Spring Solutions Guide

SPRING 2022 // GORDON FOOD SERVICE®

DELIVERING DIFFERENT TO SENIOR LIVING & HEALTHCARE

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Chef Inspiration | Menu & Activity Ideas Seasonal Product Recommendations

Solutions Guide DELIVERING DIFFERENT TO SENIOR LIVING & HEALTHCARE

CONTRIBUTORS Gordon Food Service® Nutrition Resource Centre High Liner Foodservice Lassonde

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Inside YOUR SPRING ISSUE

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SPRING RECIPES Spring Flavour Inspiration

SUGAR SHACK TRADITIONS History, menu inspiration, and more!

Easter activities & menu

SPRING FRESH PRODUCE

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MENU APPLICATIONS

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All Things Sugar Shack

EASTER INSPIRATION

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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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Orange Caramel Waffles

Mini Ham Biscuits

Asparagus-Farro Salad

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

All items shown represent serving suggestions.

Please note that item availability and lead times may vary by region.

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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