Good morning! Here's a Halloween factual tidbit to start things off today: According to Wikipedia the Scottish Halloween custom of "guising" – children disguised in costume going from house to house for food or money was first recorded in North America in 1911 in Ontario, Canada! But then The Canadian Encylopedia states that North America’s first recorded instance of dressing in disguise on Halloween was in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1898. Either way Canada started the party on this side of the world over 100 years ago! Woot!
Do you know who Miyoko Schinner is? No? As William Wallace's uncle Argyle used to say, "Then that's something we shall have to remedy." Miyoko Schinner is the vegan celebrity chef behind the wildly popular Miyoko's! She's the queen of vegan cheese, an award winning author, former jazz singer, animal lover and vegan. Her book, Artisan Vegan Cheese, helped launch the start of the vegan cheese revolution. And now, Pepper's has a variety of her California made products on the shelf! You can find them where we keep the tofu and meatless products.
We have cultured, organic Miyoko's Vegan Cream Cheese and Miyoko's Vegan Roadhouse Cheese Spreads available in Cheers to Cheddah and Spicy Revolution flavours. And because these are cultured products, they have that delicious tang and robust flavour!
But it doesn't stop there. We have Miyoko's Aged English Sharp Farmhouse Vegan Cheese Wheel which is described on the website as: a hard, aged, sharp round with complex flavors and a long finish that will continue to deepen in flavor and texture as it ages in your refrigerator. Serve with crackers, in a sandwich, or turned into a luscious sauce for pasta or vegetables when melted with nondairy milk. We also stock Miyoko's Classic Double Cream Chive Vegan Cheese Wheel which, as per the website: this versatile round packs a buttery, savory, mild herbal garlic flavor. The creamy delight is a crowd pleaser enjoyed by everyone from kids to sophisticated foodies. Serve on crackers or use as a delicious sandwich spread.
And finally, rounding out the collection is organic Miyoko's European Style Cultured Vegan Butter. Made with coconut oil, this exceptional product melts, browns, bakes and spreads just like regular butter! And most importantly, it tastes just like regular butter!
Hey, if you're going to go through all that trouble (kidding!) making a gourmet vegan meal, then you may as well use Califia Farms Barista Blend Almond Beverage for your amazing latte, cappucino or machiato for when you've finished. It's specially formulated to easily create full-bodied foam so you can impress your family and friends with your barista skills. Dairy free without the sacrifice!
Sometimes we get a product in and then have problems keeping it in stock. Whether there's a change in the distributor or some other issue at work, for one reason or another, we aren't able to get it here anymore. That was the case with Mira Avocado Cooking Oil. We haven't had it for quite some time but now it's back (yay)! Made with 100% Hass avocados (sustainably grown in Equador without the use of pestricides or herbicides), it's raw, dense and extra virgin. Plus, avocado oil has a high smoke point making it ideal for frying and sauteing. And because it's dense, you can use less! Don't forget the fact that avocado oil contains loads of heart healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, the majority of which being oleic acid.
If you're looking for something different to snack on then maybe you need to try Olympic Greek Yogurt Dip and Pita Crackers. The top portion contains the pita chips and the dip is on the bottom. Talk about convenient! We have Caramelized Onion and coming soon is Spicy Chili flavour to tempt your tastebuds. Each package contains 11 grams of protein, is low in fat and makes the perfect addition to your lunch kit!
A very popular brands in Aisle 5 is Fever Tree, one of the UK's premium mixers. We carry their club soda, ginger ale, ginger beer and tonics. After all, the company says that they start with the idea that if three-quarters of your drink is the mixer, then you should use the best. We think our customers know when they've found a quality product so we've now added Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic Water. As per the website: by blending the essential oils from handpicked English elderflowers with quinine of the highest quality from the 'fever trees' of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we have created a delicious, floral variation of our Indian tonic water. And their description of the Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic Water goes: by blending the gentle bitterness of South American angostura bark with aromatic botanicals, such as cardamom, pimento berry and ginger, we've created a delicious, unique tonic water that can be enjoyed with gin to make a Pink G&T or as a sophisticated soft drink on its own. Head on over to fevertree.com to see a pairing wheel that takes the guesswork of which gin to pair with your favourite Fever Tree tonic!
We haven't included anything for all you sweet tooths out there yet so let's get to know Celebration Lemon Creme Cookies from the Leclerc European Collection! The taste of sweet chocolate with tangy lemons combine to create something truly delightful! This is like Viva Puffs for grown-ups!
And because the Health and Beauty section has been feeling a little left out lately, we're here to tell you about OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo and OGX Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco Conditioner. Vacations are expensive but the text on the shampoo bottle says that "It's like a trip to the tropics in a bottle." Sweet! In Morocco, argan oil is eaten on bread, pasta and couscous. Here, we put it on our hair and skin! Hey, whatever floats your boat, right? Actually, it's supposed to be quite lovely for softening your hair and making it smell nice. In fact, both of these hair products smell amazing!
That's all there is for this week. Make sure you look at our attached weekly specials. And make sure to look out for the kidlets tomorrow night when you're out on the road. Slow down and take extra care while the tricksters are collecting their treats!
From all of us at Pepper's, have a safe and Happy Halloween!