http://a1-gourmet.com/blog For the love of fine food! Fri, 02 Feb 2007 16:10:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Did you know that vanilla is prized as the second most expensive spice and most widely popular flavor in the world? This coming month’s in-store coffee selection is none other than Madagascar Vanilla Caramel whole bean coffee with a delicious and special taste. This coffee is smooth and creamy with ... http://a1-gourmet.com/blog/2007/02/02/gloria-jeans-gourmet-coffee-companion-a-probe-of-healthful-energy-into-2007/ Adam Roberts, The Amateur Gourmet, got a feature in Serious Eats this week - Eggs Benedict Arnold.  And as with his posts, it's as funny as well as interesting as can be! I didn't even realize it but it looks like he's a regular contributor there - which makes me happy ... http://a1-gourmet.com/blog/2007/01/10/the-amateur-gourmet-on-the-best-eggs-benedict-in-the-world/ This week I'm featuring last-minute gourmet gifts, and I picked this one simply because I would absolutely LOVE to get it!  First of all, it's from iGourmet, so you know it's high quality, and second of all, it has the most amazing assortment of cheeses that I've seen ... http://a1-gourmet.com/blog/2006/12/15/for-the-cheese-lover-in-your-life/ Now if I could choose a gourmet gift for myself - this would be the one!  The salami and cheese alone do it for me.  This has everything you could want in a food gift - from sweet to salty to spicy snacks - perfect gift for a ... http://a1-gourmet.com/blog/2006/12/13/grand-and-glorious-gourmet-gift/ Ingredients 1 package(s) Maple Leaf Turkey Breast in Homestyle Herb Gravy Directions Heating Directions Microwave (1000 Watts) 1. Remove cardboard sleeve and film from microwave-safe tray. Cut pouch with scissors and empty contents into tray provided. Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap, ensuring at least one corner of the tray is WELL vented to allow steam to ... http://a1-gourmet.com/blog/2006/12/08/turkey-breast-in-homestyle-herb-gravy/ Ingredients 1 package(s) Maple Leaf Beef Pot Roast in Homestyle Gravy Directions Heating Directions Microwave (1000 Watts) 1. Remove cardboard sleeve and film from microwave-safe tray. Cut pouch with scissors and empty contents into tray provided. Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap, ensuring at least one corner of the tray is WELL vented to allow steam ... http://a1-gourmet.com/blog/2006/12/08/beef-pot-roast-in-homestyle-gravy/ All You Need: 6 large bell peppers, any colour combination 1 tbsp (15 mL) water 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter or margarine 1 lb (500 g) chicken breast, cut into cubes 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) water 1 box (227 g) Zatarain's Smothered Chicken Rice Mix 1/4 cup (50 mL) shredded cheddar cheese   All You Do: 1. Cut tops ... http://a1-gourmet.com/blog/2006/12/08/stuffed-bell-peppers/ All You Need: 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter or margarine 1 lb (500 g) chicken breast, cut into cubes 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) water 1 box (227 g) Zatarain's Smothered Chicken Rice Mix All You Do: 1. In a large skillet or saucepan, heat butter or margarine over medium-high heat. Brown chicken until no longer ... http://a1-gourmet.com/blog/2006/12/08/smothered-chicken/ These mini tarts are a nice change to an actual cookie. More delicious recipes are available online at www.robinhood.ca.  1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped 125mL 1/4 cup water 50mL Filling: 1 egg 1 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 125mL 1/2 tsp vanilla 2mL 3 tbsp Robin Hood All Purpose Flour 45mL 1/4 tsp baking powder 1mL pinch salt pinch Base: 2 ... http://a1-gourmet.com/blog/2006/12/08/apricot-tartlets/ Dressing: 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp 15 mL Dijon mustard 3 tbsp 45 mL balsamic vinegar 2/3 cup 165 mL olive oil 1 tbsp 15 mL dried Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp 1 mL salt 1/8 tsp 1/2 mL ground black pepper Combine garlic, mustard and vinegar in small bowl. Gradually add oil, beating with wire whisk until ... http://a1-gourmet.com/blog/2006/12/08/chopped-turkey-salad-with-balsamic-vinaigrette/