Easy, local and delicious. Raincoast Crisps from Lesley Stowe's Fine Foods located at 1685 West 5th Avenue in Vancouver provide a starting point for delectable sweet or savoury appetizers which require minimal effort. There are five amazing flavours to try, from the original sweet and nutty to Fig and Olive flavour. Fans of Raincoast Crisps call the crisps "a crispy conversation starter" and Fans have come up with some innovative recipes to inspire from caponata and roasted garlic, to brie, pecans and caramel toppers. Read more recipes to get inspired. Serve them with local cheeses such as Saltspring Island's own organically produced Moonstruck's Baby Blue or Ash-Ripened Camembert. Find retailers, cheese descriptions and more at their site or e-mail them directly. Moonstruck Cheese, a small farmstead cheese operation, begins their production with a healthy, small herd of purebread jersey cows (about 25) which produce fragrant milk. Great care is taken to ensure their well-being and health. Consider a cheese gift box for $85.00 which includes shipping and tax. Great choices for foodies. One taste will send you to the moon.
Raincoast Crisps with Camembert & Cranberry Salsa
(Serve as appetizers for 6-8 guests)
Salsa Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 apple finely chopped
- 1 big bunch chopped cilantro (1/2 to 1 cup)
- 6 tablespoons or more sugar (brown or white)
- chopped serrano or jalapeno (1 chile chopped or more depending on heat preference)
- zest from 2 oranges and 2 limes
- dash of salt
Method
Mix all ingredients together and pulse until coarsely chopped in a food processor (or a hand held electric grinder). Let sit several hours or overnight so flavours mix well. Adjust sugar and chile for sweetness and heat. Serve in a bowl alongside a wheel of Camembert at room temperature and Raincoast Crisps. Enjoy!
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