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Spread Cheer with a Butter Board

Butter boards are an easy way to present traditional bread and butter at dinner or a party, but with an extra flavourful flair. They are bursting with flavour and so easy to customize that you might find yourself not wanting anything else for dinner besides bread and butter.

How do you make a butter board?

The concept is simple — just spread softened butter on a serving board or platter and top it with any savory or sweet (or both!) ingredients you like. Serve with sliced bread and it’ll be a showstopper at your next party, when guests dig in to the delicious spread.

The butter, of course, is key to the taste profile of your board. You should use real butter, not margarine, and salted tends to taste better than unsalted. We especially love using ADL butter because it’s local and made from the milk of happy Island cows.

The rest is pretty simple, bring the butter to room temperature and then use a butter knife or small offset spatula to spread it artfully onto a serving board or platter.

From here, anything goes in terms of toppings! You can go with classic herbs and spices, sweet and spicy combos, seasonal flavors, or just about anything you can think of.

Spread the love with these tips:

• Use quality butter for the most creamy and decadent flavour.

• Soften the butter first to make it easier to spread.

• Add an acid to contrast with the butter’s fat. Something bright like

lemon zest, vinegar, citrus, olives, capers, or sun-dried tomatoes will add a pop that perfectly balances the butter.

• Flaky salt is key, and use a lot of it.

• Add fresh herbs to elevate the flavor profile and add a ton of visual appeal to your butter board.

•Be generous with toppings so that there’s enough to match the butter on your board.

• Shop the salad bar when you need just a little bit of something. This is a great way to save money because you can scoop up very small portions of onions, capers, olives, roasted garlic, veggies, or peppers at a fraction of the cost of buying whole containers.

• Sliced bread or crackers on the side are a must for dipping.

• Cutting boards or cheese boards are a great base for your butter board.

• Assemble at the last minute if you can, so that the salt retains its crunch and the herbs stay fresh.

• Provide small spreaders or butter knives so that guests can scoop up some butter to spread on their bread without being tempted by the urge to swipe it across the board or doubledip.

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Green Eye Designs, located in Victoria Row, features scarves that are handmade onsite, vintage clothing, and handcrafted accessories, pottery, art, and home decor exclusively made by over 40 Prince Edward Island makers.

Slo Bowls from Outward Hound are uniquely designed Fun Feeder dog bowls that feature meal-lengthening ridges to help slow down your dog’s eating time by 10X!

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Keep your pet occupied with high quality toys, treat despensers and lick mats. Make your own treats with silcone molds.

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Boozie Hot Chocolate

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

6 ounces milk, heated

1 1/2 ounces spirit of choice

Garnish: mini marshmallows

METHOD

Put the chopped chocolate in a coffee mug.

Pour the hot milk into the mug and let stand for two minutes until the chocolate melts, then stir with a spoon until smooth.

Pour in the spirit of your choice and stir to combine.

Garnish with mini marshmallows.

Spike yours with whiskey or break out the rum. If you prefer añejo tequila or brandy, great, both spirits make a fine drink. There are no rules here, but aged spirits tend to work best. Neutral vodka, biting London dry gin or grassy agricole rhums can disrupt the rich blend of chocolate and milk.

Always drink responsibily

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Keep him warm all winter long in the Hudson Aran Jumper from Peregrine.

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The Curious Correspondence Club is kind of like an escape room adventure delivered to your home - think Sherlock Holmes meets Indiana Jones. Each new envelope contains the next Chapter of an ongoing episodic puzzle adventure; uncover clues, crack codes and solve puzzles that challenge you, your family and friends. Scour physical clues, construct tools and devices, and immerse yourself in a unique deductive experience delivered to your door each month.

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The Mysterious Package Company (MPC) creates adventures that put you at the centre of the story. MPC provides unique and custom-made gifts delivered by mail and wrapped in a hand-crafted experience unlike any other. Custom made crates, letters and telegrams from long-lost relatives, and seemingly innocuous newspaper clippings add a richness to the curious goods contained within.

“You may be wondering if the Mysterious Package Company is a scam, a joke, a trick, a front for some weird cult, or just the coolest thing you can get in your mailbox.

The answer is no, sometimes, sort of, maybe, and absolutely.”

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There are currently nine unique experiences in the ever-growing and evolving Mysterious Package Company Collection. These experiences allow you to choose what kind of story you want to embark on.

Will you be an old school detective solving gruesome murders in noir-era Los Angeles or dive into a seafaring adventure where a bounty of lost treasure awaits? Perhaps you’ll revisit the mysteries of your old summer camp and uncover the truth hidden in the quiet of the forest. Or, if you’re feeling rather brave, you’ll follow a trail of the occult, immersing yourself in a story that will test the bounds of your sanity.

No matter what experience you select, a variety of handmade, unique artefacts will be delivered to your door. Each item, scrap, journal, and clue is another piece of the puzzle. It’s up to you to help this story unfold.

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Song for Your STOCKING

Not a dry adult eye in the room! We can't thank you enough for this absolutely beautiful song to start our family Christmas Eve!

We listened in each other's arms and cried. He finally understood how loved he is. It was the absolute best gift I have ever given anyone!

fromMeaghan Blanchard

An individually recorded classic Christmas song made just for your loved one.

All songs are sent out on Christmas Eve, arriving into your loved one's email inbox just in time to kick off the holidays!

Each recording also includes a heartwarming personal message from you to your loved one.

Carrying all of her hand-picked favourites from brands like Free People, BB Dakota by Steve Madden and Z Supply, you are sure to find the perfect addition to your

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This recipe makes 25 servings so it’s perfect for holiday entertaining...or after a really hard day of shopping you choose we won’t judge!

Fun and quirky accessories for the kitchen make great stocking stuffers!

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Everything you may need for all the self-care you deserve.

Cozy hats, gloves and scarves are always a great gift for everyone on your list

Vegan leather handbags and wallets from Pixie Mood, Espe and SQ, as well as unique jewellery lines to complete any outfit.

Glerups are famous felted wool slippers handmade in Denmark. Great colours, amazing comfort and quality. Sized to men’s 12. New this season - baby booties!

Night Scout hats... a must have for winter! A cozy toque with a rechargeable LED headlamp built-in.

Luna has a wide assortment of unique books, games & toys for kids - and kids at heart!

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