A year ago today, I started working as a Territory Sales Manager for St.-Albert Cheese Co-op. It’s been a great year introducing this brand to retailers as well as restaurants throughout the GTA.
My history with this Cheese Co-op goes back to my childhood, as my dad use to buy their famous curds regularly when I was a kid growing up in Ottawa.
FYI – In Ottawa these curds are EVERY where. In Toronto, you can find these amazing curds at Longos, Metro and Food Basics!
Many people say to me: “What do I do with them?” or “I don’t have a deep fryer to make poutine”. Well here’s a few ideas how to enjoy St.-Albert curds!
My favourite way to enjoy curds is simply snack on them right out of the bag.
![st albert - bags](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/st-albert-bags-768x1024.jpg)
However I’ve also added them on roasted potatoes with gravy (my version of a poutine)
![st albert - potatoes](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/st-albert-potatoes-1024x768.jpg)
I’ve also added them to my omelette with asparagus.
![st albert - eggs](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/st-albert-eggs-1024x1024.jpg)
One night, I simply added these delicious curds to a plate of steaming spinach. Add a bit of pepper and dig in!!
![st albert - spinach](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/st-albert-spinach-1024x1024.jpg)
I hope you get a chance to pick up a bag of St.-Albert curds one day soon. You won’t be disappointed. Promise.
For more information:
Website: http://fromagestalbert.com/?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FromagerieStAlbert/
Curds, egg, Food Basics, Longos, Metro, Ottawa, Potatoes, spinach, St Albert Cheese
Long weekends are the perfect time to host a brunch. I started off with a trip to Evergreen Brick Works Farmers’ Market which provided inspiration to go home and start cooking.
For example: I bought a package of this…which I had never seen before and found out that it was totally edible and a member of the legume family!
![brunch - clover](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/brunch-clover-1024x1024.jpg)
Here’s what I managed to make in slightly over 2 hours:
1. Chopped Egg: Not only did I add a little cream cheese, but I added a touch of Kozlik’s Horseradish mustard to it. Plus..I decorated the plate with the above mentioned flowers.
![brunch - egg](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/brunch-egg-1024x1024.jpg)
2. Chopped Tuna. Here’s my little secret…add a touch of cream cheese when you mix up the tuna and the mayo together.
![brunch - tuna](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/brunch-tuna-1024x576.jpg)
3. Salad: I bought a package of organic salad mix with edible flowers and threw it in the bowl with some more cut up romaine. How pretty is this?
![brunch - salad](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/brunch-salad-1024x1024.jpg)
4. Beet Borsht shooters: These shooters certainly were a conversation starter when guests arrived.
![brunch - shooters](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/brunch-shooters-1024x576.jpg)
5. Asparagus Tart: SO. EASY. TO. MAKE. Click here for the recipe.
![brunch - tart](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/brunch-tart-696x1024.jpg)
6. Blueberry Cobbler; Um…my guests really liked it. Can you tell? Click here for the recipe.
![brunch - cobbler](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/brunch-cobbler-1024x1024.jpg)
7. Mint Pea Salad: Always a summer hit however I forgot to take a photo. Can you believe?
8. Avocado Corn Salad: I added a small amount of jalapeno and this made all the difference. Click here for the recipe.
![brunch - avocado](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/brunch-avocado-1024x576.jpg)
9. Roasted Tomato/Roasted Garlic with St. Albert Twisted Cheese on Pumpernickel Rounds
At the buffet, there were bagels, a small cheese tray, banana muffins and a cucumber salad too but I’m too tired to post anymore photos. Plus I don’t want to bore you!! However, here’s what the buffet looked like.
![brunch - is served](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/brunch-is-served-1024x1024.jpg)
Can’t wait to entertain again!!
Happy Cooking.
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About once a month I buy a box of party sandwiches for dinner or for a snack. There’s never ANY leftovers. EVER. I will repeat – EVER. I usually pick them up at Bruno’s, Pusateri’s, Daiters, or What A Bagel.
![serve this with salad and/or soup and you have yourself a lovely dinner!!](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lesley-box.jpg)
serve this with salad and/or soup and you have yourself a lovely dinner!!
When I was trying to figure out what to serve at my birthday party last week, it dawned on me that party sandwiches would be a welcome change from the usual sushi platter.
I contacted Lesley’s Party Sandwiches & Catering and made fast friends with Lesley who also shared the same birthday as me!! (too funny). I found out that she’s been in business for 29 years and was the first independent party sandwich supplier in the city! I also found out that I could drop my off my platters and she would will fill them up with an assortment of party sandwiches, such as:
- brie and fig preserve
- cream cheese and cucumber
- egg, tuna, and salmon salad,
- smoked salmon and cream cheese and MORE.
So I dropped off my platters and witnessed how party sandwiches are made! There is a reason why I’m not making party sandwiches!!
![Perfectly Sliced Bread!!](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lesleys-bread.jpg)
Perfectly Sliced Bread!!
Just before the party – they were delivered. HOW SWEET IS THAT? This is what my platter looked like. Pretty….Don’t you think?
![This platter was empty at the end of the night. They were a hit](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lesley-final.jpg)
This platter was empty at the end of the night. They were a hit
Lesley’s Party Sandwiches are perfect for baby showers, baby namings, tea parties, office parties, engagement parties, graduations and more!! She also makes a variety of salads and beautiful fruit platter and vegetable platters too. #justsayin’.
For more information:
Lesley’s Party Sandwiches: 55 Glen Cameron Road, Unit 19, Thornhill, ON (905) 660 0551
Disclosure: Lesley’s Party Sandwiches provided me with an assortment of party sandwiches. However all opinions are my own.
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I will be honest. I have no time to write a long blog at the moment. Here’s why:
-I’ve been enjoying the sun (err…suntanning WITH sunscreen) and I think my brain is also suntanning.
-I’m off to Hartford Connecticut for a family bar mitzva and the only thing I can think about is #road trip
-I haven’t packed yet which means I’m scrambling at the moment!
So this is going to be a BRIEF blog post about my BRIEF breakfast this morning.
It all started with this cute little 5 minute breakfast sandwich maker from Hamilton Beach.
![hamilton - prep](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hamilton-prep.jpg)
In the morning, I let this cute little appliance warm up for 5 minutes. I then assembled the ingredients into the cute appliance and put the timer on for 5 minutes. Notice, I’m using the word “cute”…over and over again. This appliance is truly adorable AND functional too!
BINGO – Breakfast.
![hamilton - final](http://momwhoruns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hamilton-final.jpg)
Now only if I had 5 minutes to clean the sink!! Notice there is no picture of my sink…LOL
For more information: Please visit Hamilton Beach. They really do have an awesome line up of amazing appliances. Please note: that this cute 5 minute sandwich maker won’t be available till August. K?
One more thing: Thanks Fathcom Communications for inviting me to the Hamilton Beach #Social Media Kitchen event. It was nothing short of fabulous.
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