Wild Twist of Taste

Wild Twist of Taste

Thanks to some birds years ago, our garden has a patch of wild raspberries. We also let mint grow wild among the other plants. Being able to just go into the yard and forage for fresh produce is an inexpensive luxury at this time of year. Mint and blackberries might...
Jewels of Summer

Jewels of Summer

Berries are the jewels of summer!  I was leaving work the other day and realized…after I had locked the door and didn’t want to go back inside…that my currants in the back yard were ripe. So my hat came off to make a handy bowl conjuring up memories...
Feta Fun

Feta Fun

We have fun trying different tastes here at the European Pantry. Today, we offered customers a chance to compare two different ways of using feta.  We started with “kajmak” style feta. This is a smooth creamy feta that is very amenable to making spreads...
Dip into luxurious flavour!

Dip into luxurious flavour!

Blended in the UK these dipping olive oils from International Collection will add flavour and pizazz to your all your gatherings.  Three flavours to experience: garlic and chili balsamic vinegar with Italian herbs basil and sundried tomato Backyard chefs will want to...
It Was a Blue Kind of Day

It Was a Blue Kind of Day

Nothing sad about it.  I enjoyed packaging Extra Creamy Danish Blue Cheese today. Castello has been making cheese since 1893 and you can taste the tradition in their Creamy Danish Blue. Even the crumbs left over from packaging spread on Wasa thin rosemary and sea salt...
Chocolate on bread…!

Chocolate on bread…!

It has been said that getting to eat chocolate sprinkles on bread is one of the reasons why Dutch children are so happy. Of course, the Dutch are not the only people who have figured out that chocolate and bread are a great combination.  The Danish make thin chocolate...