Posted by Staff on May 7, 2018 in Blog | 0 comments

Why Carnaroli Rice Should Be Your First Choice for Risotto Carnaroli rice originates from the northern provinces of Italy and should be your first choice when it’s time to make delicious risotto. Both Arborio and Carnaroli rice are commonly used for this famed dish since they are high starch rice varieties that easily absorb liquid. Carnaroli in particular can absorb a large amount of liquid without causing the rice to overcook. This results in a creamy texture that...

Posted by Staff on Apr 7, 2018 in Blog | 0 comments

While we all know that vanilla beans add the perfect flavour to many of our favorite dishes, did you also know that they are good for you? The aroma and the taste of vanilla beans are only rivaled by the health benefits they provide. Here are some of the most noteworthy health advantages of eating beans on a regular basis: Lower cholesterol – Vanilla beans can help lower the cholesterol levels in the body. Anyone that is at high risk for a stroke or heart disease...

Posted by Staff on Mar 6, 2018 in Blog | 0 comments

Candied Mint Fragments Delight your senses while decorating your favourite meals and desserts with candied mint fragments. They are a French delicacy and these delightful mints feature a delicious and  fresh minty taste that is absolutely enjoyable. They can be consumed on their own, used as a garnish or they can be the star of a dessert as a main ingredient. No matter what you use them for, you’ll love our mint fragments that burst to life once they meet the taste...

Posted by Staff on Feb 5, 2018 in Blog | 0 comments

If you are marketing and branding your restaurant as a gourmet establishment and offering wholesome food choices to your patrons, they will be expecting the best in terms of the ingredients used. The trend towards gourmet food has stepped up a notch thanks to social media and the photos of food that are being shared amongst users every day. It’s a Lifestyle Gourmet food has become a lifestyle and today’s consumers want to enjoy their food to its utmost...

Posted by Staff on Dec 14, 2017 in Blog | 0 comments

Any chef that is worth his salt always has a bottle of vanilla extract by his side to create amazing dishes and desserts. Vanilla extract also comes in handy in a variety of ways when you keep it in your kitchen. Here are a few uses for vanilla that you may not have heard of before and we know you going to love them! Keep Your Fridge Fresh It can be difficult to get rid of unwanted odors in the refrigerator even after a thorough scrubbing. You can remove these lingering bad...

Posted by Staff on Mar 16, 2017 in Blog | 0 comments

Bulk vanilla beans, seeds, extracts, powders, and pastes are a necessity for any type of bakery or restaurant environment. Do your sweet treats and savoury dishes a favour and purchase our bulk premium vanilla products to keep the costs down without having to sacrifice quality. Here are just some of the quality vanilla products we have available to order: 2 Count Vanilla Bean Tubes Enjoy the pure taste of vanilla as it was meant to be – straight from the bean itself....

Posted by Staff on Dec 16, 2016 in Blog | 0 comments

If you have a fine appreciation for food and expect more from a meal than simply the energy it provides, you’ll want to take a look at gourmet special ingredients that can define a dish. When your taste buds are searching for more, look at the ingredients that you are currently using to prepare your food. Standard, run-of-the-mill grocery store ingredients may leave your dishes faltering and you’ll need to rise to new levels with your basic ingredients in order...