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Therefore I am sure that this, my Coronation, is not the symbol of a power and a splendor that are gone but a declaration of our hopes for the future, and for the years I may, by God’s Grace and Mercy, be given to reign and serve you as your Queen. – Queen Elizabeth II

Dear Customers,

Our shelves are brimming over with all your favourite foods and gifts. Read on as I share with you all that is new.

New arrivals at Herma’s

Vidda Jewelry

Vidda provides hand finished and modern jewelry made from high quality materials such as Swarovski crystals and vegetable tanned leather from the Mediterranean Spanish regions. Vidda jewelry is either made with a traditional silver alloy or gold plate over silver alloy, and it passes through expert hands as it is transformed from raw material to a beautiful finished piece.

Maison Berger

NEW Maison Berger Gift Sets contain beautiful fragrance lamps and everything needed to get you started. Also find the following wintertime fragrances that will have your home smelling cozy, festive and warm – Hazelnut, Festive Fir, Heavenly Spruce, White Cashmere, Fireplace and Orange Cinnamon.

Maison Berger’s Unique Diffusion System

The lamp’s unique diffusion system eliminates unpleasant smells and bacteria. The burner is where the elimination takes place as the heat emitted attracts malodorous molecules and neutralizes them. This action is combined with an air-perfuming action. This clever way to purify and perfume the air was made chic by the likes of Coco Chanel and Picasso who used the pretty bottles in their own homes and studios.

Love Cocoa Chocolate Bars are made using cacao sourced from small, family-run cacao farms in Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. Packaged in stunning, eye-catching boxes, they make the perfect gift (under $10 each).

Herma offers the following chocolate bars…

Birthday Bar (white chocolate, vanilla and sprinkles) – Strawberry Champagne (fruits and champagne) – Prosecco (milk chocolate infused with Prosecco and popping candy) – Crushed Coffee – Avocado Bar– Gin & Tonic (Gin, Tonic, Juniper and Lime with Colombian Cocoa) – Salted Caramel – Maldon Sea Salt – Peruvian Single Origin

At Herma’s find…

Original French Dressing – Lime & Chili Asian Dressing (Great Taste Award-Winner perfect for marinating meat and fish or splashing straight into a stir-fry.) – Creamy Caesar Dressing – Classic Vinaigrette Dressing – Garlic & Black Pepper Mayonnaise (Made with free range eggs & extra virgin olive oil, it’s rich and creamy flavour is fabulous with flatbreads & fries.) – Lemon Mustard Mayonnaise (Made with lemon juice & wholegrain mustard. Delicious with fresh fish, asparagus, new potatoes & chicken.) – Lime & Chili Mayonnaise (Dip, dollop and spread on almost anything.)

Lucy’s Recipe

Apple, Beetroot, Goat Cheese and Walnut Salad

This roasted beetroot, apple, walnut and goats cheese salad is the most delicious salad and for us it really is Autumn on a plate. They finished the salad with a good drizzle of their Original French.

Ingredients

4 medium beetroots, cut into 1 cm wedges

1 tbsp olive oil

1 1/4 cups Chicory, trimmed and leaves separated

1/4 cup Arugula

2 red apples, thinly sliced

2 tbsp chives roughly chopped

1/2 cup goat’s cheese

1/3 cup walnuts, lightly toasted

Lucy’s Original French Dressing

Method

Preheat the oven to 400F.
Put the beetroot on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment and toss with the olive oil. Season and roast for 30 -35 minutes, turning once, until tender and slightly charred around the edges. Allow to cool.
Place the salad leaves on a large shallow plate. Top with the beetroot, apples , walnuts, chives and crumble over the goats cheese. Drizzle generous with the dressing.

For another great recipe from Lucy’s combining sesame crusted salmon with Lucy’s Lime and Chili Mayo go to the blog section of hermas.ca or click on the link below.

Sesame Crusted Salmon with Lucy’s Lime and Chili Mayo – Herma’s Fine Foods & Gifts (hermas.ca)

Herma’s Cheese Shop

Goat Cheese Soaked in Red Wine

We are excited to introduce this Spanish goat’s milk cheese soaked in red wine as we believe it would be lovely served on a plate of tapas alongside Spanish Chorizo, almonds and olives (all found at Herma’s). The purple rind comes from bathing the cheese in red wine, which gives the cheese a mellow, yet sharp, tangy and fruity flavor. This goat’s milk cheese would also be lovely in a grilled cheese sandwich, appetizers or sprinkled over a salad like in the recipe shared above. Enjoy with a fruity red wine before or after dinner.

Another cheese of special mention…Truly Grass Fed Mature Cheddar and Medium Cheddar from Ireland. 95% of the cow’s diet comes from eating a natural diet of grass.

More than just cheese…

A cheese platter needs to be about more than just yummy cheese. For an interesting cheese platter be sure to take advantage of all that Herma’s has to offer. Our shelves are fully stocked with all your favourites and more.

Condiments for Cheese – Preserves – Confit – Chutney – Truffle Honey – Crunchy Biscuits (find NEW Cheddar, Gouda & Chive and Parimigiano Reggiano flavoured) – Artisanal Breadsticks – Mediterranean Olives – Italian Prosciutto – Fennel Salami from Italy – Spanish Chorizo – Almonds

1. Levoop is an adjustable levelling measuring scoop great for coffee, baby formula and protein powder. Levoop’s top slides forward to scrape off excess ingredients in order to give an accurate and level measure. Levoop’s scoop base adjusts smoothly and securely to set the desired volume and reproduce consistent measurements for repeated use.

2. Chopula not only acts as a spatula for flipping and lifting, it may also be used to chop food while in the pan. Its super flexible head slides easily under food while its multi-curved head allows you to scrape the corners of pans. We call Dreamfarm’s signature bend to its utensil’s neck counter intelligence. Counter tops stay clean and food hygienic thanks to the clever bend in the handle which keeps the utensil’s head from touching the counter top.

Homemade Perogies

Thanks to Denise for sharing her homemade perogies with us last weekend!

One testimonial from Kate says it all…These perogies blew my mind and completely redefined for me what perogies should be! I’ve been a fan for years now, locally sourced through a mom and pop business, you can feel good supporting them.

Find in Herma’s freezers!

Thanksgiving Foods

Turkeys – Capons – Homemade Stuffing – Gravy – Cranberry Sauce

Thanksgiving is almost 3 weeks away which means it is time to start making plans. Ordering turkeys, capons and other thanksgiving foods will begin soon. Look for us to post details in coming days by going to (20+) Herma’s Fine Foods | Facebook or Herma’s Fine Foods (@hermasfinefoods) • Instagram photos and videos. To order stop by or call 905-885-9250.

Have a lovely weekend. We look forward to seeing you.

Sincerely,

Meredith Ender

Communications Coordinator

Herma’s Fine Foods & Gifts