It was a week of celebrations at Cuisine & Passion. After our own soirée June 18th, we were off to the Shenkman Arts Centre two days later to take part in A Taste of Orléans.

We were pleased to give those in attendance a taste of our offerings including short ribs braised in pomegranate jus, couscous and our gourmet panini sandwiches. We stopped counting after 600 plates had been served.

We are happy to report that we received great feedback--in fact, we found that it wasn't unusual for someone to taste our food at the Shenkman Arts Centre and head right over to our shop!

Photo: Chef Marc and his assistant, Madi, greet and serve hundreds of guests at the new Shenkman Arts Centre.

"With Chef Marc's penchant for high quality, it almost goes without saying that buying locally is part of his very make-up.

"He's been buying from us since the first day he opened. We are very pleased with his products as well as the support he has shown for the agricultural community."

When friends and family join you for a weekend BBQ, wouldn't it be nice to enjoy beautifully marinated pork kabobs or tender steaks rubbed with Creole spice--without all the work?

Starting this week, we will be introducing an array of meats already seasoned with an assortment of rubs and marinades. We begin with a Creole-spiced chicken breast. Vacuum-packed and ready for the BBQ, it's just what the doctor ordered for a beautiful summer afternoon.

Drop in today to see for yourself!

What's better on a summer afternoon than a great Creole-spiced barbequed steak followed by some soft and creamy home-made ice cream? Summer doesn't get any better than that!

Creole Spice
Close your eyes when you taste this spice mixture on a barbequed steak and it's easy to convince yourself you are in the heart of Louisiana. A blend of paprika, chili, garlic salt, cumin and other spices, this seasoning is sure to take your next barbeque to a whole new level.

At just $6 for a 100-gram bottle, it's the ideal treat for a weekend BBQ!

Pascale's Ice Cream
One of our customers said it best: "You really haven't had ice cream until you've had Strawberry Sour Cream ice cream."

Pascale shares our philosophy: use only natural, local ingredients, whenever possible. And that freshness shows in every spoonful.

So far, we're able to ffer four tantalizing flavours:

• Strawberry Sour Cream -- There is nothing sour about this treat. Try it with a splash of our very own Balsamic Glaze to make it extra special.
• Peanut Butter Salted Caramel --You have to try it to believe it. Just a hint of peanut butter combined with the sweetness of creamy caramel. Simply delicious!
  
• Banana Baileys -- If you love the after-dinner liqueur, you will love this combination.
  
• Chocolate Hazelnut -- A more traditional ice cream, this is a real crowd-pleaser.
  

And here is some great news. Pascale will soon be developing a new flavour of ice cream based on our very own date squares. We can't wait!

There were no lions, tigers, clowns or dancing horses but there was a huge tent. And on June 18, we were pleased to serve lunch to the guests who had assembled beneath it.

And who would be so progressive as to think that a meeting and lunch could be fun in a tent in the Cuisine & Passion parking lot?

RDÉE Ontario (Réseau de développement économique et d'employabilité), of course. And what a wise decision it was!

The board of directors enjoyed gourmet salads and barbequed flat-iron steak prepared with our new Creole BBQ Spice. By all accounts, the food was fabulous and the venue was very well received by the board. (A special thanks to J.A. Laporte Flowers & Nursery for helping us dress it up with plants and flowering bushes.)

 

When asked how it went, RDÉE Ontario Executive Director Nicole Sauvé had one word: "Parfait!"

Photo: Members of RDÉE Ontario enjoy lunch under the big top.

Available in any amount, a gift certificate from Cuisine & Passion is a great way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or any special event.

Call us at 613-845-1090 today for more information.