La cuisine d'Hélène: November 2011

Sun-Maid® Raisin Bread Crostini with Tomato-Basil Salsa

Did you know that Sun-Maid is the largest raisin and dried fruit producer worldwide, selling its products to consumers in more than 60 countries around the globe? As a cooperative, Sun-Maid Growers of California is owned by nearly 1,000 family raisin grape growers all located within 100 miles of each other in the Great Central Valley of California, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

I had the chance to try SAYBON which is the latest candy brand from The Allan Candy Company, a leading Canadian manufacturer of quality chocolate and sugar confectionery products since 1927. SAYBON is made in Canada and is peanut free and kosher.

With five families of products that offer a total of 11 delicious varieties, SAYBON caters to everyone’s taste and candy preference.

SAYBON is available at major retailers across the country, for a suggested retail price of $2.99. It is a perfect Stocking Stuffer Gift. The Assorted Toffees were delicious.

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Kraft Canada’s Food For Families Brings Awareness to Capacity Concerns of Canada’s Food Banks

What would you do if you had no food to put on the table for Dinner tonight? I would like you to take two minutes to think about it. Some of you had never suffered from hunger but unfortunately this is not the same story for every family in this country.

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Olivado Avocado Oil Orange Salad with Candied Almonds

I love trying new products in the kitchen. To my delight Olivado sent me a beautiful package of their unique oils. Olivado Extra Virgin Avocado Oil is quite simply, the pressed juice of New Zealand's finest quality ripe Avocados. This oil is excellent for high heat cooking, has a smooth buttery flavor that will enhance recipes rather than overpower them. It's a great base for salad dressings and dips, and ideal for sautéing, basting and stir frying. The Macadamia Nut Oil is low in saturated fats and is very high in natural antioxidants. This oil has a very high smoky point and can be used in stir-fry. The Avocado Zest oil combines all the health benefits of their extra virgin avocado oil with the natural antioxidants of fresh lemons. Perfect for salads, vegetables, eggs and fish. The Omega Plus Oil is a all-purpose oil that can be used in salads, cooking, and dipping. This oil gives your body the proper balance of essential Omega 3,6 & 9 fatty acids.

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The Holidays are coming and some people like to start buying gifts several months in advance. We all have on our list some family members or friends that have everything. Why not surprise them this year with homemade gifts especially if it’s pretty to look at and delectable to eat.