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A Blini is a Russian or Ukrainian style mini pancake.  It isn't sweet like a breakfast pancake so it works for both sweet or savoury applications. They can be topped with anything but traditionally you will see them served with creme fraîche and caviar, served with champagne or topped with smoked salmon and dill.

Blini are available in our freezer on packages of 48 for $15.99.

Call us in store now at 604-530-1518 to reserve for pick-up, or visit us in store soon!

Feature Recipe: Frozen Blini Dessert

In this application, I have topped them with really thick, Greek style vanilla yogurt and a fresh berry, garnished with crispy chocolate pearls. It is a super light, one bite dessert. 

Check out the recipe here.

The local cherries right now are gorgeous and delicious! We're in full cherry-pitting mode in our production kitchen right now and we're adding them to everything!

Hate pitting cherries? We’ve got you covered. We carry several brands in store right now;

• Fox Run Cherry Pitter - $5.99 (cute cherry shaped pitter)
• Chef'n quick pit -  $11.69, (seen in our instagram video),
• Farm to Table Multi-Cherry Pitter - $19.59 (now available for online purchase),
• Gefu Cherry Pitter - $34.99, and 
• Westmark Cherry Stoner - $49.99.

Keep your eye on your email (and be sure to join our newsletter if you haven't already) for this week's recipe feature: Oven-Roasted Balsamic Cherries*.

Scheduled for Sunday, July 14, 2019

How To Make Simple Syrup 

Simple syrup is a classic ingredient fro mixing cocktails, it is in every bar, used to sweeten countless drinks, and most importantly should be stocked in your home. If you have been buying this, you should probably stop!

The beauty of simple syrup is it really only requires two ingredients - sugar and water. You heat equal parts of each over medium heat, dissolve the sugar. Wait for bubbles to appear around the outside and remove from the heat. Allow to cool. Keep in mind the sugar dissolves into the water. If you have 1 cup  of sugar and 1 cup of water, the yield is about 1.5 cups of simple syrup. Yes, it's really that easy! Not to mention, it's incredibly versatile and can take on any flavour, making it the perfect vessel to "sweeten" up your beverages. From boozy cocktails to your summer lemonade, it's the perfect sweetner. And we think it is definitely something you should have on hand all summer long. 

You can make your own flavoured simple syrup too! Just add herbs, spices, edible flowers or fruit and you will always have that extra punch of flavour on hand. Here are a few tips for creating:

Adding Flavour. Be sure to stir the ingredients in while the mixture is hot, and then cover and cool. This allows the flavours to steep in. 

Remove Add Ins. Once the mixture is cool remove any fruit, herbs etc. This will only cause the syrup to spoil faster.

Make a Bunch. Create a few varieties at once by making a larger batch of syrup and filling mason jars with different flavours.

Get Seasonal. Create berry and herb syrups during the summer, and cinnamon and vanilla syrups in the Fall. 

You can keep basic simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 weeks, flavored simple syrups last about 2 weeks.

Now in store! Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp - serves 6 and is the perfect for the patio or a family picnic! Only $15.99 each. Simply bring home, bake for 45 and serve!

This fresh batch was whipped up by Chef Sue this week! Get yours today while supplies last.

Visit us in store to check out all of the yummy spring treats we've got in stock! Looking to host a tea party, a picnic or spring social? We've got just the thing to make your party something special.

Dukkah, the Egyptian nut, seed, and spice mixture that has found its way onto many genre-pushing menus! This spice blend is increasingly found in vegan and vegetarian dishes as it adds flavour, texture, nutritional value. It's the perfect solution for meals that can at times seem dull and without variation.  

After traveling, maker Bridey Payne (the Mutha) was sad to find dukkah impossible to find in Vancouver and fraser valey markets. Realizing that she wasn't the only one looking for it, Mutha Dukkah was born!

Mutha Dukkah is available in 4 varieties: Smoke Show, The Oh Gee, Gold Digger & Sweet Beets.

Mutha Dukkah is available in store for $5.89/pack. Visit us in store today to pick your favourite blend from our selection!

Mutha Dukkah is featured in our Satisfying Sunday recipe (April 7th, 2019): Roasted Veg with Dukkah. Yum!

Now in store! These colourful treats are now in stock for $4.99. Pop by for yummy lunch treat or tonight's dinner dessert! Looking to spruce up a lunch meeting? Order some Fruity Pebble Crispy Squares as part of your catering order this month!

This seasonal treat is available through Spring 2019. Get yours today while supplies last.

Visit us in store to check out all of the yummy spring treats we've got in stock! Looking to host a tea party or spring social? We've got just the thing to make your party something special.