Soaking up the Summer Sun!
 Warm summer days and nights are perfect for entertaining family and friends outdoors. Pool parties, post sport celebrations or just getting together for a pleasant meal.
As a sports fan, I have enjoyed watching the Euro Cup soccer (or football, as we Europeans would say). I look forward to cheering on Canada’s athletes as they compete at the Olympics in London, England this summer.
We’ll be celebrating and getting outside this month at the annual Orangeville Founder’s Fair. Be sure to plan a stroll downtown to take in the festivities, and stop by the store for our cash and carry items in the tent, as well as the specials throughout the store.
During the summer months it is nice to relax and stay cool. In our kitchen toys section, we’re sharing some fun tools for making frozen treats. We have included an easy recipe for an ice cold coffee frappé.
Remember, in Canada, summer is short and sweet, so be sure to soak in as much sun as possible while it’s still here. Enjoy your time with family and friends, and keep cool!
Best wishes,
In this Issue
Culinary Events and News
Fat Boy BBQ Class Series · Sponsored by From the Kitchen to the Table
July 4, 11, 18 & 25
Orangeville Founders' Fair · Downtown Orangeville
July 6 & 7
Rotary Ribfest · Alder Street Arena
July 20-22
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Founder’s Fair Specials July 6 & 7
Cash & carry sidewalk tent sale
Red Tag Special - save an additional 15% on all reduced items in store.
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Vickery B. the June winner of a Swiss Diamond 10 inch fry pan, valued at $139.95.
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Did you know?
- It takes an average of 50 licks to finish one scoop of an ice cream cone.
- The ice cream cone was introduced at the 1904 World’s Fair, after an ice cream vendor ran out of dishes.
- There are over 5,700 Dairy Queen locations around the world. There are over 600 locations in Texas alone!
- Popsicles were invented accidentally in 1905 when an 11-year old left a drink outside overnight with a stir stick in the cup. In the morning, he found a sweet frozen treat!
- The popsicle got its name from the children of its inventor, who called their dad’s frozen treats “Pop’s ‘sicles”.
- London has hosted the Summer Olympics on two occasions prior to 2012 - 1908 and 1948.
- An estimated 10,500 athletes from 204 countries will be participating at the Olympics in London.
 Emile Henry Crème Brulée Set
Serve at home for your guests
From Emile Henry, makers of fine, handcrafted bakeware and tableware, this gift set has everything required to make restaurant quality crème brulée at home. The set includes six colourful individual crème brulée dishes, a blow torch and a recipe book filled with easy, and delicious recipes, as well as mouth watering photos. The complete set makes an ideal wedding, housewarming or hostess gift.
Retail price $89.99 (Valued at $115)
The Real Crème Brulée
- 750 ml (3 cups) 35% cream
- 1 Vanilla pod
- 8 egg yolks
- 150 g (5.25 oz) caster or fine sugar
- 40 g (1.5 oz) brown sugar, cane sugar or vanilla sugar for topping
Pour the cream into a saucepan.
Split the vanilla pod with a knife and scrape the seeds into the cream.
Place over the heat until the cream reaches simmering point.
Turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 15 minutes.
Whisk the egg yolks with the caster sugar until the mixture becomes light in colour.
Add the warm cream without whisking, to avoid any froth.
Filter the mixture through a strainer.
Leave to rest, then remove any froth from the surface.
Fill the six dishes with the mixture and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 200F.
No water bath (bain-marie) needed.
Just before serving, sprinkle with brown sugar and caramelize immediately with the torch.
Crème brulée can be made ahead of time, and served cold.
Decorate with fruit of your choice and a leaf of mint.
20 minute preparation
1 hour 15 cook
Makes 6 dishes
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