in water. However, this layer of fat is not very appetizing, and ideally should be melted away during the cooking process. A perfectly roasted duck will have very little fat remaining and a golden, crispy skin.
To prepare the duck for roasting:
- Remove all packaging from the duck and take the bag of giblets (if included) out of the body cavity. Discard, or reserve for making stock or gravy.
- Using shears or a sharp knife, remove any excess fat from the body cavity and neck. Discard.
- Rinse the duck in water, including the cavities. Gently pat dry with paper towels.
- To allow excess fat to drain off the duck while cooking, gently prick the skin of the duck with a fork, being careful not to pierce through to the meat.
- To truss, fold the neck skin under the body.
- Place the duck breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan and pour the boiling water over the duck. NOTE: Pouring boiling water over the duck before placing it in the oven, allows some of the fat layer under the skin to melt a little prior to roasting and also tightens the skin.
- Allow duck to cool. Remove from roasting pan, drain any water from body cavity and pat dry with a towel. Leave remaining water in the roasting pan.
- Season duck with ground pepper and salt. Return to roasting pan.
Did you know? The popular Chinese dish of Peking Duck is prepared by boiling duck in water, hanging to dry, coating the skin with a maltose syrup and then roasting until the skin is crisp and reddish brown.
Cooking Directions:
Place pan on middle rack in oven and cook duck, breast side up for 45 minutes. Remove from oven. With oven mitts, turn duck over (breast side down), and return to oven to cook for another 45 minutes. Again, remove from oven and drain any excess fat from cavity. Position duck to breast side up and return to oven to cook for a further 45 minutes, or until skin is golden brown and internal temperature has reached 165°F (check with a meat thermometer placed in thickest part of thigh or breast). Remove from oven and drain any fat from cavity. Transfer duck to a cutting board or platter. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 15 minutes before carving/disjointing.
Dec 1, 2014
Season’s Greetings! During this festive month we will be featuring a bundle of items to make your holiday preparations easier and health supportive at the same time! Here at Lindo’s we have all the ingredients or items to make your home prepared holiday meal a sure crowd pleaser as well as the perfect selection of holiday stocking stuffers. Also note that we will be carrying a selection of holiday items, so be sure to check us out!
Note: Offers are good, while stocks last.
ARROWHEAD MILLS
Arrowhead Mills has been one of America’s leading organic baking brands for 50 years. There stuffing mix is a light, fluffy, delectable blend of organic wheat coupled with just the right blend of savory organic seasonings including sage, thyme and rosemary. The perfect quick complement to any meal, it is easy to prepare on the stove top or inside a turkey.
FLORIDA CRYSTALS
Florida’s Crystals is made from only 100% certified organic sugarcane grown and harvested in the United States. Florida Crystals pioneered certified organic sugarcane on their Florida Farm. It is produced in accordance with the USDA’s National Organic Program. Their organic sugar delivers a flavor that is earth friendly and delicious to complement all your holiday baking needs.
IMAGINE FOODS
The Founder of RICE DREAM and SOY DREAM , Robert Nissenbaum was very passionate about the relationship between diet, health and well being, as well as very concerned for the environment. He explored the natural vegetarian diet, macrobiotics, yoga, and organic gardening and began producing health supportive products. If you are lactose intolerant or suffer from nut allergies, no worries, Rice Dream has got it all covered! Be sure to get creative this holiday season as you enjoy Rice Nog by the glass or in your favorite Holiday recipe.
LATE JULY
Late July is dedicated to making delicious organic, NON-GMO snacks! It’s our mission to ensure that future generations of families always have access to delicious food free from GMOs, toxic persistent pesticides and antibiotics. Their crackers, an old fashioned yet classic saltine, a flaky, buttery tasting rich cracker and a satisfyingly cheesy bite size cracker, perfect for holiday entertaining or substitution for bread crumbs in any recipe.
NIBMOR
Nibmor chocolate is created using the most delicious organic, non-GMO, Fair Trade and gluten-free ingredients. Their chocolates are rich in flavanols that help maintain healthy blood flow and cardiovascular health, hence making Nibmor’s bars a great choice for healthy holiday sweets for snacking.
PACIFIC FOODS
Pacific Food’s celebrate the natural goodness of food. They have always believed that nature’s work needs little refinement. That’s why they stick with just a few simple GMO-free ingredients in their recipes, showcasing each ingredient’s true flavor and inherent nutrition without the need of preservatives and chemicals by using Tetra packaging. These are the perfect products to boost your holiday meal when you’re pressed for time or unable to make all elements of your meal from scratch.
PASCHA
PASCHA rooted from a desire to create the simplest, purest and most delicious chocolate, without any of the additives or ingredients that might trigger allergic reactions for those with food allergies or intolerances. Nobody thinks chocolate is a major source of food allergens, but read the back of most chocolate bars and see the declarations of trace elements of often 5 or 6 of the big 8 allergens – peanuts, milk, tree nuts, soy, wheat, gluten and even egg. PASCHA is your certified organic allergy free option for your holiday sweets and snacking!
PURELY ELIZABETH
The perfect guilt-free holiday breakfast food by Purely Elizabeth. They are committed to using the highest quality natural, organic and non-GMO certified ingredients to create delicious granola’s, hot cereals made with gluten-free ancient grains, superfood seeds and coconut palm sugar.
WONDERFULLY RAW GOURMET DELIGHT’S
Health conscious, guilt free holiday desserts or snack already made for you! Wonderfully Raw started out with a passion for pure ingredients and a healthy way of living, they source their ingredients from around the world supporting the wild, organic and sustainable movement. Their Coco-Roons are sweetened with the finest organic maple syrup for its vitamin and mineral qualities and fabulous flavor.
Health & Beauty Products
DR. BRONNER’S
Dr. Bronner’s makes a superb higher quality castile soap by using a coconut and olive oil blend to give a luxuriant lather, as well as hemp and jojoba oils, that mirror the natural oils in the skin’s sebum, thus imparting a wonderful after feel once the soaps are washed away. They also contain an added bonus of pure and powerful high-quality certified organic essential oils for a good dose of aromatherapy! At Dr. Bronner’s they are dedicated to producing an all-natural product therefore their products do not contain any chelating agents, dyes, whiteners or synthetic fragrances. These make a perfect gift for anyone on your shopping list!
OLIVELLA
Olivella is one of the premier lines of natural personal skin care. Their mission is to produce products from 100% Virgin Olive Oil only – one of the world’s most effective ingredients for soothing the skin and preserving its youthfulness. Olivella skincare products are made right where the olives are grown, in the region of Umbria, known as the “Green Heart of Italy”. These are yet another perfect gift for anyone on your shopping list!
Dec 1, 2014
By Stephanie Simons,
Head Pharmacist,
Lindo’s Pharmacy in Devonshire
Breast milk or formula? It’s been an age-old debate since formula came into existence in the 1920s. Many mothers firmly believe breast is best and exclusively breast feed. Others breastfeed and supplement with a formula that works well for their babies. And still, there are mothers who exclusively use formula.
Of course, I’m not here to tell you how to feed your child or which method is best, because at the end of the day, it is a very personal choice. However, this month, we are discussing the benefits of breastfeeding your baby.
Breastfeeding is one of the most enjoyable and satisfying aspects of new motherhood, but mastering the art of breastfeeding takes time. The first few weeks can be difficult, and many women give up before they and their babies experience all the benefits.
Understanding how breastfeeding improves your health and the health of your baby can keep you motivated and increase your chances of success. Here are great reasons to keep trying.
Nutrients and Protein – Breast milk is the best food to help your baby to grow and develop. It is custom-made for your baby and contains the perfect amount of protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins and minerals. As your baby grows, your milk changes to keep up with his or her needs. Human milk is also easier for your baby to digest than formula.
Breast milk contains valuable antibodies that help prevent disease and may reduce the risk of your baby developing allergies. After birth, a mother’s first milk, called Colostrum, offers vital early protection and helps to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria by coating your baby’s digestive system. This early protection is even more important if your baby is born prematurely. (more…)
Nov 26, 2014
Christmas is the time to share! Spread the merry to co-workers, friends, family, and those in our community who need a hand up.
Make the Holiday Season Even Sweeter
It’s the time of year for seasonal indulgences and Christmas isn’t Christmas without chocolate and candy. Spread the merry around the office by anonymously leaving candy canes on colleagues desks. Build excitement with the kids by counting down the days until Christmas with chocolate advent calendars; tuck some luxury chocolate into gift baskets; or sneak chocolate snowmen and Santas into stockings. Our shelves are stocked with all your favourite holiday treats, novelty chocolate items, and decorative gift boxes and tins. The hardest part may be choosing!
Holiday Gift Baskets
Whether they’re packed with fresh seasonal fruit or other tempting goodies, holiday gift baskets are always a welcome and tasty gift for anyone on your list.
Our gift baskets are custom orders, so you can choose from a variety of delicious items throughout our stores to fill them with… crackers, cheese, wine, nuts, tea, biscuits, and so much more!
Call Lindo’s Market Devonshire 236-5623 ext.3 or Lindo’s Family Foods, Warwick 236-1344 ext.2 to order (24 hours notice required). Pick up in store.
Let them choose
Can’t decide on what to give this year? Give a Lindo’s gift voucher!
Our gift vouchers, available in any amount you choose, are easy, convenient, and redeemable at both of our stores. Perfect for corporate gifts!
Call either store to arrange for corporate giving or pick up in store while shopping.
The Greatest Gift of All
Countless people in the community struggle to make ends meet. This Christmas open your heart to those in need. Donate non-perishable food items or grocery gift vouchers to Bermuda’s helping agencies so they can make someone else’s Christmas a little brighter this year. Purchase toys for less fortunate children or donate pet food and supplies to local animal shelters. Volunteer your time at the Island’s food kitchens, hospitals, and senior homes – the cost is little, the reward is mighty.
Nov 25, 2014
The holiday season is in full swing and you’re no doubt planning on hosting one or two holiday events to celebrate with friends and family. Whether you are hosting a cocktail party, a formal dinner, or a Boxing Day or New Year brunch, a well-constructed cheese board is always appealing to guests. However, with an array of cheese available in the grocery store, it can be a daunting task to put together the perfect cheese board.
To help, we’ve put together these handy tips designed to ensure a delicious, festive cheese board that is sure to please even the most discerning cheese lover.
There’s a dizzying variety of cheese available. This rhyme helps with selection: “Something old, something new, something goat, and something blue.”
Select the Cheese
- Try to include a variety of textures and flavors but limit the amount to three to five different cheeses.
- Although many cheeses may fall somewhere in between due to moisture content, molding processes and aging techniques, most cheese belongs to one of four basic categories: aged, soft to semi-soft, medium-firm to firm, or blue. Include a few from each group for the best variety and balance of flavour.
Here’s a few choices to consider –
Aged: Aged Cheddar, Gruyere, Emmental
Soft to Semi-soft: Brie, Camembert, Brillat-Savarin, Havarti, Munster, Port Salut
Semi-Hard & Hard cheese: Gouda, Edam, Jarlsberg, Manchego, Mimolette, Asiago, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Blue: Gorgonzola Dolce, Valdeón, Stilton, Roquefort
- Plan on buying 3 to 4 ounces per person. Don’t worry if it turns out to be too much, you can always put cheese back in the refrigerator to munch on over the next few days.
Slices of a crusty baguette complement the intense flavour of Roquefort cheese. Include a variety of breads, breadsticks and crackers to serve alongside your cheese platter.
Choose the Accompaniments
- Assorted fresh or dried fruit and nuts are an excellent complement to most cheese. Try almonds, walnuts, pistachios, figs, clementines, cherries, apples, grapes, pear and olives. Added bonus: these selections naturally cleanse the palate so they’re a good choice to eat between cheeses.
- Sliced breads & rolls, along with crusty baguette, a variety of crackers and grissinis (breadsticks) are a natural choice for pairing with cheese. Like the cheese, offering a variety of these is best, but keep their flavour subtle. After all, you don’t want to overpower the taste of the cheese.
- Add condiments like spicy mustards, fruity chutneys, preserves and sweet honey. Canned or jarred vegetables such as pickled onions, artichokes, roasted red peppers, and a mixture of pepperoncini are also good choices.
- Don’t be afraid to offer cured meats like salami and prosciutto alongside. Just make sure to include strong, bold cheeses that can compete with the meats. Crumbly, hard or soft cheese with a salty, sharp or nutty flavour are the best choices.
Use the right tools for the job. A starter collection would include a soft cheese spreader, a sharp hard cheese knife, a cheese planer for slicing/shaving the cheese, and a special knife with holes. Cheese knives with holes in them are designed to prevent cheese from sticking to them.
How to serve
- Use a hard surface for serving the cheese. A wooden cutting board, marble cheese platter, or a food-safe natural slate slab make a good cutting surface.
- Have the right tools. Soft cheese does well with a dull, rounded edge spreader knife; firm cheese requires a sharp knife; and aged cheese often requires a cheese plane to shave off slices. Use separate cheese knives for each cheese. You don’t want to mix the flavors.
- Cold temperatures mute the flavors of cheese. Allow the cheese to come to room temperature before serving your guests – an hour before serving is a good rule of thumb.
- Avoid wasting party time discussing the cheese selections with your guests. Simply label each cheese with it’s name and a brief description of it’s flavour and where it’s from. You could also include the milk used – i.e. cow, goat or sheep.
Still unsure? Don’t worry! Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are always there to answer any questions you may have. Enjoy!
