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Coupons:
Here’s the scoop, I normally don’t use coupons. There’s the gluten issue, but more importantly, we try to shop for ingredients to cook rather then processed foods or prepared meals.
I receive coupon offers via e-mail. Normally they are ignored, but last week I decided to respond to a regional supermarket’s offer and what a pleasant surprise.
This is the story of modern marketing. You see sale items at this store are only honored if you use their store issued card at time of purchase. It is a tool which the market uses to compile information on who shops at which of their stores and monitors what the customer’s preferences are.
My response to the supermarket brought a pile of store issued coupons on items I normally purchase. Much nicer then looking at the Sunday paper hoping to find a coupon for what you need for the week.
Please join me over at the Tip Junkie’s “Tip me Tuesday.”
Motor City Monday came early this week……
Now I know that I said I would be traveling on Mondays to find the interesting and unusual, however, what I saw Saturday night was too spectacular to pass by. Join me looking through my camera lens at our neighbor.
Today’s Recipe:
A tasty appetizer,
SAVORY ALMOND AND CHEESE STRAWS
1 lb. puff pastry dough
1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon water
¾ cup grated dry cheese, like Parmesan or aged Gouda
¾ cup almonds, chopped
Flour for dusting
Thaw pastry overnight in refrigerator or 40 minutes at room temperature. Unfold pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. With the shorter side facing you, roll out each sheet to 12 by 12 inches. Cut each sheet in half, lengthwise.
Brush dough with egg mix and sprinkle with an even coating of cheese and almonds. With rolling pin, lightly press the mixture into the dough. Cut each half crosswise into ¾-inch strips. Place on parchment lined baking sheets and refrigerate for 30 minutes before baking.
Bake at 400 F for 9 to 10 minutes, or until light brown and crisp. Makes about 96 straws.
Let me know how they came out. Mine were yummy!
Hugz
Shannon
The parties I’m joining this week are:
www.thetablescaper.com
