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 It’s springtime and there’s so much to celebrate!
It’s the month of May and there’s so much to celebrate! Spring means new beginnings and a fresh start. It also means spring cleaning, Mother’s Day and our 13th anniversary on Broadway.
This month we’re happy to celebrate new beginnings in the store with some great new product as featured in national magazines, and just in time for Mother’s Day gift giving. Our newsletter this month highlights the new line of stoneware, Casa Blanca from Trudeau and some great new Kitchen Toys.
I’ve also discovered a new super food that tastes as good as it is good for you -- quinoa! We all know the benefits of eating whole grains, and quinoa is the only whole grain that is a complete protein, so I’m happy to share some of the health benefits, and some great recipes that use this super food!
It’s a sure sign of spring when farmers’ markets open for business, so after your trip to the market, be sure to drop by to say hello and help us celebrate new beginnings!
With warm wishes,
In this Issue
Culinary Events and News
Thursday, May 26th - 5pm to 8pm
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Semi-Annual Knife Sharpening Clinic
(please plan to attend in person as unfortunately we can not accept dropoffs).
Congratulations To:
Jerry A, the April winner of an Emile Henry Mixing Bowl.
May Subscriber Draw
All subscribers to our electronic newsletter during the month of May will be entered to win a Zwilling J.A. Henckels steak knife set ($85.00 value)
Subscribe to Secrets from our Kitchen
Did you know?
- Whole grains include the complete grain: the bran, the germ and the endosperm.
- Canada’s new Food Guide recommends 6-8 servings of grain daily, with at least half of your daily consumption of grain products being whole grain.
- Whole wheat bread (made with whole wheat flour) may have some of the germ removed, meaning that 100% whole wheat bread may not necessarily be whole grain!
- According to a 2011 Canadian Food Industry Report, only about 10% of Canadians are consuming a healthy amount of whole grains daily.
- The 2011 Canadian Food Industry Report showed that on average men eat more whole grains than women (12% versus 6%), and that Ontarians eat the most whole grains (10%).
- Whole grains are digested more slowly than refined grains, resulting in lower blood sugar & insulin levels.
- Popular whole grain foods include: brown rice, oats, whole wheat flour, rye flour, barley, buckwheat, bulgur, millet and quinoa!
- While used in a similar way to grains like rice and couscous, quinoa is actually the fruit of a broadleaf plant related to the spinach family.
Casa Blanca Bakeware & Serveware
Known for their high-quality and innovative products, Trudeau Corporation has teamed up with internationally recognized designer and ceramist Koen de Winter to create Casa Blanca, its new oven-to-table line.
Canadian designed and created, Casa Blanca is not only visually pleasing, with a streamlined and classic look, but it was designed to deliver superior performance.
The ultimate goal was to create an elegant line suitable for everyday use. Designer and ceramist Koen de Winter explains why he chose to work with stoneware for the Casa Blanca collection: “There are a number of advantages to using stoneware for everyday. The end result is a product that’s both well designed and functional.
Casa Blanca is food safe, dishwasher safe and microwave safe (except for items that include stainless steel or silicone). The entire line works directly from the oven to the table, is oven safe to 500F, and is stain resistant due to the protective lacquer on the mat natural surfaces.
As featured in Canadian Living magazine (May & June 2011)
and Homemakers magazine (May 2011)
Benefits of Stoneware
The use of stoneware goes back several centuries and its longevity has given us a deep understanding of its many advantages.
The process of firing stoneware at very high temperatures (between 1280C and 1320C) decreases the porous nature of the material, thus increasing its resistance to water and food absorption, making it sanitary and requiring very little care. Stoneware is sturdy enough to withstand dishwasher use and detergents. The vitrification of stoneware also produces a chemical bond between the glaze and the sandstone, creating a high resistance to scratches and surfaces.
Thanks to the quality and durability of its glazes, stoneware remains the material of choice for most ceramic artisans who appreciate its versatility, malleability and longevity. Trudeau is proud to bring you Casa Blanca, a collection that combines functionality, design and innovation!
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