Herma’s News – Kitchen Party Event, NEW Arrivals, Spoon Hors d’oeuvres, Cheeses and more!
In remembering the appalling suffering of war on both sides, we recognize how precious is the peace we have built in Europe since 1945. – Queen Elizabeth II
Dear Customers,
We are buzzing with ideas that will make shopping at Herma’s even more interesting and fun, including the introduction of new products and an event that we hope will be the start of many.
Herma’s Kitchen Party
You and your friends now have the opportunity to join Herma and Taco for an afternoon of learning and fun. Be personally guided by Taco through the store as he demonstrates how to use kitchen gadgets and tools that will make food prep easier and more precise. At the end of your tour join Herma in the Studio for a complimentary luncheon.
Be the hostess!
When? Choose from three Wednesdays (June 15th, 22nd & 29th). – How many guests? Bring 6-7 Friends. – Cost? Free – Perks? Hostess receives a small gift and all guests receive a 15% discount on non-food items.
Call 905-885-9250 or stop by to reserve for you and your friends. Must have a minimum of 6 people, no more than 8. First come, first serve.
Just a reminder!
The Queen’s Jubilee begins this week.
Want to commemorate the Queen’s 70th Jubilee? Find a bust of Queen Elizabeth, which also serves as a planter, at Herma’s + a small statue with solar powered waving hand. Yes, we know, the latter is a bit kitsch, but we like to satisfy that guilty pleasure every now and then.
NEW from Maison Berger and recommended for outdoors.
Summernight Frosted Lamp Gift Set
photo by Maison Berger
Pops of citrusy orange enliven the air with excitement while floral notes lend a hint of romance. Fresh eucalyptus and citronella also connects you with the joy of the outdoors. As evening turns into night, this scent dances on the air like fireflies shimmering in the dark.
Included in kit…
Fragrance Lamp – Wick-Burner – Silver Straight diffuser Cap – Stopper – Funnel – 250 ml Summer Night fragrance
NEW at Herma’s
Introducing Gourmet Inspirations
Culinary innovator Peter Fehr of Gourmet Inspirations believes his foods will help cooks at home, who are bored of the same old, same old, create tantalizing meals that are interesting and complex – elevating ordinary food into artisanal works of art.
List of products and how they are used…
No Baste Turkey Rub (Mix with oil or butter and rub on turkey or chicken with no basting required.) – Garlic Lover’s Spread & Seasoning (Mix into melted butter or oil to taste. Delicious used for mashed potatoes, prawns, scallops, chicken, veggies, cream sauces and garlic bread. Makes the BEST garlic butter.) – Kickin’ Chicken – Smoke & Spice Rub (rub for grilled or smoked meats) – Land & Sea Rub (rub for fish and seafood, on fresh baked potato, eggs, veggies and when mixed in softened unsalted butter makes a delicious butter or spread)
Veggie Fusion (Adds colour, crunch, texture and flavour to cooked veggies and grains. Simply sprinkle just prior to serving. Create a dip by mixing 1 tbsp with 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup mayonnaise.) – Creamy Peppercorn Whisky Steak Sauce (Heat and serve. Top your steak or chicken with fried onions and mushrooms. Drizzle on roasted veggies.) – Sweet and Spicy Lemon Sauce (Marinate seafood and poultry. Toss with pasta and stir-fries. Glaze roasted root vegetables. Drizzle on green beans, brassicas and asparagus.) – Salted Caramel Whisky Dessert Sauce, Prairie Berry Dessert Sauce AND Peach Riesling Dessert Sauce (Drizzle over ice cream, cheesecake, brownies, pies, waffles and pancakes.)
Ricotta Pasta with Chicken Recipe
Using Gourmet Inspiration’s Sweet and Spicy Lemon Sauce
To find this recipe go to the blog section of our website, hermas.ca, or click on the link below.
Sweet and Spicy Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Chicken – Herma’s Fine Foods & Gifts (hermas.ca)
Entertaining with Spoons
Serving hors d’oeuvres, or amuse-bouche, from spoons provides the perfect amount of food for guests to enjoy prior to dinner. It also allows you to be creative, making a charming presentation that provides guests with a little something different.
We used the Village Grocer Flank Steak (sliced thin, medium rare), Bacon-wrapped Scallops (scallops placed on top of bacon), Tiger Shrimp, Rummo Pasta, Mamma Nuccia Pasta Sauce, English Cheese Biscuits, Herma’s Signature Papperdew Peppers, Le Fleurmier Charlevoix (soft, cow’s milk cheese) for our spoons pictured above.
Other foods to place on spoons?
Meatballs – Prosciutto with Scoop of Melon – Burrata with Cherry Tomato – Soup and Crouton – Olive and Cheese Cube – Raspberry with Chocolate – Mini Scoop of Ice Cream with Berry Sauce – and so much more
Herma’s Cheese Shop
Featured Cheese
Raclette la Savoie
This is an ancient mountain cheese from France that is famed for its melting capabilities. Janis says this Raclette is so special it may be enjoyed all on its own one slice at a time.
The French, however, love to pour this cheese, melted, over foods like small potatoes, prosciutto, pickled vegetables, cooked sausages, cauliflower, broccoli, thinly sliced zucchini, sliced mushrooms, sliced pears, apples and baguette. We love to melt it on top of hamburgers and to create delicious grilled cheese sandwiches with it.
Buffalo Mozzarella
Buffalo Mozzarella is creamier, softer and far more flavorful than that of cow’s milk cheese with a tanginess and depth of flavor that is all its own. This can be attributed to water buffalo milk’s high fat content — nearly double that of cow’s milk. It’s primarily produced in the hills around Naples where water buffalo are most plentiful.
How Buffalo Mozzarella may be used…
Buffalo Mozzarella on Baguette
Top Manoucher Baguette slices with buffalo mozzarella and broil the slices in the oven. As the cheese begins to melt, remove and enjoy with your favourite Salt Spring Kitchen spread.
Buffalo Mozzarella with Greens
Slice mozzarella into cubes. – Coat with pesto and olive oil. – Marinate at least 30 minutes. – Place cubes alongside slices of cucumber, bell pepper, endive, and on top of radicchio leaves. – Best served on the same day it is made.
Other uses…
Buffalo Mozzarella may also be enjoyed as a Caprese Salad (with tomato and fresh basil), on pizza, flat bread (with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and pesto), also used in pasta, omelets and casseroles.
Just in!
Delice de Bourgogne will be available in our coolers by Thursday. Also find Oro Rosso, an amazing dessert blue made with sweet wine and berries. Ask to have this one-of-a-kind cheese sliced just for you.
Coming soon! We expect Comte and Burrata to be available sometime next week.
Charcuterie
Find Prosciutto, Fennel Salami, Mortadella along with Porchetta Ham sliced just the way you like. Our Porchetta Ham is a beautiful Italian ham that when sliced thin, folds daintily on a cheese board or placed in a sandwich. Of course, if you are in a hurry, there are all sorts of amazing meats already packaged and ready-to-go in our coolers.
Dreamfarm – 34 awards and counting!
So proud to carry Dreamfarm’s award-winning, innovative kitchen tools at Herma’s.
We look forward to seeing you in coming days. Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Meredith Ender
Communications Coordinator
Herma’s Fine Foods & Gifts
