Tryazon has been very good to me and when I got to host the Gourmet du Village party…..I even did a happy dance. I love to cook and try new food companies and Gourmet du Village has a site where you can get happily lost looking at everything and your mind, plus tummy will be making a list of all the things you want to try. I spent one late evening looking around and it turned into me going to bed late because I just love everything Gourmet du Village has to offer. In my book, I call that doing research 🙂 .
You don’t need to host a party to enjoy Gourmet du Village’s products and kitchen essentials. You have items that come in all quantities and even a single person can easily purchase what they want and need, without having to purchase in bulk. I always keep that in mind as it’s usually just Hubby and I at home. Gourmet du Village satisfies your savory tooth by offering dips, mixes, cheese toppings, to potato chips that are not like what you buy at the usual supermarkets. Got a sweet tooth? They have chocolates to candies, dessert toppings and more! You will love the bakers they sent because I love not only using but collecting articles of this kind that tend to not only bake great foods, but they sort of find a way to bake memories into them too. I can pick-up a baker and clearly think back to a time I made such and such, for this event and what a great memory of the people that were there. It’s nice when things serve more than a purpose than cooking with them, so join me while I share a little of our Memorial Day weekend with you!
Let’s start with the dips. Each dip has a beautiful illustration of the kind of dip it holds. I love the pictures and artwork so much, I kept the front cover of each dip packet and decorated the back of my pantry and the cabinet that holds my baking dishes with them. I told you I collected bakers and the such! The dips are easy to make and most require dairy products like cream cheese, mayo, to sour cream. What is needed to complete the dip varies by type, like the artichoke one requires the vegetable in can form but what I like best, are what I call “off-road” uses. Using products beyond what they were made for and Gourmet du Village provides just for that to happen. They not only give you ideas but I was able to create a stuffed scallop cake using the Gourmet du Village Crab mix. I simply took homemade country bread and used it as a base for my stuffing. I added Bay scallops and scooped them into gorgeous shells. It makes the plating look expensive but Bay scallops are those smaller ones that are also called “baby scallops”. They sell at a lower price point and you get the scallop craving satisfied and pay less. A little parsley and chive topping and you are done. It was so simple just using the entire seasoning packet from Gourmet du Village and it provided a full amount of flavor that kicks out any bay seasoning that comes out of a shaker any day! Flavorful and not salty is what I look for and that is what you get with these dips packet.
Retail Price Point: $3.99 each but you do save when you purchase more and they have trios to collections.
Gourmet du Village has beautiful bakers that are perfect for Brie to any cheese that plays well with melting. You can use those grilled cheeses for added texture and flavor to even blends. The bakers I received are a beautiful Cranberry red and easy to wash and clean after use. I love adding these to my collection and the larger size does not limit me as much when it comes to serving and uses like my previous bakers. I got my hands on a beautifully aged Manchego cheese and you bet I added it to the Brie. These dishes allow your guests to add what they want and make it their own way and that is sure to please everyone on any day. The bakers also come with recipes, so it’s a great value. They are oven and dishwasher safe too!
Retail Price Point: $19.99 per baker and you have gorgeous colors to choose from.
Next, comes the chips for the dips. These babies are just simple russet potatoes and some salt. Simple foods make for the best eats! The chip has heft where it can withstand dipping without breaking. I found myself munching on these on their own and because they are not salty, the don’t interfere or ruin the flavor of anything you combine them with. As odd as it may sound, we also enjoyed the “real tater” taste. These are real slices and not just a mash of potatoes to resemble a chip. The crunch of the potato is just as you desire and they are not oily. Many of the kettle type chips are an oily mess that even if they are natural, who wants pools of oil? Gourmet du Village makes a chip that is not ordinary and very crave-able.
Retail Price Point: $4.00 per 5 ounce bag
This was not only an enjoyable an event but a time to spend with those we care. Friends enjoyed the food, Gourmet du Village made it simple to create and everyone was left with a full and satisfied tummy. Good memories and make your own by visiting Gourmet du Village and seeing what catches your eye. You won’t be disappointed! Also, save while you are there and that just makes the deal even sweeter.
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