Showing posts with label kitchen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kitchen. Show all posts
Monday, January 21, 2013
Servin' Up Dinner with Chef Little One #CavendishFromTheFarm
I'm one of those people who loves cooking. I love creating delectable dishes for all to enjoy. I love spices and fragrances, and cultivating my four year old daughter's love for exploring cuisine from all over the world.
I have to admit that lately I've been looking for ways to get dinner on the table faster. Everyone is hungry after work and school, but time I only have about a one hour window to get our meal on the table. One hour...from prep to finish.
I was more than excited to be part of the #CavendishFromTheFarm blog tour. Always willing to try new food or experiment with new recipes and save time in the kitchen, this was the perfect tour for me!
What I love about the Cavendish From the Farm potatoes is that they are harvested exclusively from the rich red soil of PEI! That's right! They're Canadian, eh! Only the most delicious premium potatoes are chosen.
Since supper is my family's only time to spend together during the work week where we have some quality family time, I want our meals to be something we all enjoy. The experience has to be one that everyone remembers. Sounds crazy, I know. That's how much I value the time I do have to spend with Hubs and Little One though.
Here's Little One helping me get the cucumber salad ready. I let her be in charge of cutting the cucumbers...with a butter knife, of course!
Here's our Yummy Yummy Sauce recipe:
- Juice of 1/2 a large lemon
- Honey (use your discretion - I rarely measure ingredients unless it's for baking)
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced (I have a hand-grater/rasp that I use for garlic)
- Salt & pepper to taste
We tried the Cavendish From the Farm Wedges for this meal.
and
We got all three varieties and will be trying out the other two soon!
The Wedges are "thick-cut" and "skin on", and seasoned with sea salt. I put Chef Little One to work by having her crack some black pepper and sprinkle a bit of chopped parsley over the wedges before we baked them.
They were a great side dish! What I loved the most was the cooking time! 12 minutes in a 450 degree oven, turn and then another 8-12 minutes, and done!
Our dinner:
- Cavendish Fresh from the Farm Wedges
- Cucumber Salad with Yummy Yummy Sauce
- Balsamic glazed beets
- Grilled chicken
- Asparagus
So good!
Disclosure – I am participating in the From the Farm blog tour by Mom Central Canada on behalf of Cavendish. I received compensation as a thank you for participating and for sharing my honest opinion. The opinions on this blog are my own.
Monday, September 03, 2012
#LoveCDNBeef Cutco Steak Knife Set Giveaway
Many of you know a few things about me:
- I'm a Mom to a very sweet little girl who is starting JK on Wednesday
- I LOVE hosting dinner parties
- I LOVE cooking and baking
- I LOVE talking food and all things Food Network Canada related
- I'm a huge President's Choice fan
- I'm addicted to Recipe to Riches (Dana McCauley fan here!)
- I'm married to a beef farmer
- I LOVE chatting all things Canadian Beef (they represent the over 83,000 farming families across Canada! How could I not love chatting about them?)
- I'm also an Ambassador for #Love CDNBeef and #SCCTO
Last time, I gave you the 411 on steaks. I blogged about the different cuts of steak and what kind of dishes they're best for. This time, I'd like to share something special with you! I told you that Canadian Beef and Cutco Cutlery recently partnered up. How fitting is that? Even more fitting is the steak knife set they gave me the other week.
Are you familiar with Cutco? Known as The World's Finest Cutlery, Cutco's product list includes Kitchen Sets, Kitchen Knives, Table Knives & Flatware, Gift Sets, Accessories & Gadgets, Woodblocks & Trays, Outoor & Cookware.
I forgot to mention is that I am addicted to kitchen gadgets, appliances, and all things kitchen/cooking related. These, my friends, are beautiful knives! Don't take my word for it. Hubby was equally impressed! He kept talking about how amazing the handles are and rambled on about the quality of the blade. He keeps telling people about how nicely weighted the knives are. If there's one thing you need to know about my husband, the farmer, it's that he knows his knives. He's got knives for everything. One of the first things he taught me when we were married was that each knife has its own function. He even carries a folding utility knife around with him on the farm.
One thing Hubby is adamant about is having a good set of steak knives. Around here, BBQ season is not just reserved for Summertime! Every season is BBQ season!
This is why I am happy to be able to give one lucky reader their own set of Cutco steak knives! Yes, the good people at Cutco would like you to have a set just like mine!
Some amazing features of the Cutco Steak Knives:
To enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below! This giveaway is open to residents of Canada and closes on September 24th, 2012. Make sure to LEAVE A COMMENT in the comments section with which Cutco product is on your wishlist!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Disclosure: I am a Canadian Beef Ambassador and have been compensated for this post. However, all opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced in any way by my association with the program.
I forgot to mention is that I am addicted to kitchen gadgets, appliances, and all things kitchen/cooking related. These, my friends, are beautiful knives! Don't take my word for it. Hubby was equally impressed! He kept talking about how amazing the handles are and rambled on about the quality of the blade. He keeps telling people about how nicely weighted the knives are. If there's one thing you need to know about my husband, the farmer, it's that he knows his knives. He's got knives for everything. One of the first things he taught me when we were married was that each knife has its own function. He even carries a folding utility knife around with him on the farm.
One thing Hubby is adamant about is having a good set of steak knives. Around here, BBQ season is not just reserved for Summertime! Every season is BBQ season!
This is why I am happy to be able to give one lucky reader their own set of Cutco steak knives! Yes, the good people at Cutco would like you to have a set just like mine!
Some amazing features of the Cutco Steak Knives:
- Exclusive Double-D® edge
The Double-D® edge provides a clean, smooth cut every time and stays sharp longer than straight-edge knives. Can be factory sharpened. - Ergonomic handle
Universal fit for large or small, left or right hands. Thumb and forefinger lock into place for safety and control. Fatigue-resistant design. - FREE sharpening
With CUTCO's Forever Guarantee, we will sharpen, hone, buff, repair and if necessary replace your CUTCO knives and accessories for FREE. No receipt is required. - Guaranteed Forever
Like all CUTCO products, the Steak Knife is guaranteed forever.
Do you want a set of your own?
To enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below! This giveaway is open to residents of Canada and closes on September 24th, 2012. Make sure to LEAVE A COMMENT in the comments section with which Cutco product is on your wishlist!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Disclosure: I am a Canadian Beef Ambassador and have been compensated for this post. However, all opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced in any way by my association with the program.
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