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November 2009
Get your Halloween on
early!
 Is that Captain Jack Sparrow behind the showcase? Or could
it be Cap'n Crunch?
An entire crew of pirates will be on hand this Saturday to
serve up delicious food and hand out treats to the kids at Cuisine &
Passion.
Why not come dressed up and enjoy the fun? And don't forget the kids!
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Chef Marc featured in Food Arts magazine
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New York trip piques interest of major US publication
 In July, Chef Marc traveled to New York to meet with a
number of top NYC chefs to teach them new and innovative ways to use
Australian beef. An American industry-leading magazine, Food Arts, not only
covered the event, it added a 12-page insert that featured photos of all Chef
Marc's dishes. It was mailed to 60,000 Food Arts subscribers.
The Wagyu Tataki with Daikon Salad and Japanese Seared Beef with Wasabi Mayonnaise, pictured above, is just one of the featured dishes.
Although the magazine is not widely available in Canada,
there are copies in the store if you'd like to have a look.
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Tip of the month: Choose the good stuff
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Buy the best you can afford
 Because good Parmesan cheese can cost upwards of $35 per kilogram, it's tempting to buy the cheap stuff.
Don't.
Premium cheese is much more flavourful which means you can use less to get the flavour you need. Besides, don't you deserve the best?
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Gift-giving has never been easier
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For the person who has everything
 No doubt, like most of us, you have friends
and--especially--family who are almost impossible to buy for during the holiday
season. Worry no more! We offer a selection of gift baskets that can contain just about anything you
choose.
Do you know someone who likes to hang out in the kitchen?
How about a basket with new measuring cups, a cookbook, some serving utensils
and a couple of our signature products such as Balsamic Glaze and specialty
pastas? Or, go right for the belly with a selection of beautiful Cuisine & Passion
jams and sauces.
Still undecided? A gift certificate is always a good idea. Available in any amount, they can be used for anything in the store,
including cooking classes!
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A new twist on old favourites
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Chef Chantal wows them at the You Deserve It! conference
 More than 300 women were in attendance at the You Deserve It! women's conference this past weekend and, as she has for the past two years, Chef Chantal was there to show off her culinary skills.
This year she gave four demonstrations of how to take 70s-style
appetizers such as shrimp cocktails and Beef Wellington and give them a new-millennium twist. Oohs and ahhs were
commonplace and the questions were plentiful--at least until the samples were
handed out. Suddenly the room went quiet...
It was nice to see many of the women come by the store this
week. If you weren't one of them, we sure hope to see you soon!
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Technology issues put a small dent in our communications
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Just when you think you have it all figured out...
 We've had some server issues--now resolved--that have resulted in intermittent email service over the past four days. If you've sent us an email with a question, to book a class or to place
an order in the last few days, it may not have gotten through. (One tell-tale sign is that we haven't responded promptly.) We ask your indulgence and request that you resend it.
On that note, we are pleased to announce that we are hiring the services of an Orléans company--well known for its reliability and top-notch service--to handle our technology issues. Ficient Web Solutions Inc. comes highly recommended and we look forward to working together.
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Cuisine & Passion in the running for six awards!
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Awards gala set for November 18
 We are pleased--and
thankful--to have been nominated in six categories by our clients this year.
If you haven't voted yet, you can still do it until
tomorrow at midnight. Just go to the Chamber's website and vote now!
The gala is being held on November 18, 2009, at the
beautiful new Shenkman Arts Centre. To get tickets, visit the Shenkman Centre's online ticket office.
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Join us for wine and hors d'oeuvres
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Helping children around the world
 Join us at Cuisine & Passion on Saturday, December 5, for a
fundraising event in support of La Fondation des
Foyers, Angèle. This registered charitable organization helps children around the world and the
orphanages and communities who welcome them.
Chef Marc will be preparing and serving hors d'oeuvres and
wine--tickets are
just $25 each. To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact
Nicole Tremblay by email. Tickets can also be purchased
at the store.
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Featured product: Marvelous Muffins
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There's nothing like home-made muffins!
 Looking for a little something special with your coffee in
the morning? Why not stop by to try one of Chantal's
Marvelous Muffins? Choose from among a number of varieties including banana and
chocolate chip, pumpkin, apple crumble, banana oat, blueberry and strawberry.
All muffins meet Health Canada's recommended dietary
requirement for delicious yumminess.
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Eat well. Save time.
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Thanksgiving dinner a real hit!
 We are pleased
to report the Thanksgiving dinner that we prepared for take-out recently has been extraordinarily well received!
We created more than 60 dinners and our follow-up survey was quite encouraging.
Here are
just some of the comments:
It was excellent. We had lots of
people over and they all loved it. Keep making great food and we'll keep on
coming!
Karin, Orléans
It was absolutely
wonderful--just about perfect.
Iona, Orléans
It was fantastic and enjoyed by
all. We'll absolutely do it again.
Betty, Orléans
Keep doing what you're doing!
Nathalie, Orléans
Now, with Christmas just around the corner, we are preparing
to do it all again. And we expect to be busier than ever. Read on...
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Christmas menu ready--order now!
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Prepare Christmas dinner in just 30 minutes!
If you want to save time this holiday season but still
want a five-star meal, we have some great news for you. Once again, we are
preparing a feast that can be purchased either as complete meals or as individual
items.
Here's the menu:
Starter: Cream of Mushroom Soup with Parsnip Croutons.....$6.00
Main: Oven-roasted Turkey Breast, Boneless Roasted Turkey Leg Stuffed
with Apricot Sage and Wild Rice Stuffing, Bacon Brussels Sprouts and Roasted and Candied Sweet Potatoes.....$24.00
Dessert: Chocolate Hazelnut Gateaux.....$6.50
Order the complete menu for just $34.50 per person.
It's not too early to order. Call 613-845-1090 or email us
and we'll make sure you get everything you need to ensure a beautiful, successful and stress-free holiday dinner!
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Featured recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash
with Balsamic Vinegar
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by Chef
Marc Miron
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Other kinds of squash can be used in this recipe, but butternut,
widely available locally at this time of year, is by far your best choice.
Hearty and flavourful, it's the perfect side dish to accompany most meats and
just about any kind of starch (e.g., potato)
dish. It will feed six to eight people.
(serves 4)
1 butternut squash
1/2 large onion, sliced
2 tbsp. canola oil
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- Chop
off the two ends of the squash (as you would a cucumber). Then, cut off the ball end of
the squash and clean it out. If the remaining piece is quite long, chop it
into two pieces as well.
- Stand
the pieces up on a cutting board and peel them using your knife to cut
down the sides.
- Cut
squash lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips and put them in a large bowl.
- Slice
the onion into thin strips and add to bowl.
- Add
the canola oil and balsamic vinegar to the bowl and toss everything
together well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer
to a baking sheet and roast in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes or until
tender.
- Enjoy!
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Give the gift of fine cuisine
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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.
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Visit us today at 2297 St. Joseph Blvd. in Orléans (beside Jumbo Video) and we will help you make that certain someone feel extra special!
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