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The amazing story behind the famous Monte Video sauce!

Apparently, everyone raved about Noëlline’s “spag”, (spaghetti with sauce, for those out of the Quebec loop!)

After years of consuming maple syrup in everything from cocktails to curries, Ethné can no longer pledge her exclusive fidelity to this one product. Never did it occur to her that one day, she would contemplate substituting her one, only liquid, gold love for another member of the renowned and multi-faceted maple clan...maple sugar!

After having indulged in the bonanza of last summer’s berries, it’s time to turn our attention towards apples, pears and squash, to bask in the comforting aromas of desserts made with French Gingerbread Spices and Mulling Spices.

Summer is meant to be spent outside, and one way to do that is having picnics with friends and family! It's a great opportunity to eat fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables and to make them shine in a bright salad, a dessert or a fresh fruit salad. Dips and sandwiches are also a must to the success of a great picnic. So roll out a blanket, pour yourself a drink and enjoy summertime!

There’s no need to wait for Sugar Shack season to use maple products in your recipes! In fact, this natural sugar should be a must all year round. Whether you use the syrup, the butter or granulated sugar, maple is an ideal ingredient in savory dishes as well as in desserts!

Grenada, also known as the Spice Isle, is a country which, despite sometimes political and always meteorological challenges, has always produced exceptional spices. It’s because of collaborators like Lyris that we’re able to offer mace, West-Indian bay leaves, cocoa, cinnamon and of course, nutmeg. We’d like to share another aspect of this unique relationship which has allowed us such privileged access to the spices of this little Caribbean island.

Thirty-five years ago, we were at the helm of our catering business, working seven days a week, after which we would shutter up and travel extensively for six to eight weeks every summer. We visited many countries and were especially drawn to regions of the world where we would learn about and procure what we call “terroir-specific” spices.

Georgians have been masters of the art of the banquet for centuries, and even though their cuisine remains slightly unfamiliar to us, we can affirm that it marries a remarkable variety of ingredients that testify to their expertise. There is an abundance of nuts, herbs and delicate spices, which bestow on Georgian dishes their characteristic freshness and celebrated generosity. This menu showcases some recipes from this cuisine that have impacted us enormously. Additionally, all the recipes are gluten free; for a more traditional Georgian meal, serve a lovely rustic loaf or flat breads…and of course, great wine!

As you probably already know, we’re fervent fans of whole spices. Once you become used to cooking with whole spices, it’s hard to get going without a good mortar. On the other hand, should you wish to offer good quality spices to someone who – God forbid! – is still mortar deprived, we have products that are ready-to-use and don’t need to be ground. Between zaatar, the different rubs and flaked chilies, you’re certain to find something pleasing and delicious to offer your foodie friends.