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We're running a series of recipes in August that make a super useful, super practical way to cook and make summertime weeknight meals a snap. Pack these pouches for the cottage, take them on a picnic or just plan your weeknight dinners ahead of time.

"As a kid, I used to LOVE the potatoes my mom would make in a foil pouch on the BBQ. They got crispy on the bottom, they were soft, buttery, oniony and perfect. She made them that way so she didn’t have to “heat up the house” by turning on the oven. So smart! And you are probably going to use the BBQ for part of your meal, why not use it for everything - even dessert! - Angie"

By all accounts, we have a beautiful, hot August ahead of us and in an effort to avoid “heating up the house” with the oven, these recipes are meant to inspire you to think outside the box. There are so many great things you can cook on your grill, wrapped in a simple foil pouch, that make meal prep a breeze, clean up a cinch and it makes your food totally portable – perfect for transport to riverside picnics, potlucks or weekends at the cottage.

Too much work? :) Order your Well Seasoned Picnic Packs and Gourmet to Go Restaurant Style Salads 48 hours before you head up to the cabin or pack up your weekend picnic basket, and you'll have a meal in minutes to share in the fresh air!

The biggest trick with this cooking method is not cooking everything you are going to serve in the same pouch. As tempting as it sounds, the cooking times for meat, potatoes and veggies are different – it you put them all in one pouch, the veg will usually be over way cooked by the time the meat is properly cooked. Take a few extra minutes, package them separately and you will be rewarded with hassle free, super delicious dinners you can enjoy al fresco all summer long.

You can pack all of these well in advance, some can even be frozen for even easier weeknight meals. And, don’t forget the condiments and fresh garnish, they make all the difference.  Small reusable containers or mason jars are perfect to transport those, use your imagination and have some fun with it.

We'll be posting a new pair of recipes each week! Check back over the next month to stay inspired! We'd love to see your creations - be sure to tag us on Facebook or Instagram!

The Recipes:

The links below will come live throughout the week. Bookmark this page for the full series.

Week 1, August 3: Curried New Potatoes and Caprese Chicken

Week 2, August 10: Foil Pouch Shrimp “Boil” and Mexican Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans

Week 3, August 17: Fresh Stone Fruit Crumble in Foil Pouches and Cajun Sausage, Potato & Green Bean Pouches

Week 4, August 24: Quick Zucchini Parm and Spicy Asian Salmon

Worried? Scared? Just an all 'round feeling of concern? We feel ya!

Our kitchen has been working overtime to fill our Gourmet to Go Freezers. We have tons of homemade Soups, Chili, Entrees like Lasagna & Mac & Cheese, Curried Chicken, Meat Pies, Tarts & Flatbreads and lots of great desserts. We're open Mon-Sat 9-5 P.M. and Sunday 10-4 P.M.

Can't make it to us? That's cool - we can deliver locally. $10 delivery in the Lower Mainland (and Abbotsford) with a $75 purchase. You can call us or email us with your order and we will leave it at your door.

Items order online are for pick-up only, but if you're looking for delivery, we have a handy PDF you can download and fill out here.

PDF Order Form

Either email your completed PDF to the store or call us at 604-530-1518 and order a-la-carte.

Friends don't let friends eat bad food during a crisis! We are here to help.

Call us at 604.530.1518 or email askachef@wellseasoned.ca.

We will get through this together❣️

Updated July 9th 2020

FREE Product Launch & Tasting Party!

Join us this Saturday from 11:30 A.M. -3:00 P.M. as we celebrate the launch of the newest sauce creation from our friends Brian & Cori at the House of Q 🔥

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Five Star Competition BBQ Sauce is a really cool balance of flavour… it is tangy and sweet with an awesome texture and it finishes with just a hint of heat. It is very well balanced.

Perfect for glazing grilled chicken, pork or beef. Simmered in sautéed onions or used in hand-made burgers or meatloaf.

Pop by & give it a try (and pick up some of their other award winning sauces, rubs and their cookbook)!

Help us spread the word by RSVPing to our event on Facebook and sharing the event on your timeline! We can't wait to share this delicious sauce with you and your friends!

Did you visit the store in December and get a bonus envelope? The time to bring it back is NOW!! Your Bonus Envelope could include a discount on your next purchase, 50% off a cooking class, free Well Seasoned olive oil, free spices, or even a free cooking class!

But, it MUST be opened in store. Pre-opened envelopes will NOT be accepted (even if your dog did it)! Come toast the new year with us today!

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