kitchen rap
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November 18, 2005
volume 6 number 4
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Gift Suggestions
and
Gift Certificates
If you are looking for something novel to give as a gift, check out our
gift suggestions. Hundreds of products are listed, from
stocking stuffers to gifts costing
$150 or more, and everything in between!
For the baker or cook who has almost everything, or for that fussy friend, we offer
Golda's Kitchen gift certificates.
Available in any amount from $10 on up, Golda's gift certificates are e-mailed directly to the recipient, making them a great last minute
gift! Gift certificates are valid for two years from the date of
issue and can be redeemed both online and at our retail store.
To purchase a gift certificate, click here.
Gift Wrapping
To make your gift giving easier, why not have your purchase delivered directly to the recipient? We'll enclose a
personalized gift card with your purchase at no charge. And, we'll wrap your gifts for you, in your choice of
styles. Our casual gift wrap ($3.00) consists of a burgundy or silver gift box tied with a raffia bow. For a more
upscale look, your gift is wrapped with elegant seasonal giftwrap ($5.00). We'll even giftwrap large items, such as electric appliances, for you ($7.00).
When placing your order, simply check the box indicating that the order is being given as a gift, and you
will be presented with the various gift wrapping options.
Holiday Shipping Deadlines
As United Parcel Service (UPS) experiences higher-than-usual workloads during this busy season, we
recommend that holiday orders be placed as early as possible to ensure on-time arrival. Please see our
shipping & delivery information page for delivery timeframes.
We strongly recommend that holiday orders be timed to arrive no later than December 19.
The delivery timeframes provided here are intended as a general guide. Due to factors
beyond our control, we are unable to guarantee the delivery timeframes.
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Cookware is Now Available Online in Canada
Originally designed to meet the needs of premier professional chefs,
All-Clad cookware is the undisputed
choice in four-star kitchens throughout the world. All-Clad cookware has excellent heat conduction,
exquisite lines, impeccable balance, meticulous hand-finishing, and construction warranted to last a
lifetime.
This fine collection of cookware is now available for sale online in Canada exclusively at
Golda's Kitchen. We're pleased to offer the home cook a large selection of
All-Clad's quality products, no matter what your level of cooking experience.
All-Clad cookware consists of five product collections, all of which share common characteristics:
a unique multi-ply construction, bonded to distribute heat evenly; long, stay-cool handles, attached
with sturdy, non-corrosive stainless steel rivets; lids that fit even with the pan's edges to seal in
the flavour of your foods; and, a hand-polished stainless interior that won't react with food.
Each collection is distinguished by its exterior surface -- stainless steel, brushed aluminum,
hard-anodized aluminum, or copper -- or by its conductive metal core -- aluminum or copper.
All-Clad's interior cooking surface is 18/10 stainless steel, which does not react with food, keeps
the food away from the aluminum or copper core, and allows for quick, easy clean-up. With proper care,
the interior will look great for a lifetime. The stainless steel cooking surface is the approximate
thickness of 3 sheets of paper. It is, therefore, thin enough to allow the proper transfer of heat
from the conductive core, but thick enough to withstand a lifetime of cooking. All-Clad cookware with
a stainless interior cooking surface is oven safe to 500°F.
Non-stick skillets and sauté pans feature a revolutionary, reinforced system for professional grade
non-stick cooking which, like all All-Clad cookware, is covered by a lifetime warranty. All-Clad
cookware with a non-stick cooking surface is oven safe to 400°F, but should not be used under the
broiler.
All-Clad's conductive core is pure aluminum (or copper bonded with aluminum) that not only covers
the bottom of the pan but also extends up the side walls. This allows for great heat conductivity as
well as even heat distribution so you won't have "hot spots" when cooking. The superior heat
conductivity means that the cookware is energy efficient, and can be used on a lower heat setting.
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All-Clad
Stainless Collection
The All-Clad Stainless
collection is high-end cookware that is easy to maintain and offers an
exterior of highly polished magnetic stainless steel, making it compatible with new induction stovetops
in addition to traditional gas and electric stovetops. The core is made of three separate layers of
pure aluminum. The Stainless collection is dishwasher safe (excluding pieces with a
non-stick interior).
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All-Clad
MC2 Collection
The All-Clad MC2 collection
features a matte-finish exterior surface of brushed aluminum that adds
an industrial look to kitchens. The core is made of pure aluminum. To maintain its appearance, it is
best not to put MC2 cookware in the dishwasher.
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All-Clad
LTD Collection
All-Clad LTD is a popular
cookware choice for discriminating home cooks who value the lifetime
investment of premium-quality cookware and who are attracted to the contemporary look of anodized
aluminum craftsmanship. The charcoal black, hard-anodized aluminum exterior layer won't scratch, peel,
or chip. The core is made of pure aluminum. To maintain its appearance, it is best not to put LTD
cookware in the dishwasher.
Most LTD cookware items are available by special order only.
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All-Clad
Copper Core Collection
The All-Clad Copper Core
collection is innovative cookware that combines the superior cooking
properties of copper with the convenience of stainless steel. Crafted from five permanently bonded
layers of metal, the unique stainless steel exterior layer is finished off with an band of copper for
accent. The core is made of a thick copper layer surrounded by two layers of aluminum. To maintain
its appearance, it is best not to put Copper Core cookware in the dishwasher.
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All-Clad
Cop-R-Chef Collection
The All-Clad Cop-R-Chef cookware is highly coveted by professional chefs and home cooks desiring
classic, superior-quality cookware. In addition to offering the best possible cooking results,
Cop-R-Chef cookware is designed to be proudly displayed in the kitchen, having an exquisite copper
exterior that offers superior heat conductivity and never requires re-tinning. The core is made of
three separate layers of pure aluminum. The cookware features beautiful copper lids. Hand washing of
Cop-R-Chef cookware is recommended. Cop-R-Chef cookware is available by special order only.
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All-Clad
Gold Standard Bakeware
All-Clad's Gold Standard
bakeware has a heavy gauge 5-ply construction: 18/10 stainless steel
interior and exterior bonded around 3 layers of aluminum. The stainless steel interior and exterior
ensure durability and easy cleaning; the aluminum conductive core provides rapid and uniform heat
distribution. The champagne-coloured stick-resistant cooking surface was created by NASA and alters
the steel at the molecular level. The cooking surface is stick-resistant, metal-utensil safe, and
holds up under extreme temperatures so it may be used under a broiler. It is extremely nonporous, so
only a small amount of misted oil or cooking spray is needed to prepare the surface for baking. The
bakeware will not absorb odours or react with foods, and has a uni-body construction, without folds
or crevices, and will not warp. Like the All-Clad cookware, it is covered by a lifetime warranty.
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With the purchase of $200 or more of
All-Clad cookware, receive a
$40 gift certificate from Golda's Kitchen. Enter promotion code
AL200511t when it is requested during the checkout process; your gift
certificate will be issued via e-mail once your order has been shipped.
A minimum of $200 of All-Clad products must be purchased on one order and the indicated promotion
code must be entered to qualify for the gift certificate offer. $40 gift certificate may be used for
future purchases from Golda's Kitchen and is valid for one year from the date of issue.
Offer not valid on prior purchases.
Limit of one gift certificate per customer or shipping address.
Offer expires December 11, 2005.
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in the spotlight… Single-Serve Coffee Brewers
The latest innovation in the world of hot beverages is the single serve coffee brewer. Regular coffee
makers are great when several people are sharing a pot of coffee, but what do you do when only one or
two cups are needed (for example, if you live alone or are at home with the kids during the day)? And
what if one spouse prefers their coffee bold and another flavoured? How many people are lining up at
coffee stands or at drive-through windows to get their morning coffee simply because it's too much
bother to brew the coffee at home? And what about a small office, where someone always ends up being
responsible for putting on a new pot of coffee?
Single serve coffee brewers offer the solution. As their name implies, the brewers brew one (or two)
cups of coffee at a time, on demand, so your cup of coffee is always fresh and you can choose the
variety, strength, and flavour of coffee which you prefer. The brewers are fast (you don't need to
wait for the water to boil) and easy to use and clean up from. Single serve coffee brewers also allow
you to brew both coffee and tea, and some can even make hot chocolate or a cappuccino!
The Keurig Ultra B50 Gourmet Single Cup Home Brewing System
($199) uses innovative K-cups, highly sophisticated
mini-brewers. Inside each plastic K-cup is a cone-shaped, pure paper filter with the ideal grind and
quantity of your favourite coffee or tea. The K-cup is sealed air-tight to keep light and moisture out,
and to lock in freshness and flavour. Pressurized hot water (heated to 185°, the optimal temperature
for brewing coffee) flows through the K-cup to brew the perfect cup of coffee or tea. K-cups are being
produced by gourmet coffee and tea brands, including Timothy's and Van Houtte in Canada, as well as
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Gloria Jean's Coffee, Celestial Seasonings, and Bigelow.
To brew, just open the lid, place the K-cup inside the brewer, close the lid, and press the brew
button. You can select either a regular cup size (7¼ ounces) or a smaller cup (5¼ ounces) for a
more intense taste profile. After brewing, open the lid, remove the spent K-cup, and you're ready to
brew the next cup. Since all the brewing takes place inside the K-cup, there is no residue left in the
brewer to contaminate your next brew, allowing you to switch between strong coffees and delicate teas
without rinsing.
The brewer has both a removable 48-ounce water reservoir and an internal water reservoir. After each
cup of coffee or tea is brewed, water is transferred from the external reservoir to the internal one
and pre-heated, allowing a fresh cup of coffee or tea to be brewed within seconds. The drip tray
catches any spills, or can be removed for filling a travel mug. The LCD display shows the time of day,
prompts you during the brewing process, and allows you to program the brewer on and off times.
Golda's Kitchen is pleased to offer a selection of
Timothy's World Coffee gourmet coffees and tea for
use with the Keurig brewer. A sample pack of 18 coffee and tea K-cups is included with each Keurig
brewer. Packs of 25 K-cups ($16.75/pack) are available in 13 varieties of gourmet
coffee (including mild, medium,
and dark roasts, as well as extra-bold, flavoured, and decaffeinated varieties) and 7 varieties of
tea. And each
cup of gourmet coffee or tea costs less than the comparable cup at the coffee shop.
The Krups KP1010 Home Café Pod Brewer ($200) has
the ability to brew two 2 cups of coffee or tea at the same time.
The brewer uses coffee and tea pods,
which are similar to tea bags in that the coffee grinds or tea leaves are enclosed inside a flat,
permeable filter. The precise control of water, quantity, temperature, and pressure combined with
pre-measured beverage pods ensures the perfect drink. The Krups brewer borrows from the company's
espresso maker heritage and uses a state-of-the-art thermoblock heating system to pump pressurized
hot water through the pods to provide perfect, foolproof results. Folgers, Nabob, and Maxwell House
coffee and tea pods are available in supermarkets everywhere. The Krups brewer can also be used with
larger creamy pods, which allow you to brew cappuccino, lattes, and hot chocolate.
To brew, slide open the latch at the front of the machine to open the pod holder, place one or two
pods inside the brewer, close the lid, and press the brew button. A dial knob lets you
select from 6 ounce, 7 ounce, or 9 ounce cup sizes. After brewing, open the lid, remove the pod holders
to dispose of the spent pods, and you're ready to brew the next cups. By brewing two pods of the same
flavour at once, you can fill a 18-ounce travel mug in one brew cycle.
The brewer has a removable 40-ounce water reservoir (which also has a flip-top lid, so that it can
be filled without removing it from the machine) with a charcoal water filter. A removable stainless
steel drip tray catches any spills. The brewer has an automatic one hour shut-off.
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some recent additions to our product line
Maxwell & Williams Tableware
The Maxwell & Williams brand is a new
brand of homewares, established in Australia in 1995. Maxwell & Williams started from humble beginnings
with a simple white dinner set and a small range of accessories, but the vision from the outset was to
create a brand of homewares which would be internationally recognized as the leader in affordable,
quality homewares. The Maxwell & Williams range is an extremely diverse collection of homewares, using
a multitude of materials including ceramics, glass, stainless steel and acrylic to create a unique
collection that encompasses the entire spectrum of homewares from the kitchen to the tabletop and
beyond. The Maxwell & Williams Designer Homewares brand can now be found throughout Australia, New
Zealand, the United Kingdom, China, Israel, South Africa, and now Canada.
Maxwell & Williams White Basics is a line of stylish all white porcelain tableware which is perfect
for everyday use, as well as being elegant enough for entertaining. Place settings are available in
both traditional round and modern square styles. Matching and complementary serving dishes and platters
are also available, including a beautiful covered casserole dish with a serving stand. The
Cosmopolitan stainless steel flatware has clean lines and there is a utensil to fit every need -- 25
in all! Whether as complete sets or individual pieces, this tableware is perfect for use during the
holiday season for cocktail parties, buffet service, and large family gatherings.
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in the spotlight… Christmas Baking
Golda's Kitchen has everything you need to make mouth-watering treats for your
family in celebration of Christmas.
A Christmas tree or snowflake pan turns an everday cake into a delicious holiday centrepiece.
Mini snowmen and gingerbread pans make delightful cupcake treats. And a wide range of Christmas cookie cutters,
icings, and decorations will let you whip up batches and batches of goodies.
View our complete list of Christmas baking supplies.
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Christmas cake pans
| Christmas tree |
$14.00 each |
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| Christmas tree (step-by-step) |
$10.50 each |
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| stand-up gingerbread house |
$18.00 each |
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| snowman face (step-by-step) |
$10.50 each |
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| mini snowman pan, 6 cavities |
$15.00 each |
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| petite Christmas tree pan, 12 cavities |
$15.00 each |
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| petite gingerbread boy pan, 9 cavities |
$15.00 each |
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Christmas cookie pans
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| Christmas cookie pan, 12 designs |
$30.00 each |
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| gingerbread cookie pan, 12 cavities |
$30.00 each |
info |
| Christmas tree giant cookie pan |
$8.00 each |
info |
| Christmas tree cookie treat pan, 6 cavities |
$12.00 each |
info |
| snowman cookie treat pan, 6 cavities |
$12.00 each |
info |
| star cookie treat pan, 6 cavities |
$12.00 each |
info |
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cookie cutter sets
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| snowmen, nested set of 4 |
$8.50/set |
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| stars, nested set of 4 |
$7.50/set |
info |
| snowflakes, nested set of 4 |
$7.50/set |
info |
| snowflakes, 5 cutters |
$10.00/set |
info |
| snowflakes, 3 cutters + 2 cutouts |
$9.50/set |
info |
| snowflakes, 5 cutters + 3 cutouts |
$13.50/set |
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| linzer set, 7 pieces |
$12.00/set |
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| linzer Christmas set, 7 pieces |
$12.00/set |
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cookie cutter sets
| Christmas set, 8 cutters |
$9.50/set |
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| Christmas set, 10 cutters, tin box |
$16.00/set |
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| Christmas set, 15 cutters |
$19.00/set |
info |
| mini Christmas set, 6 cutters |
$5.50/set |
info |
| gingerbread set, 6 cutters |
$9.50/set |
info |
| ornament set, 6 cutters |
$9.50/set |
info |
| snowman set, 7 cutters |
$9.50/set |
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| Christmas set, copper, 12 cutters |
$30.00/set |
info |
| mini Christmas set, copper, 6 cutters |
$13.50/set |
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cupcake and cookie stencils
| Christmas cookie stencils, set of 5 |
$4.75/set |
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| Christmas tree cookie cutter & stencil |
$3.50/set |
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| gift cookie cutter & stencil |
$3.50/set |
info |
| gingerbread boy cookie cutter & stencil |
$3.50/set |
info |
| snowman cookie cutter & stencil |
$3.50/set |
info |
| star cookie cutter & stencil |
$3.50/set |
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cake and cookie sprinkles
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| Christmas tree mix sprinkles, 2.5 oz |
$3.50 each |
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| snowflake mix sprinkles, 2.5 oz |
$3.50 each |
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| Christmas sparks, 2.5 oz |
$3.50 each |
info |
| sprinkle assortment, 4 varieties |
$9.00 each |
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| sprinkle assortment, 6 varieties |
$10.00 each |
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baking cups
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chocolate and lollipop moulds
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| gift truffles, 13 cavities |
$4.00 each |
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| gingerbread, 12 cavities |
$4.00 each |
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| Christmas tree lollipop, 6 cavities |
$4.00 each |
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| gifts galore, 11 cavities |
$4.00 each |
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| ornaments, 9 cavities |
$4.00 each |
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| Santa Claus lollipop, 9 cavities |
$4.00 each |
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treat and party bags
| gifts galore, pack of 20 |
$3.00/pack |
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| gingerbread, pack of 20 |
$3.00/pack |
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| jolly Santa, pack of 20 |
$3.00/pack |
info |
| ornaments, pack of 20 |
$3.00/pack |
info |
| twinkling trees, pack of 20 |
$3.00/pack |
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chocolate & candy kits
| candy kit |
$12.00 each |
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| chocolate lollipop kit |
$12.00 each |
info |
| hard candy lollipop kit |
$17.00 each |
info |
| Christmas tree candy box kit |
$20.00 each |
info |
| gummy candy kit |
$10.00 each |
info |
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coloured icings
| food colour markers |
$7.00/pack |
info |
| ready-to-use cookie icing, red/green |
$7.00 each |
info |
| ready-to-use icing, red/green/white |
$5.00 each |
info |
| food colour spray, red/green |
$6.00 each |
info |
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icing decorations
| gifts, 9 pieces |
$4.00/pack |
info |
| ornaments, 15 pieces |
$4.00/pack |
info |
| Santa, 12 pieces |
$4.00/pack |
info |
| snowflakes, 11 pieces |
$4.00/pack |
info |
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Chanukah
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| cookie cutter set |
$9.00/set |
info |
| lollipop mould, 9 cavities |
$4.00 each |
info |
| candy kit |
$12.50/set |
info |
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Cookie Presses
A cookie press lets you easily make homemade spritz cookies in a variety of decorative shapes. The cookie dough is placed inside the barrel of the press, the desired disc is placed on the end, and the dough is squeezed out into the selected shape or pattern. The battery-operated presses can also be used to decorate desserts, make hors d'oeuvres, stuff pastries and pastas, and create beautiful food presentations (such as twice-baked potatoes).
Easy Release Baking
For perfect results every time, most recipes recommend that cake pans be greased and floured.
Wilton offers two products which simplify this process:
cake release and
Bake Easy spray. Squeeze the cake release ($6.50) from the bottle and brush over the bottom and sides of the pan with a pastry brush or paper towel. Bake Easy ($5.00) is a non-stick spray which is sprayed onto the pan (unlike Pam or similar products, Bake Easy contains lecithin to prevents sticking); it's excellent for Bundt-style pans which have intricate designs. Even non-stick pans will benefit from a light spray of Bake Easy.
For easy release of your holiday cookies, breads and rolls, or other foods, line your baking sheets with parchment paper, non-stick baking liner, or a silicone baking mat.
Whipped Cream Dispenser and Dessert Decorator
With a whipped cream dispenser,
it's easy to whip up plain or flavoured whipped cream for filling or topping desserts, sundaes, and steaming mugs of hot chocolate. Just pour whipping cream and the desired flavouring into the canister, twist on a charger, shake, and press the handle to dispense perfectly blended cream. The whipped cream lasts up to two weeks when stored in the dispenser in the refrigerator.
500 mL dispensers are available in white ($75, includes one charger)
or brushed aluminum ($95, includes 10 chargers);
packs of 10 chargers are $13.
It's easy to add beautiful decorations to any dessert or appetizer in minutes with a
dessert decorator.
Decorate desserts with elegant whipped cream or icing shells, stars, rosettes, and leaves; dress up pastry shells with dramatic swirls of mousse; or add sophistication to savouries with pretty piped cream cheese or seafood spread decorations.
The dessert decorators are designed for comfortable one-handed decorating and effortless tip positioning and include a selection of decorating tips.
The decorators are available with plastic ($29.25) or
stainless steel ($40.75) cylinders.
Cheesecake Pans
For your holiday cocktail party or dessert tray, make bite-size cheesecakes, tartlets, or hors d'oeuvres using Chicago Metallic's
mini cheesecake pan ($37.50). The pan has 12 round cavities, each 2" diameter, with removable bottom discs which lift out to allow you to easily release the contents without disturbing the sides.
For larger servings, individual cheesecake pans with removable bottoms are available from 6" to 14" diameter ($12.00 - $33.50).
Holiday Bundt Pans
NordicWare's newest addition to its family of Bundt pans is the
wreath, a 10-cup capacity non-stick pan in the shape of a holiday wreath decorated with pine cones and a ribbon ($39.75).
Other seasonal pans are the holiday tree, a 10-cup capacity non-stick tube pan in the shape of 8 Christmas trees decorated with ornaments and a train set winding around the base ($39.75),
and the snowflake cake pan, a 9" × 14" rectangular cake pan embossed with snowflake imprints which will turn even the simplest cake into a holiday treat ($39.75).
The detailed designs need only a dusting of icing sugar "snow" to decorate them.
Stand Mixers
For everyday baking tasks - and especially during the holiday season - a
stand mixer makes it easier to whip cream and egg whites, knead bread dough, cream butter and sugar for cookie dough or cake batter, and even mash potatoes. You may be able to perform these tasks without a stand mixer, but once you have one, you'll wonder how you ever did without it.
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KitchenAid
Artisan
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KitchenAid
Pro 5 Plus
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KitchenAid
Pro 600
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| Style |
tilt head |
bowl lift |
bowl lift |
| Wattage |
325 watts |
475 watts |
575 watts |
| Bowl |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
| Bowl capacity |
5 qt/4.7 L |
5 qt/4.7 L |
6 qt/5.7 L |
| Planetary mixing action |
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| Speeds |
10 |
10 |
10 |
Accessories
- flat beater
- whisk
- dough hook
- pouring shield |
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spiral
sold separately |
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spiral
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| Colours |
11 |
5 |
7 |
| Warranty |
1 year |
1 year |
1 year |
| Special features |
attachment hub |
attachment hub |
attachment hub |
| Price |
$425 info |
$595 info |
$725 info |
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Blenders
Blenders do more than simply blend - they purée, emulsify, crush ice, and grind. They help prepare a variety of foods from smoothies to soups, pesto to salad dressings, and of course your favourite bar drink.
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KitchenAid
Ultra Power
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Waring
Professional
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Breville
Moda Bar
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Breville
Moda
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| Wattage |
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390 watts |
500 watts |
500 watts |
| Jar |
glass |
glass |
stainless steel |
glass |
| Jar capacity |
40 oz/1.25 L |
40 oz/1.25 L |
34 oz/1.0 L |
44 oz/1.3 L |
| Speeds |
5 + pulse |
2 |
2 + pulse |
2 + pulse |
| Crushes ice |
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| Blade |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
6-way |
| Colours |
6 |
3 |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
| Warranty |
1 year |
5 years (motor) |
1 year |
1 year |
| Special features |
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assist plug with centre hole |
assist plug with centre hole |
| Price |
$165 info |
$180 - $190 info |
$150 info |
$140 info |
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Cocktail Parties
Add a touch of humour to your cocktail party with colourful 3-ply
cocktail napkins ($6.50/pack of 20). Each pack is printed with a humourous cartoon saying, including Wine! My favourite dish, Hors d'oeuvres: A French term meaning 'Have more - they're small', and It's a party! Anyone caught dieting goes on the Naughty List.
Simplify your holiday bartending with
Wildly Delicious' easy to use
cocktail mixes, available in 8 popular varieties: margarita; strawberry & mango daiquiri; peach bellini; white iced tea and pink grapefruit martinis; and vanilla, sour apple, and chocolate mocha icetinis. Simply mix water and liquor with the cocktail mix, blend with ice, and serve. Each cocktail mix ($5) makes 8 drinks. For added colour, rim cocktail glasses with a complementary glass rimmer (11 flavours, $7 each).
An ice crusher is an excellent aid when making cocktails. Hand-crank ice crushers ($26.50 - $80) grind cubed ice into coarse or fine crushed ice for drinks, seafood cocktails, or your buffet platter.
Or, try the simple ice cracker ($9) which shatters ice cubes with just a tap.
Another useful tool is a muddler ($9) which is used to mash drink ingredients (especially fresh herbs and seasonings) to release their full flavours into the cocktail.
Mandolines
Prepare fruits and vegetables like a professional with a
mandoline (vegetable slicer). Mandolines allow you to quickly and uniformly slice fruits and vegetables in a range of thicknesses. Most also enable you to dice or julienne in various widths and create waffle cuts for potatoes.
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Fox Run Craftsmen
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Kyocera
Slicer
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Kyocera
Julienne
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Benriner
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Zyliss
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Universal
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| Material |
plastic |
ABS plastic |
ABS plastic |
ABS plastic |
ABS plastic |
stainless steel |
| Blade |
stainless steel |
ceramic |
ceramic |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
| Slicing thickness |
adjustable |
1 fixed |
n/a |
adjustable |
4 fixed |
adjustable |
| Julienne widths |
3 |
n/a |
1 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
| Support |
leg |
handheld |
handheld |
handle |
leg |
leg |
| Hand guard |
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| Special features |
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5 year warranty |
5 year warranty |
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storage caddy |
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| Price |
$11 info |
$37.50 info |
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Cutting Boards and Bamboo Utensils
Bamboo is a grass that functions as a single plant, self-propagating as it spreads horizontally underground. It continually sends up new shoots, naturally replenishing itself and making it one of the most renewable resources known. Bamboo is not harmed by harvesting and can grow into mature fibre in three to seven years. It is more durable and 16% harder than maple, and a third lighter in weight than oak. Bamboo holds the promise of a sustainable, cost-effective, and ecologically responsible alternative to wood.
A beautiful and practical addition to any kitchen,
Joyce Chen's
bamboo cutting boards are handcrafted from laminated premium bamboo using food-safe materials and techniques. The boards are available in 8 sizes ($9.50 - $60).
Burnished bamboo tools are stronger than wood and will not swell, split, or absorb moisture. They are safe for use on non-stick surfaces or in high-heat applications and are dishwasher safe. The bamboo is treated through a special oven-roasting process, resulting in a beautiful honey colour. The tools are available in a range of sizes and styles ($3.50 - $6.75),
including 3-piece ($12.50) and
9-piece sets ($35) and a
utensil holder ($9).
Epicurean cutting boards are a premium
grade commercial cutting surface for the home. They are ideal for food preparation, as well as for
serving and food presentation, or as a trivet. The cutting boards are made from an environmentally
friendly natural wood fibre composite laminate. For more than 40 years this material has been a
surface preferred by chefs in restaurants and commercial kitchens worldwide. The cutting surfaces won't
dull knives and are extremely durable; they are dishwasher safe and heat resistant to 350°F. As well, the
non-porous surface prevents the growth of bacteria and unwanted food odours.
The cutting boards are available in three product series. Each series is designed for a variety of
food preparation while keeping different cutting styles in mind. Available in multiple surface sizes,
the Kitchen and Gourmet series are designed to be lightweight, movable, and easily stored. The
Kitchen series cutting boards ($13.50 - $44.50) are 1/4"
thick, while those in the Gourmet series ($65.00 - $98.50) are
3/8" thick and have a juice groove on one side, making them ideal for carving roasts and poultry.
For the serious home chef, the Chef series
cutting board ($176.00) is 1/2" thick and offers the biggest surface area for large food preparation.
Pizza Stones
Whether making homemade pizza or baking bread, a
pizza (baking) stone distributes the oven's heat evenly and absorbs the moisture from the dough, producing a crisper crust. For best results, preheat the stone for 15 - 20 minutes before placing your dough on the stone.
Build your pizza on a pizza peel, and then transfer it to the stone. You can leave the stone in the oven when baking cookies or pies, and place the cookie sheet or pie pan right on the stone to improve the heat distribution. Any pizza stone can break if exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations, but thicker stones are more resistant to breakage than thinner ones.
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• 8" round, 5/16" thick, set of 2 stones with pizza cutter and server |
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• 12" round, 5/16" thick, with pizza peel |
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• 12½" round, 5/16" thick, with serving rack and pizza cutter |
$25.50 info |
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• 14½" round, 5/16" thick, with serving rack and pizza cutter |
$28.50 info |
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• 14" × 15" rectangular, 5/16" thick, with pizza cutter |
$31.00 info |
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• 13" round, 9/16" thick |
$39.00 info |
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• 16" round, 9/16" thick |
$61.00 info |
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• 14" × 16" rectangular, 9/16" thick |
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• wood pizza peel, 14" × 16" |
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Teapots
The "Brown Betty" style of earthenware teapot is said to make the best pot of tea in the world. The classic shape of the teapot causes the tea leaves to be gently swirled around as boiling water is added, producing a rich, full flavoured brewed pot of tea. Available in 2, 6, or 10 cup capacities ($9 - $17.50).
Universal's polished stainless steel
teapots have a modern rounded design and a removable infuser basket for holding and straining loose tea leaves. Available in 12 - 50 ounce sizes ($23 - $40) with matching
creamer,
sugar bowl, and
coffee pots.
The Bodum
Assam teapot is a practical and easy to use tea maker which infuses the delicious aromas of your preferred tea and you can tell at a glance when the tea is at the desired strength. The teapot is made from heat resistant borosilicate (laboratory) glass with a unique tea press strainer and an ABS plastic handle. Available in 16 or 32 ounce capacities ($35 - $40).
Saucepan Stirrer
The StirChef saucepan stirrer is a battery-operated, cordless unit which stirs sauces, soups, puddings, risotto, and any dish that calls for continuous stirring, allowing you to spend time preparing other dishes, entertain, or look after the kids. The stirrer operates either continuously or on an intermittent basis, stirring the food for 12 seconds and then waiting 12 seconds before stirring again. The StirChef stirs from the bottom of the pan up, for greater consistency, and the steady speed will not splatter food. Specially designed heat-resistant paddles reach into the corners of the pan on every sweep. Spring-loaded arms adjust to fit 1½ to 4½ quart saucepans from 6"Dia to 8½"Dia and the stainless steel shaft adjusts to reach the bottom of any pan. StirChef folds up easily to store in your kitchen drawer and batteries are included ($29).
Ceramic Knives
Ceramic knives offer exceptional strength, unparalleled sharpness, and ultra-light weight. And, because ceramic doesn't transfer metal ions to foods, fruits and vegetables won't brown where they've come in contact with the knife blade. Razor sharp blades retain their original sharpness for months or years without sharpening and won't break under normal use. The light weight of ceramic creates a well-balanced knife that is an extension of your hand, gliding effortlessly through even the most difficult tasks. Resin handles provide a highly controlled grip, and the non-stick ceramic blade surfaces make for easy clean-up. Available in a variety of styles with blades from 3" to 6" ($75 - $150).
To experience a ceramic blade without the investment required for a knife, try a Y-style ceramic
vegetable peeler ($18).
Recipe Organizers
For organizing your collection of favourite recipes, we offer several attractive alternatives.
Cardboard recipe file boxes ($20.00 - $24.50) accommodate
4"×6" recipe cards and have 12 category dividers.
For those who prefer a book to a recipe box, the
recipe card organizer binder ($20.00 - $24.50) is the perfect
solution. The refillable three-ring binder has pocket pages which each hold 2 standard size recipe cards.
You can intersperse photographs with your recipe cards to create a unique keepsake.
The lovely self-standing recipe collector ($15.50) has
a frame front which holds your favourite 4"×6" photo. The splatter-proof sleeves store recipes
or photos for ready access. The recipe collector is great for bridal showers, house warming parties, or
sharing favourite holiday recipes with family and friends.
Each of the recipe organizers is available in five colourful designs and includes coordinating
recipe cards; additional recipe cards and
refill pages are also available.
Holiday Entertaining
Raclette is a delectable Swiss cheese dish that has been popular for centuries. Its origin dates back hundreds of years to when shepherds tended their herds in the mountains of Switzerland. Supplies were limited and meals consisted of cheese melted by the fire and then scraped off onto potatoes and pickles. From these humble origins, the tradition of raclette was born.
This tradition can be enjoyed at home with a tabletop raclette machine ($120 - $150), with variable heat control for melting the cheese and a reversible non-stick grill top which is designed for grilling your favourite foods on one side and crêpes on the other.
A hot stone ($60) is available as an accessory for those who prefer grilling on a hot stone.
Fondue creates an opportunity to sit down with friends or family to enjoy a leisurely, congenial meal. Ease of preparation and unique flavours and ingredients are some of the elements that have combined to make fondues a key food trend in recent years.
Fondue sets are available with ceramic, stainless steel, or enameled cast iron pots in a variety of styles ($20 - $140).
Cuisinart has also introduced an electric fondue pot with adjustable temperature control ($65).
Magnetic Spice Boards
Magnetic spice boards are functional and show off the beautiful array of colours and textures of the spices, enhancing the decor of any space rather than adding to the clutter. Stainless steel spice shakers protect the potency and flavour of the spices, and have the visual appeal that make them ideal for anyone who likes to cook, values an organized kitchen, or simply has an eye for beautiful things. The clear twist-and-shake tops and magnetic bottoms make these shakers easy to use and put back without any hassle. The stainless steel panels are easily mountable on just about any wall, making them ideal for any kitchen. Available with 5 or 12 spice tins ($64 - $154).
Pot Racks
Ceiling or wall-mounted pot racks are a beautiful way to display and store your cookware, utensils, and decorative accessories.
A hanging pot rack can be placed above a kitchen island or counterop;
wall-mounted bar and utensil racks may be mounted above the countertop for easy access to pots and utensils, or hang two or three down a wall for maximum storage. They may also be used for hanging items in the laundry room, bedroom, or garage. Pot racks are available in a range of colours and styles to blend into most décors.
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A Comfort Food Menu
Funny how we rarely speak of comfort food during the dog days of summer. Perhaps because the warm weather provides its own special level of comfort we don't think in terms of our meals supplying that commodity. Sure enough, as soon as the leaves begin to fall in earnest and the clocks go back one hour, we, too, fall back on our favourite cold-weather foods to shore us up and warm us from the inside out.
Comfort foods take many forms: creamy macaroni and cheese, homemade soups packed with barley and vegetables, hefty bowls of mashed spuds topped with ladles of rich stew, these all work for me. Follow any of these with a warm dessert based on fruit, a little pastry and cream and I am very happy.
The following menu provides much comfort and, I would wager, joy, too, not just in the eating, but in the relatively simple preparation of each recipe.
Until next time, cook and eat with love,
Kathleen Sloan-McIntosh
Kathleen Sloan-McIntosh is a Toronto-born food writer whose work has appeared in major Canadian newspapers and magazines.
She is the author of numerous cookbooks. She and her husband, Ted, are now the proprietors of The Black Dog Pub & Bistro in Bayfield, Ontario.
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Root Cellar Chowder |
This satisfying vegetable chowder can easily be further embellished with shrimp, mussels, fish or leftover turkey or chicken.
| 2 Tbsp |
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butter |
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30 mL |
| 2 Tbsp |
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olive oil |
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30 mL |
| 2 |
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medium onions, chopped |
| 2 cloves |
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garlic, minced |
| 3 Tbsp |
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all-purpose flour |
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45 mL |
| 1/2 cup |
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dry white wine |
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125 mL |
| 5 cups |
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chicken stock |
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1.2 L |
| 1/2 |
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rutabaga, finely chopped |
| 3 |
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parsnips, peeled, finely chopped |
| 3 |
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medium carrots, finely chopped |
| 2 |
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medium potatoes, peeled, finely chopped |
| to taste |
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salt and freshly ground pepper |
| 3 - 4 slices |
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lean bacon, finely chopped |
| 1 cup |
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chopped fresh flat leaf parsley |
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250 mL |
| 1/2 cup |
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walnuts, finely chopped |
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125 mL |
| 1 cup |
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whipping cream |
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250 mL |
- In a large sauce pan or Dutch oven, combine the butter with the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions and garlic for 5 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Whisk in the flour, reduce heat a little and cook for a further 5 minutes, being careful not to brown the flour.
- Whisk the white wine into the flour mixture and increase the heat slightly. Add chicken stock, rutabaga, parsnip, carrots, potatoes, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Sauté bacon over medium-high heat for a few minutes, drain off and discard any fat, then add parsley and walnuts. Continue to saute over medium heat until the bacon is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Stir the whipping cream into the soup and simmer for a further few minutes until just heated through. Serve garnished with the bacon mixture.
Makes 6 - 8 servings
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Braised Beef in Dark Ale with Cheddar Toasts |
Choose a pot roast of beef for this slow-cooked preparation and ask the butcher to slice it for you beforehand. Serve with a mixture of mashed potato and turnip.
| 1/4 cup |
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all-purpose flour |
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60 mL |
| 2 tsp |
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dry mustard |
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10 mL |
| 2 lb |
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braising beef, sliced |
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1 kg |
| 2 |
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medium onions, peeled, thinly sliced |
| 4 cloves |
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garlic, crushed |
| 2 |
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large carrots, peeled, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) sticks |
| 2 cups |
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dark ale |
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500 mL |
| 1-1/4 cups |
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beef broth |
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310 mL |
| 1 Tbsp |
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brown sugar |
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15 mL |
| 1 |
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bay leaf |
| to taste |
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salt and freshly ground pepper |
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- Preheat oven to 300°F/150C.
- Combine the mustard and flour together in a shallow bowl. Dip the slices of meat into this mixture, shaking off the excess and transferring the coated meat to a plate as you work.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a frying pan set over medium-high heat. Cook the onions and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots (and a little more oil if needed) and cook for another 5 minutes. Scrape the contents of the pan into a casserole or other ovenproof dish with a lid.
- Add remaining oil to the pan, place it over the heat and sear the slices of meat on both sides to brown before laying over the vegetables.
- Pour the ale into the pan and bring it to a boil, scraping up any bits clinging to the bottom of the pan as you work. Let it boil for a minute, then add the broth, bay leaf, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour this mixture over the meat and vegetables and cook in the slow oven for 2.5 - 3 hours until the meat is very tender. Remove the casserole from the oven and let sit for a few minutes while you make the accompanying toasts.
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| 12 slices |
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baguette |
| 1 cup |
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grated old Cheddar cheese |
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250 mL |
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- Preheat oven broiler. Lay the slices of bread on a baking sheet and toast the bread on one side. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the cheese, and slip back beneath the broiler to toast the cheese. When it is melted and bubbling, remove from the oven. Serve the beef and vegetables in shallow bowls with two cheese toasts placed on top of each serving.
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Makes 6 servings
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Cranberry Pear Croustade |
Croustades are open-faced pies that can hold any number of fillings, sweet or savoury (try a mixture of mushrooms, sliced potatoes, goat cheese and fresh herbs, for instance). This is very good, too, with apples in place of the pears or a combination of both.
| 1/2 package |
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frozen puff pastry, thawed (or pastry for a 14-inch/35 cm crust) |
| 1/2 cup |
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sugar |
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125 mL |
| 1 tsp |
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cinnamon |
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5 mL |
| 1/2 tsp |
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nutmeg |
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2.5 mL |
| 5 |
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firm, ripe pears, cored, sliced |
| 3/4 cup |
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cranberries, fresh or frozen |
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175 mL |
| 3 Tbsp |
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all-purpose flour |
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45 mL |
| 2 Tbsp |
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butter |
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30 mL |
| 1 |
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egg yolk, beaten |
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sugar for dusting |
| 2 Tbsp |
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white wine jelly, melted |
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30 mL |
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whipped cream for garnish |
- Preheat oven to 425°F/220C. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a rough 14-inch/35 cm round. Wrap the pastry around a rolling pin and transfer to the centre of a baking sheet.
- Combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, pears, cranberries, and flour in a mixing bowl. Toss well and pour into the centre of the pastry. Dot with the butter. Turn the edges of the pastry up and over the filling, overlapping the pastry as necessary and leaving the centre of the filling exposed. (Pastry edges should be a little uneven). Brush off any excess flour, brush with the beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with a bit of sugar.
- Bake for 15 minutes, reduce the heat to 375°F/190C and bake for another 25 - 30 minutes or until fruit is tender and the pastry lightly browned. Serve warm with lightly sweetened whipped cream.
Makes 6 - 8 servings
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