Hello my Foodie Friends!
The movie Christopher Robin was out this past August. The story of Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh brings back some of the most precious memories I have of my children being very young. One of my favorite songs (that I also play in the store) is “Return to Pooh Corner” by Kenny Loggins. Each time that song plays it pulls me back to the magical times of my children being little and saw all of the tiny little miracles that we seem to overlook as we get older. One of the reasons I often think of Winnie the Pooh is that he loves “hunny.” Pooh Bear is nothing if not consistent. He gets stuck in honey pots. He falls in honey pots. He knocks over honey pots. When he is hungry for honey, his stomach rumbles loudly so that everyone is aware. And then, watch out because he will stop at nothing to get that honey; even if it’s from a tree full of bees. That is commitment and a huge reason why we love Pooh.
As I reminisce about reading stories about Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin to my children, I think about the books that first make us fall in love with reading and stay with us forever. I often think about the impact of Pooh on my love for honey. My wife puts honey in her coffee each morning and uses it for many recipes throughout the year. With the kids back to school and the mornings full of energy to get out of the house, honey is a wonderful treat to put in your morning oatmeal or on top of your favorite muffin.
At Compliments to the Chef, we offer a beautiful way to store and quickly serve your honey. The stylish Kilner honey pot comes complete with a beech wood dipper that is ideal for storing and serving your honey. It is also versatile for preserving and pickling any fruits and vegetables. This Honey pot features a clip top lid ad rubber seal for freshness and has a 0.35L capacity. Honey isn’t just for afternoon tea. From a glazed ham to a caramelized pudding, there are so many recipes that are the perfect excuse to get your fingers a little sticky.
Stop by Compliments to the Chef located at 33 Railroad Place to get your special “hunny” something to help with their culinary needs. We are never too old to re-read some of our own childhood favorite stories and to make magical memories with our family. Create traditions and draw upon those times that make you most happy. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
Take Care,
John & Paula
“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think - Christopher Robin”
-A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
SAVE THE DATE: “Pasta Making: Past and Present”
Join us for a Pasta Making Demo at Compliments to the Chef on September 29 from 12-3 p.m. with Professor/Chef Rocco Verrigni.