SPRING 2022 // GORDON FOOD SERVICE®
DELIVERING DIFFERENT TO SENIOR LIVING & HEALTHCARE
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Chef Inspiration | Menu & Activity Ideas Seasonal Product Recommendations
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CONTRIBUTORS Gordon Food Service® Nutrition Resource Centre High Liner Foodservice Lassonde
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Inside YOUR SPRING ISSUE
4 5-7 8-10
SPRING RECIPES Spring Flavour Inspiration
SUGAR SHACK TRADITIONS History, menu inspiration, and more!
Easter activities & menu
SPRING FRESH PRODUCE
13-15
MENU APPLICATIONS
17
All Things Sugar Shack
EASTER INSPIRATION
11-12
16
5-7
All things spring vegetables!
Featuring High Liner, Lassonde & Voortman
SETTING THE TABLE
8-10
PLANNING AHEAD Festive placemats
Easter Festivities
16-17 Festive Decor
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Smoked Salmon Rosti Salad
Old Port and Maple Lamb Leg
Quinoa Couscous with Creamy Marinara
Maple Glazed Duck
Maple Syrup Tatin Pie
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Spring Into Tradition
SUGAR SHACK SEASON The start of spring is marked by the flow of maple sap as families across Canada celebrate the start of sugar season. Visiting a traditional sugar shack at this time is often rooted in family customs in Canadian culture, particularly in Quebec and Ontario.
TRADITIONAL MEAL Traditional meals include pancakes, eggs in vinegar, pea soup, baked beans, ham, bacon, maple butter, taffy on snow and of course the famous maple syrup.
PURE MAPLE SYRUP, 100 PERCENT
1128383 L.B. MAPLE TREAT 4 X 4 L
PANCAKE TABLE SYRUP, MAPLE FLAVOURED CABANE À SUCRE MAPLE SYRUP, PORTION
7487488 LA PETITE CABANE 144 X 20 ML
9779605 GORDON CHOICE 4 X 4 L
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Maple INSPIRATION
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Sugar Shack Favourites Celebrate the beginning of sugar season with family or friends by enjoying maple-based dishes. We invite you to bring it home to your tables and share these delicious products with your customers to celebrate this special time!
TOUPIE HAM, SMOKED WHOLE DELI FRESH
CLASSIC BUTTERMILK PANCAKE MIX
MAPLE CHOCOLATE MANIA SHEET CAKES
1109465 GORDON CHOICE 2 x 5.64 KG
5933605 GORDON CHOICE 6 X 2KG
5434005 THE ORIGINAL CAKERIE LTD 2 x 2.64 KG
PURE SAUSAGES, BREAKFAST PORK 13/LB FROZEN
BEANS, WITH PORK IN MOLASSES
8729405 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 5 KG
1137707
ALSO AVAILABLE: 1220749 BEANS, IN SAUCE TOMATO R/SODIUM CAN
BONDUELLE 6 x 2.84 L
KNORR FRENCH CANADIAN PEA SOUP MIX
1224818 UBF DRY 4 X 789G
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Easter ACTIVITIES INSPIRATION EASTER EGG PAINTING
HOST EMOTIONAL SUPPORT BUNNIES
DIY PUZZLES
PLANT SEEDLINGS
Please note that stock status and lead times may vary by region.
Easter Excellence Set the table with a spread of Easter classics sure to impress your guests.
SEMI-BONELESS SMOKED MASTER CARVE HAM
1333946
WHOLE STYLE GRADE A BABY CARROTS, IQF
8479005
BRAIDED CHALLAH BREAD
1247795
GORDON CHOICE 1 x 8.8KGA
GORDON CHOICE 6 x 2KG
WESTON FOODS 15 x 460G
SLICED PINEAPPLES, NATURAL JUICE
2985805
SUPREME RED SKIN GARLIC ROASTED MASHED POTATOES
5285005
TOFFEE STICKY PUDDING CAKES, INDIVIDUAL
1341088
GORDON CHOICE 6 x 2.84L
LAMBWESTON INC 6 x 4LB
SIENNA BAKERY 30 x 96G
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Fish Fridays Make Fish Fridays an anticipated weekly feature in your facility with delicious options from our wide selection of fish products.
BREADED NATURAL CUT SOLE FILLETS, 45OZ, MSC, FROZEN
1316868 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 4.54 KG
BATTERED NATURAL CUT COD PORTIONS, 24OZ, MSC, FROZEN
SIDE SLICED 1107910 SMOKED COLD ATLANTIC KITCHEN S A L M O N , F R O Z E N ESSENTIALS 7 x 715 G
CREAMY DILL SALMON FILLETS, 4-5OZ, FROZEN
POLLOCK FILLETS, 1185249 2-4OZ, INDIVIDUALLY KITCHEN QUICK FROZEN ESSENTIALS 2 x 2.27 KG
BONELESS SKINLESS COD TAILS, 4OZ, INDIVIDUALLY QUICK FROZEN
1316860 GORDON CHOICE 1 x 4.54 KG
4946706 HIGH LINER 1 X 4.54 KG
1181437 KITCHEN ESSENTIALS 2 x 2.27 KG
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Spring-Fresh Vegetables Enjoy the fresh flavours of spring while minimizing labour costs and food waste. Our selection of frozen vegetables are the perfect timesaving solution to add substance and nutrition for satisfying meals.
ASPARAGUS SPEAR, FROZEN
5203408 BONDUELLE CANADA INC 4 x 1KG
PEACHES & CREAM CORN, IQF
1417217 GORDON CHOICE 6 X 2KG
CHOPPED SPINACH NUGGET, FROZEN
1416899 GORDON CHOICE 6 X 2KG
WHOLE GREEN BEANS, EXTRA FINE, FROZEN
1417215
MIREPOIX VEGETABLE MIX, FROZEN
1417188
ROASTED ASPARAGUS VEGETABLE MIX, FROZEN
1401737
GORDON CHOICE 10 X 1KG
GORDON CHOICE 6 X 2KG
BONDUELLE CANADA INC 4 X 2KG
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Vegetable Pasta Delight your customers with this new delicious veggie-made pasta! A healthy alternative to regular pasta with a just-right texture and taste to provide an upgraded offer to your patrons. These pre-cooked, high-protein pasta options made from split peas and cauliflower are perfect for both main and side dishes and can be prepared in as little as 3-4 minutes!
VEGGIE-MADE PENNE PASTA, GLUTEN FREE, VEGAN, FROZEN
1432236 BONDUELLE CANADA INC 6 x 1KG
VEGGIE-MADE ROTINI PASTA, GLUTEN FREE, VEGAN, FROZEN
1432239 BONDUELLE CANADA INC 6 x 1KG
TRY THESE FRESH MENU IDEAS!
GRILLED VEGETABLE PENNE
ROTINI WITH VEGETARIAN MEATBALLS
All items shown represent serving suggestions. Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.
Hot Cross-Style INGREDIENTS Voortman 0g of Sugar No Sugar
VOORTMAN NO SUGAR ADDED SHORTBREAD DESSERT 25 portions
Added Shortbread Cookies GFS # 3510347, 1 cookie per serving, 25 cookies Cream Cheese, whipped, 600ml / 2-1/2 cups Splenda (or alternate sweetener), 10ml / 2 tsp Cocoa Powder, 2.5ml / 1⁄2 tsp Lemon Zest (grated from 1 whole lemon) - about 0.5 g, 1 each
INSTRUCTIONS 1. In bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese, sweetener and lemon zest. Mix with a plastic spatula until combined and smooth. Remove 1/2 of this mixture to another bowl, and add in the cocoa powder to make a very light shade of brown. You will have a 1/2 batch of white and a 1/2 batch of slightly off-white cream cheese filling. 2. Using the light brown cream cheese
DECORATING TIP For a straight piping (like the cross above), you can use a Ziplock bag filled with the icing/cream, squeeze out all the air and cut the end corner of the Ziplock bag and pipe!
filling, spread 15 ml (1 Tbsp) on top of each NSA Shortbread cookie as a base layer. 3. Place the all-white cream cheese filling into a piping bag with a
Featuring Voortman No Sugar Added Shortbread Cookies
straight tip. Pipe a cross onto of each shortbread swirl that is already covered with the light brown cream filling.
SHORTBREAD SWIRL COOKIES, NO SUGAR ADDED
3510347
VOORTMAN 225g x 12 UN
Setting the Table
PLACEMATS, EASTER DESIGN PAPER
1379905
LAPACO 1 x 300 UN
TIME-SENSITIVE ITEMS! CONTACT YOUR GORDON FOOD SERVICE SALES SPECIALIST TO ORDER THESE ITEMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
SPRING PAPER PLACEMATS, 10X14IN, 3 DESIGNS
1225532
HOFFMASTER 3 x 334 UN
Planning Ahead Let's get you set for the upcoming holidays and celebrations. It's never too early to plan festivities for your customers. Make sure to check your calendars and decide which holidays you want to celebrate with your customers. Our sales specialists are here to help with your party planning for any special occasion!
PLACEMAT COMBO MOTHERS DAY 2022
FATHERS DAY DESIGN PAPER PLACEMATS
1432546
1383543
LAPACO 2 x 150UN
LAPACO 1 x 300UN
MOTHERS DAY PAPER PLACEMATS
BERRY DELIGHT PAPER PLACEMATS, COMBO
1294399
LAPACO 2 x 150UN
1341875
LAPACO 2 x 150UN
Make resident birthdays special by celebrating them in style!
CANADA DAY 2022 PLACEMAT COMBO
1432547
LAPACO 2 x 150UN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY COMBO DESIGN
TIME-SENSITIVE ITEMS! CONTACT YOUR GORDON FOOD SERVICE SALES SPECIALIST TO ORDER THESE ITEMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
1392448
LAPACO 2 x 150UN
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