Good morning! Hey, hey, hey we've got some exciting news (this IS the newsletter afterall)! It's contest time here at Pepper's and you can win an AWESOME prize package valued at over $150! Here are the deets: Nine incredible local companies have collaborated to provide you with an opportunity to win one of two gift bags consisting of items from businesses located right here in Victoria, BC!
HOW TO ENTER:
- Log into your Instagram account
- Tag a friend (one entry for every friend tagged)
- Make sure you are following ALL of the accounts listed below
- Bonus entry: share the post to your story and tag us @peppersfoodsvictoria
@seaciderhouse (bottle of sparkling juice)
@singingbowlgranola (box of granola)
@dumplingdrop (bag of dumplings & chili oil)
@maiiz.nixtamal (tote bag & bag of tortillas)
@49below (t-shirt & tub of ice cream)
@thelittlestand (3pack jam gift pack)
@fernwoodcoffee (bag of coffee)
@marthasdelectables (shortbread gift pack)
@peppersfoodsvictoria ($25 gift card)
- Winner must be able to pick up prize @ Pepper's.
- Contest closes @ 12 midnight, Thursday Jan. 21st.
- Winners to be announced Friday, Jan. 22nd, 2021.
Thanks for all who enter and good luck!
We have some great new items to share with you today (hooray!) so let's not delay, okay? First up we have Grimm's Old Fashioned Ham Steak and Honey Ham Steak 250g which, coincidentally, also happen to be in our ad this week for the terrific price of $3.36 each! Grimm's uses verified 100% Canadian pork to create these gluten-free, lactose-free and soy-free ham steaks that are slow roasted, extra lean and naturally smoked. Just heat and serve!
Horseradish packs a mighty flavour wallop that stings the nostrils and has biting heat! It hurts so good! But it's not just for roast beef! For instance, you could use new Cedarvale Prepared Horseradish, either Regular or Extra Hot, to make a cranberry horseradish glaze for your grilled hamsteaks that you just purchased.
1) Preheat grill for medium high heat and lightly oil grate.
2) In a small bowl combine horseradish, cranberry and lemon juice with brown sugar. Heat over the stove or in the microwave until warm and sugar has dissolved.
3) Score the ham steak on both sides. Place on the prepared grill. Baste continuously with the brown sugar mixture while grilling. Cook 8-10 minutes per side. Simple yet delicious!
You may recall a few weeks ago that we wrote about some hot sauces from Belize by Marie Sharp's. They came in varied degrees of hotness but their hottest sauce was omitted from our line-up. Until now. Marie Sharp's Scorpion & Habanero Pepper Sauce is another spicy item that, if you're not careful, will sting you! Not for the faint of heart, this sauce is around 20 times hotter than Original Tabasco Sauce. Fly too close to the sun and your wings will melt. Fair warning.
One condiment that definitely will not require having a medic on standby is Suzie's Organic Tomato Ketchup! The label says it's "double dip worthy" which means that George Costanza would approve of this condiment. Headquartered in Pendleton, Oregon, this is a favourite of families of the Pacific Northwest!
It's January which means clean eating is on the menu. And for many, that means adopting a diet consisting of plant-based foods. So why not give Laird Superfood Creamer available in Original and Unsweetened a shot at your morning coffee? Add a boost of energy to your coffee, tea, smoothies or oatmeal! It's a creamer made of coconut mlk powder as well as coconut sugar which lends a smooth, creamy texture with a hint of coconut flavour as well as a touch of sweetness. All four MCTs can be found in this dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, keto and paleo friendly food! Plus, it's shelf stable which means no refrigeration is required!
Another new, plant-based coffee creamer is Plant Veda Original Cashew Creamer! It's thick and creamy, made especially for coffee and contains no added oils. It has "the creaminess of cashews, the silkiness of coconuts and it foams perfectly for your latte!" It's dairy-free, cholesterol-free and vegan. And your dollars stay in BC when you purchase this product because this business is located in Surrey!
Let's keep the plant-based items rolling with another excellent item from Victoria's Very Good Butchers, the plant-based butchery that provides wholesome and delicious meat alternatives. With Very Good Pepperoni. As per the company website: It has just the right amount of spice and is perfect for anything from sandwiches and calzones to snack boards and deep dish (or just eating straight out of the package). The options are endless with our adzuki bean pepperoni.
We told you about Miracle Noodles a few weeks ago, the popular Japanese noodle eaten for centuries and made from the konjak yam. It sold out instantly so we decided to bring in another line of larger packages. Better Than Foods makes Better Than Pasta Organic Konjak Pasta in numerous styles like Ramen, Spaghetti and Penne. This pasta alternative is high in fibre which fills you up with zero sugar, zero sugars, zero fats and almost no calories or carbs per serving. They're also vegan and a source of calcium!
If you're looking for an all natural energy boost that comes in a convenient package, then it's time for Grynd Endurance Butter. Hailing from beautiful Sidney, BC, this is nut-based pocket nutrition that is made simply from peanuts, chocolate and honey! Each 125g squeeze pack contains 47g of carbs, 700 calories and 16g of protein! It's super convenient energy-on-the-go with this super smooth blast of nutrition that tastes amazing, isn't overly sweet and won't upset your stomach! My boss said to me today, "Hey, Jonny! Have this tube of Grynd to give you the energy you need to write the newsletter tonight. It's awesome!" And you know what? He was right! It IS awesome! And, it comes in both a 32g and 125g package with jars coming available in the near future. This is one of the most exciting local items to come our way in awhile so pick some up and keep yourself going strong through whatever activities you engage in from day to day!
That's all she (he) wrote for another week, folks. Don't forget to enter the contest that we told you about at the beginning of ther newsletter! The prize is definitely worth the small effort required to be eligible to win. And, as always, our wish for you is to stay safe and take good care!
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