SISTERS SECRET a.k.a. "UNTOLD CULINARY PLEASURES"

Marsha Simons, founder of locally-owned Sisters Secret, combines some of her sisters’ culinary secrets with her own business acumen (developed from running a bed and breakfast), to create a food product label that includes granola, a chili condiment, and our favourite ... a delicious line of scones.

In fact, get ready to change any idea you may have about traditional packed scone mixes. In the Sisters recipe you get your pick of four flavour versions: two savoury (Gorgonzola Rosemary and Chili Cheddar) and two sweet (Pecan Caribe and Ginger Cream), all of which come frozen and ready-to-bake in less than 30 minutes. In the Gorgonzola Rosemary, the herb cuts the heaviness of the gorgonzola while imparting its’ own prominent flavor notes. In its savory counter-part, Chili Cheddar, aged cheddar holds its own next to piquant chilies. Pecan Caribe includes rum and toasted coconut. While the Ginger Cream conceals hits of finely chopped sweet crystallized ginger.

Experience these scones for yourself, eight to be precise, by picking up a pack at The Gourmet Warehouse (1340 East Hastings Street), Capers stores or Meinhardt's Fine Foods. Approximate cost is $9.95.

The granola also sells for $9.95 and we're guessing you will notice that it's chock full of the ‘good stuff’, especially the high dried-fruit-and-nuts to oats ratio. The chili is a combo of garlic, canola oil, peanuts, dried chilies and soy sauce and of course works well with many Asian dishes but give it a try drizzled over popcorn. All products were created without the "help' of artificial additives, sweeteners, colorings, and preservatives.

What’s next in store for Sisters Secret?

Simons has finished placing products in BC and Alberta, and she is now preparing to launch Sisters Secret in Whole Foods Pacific Northwest and California. Once the existing products get settled in their retail locations, be prepared to see new additions to the existing line.

Our only quibble, the close up photo of someone's less than Hollywood-perfect teeth doesn't really add much to the packaging's appeal. If they are going to go that route, why not give us the whole face?


Submitted by Laura-Lee Walker

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