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Sunday Recipe – Winter Apple Soup

January 31st, 2010 Write a Comment  Print This Post

Every Sunday we share a recipe from EBC president Eric Pateman – here’s an unusual dessert soup, with to-die-for brown sugar ice cream.  The recipe is so simple, but tastes incredibly impressive – and delicious!

WINTER APPLE SOUP

Cinnamon, Brown Sugar Ice Cream, Coconut Date Ginger Biscuits

(Serves eight)

Raven Ridge Granny Smith Iced Apple Wine

Apple Cider Soup

• 8 C                  Apple Cider (GI Day Vendor)
• 1 Tsp              Cinnamon (The Grainery)
• 1 Tsp              Cloves (The Grainery)
• ½ C                 Brown Sugar (The Grainery)
• 3 Tbsp            Lemon Juice, Freshly Squeezed (Green Grocer)
• 1 Tbsp            Orange Zest (Green Grocer)

Method:

Cook the apple cider, cinnamon, cloves, sugar, lemon juice, orange zest over medium heat until reduced by half.  Strain through a fine sieve and then set aside until ready to serve (can be served hot or cold).

Roasted Apples

• 2                      Honeycrisp Apples, Peeled & Cored (Fruit Stand)
• ½ C                 Mead Wine (Liberty) or Cider
• ½ C                 Butter, Cut Into Sticks (Milk Man)
• 2 Tsp              Cinnamon (The Grainery)
• 2 Tsp              Cloves (The Grainery)

 Method:

To make the apple rings, cut each apples cross wise into ½ inch thick slices.  Place the apples on a lined baking sheet with the wine (mead), butter, cinnamon and cloves and baked at 300 degrees until tender.

Ginger Date Cookies

• 250 g              Dates                          
• 150 g              Butter                          
• 125 g              Sugar                          
• 1 pack            Coffee cookies            

Method:

Melt out dates, butter and sugar. 

Once dates have softened out and mix in with the butter syrup mix with coffee cookies.  Press mixture in a pan with parchment paper. When mixture has cooled to just about room temperature, form into little balls and toss in coconut.  Keep refrigerated.

Ice Cream

• 1 C                  Whole Milk, Well Chilled
• ¾ C                 Brown Sugar, Firm Packed
• 2 Tsp              Ground Cinnamon
• 2 C                  Heavy Cream
• 1.5 Tsp           Vanilla 

Method:

In a medium bowl, combine the milk, brown sugar and cinnamon and stir until combined and the sugar is dissolved (about 1-2 minutes).  Stir in the heavy cream and the vanilla, cover and refrigerate.  When chilled, pour into ice cream maker and follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Plating:

Place an apple ring in the center of the bowl and pour the soup around it.  Place a warm cookie on top of the ring and then top with the cinnamon ice cream.  Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and serve immediately.

Winter Sale Day 26: Thai Princess

January 31st, 2010 Write a Comment  Print This Post

Sunday, January 31

Save $1 on Thai Princess Curries

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Sweet + Sweet = Sweet Idea

January 30th, 2010 Write a Comment  Print This Post

Talk about perfect timing.  Just ahead of the Olympics – and Valentines Day – Mission Hill Family Estate and Purdy’s Chocolates announced this week the co-creation of Purdy’s Icewine Truffle.

Each handcrafted Purdy’s truffle is infused with luscious Mission Hill Vidal Icewine. A delectable dessert for the sensory adventuresome and an ideal treat for Valentine’s Day romantics, the Icewine Truffles are sold individually or with assorted Purdy’s Truffles in an elegant gold box, which are available at Purdy’s retail stores in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario as well as on www.purdys.com for $12.95 for 130g.

“Cultivated on our Naramata Ranch vineyards, the Vidal Icewine grapes burst with honey aromas and tropical notes on the palate, creating an ideal pairing with Purdy’s rich, artisanal chocolates,” says Mission Hill Family Estate Chief Winemaker John Simes.

“Purdy’s chocolate combined with Mission Hill’s Vidal Icewine make an extraordinary combination,” says Purdy’s Chocolates Head Chocolatier Gary Mitchell. “The numerous flavour notes complement each other so well that the Purdy’s Icewine Truffle delights the taste buds and satisfies the senses.”

Both Purdy’s Chocolates and Mission Hill Family Estate are iconic Canadian brands that stand for quality and authentic, luxurious indulgences. Created in this spirit, Purdy’s Icewine Truffles are a distinct treat for fine wine and chocolate lovers.

**Bonus ** Complimentary samples of the Icewine and Icewine truffles will be available for tasting Valentine’s weekend on February 12-13 at the BC Liquor Distribution Branch Ambleside and North Vancouver Westview stores.

Winter Sale Day 25: The Cannery

January 30th, 2010 Write a Comment  Print This Post

Saturday, January 30

Save 15% on The Cannery Lobster Oil

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Winter Sale Day 24: Salad Sisters & Wineland

January 29th, 2010 Write a Comment  Print This Post

Friday, January 29

Save 15% on Salad Sisters & Okanagan Wineland

15% off Salad Sisters & Okanagan Wineland Salad Dressings

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