Pete's Easter Magazine 2022

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Easter hosting This year, let MADE EASY Pete’s Frootique cater for you! Place your order online at: www.petes.ca or by calling: Halifax: 902-425-5700 Bedford: 902-835-4997 Be sure to ask about delivery! *Catering orders require 24 hour notice

Platters & Trays Serving Sizes: Small: 10-15 Medium: 15-20 Large: 20-25 Antipasto amoré $45 • $55 • $65 A selection of prosciutto, salami and ham accompanied by cheeses, olives and a baguette. sweet selections $40 • $50 • $60 This assortment of squares, cookies and treats is a sweet pairing with coffee or tea after a delicious meal! French fixin’s Local loves $45 • $55 • $65 $45 • $55 • $65 Pete’s Own double cream Brie, Locally sourced charcuterie, cheese, paté, red grapes and rosemary- seasonal fruit or berries and sliced infused ham served with sliced Atlantic roast beef served with fresh baguette, preserves and baked bread and a local preserve. French-inspired antipasto. mezze mixER $45 • $55 • $65 Grilled eggplant, red pepper, and zucchini, Pete’s Housemade tzatziki and hummus, kalamata olives, falafel balls, feta and stuffed grape leaves served with pita bread and fresh figs. Hors D’oeuvres $45 • $55 • $65 Choices of: curried chicken salad bites, artichoke paté on melba toast, Brie and cranberry chutney on crostini, caprese bites with balsamic reduction and prosciutto wrapped melon. Custom Platters Ask us about our customized platters and charcuterie boards. Let our staff create the perfect items for you!

spring duck fat sozcials PotatoesRECIPE BY CHEF DANY DUGUAY This side dish by Gourmet cheese platters Chef Dany Duguay is the $50 • $60 • $70 perfect recipe to accompany Let our cheese mongers arrange an attractive platter of cheeses locally sourced any holiday meal. and imported from around the world. Includes crackers and grapes. 4 servings That Dutchman’s local INGREDIENTS: Dragon's Breath 4 medium sized yellow potatoes, $8.09/100G peeled and cut in to medium-large chunks 1/4 cup Lac Brome Lake Rendered Duck Fat COWS 2-year-old local cheddar Salt $4.99/100g METHOD: Pete’s Own Preheat oven to 450˚F. Place potatoes in Double Cream Brie cold, salted water and bring to a boil. $5.49/EA Boil until JUST barely fork tender. Woolwich Cranberry Drain into a mesh strainer and shake Cinnamon Goat Cheese Log to create shaggy edges. $5.49/ea Season generously with salt and allow to sit for 5 minutes to dry. In a cast iron skillet, add the duck fat and place in the oven for 5-10 minutes until shimmering and hot. Remove the pan from oven, add potatoes, one at a time (cut side facing down). Place back in oven and cook for 20 minutes, remove skillet and flip potatoes. Cook for an additional 15-25 more minutes until potatoes are crispy and golden on the outside, and light and fluffy in the interior. Serve and enjoy!

British Traditions Our British Butcher Prime Rib Roast local will help you prepare for Easter. $26.99/lb Sink your teeth into this delectably tender cut of beef. Any way you slice it, it’s sure to impress. We offer a wide selection Ham local of local, antibiotic and starting at $5.99/lb hormone-free cuts of ham, lamb and beef. Our friendly Boneless, bone-in, honey hams and more! butchers are here to help We have every option you are looking for. you with the perfect cut! lamb local Give us a call at: starting at $9.99/lb 902-425-5700 (Halifax) 902-835-4997 (Bedford) For gatherings large and small, we have the perfect cut of lamb. Pre-order your free-range turkey by April 12. looking for smaller portions? Pete's Frootique & Fine Foods is pleased to offer specialty turkey cuts. Call our butchers today to find out about our unique options.

enjoy your spiced easter feast with all the Punchoat milk housemade RECIPE BY CHEF DANY DUGUAY fixings! This cocktail is creamy, frothy, just the right amount of Featuring roasted turkey prepared decadent and perfectly spiced by our talented chefs. for any season. Your Easter table will be ready to serves: 1 go! This delicious meal is provided in oven-safe containers with warming INGREDIENTS: instructions. Serves 6. 1/2 cup Oatly Barista Edition 11/2 ounces bourbon or aged rum Must be picked up in-store $ 1 ounce Galliano Vanilla Liqueur 3/4 ounce pure maple syrup 200by April 16 by 4 p.m. Pinch of salt + tax Healthy pinch each, cinnamon and nutmeg + Additional nutmeg and cinnamon stick, Includes... for garnish • 3 pounds of boneless turkey METHOD: • Housemade turkey gravy Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker • Housemade cranberry sauce with ice. Shake until shaker feels really cold • Roasted rosemary baby potatoes in your hands, 30 seconds–one minute. • Roasted asparagus & carrots Strain over fresh ice. Garnish with a pinch of • Peas & Pancetta nutmeg and cinnamon stick. • Arugula & Beet Salad • Stuffin’ muffins • Carrot Cake Squares • Mini Egg Fudge • Floral Arrangement Halifax 902-425-5700 call to Bedford order! 902-835-4997 orders must be placed by april 11

paul's roasted Jerk Chicken RECIPE BY PAUL HILL This recipe from Hill’s I N ST R U C T I O N S : Jamaican Jerk founder Paul Hill is a great menu 1 Cut back bone of chicken from tail to neck to idea the whole family butterfly then spread open \"skin up\" and apply and friends will love. enough pressure on chicken breast to flatten. Trim any excess fat from chicken then rinse under cold I N G R E D I E N TS : water and pat dry with paper towel. Season with • 1 medium chicken (butterflied) Hill's Jerk Seasoning and Jerk Sauce (med or hot) • 2 tbsp Hill's Jamaican Jerk ensuring to get under the skin with the seasonings. Seasoning Allow to marinate for 2-3 hours, but overnight • 4-5 tbsp Hill's Jamaican is best. Jerk Sauce • 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock 2 In a large skillet heat oil on medium heat and sear medium sweet potato both sides of chicken for 3-4 minutes each side (cut in chunks) until golden brown. Remove from skillet and place • 12 mixed baby potatoes (halved) in a roasting pan (save oil). • 2 large carrots (cut in chunks) • 12 cherry tomatoes (halved) 3 Add and mix all other ingredients in a bowl except • 1 medium onion (cut in chunks) the chicken or vegetable stock. In the same skillet • 3 cloves garlic (minced) add the bowl mixture and cook for 10 minutes • 1 tbsp rosemary mixing with a wooden spoon every couple minutes. • 1 tbsp fresh thyme Add stock and cook for another 3 minutes. • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • Salt & pepper to taste 4 Transfer mixture to roasting pan with chicken and cover with aluminum foil or pan cover. Preheat oven at 350°F and roast until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Don't $699 $749 EA EA forget... Hill’s Jamaican Hill’s Jamaican Jerk Sauce local Jerk Seasoning local

magicsend a little Holiday Hoopla TEA LOVERS $50-$100 $80 Your favourite holiday treats. Perfect for the tea lover on your gifting list! Gourmet Gathering maritime $100 magic $95 The gift that’s perfect for sharing! Exclusively local products chosen to showcase our region’s finest flavours. Fresh Extravaganza $75 Chocolate Lovers $85 A colourful selection of fruits, treats and delicacies. Spark pure joy with this basket – a dream come true for chocolate fans! BEST OF BRITAIN $100 Call Brilliant picks from across the pond! Bedford 902-835-4997 Halifax 902-425-5700 to order! Individual items may vary based on availability Give the gift of Pete's! Treat family and friends to the taste of Pete’s Frootique with a gift card! We'll put it in the post. Any denomination. Purchase in store or online.

celebrate bloomswith spring easter arrangements starting at $30 Our arrangements are perfect as a gift or to add a splash of colour to your holiday table. * we deliver! call 902-425-5700 to order

easter Cream Cheese Icing: • 1x 8oz package of cream cheese, Carrzot CakeRECIPE BY CHEF DANY DUGUAY room temperature • ½ cup butter, room temperature This moist, flavourful and fully loaded carrot cake is • 1 tbsp vanilla made with rainbow heirloom carrots for an added • 2-2 ½ cups icing sugar, sifted punch of colour and sweetness. Layered with a rich cream cheese frosting and topped with rainbow In the bowl of mixer, fitted with whisk, cream butter and cream cheese together candies for an easy and fun decoration. until smooth and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix until combined. Add icing sugar, ½ Pair Bottlegreen cup at a time until desired consistency. with... Elderflower Pressé Carrot Cake: $6.99/ea (750ml) • 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice, if you can’t find crushed you can blend Java Blend 1 cup of pineapple tidbits Coffee • 3 eggs $12.99-$18.99 • ¾ cup buttermilk • ¾ cup La Tourangelle Sun Coco Oil local • 1 tsp vanilla • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • ¼ tsp ground cardamom • Pinch of nutmeg • ¾ cup unsweetened, shredded coconut • 1 cup of chopped toasted pecans • 2 cups shredded rainbow carrots, approx. 4 medium carrots • 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour • 2 tsp baking soda • 1 cup sultana raisins, soaked in warm water and drained Preheat oven to 350°F. In the bowl of a mixer place pineapple, eggs and buttermilk. Turn mixer on to medium- low speed, mix until combined and slowly add in oil until well incorporated. Add vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, salt and coconut. Turn mixer to low and add in slowly until just combined. Fold in pecans and raisins by hand. Cake will fill two 8” pans, one 9”x13”, approx. 24 lined cupcakes or a 3”x 6” cake (as shown). Divide batter amongst desired cake pan(s), greased and lined with parchment. Baking time will vary depending on size of pan. Bake 6” cakes for approx. 35-45 minutes, until knife inserted in centre comes out clean and centre springs back. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, run knife around edge of pan and remove. Allow to cool completely upside down on a wire rack. Cut top off of cake to level, layer with buttercream, swirling the top layer, dot with Rowntree’s Jelly Tots and enjoy! Pzro tip: when layering cake, flip last layer upside down for a more even top

easter GOODIES FROM across the pond Dairymilk Buttons Cadbury White Chocolate Oreo Bunny $3.99/ea $12.49/ea Galaxy Enchanted Eggs Smarties Orange Mini Eggs $3.99/ea $3.99/ea Yorkie Large Egg Cadbury Cream Eggs $13.99/ea $2.49/ea Haribo Jelly Beans Cadbury Mini Eggs $3.99/ea $3.99/ea Dairymilk Popping Candy Peter Rabbit Bunny Milkybar White Chocolate Egg $3.49/ea $4.99/ea Find your favourite unique Easter treats in store - we've got something for everyone in the family!

make it a tastiereaster French Toast bake morning RECIPE BY CHEF DANY DUGUAY by visiting petes.ca for recipes! The perfect Easter morning dish, can be prepared the night rescue Coffee before and baked the morning of. This will be your new $23.49-24.99 local favourite brunch recipe! Coldspring INGREDIENTS: Free-range Eggs ∙ 12 croissants, cut into quarters ∙ 3/4 cup homogenized milk $6.89/dozen local ∙ 3/4 cup buttermilk ∙ 1/4 cup pure maple syrup Pete’s Breakfast ∙ 6 eggs Sausage ∙ 1 tsp pure orange extract ∙ 1 tsp pure vanilla extract $7.49/lb ∙ 2 tsp cinnamon, divided ∙ 1/4 tsp nutmeg Shop our selection of locally made ∙ Zest of 1 navel orange, divided baked goods, delicious jams and ∙ Pinch of salt hot sauces. ∙ 1/2 cup Helen B’s Wild Blueberry Jam, divided ∙ 3 tablespoons butter ∙ 3 tablespoons white sugar ∙ 6 tablespoons Ran-Cher Acres Goats Milk ∙ Yogurt ∙ Fresh blueberries ∙ Fresh thyme INSTRUCTIONS: Grease a 9x13” baking dish. Place croissants in dish. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, buttermilk, maple syrup, eggs, extracts, 1 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, half of orange zest and salt. Pour over croissants and toss to combine. Allow to sit 30 minutes- overnight. Preheat oven to 350°F. Dollop half of jam over top. Dollop butter over top. Bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile combine remaining cinnamon and white sugar. Sprinkle over top of croissants, continue to bake 30 minutes longer. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Garnish with remaining jam, yogurt, zest, blueberries and thyme. Serve immediately.

localspread a little love Antoinette’s Gourmandises Mini Cheesecakes Avenue Tartlets $3.99 each local $5.99 each local Circle & Wick Ratinaud Duck Candles Prosciutto $16.99 each local $12.49 each local Yo-yo Shortbread Schoolhouse cookies Gluten-free Gourmet Pies $6.99 each local $13.99 each local halifax Paper Hearts Island Sauce Enamel Pins Company BBQ Sauces $9.95 each local $7.99 each local

Citrus spritzer Cheesecake Tips & Tricks RECIPE BY CHEF DANY DUGUAY from Antoinette Abboud of Ingredients: Antoinette's CheesecakeS • 1 cup water • 1/2 cup sugar Serving • 1 bunch rosemary, divided • Pete’s Freshly Squeezed Orange Cheesecakes taste best at room temperature. Remove Juice the chilled cake from the • Third Place Cocktail Co. “Holiday fridge and allow to stand at room temperature for Wassail” 20 minutes before serving. • Sparkling mineral water • Lemon, sliced Serve and enjoy! • Orange, sliced • Kumquats, sliced For simple syrup: Beverage Pairings In a small sauce pot over medium-low heat, Classic New York Style combine water and sugar with 3 sprigs rosemary Cheesecake pairs (rubbed between fingers to release aromas), 2 slices of both lemon and orange and a handful wonderfully with a Sweet of kumquats. Bring to a low boil and simmer Riesling or a Sauvignon until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and allow Blanc. to simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Set aside and cool completely. Chocolate Cheesecake can be paired with a Pinot Noir. For each guest: combine 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup sparkling water, 1/8th cup Holiday Looking for a non- Wassail cocktail mix, 3 Tbsp simple syrup as alcoholic pairing? A full prepared above. Place 1 lemon slice, body coffee or Black Tea 1 orange slice, 3 kumquat slices, 1 sprig of rosemary and ice in glass. Pour drink pairs beautifully with into a glass and enjoy immediately. cheesecake! May also be served with gin or your favourite liquor. Enjoy! Cake Cutting Trick To cleanly cut a cheesecake, a sharp kitchen knife is required. Hold the knife under warm water, dry the knife with a towel and slice cleanly through the cake. Repeat this process until you have cut the desired number of slices. eNJOY IMMEDIATELY!

Build Your Own Bbeannr y RECIPE BY CHEF DANY DUGUAY This family friendly brunch recipe Homemade Scones: allows everyone to get involved, • 1 cup finely grated Pete’s aged dig in, and make their own breakfast white cheddar sandwich just the way they like it. • 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives Building a Benny Bar is easy and • 3 cups all-purpose flour perfect for including many options • ¼ cup granulated sugar for those picky or hard to cook • 1 teaspoon salt for eaters. Keep it simple or think • 1 tablespoon baking powder outside the box! • ½ teaspoon baking soda • ¾ cup cold butter, cubed Hollandaise Sauce: • 1 cup buttermilk • 4 egg yolks • 1 egg • 1 tsp lemon juice • Extra salt for garnish • 1/2 cup melted butter • 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water, mixed or dairy free alternative • Salt Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, • Hot sauce, optional sugar and salt together. Cut in butter until pea-size clumps form. Whisk together egg and Over a pot of barely simmering water, whisk milk and add to flour mixture. Mix together together egg yolks and lemon juice in a large gently, fold in cheese and chives. Form into bowl. Slowly whisk in melted butter and beat ball, press/roll out slightly on a floured surface. until light, frothy and airy. Season and serve Cut into desired shapes. Place on parchment immediately. lined sheet pan. Brush with egg and water mixture, sprinkle with extra salt. Bake at 400˚F for 12-15 minutes. Enhance your benny bar with... Maritime Hutchinson’s Helen B’s Wild Pete’s Madness maple Blueberry Double Hot Sauce syrup Preserves Smoked Bacon $9.95/ea local $13.99/ea local $9.99/ea local $9.99/lb Pete’s Freshly Squeezed Oj Starting at $6.99/ea

Hop over to our social pages for upcoming giveaways, delivery and catering info! Photo credits: Chef Dany Duguay, Erin Pettipas, Jessica Emin, Michelle Doucette and Paul Hill Prices subject to change without notice Products available while supplies last halifax bedford WHOLESALE 1515 Dresden Row 1595 Bedford Hwy 1595 Bedford Hwy 902-425-5700 902-835-4997 902-835-3558 visit us ONLINE at petes.ca