Herma’s News – The Perfect Picnic, Food Ideas
He who binds to himself a joy does the winged life destroy; But he who kisses the joy as it flies, lives in eternity’s sun rise. – William Blake
Dear Customers,
Warm weather has us getting creative in the kitchen looking for ways to make the most of grazing and enjoying foods outdoors. This Saturday Herma will be offering up something special to try. We hope you’ll join us.
Saturday, June 3rd, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Find Herma in her kitchen this Saturday afternoon as she offers samples of a lovely gourmet pasta from France. Refreshingly delightful for spring, this Grapefruit, Orange and Lemon Tagliatelle Pasta will bring something light and citrusy to your plate. Enjoy this delightful pasta alone as a main course with a drizzle of oil or as an accompaniment with seafood, coconut, poultry or pork.
In addition to the above Cornand Tagliatelle Pasta, we also carry these three…Truffle – Basil, Black Olives & Lemon – Squid Ink, Tomato, Beet & Dulse Seaweed
Herma’s Savings
As an indispensable part of the world’s most prestigious bars, clubs, and restaurants, the design of Nachtmann’s Whiskey Tumblers and Long Drink Tumblers captures the nostalgic, iconic purism that is true bar culture. Available while supply lasts.
The therapeutic act of kneading dough, the heavenly aroma that fills the home and the delicious satisfaction of tasting warm baked bread when it first comes out of the oven is why we believe baking bread at home is the perfect past time.
Our Emile Henry Bread Cloche, Baguette Baker and Bread Loaf Baker are all beautiful ceramic pieces made of Burgundy clay from France that are specially designed so that it offers the perfect environment for crispy crusts and moist insides – rivalling that of any bakery.
The Perfect Picnic
Fill your shopping basket with these gourmet foods from Herma’s for the perfect picnic.
Prosciutto DOP – Porchetta Ham – Salami – Olives – Bruschetta – Olive Oil – Balsamic Vinegar – Manoucher Baguette – Manoucher’s Persian Noon Loaf – Crackers – Saltspring Kitchen Co. Fruit Spreads – Smoke Show Dijonnaise and/or Aioli – Sparkling Water – Lemonade – Exquisite Cheese (Brebirousse D’Argental, Bleu D’Auvergne, Langres AOP and Gouda) – Gherkins – Herma’s Liver Pâté – Herma’s Lemo-licious – Crunchy Almonds – Shortbread Cookies
Sparkling Water from France
Efferve Sparkling Water offers natural lemon flavors and aromas, beet sugar and natural spring water for a truly refreshing drink. Find in Herma’s coolers the following beverages from Efferve.
French (This crisp refreshing sparkling water is lovely combined with beer for what is known in France as a Demi Panache. Mmm…refreshing!)
Lemon (Its authentic lemon splash makes this a real thirst-quenching summer beverage.)
Pink (This pink lemon beverage is refreshing, pretty and festive for parties and picnics.)
Cold Cocktail, Pink Panty, Recipe by Efferve
Manoucher’s Baguette and Persian Noon Loaf
Take delight in dipping your baguette into a lovely balsamic and olive oil mixture or slather with a creamy cheese and sweet fruit spread – yum!
Manoucher’s Persian Noon Loaf, which is hand-shaped and folded around feta cheese, olive oil and basil, is also delicious folded around delicate layers of porchetta, thin slices of mild gouda and a little aioli or Dijonnaise.
Herma’s Cheese Shop
If you’re thinking picnic in Provence look no further than Herma’s Cheese Shop where cheese has been sliced fresh, wrapped and lovingly placed in our coolers. Janis will be ready to lend a hand with advice concerning your next cheese and charcuterie platter or to slice yummy Prosciutto DOP and Porchetta ham from Italy the way you like.
Picnic in Provence Cheese List
Brebirousse D’Argental (Lyon, France) Decadent and delicious, this sheep’s milk cheese with orange rind and silken texture is sweet and buttery. Enjoy with baguette, Porchetta and an apricot fruit spread.
Langres (Champagne, France) This small round cow’s milk cheese with wrinkly rind has a firm pate that melts in your mouth, leaving a complex taste. Langres’s signature is its concave cap that many cheese lovers in the Champagne region use to cradle a splash of sparkling Champagne. Cut a slit into the middle to allow bubbles to seep through.
Bleu D’Auvergne (Auvergne, France) This cow’s milk blue has a medium intensity and is crumbly, smooth and creamy. Lovely enjoyed with red wine and crusty bread, this blue is also ideal crumbled into a salad or melted on a steak or burger.
And of course, our triple creme Chateau de Bourgogne (Burgundy, France) is always a crowd favourite.
Something to think about…
We look forward to seeing you in coming days. Have an absolutely, marvelous weekend!
Sincerely,
Meredith Ender
Communication Coordinator
Herma’s Fine Foods & Gifts
