Sunterra Market November 2014

NOVEMBER 2014

Sunterra Market

RAO’S Table for Two

NEW YORK GETAWAY

Sunterra and Rao’s are giving you the chance to win a Table for Two at the exclusive Rao’s restaurant in New York City, airfare and hotel included!

See inside for details.

FEATURE STORY

This month we’re talking naturally delicious family recipe sauces straight from New York City. And you could win a trip to Rao’s restaurant in one of our best contests ever! Pictured clockwise from top left: Rao’s tomato fields near San Marzano, Italy last spring, Rao’s award-winning pasta sauce, the 116-year-old restaurant in East Harlem.

The Little Tomato in the Big Apple B Y N ATA S H A C O U S I N

Ever been so popular that your friends and family had to take a number? That’s what happened to Rao’s Restaurant in East Harlem after New York Times food critic Mimi Sheraton wrote a very flattering review in the 1970s. Before that, the tiny restaurant established in 1896 had hosted friends, family and locals who knew a good red sauce when they tasted one.

Soon after, they couldn’t get by the hungry masses looking for authentic home-cooked Italian fare. So then-owner Vincent Rao (son of founder Charles) began setting up standing reservations for friends and family, and today it’s nearly the only way to get in the door. With the restaurant only open Monday to Friday and having a mere 10 tables all being reserved, dining at Rao’s is the most difficult reservation to make in North America, says Deb Crisan, Rao’s Sr. Vice-President, Sales & Marketing.

While you might not ever get to eat at Rao’s restaurant, the good news is you can have those hundred-year-old family recipe sauces at home! For over 20 years, Rao’s has been producing and selling home-style sauces made from fresh, all-natural ingredients. From their signature slow-simmered marinara sauce made with fresh basil, garlic and onion to the four cheese

blend of aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Grana Padano and Asiago, Rao’s sauces are made with the world’s finest tomatoes from the San Marzano Valley in Italy. And not just any tomatoes: Rao’s grows their own.

“It’s all about the soil,” says Deb. Grown in the shadows of Mount Vesuvius, the tomatoes are naturally sweet from the rich and fertile volcanic soil of southern Italy. Using top quality tomatoes means there’s no need for tomato paste, added sugar, preservatives, water or fillers in Rao’s sauces.

“Using Rao’s pasta sauces makes cooking simple and easy so family and friends can enjoy good food and memorable times with their loved ones,” says Deb. And she should know about good food, she’s been working at Rao’s for over a decade! So what is the dish to have if you’re lucky enough to eat at Rao’s?

Deb says people “just flip out” over the meatballs (if they have any left; Rao’s has no menu, everything is made fresh each day and served family style). But she says the ultimate entree is Uncle Vincent’s Lemon Chicken. Create your own version at home with Rao’s lemon cooking sauce (assuming you don’t have a standing reservation at Rao’s).

RAO’S Table for Two

NEW YORK GETAWAY

Pay with points! It’s as easy as pie. Use your Fresh Rewards points at a cashier’s till to take home many of the items below. Sunterra gift cards, cooking classes and catered meals can be paid with points, just not at the till. Ask a cashier for a redemption form or fill one out online at sunterramarket.com

Bakery

Single cookie ($0.99).................................................................. 40 pts Muffin, scone, or sliced loaf ������������������������������������������������������ 64 pts Square or brioche cinnamon bun ��������������������������������������������� 68 pts Scone or muffin 2-pack............................................................ 112 pts Full square pan......................................................................... 320 pts All fruit pies (9 in.).................................................................... 400 pts

Juice

Fresh squeezed juice (470mL) ������������������������������������������������ 140 pts Fresh squeezed juice (940mL) ������������������������������������������������ 224 pts

Win a trip for two to the exclusive Rao’s restaurant in New York City!

PRIZE INCLUDES: airfare for two ~ two nights hotel ~ a table for two at Rao’s New York Enter to win when you purchase any Rao’s product at Sunterra Market and swipe your Fresh Rewards card. A winner will be chosen randomly. Contest runs November 1-30, 2014.

About Rao’s: ~~ Established in 1896, it is the oldest Italian restaurant in the USA still operating in its original location ~~ Rao’s has no menu, the only food served is what the chef made fresh that day ~~ All sauces are Rao’s family recipes, some over 100 years old ~~ There are only 10 tables at Rao’s. Most have standing reservations throughout the year

Deli

Yogurt & granola cup............................................................... 120 pts Greek yogurt parfait................................................................. 140 pts Soup of the day........................................................................ 144 pts All sandwiches.......................................................................... 240 pts Grab ‘n’ Go meal ($5.99) �������������������������������������������������������� 240 pts Grab ‘n’ Go 6 in. pot pie or quiche ���������������������������������������� 260 pts Grab ‘n’ Go pizza (uncooked) ������������������������������������������������� 280 pts Boxed salad.............................................................................. 320 pts Grab ‘n’ Go meal ($8.99) �������������������������������������������������������� 360 pts Grab ‘n’ Go 9 in. pot pie or quiche ���������������������������������������� 480 pts Grab ‘n’ Go dinner ($15.99) ���������������������������������������������������� 640 pts Friday Night Feast for two (1 pack) �������������������������������������� 1,200 pts

NOVEMBER stockboy specials

Kettle Brand chips (220 g) ...................................................... 120 pts John Wm. Macy’s CheeseSticks, CheeseCrisps and SweetSticks (113-142 g) .......................................................... 168 pts Rao’s pizza sauce (370 ml)....................................................... 180 pts Al Dente pasta (341 g)............................................................. 184 pts Rao’s dressing (354 ml)............................................................ 252 pts Wildly Delicious antipasto, bruschetta, tapenades and warm dips (200-240 g) .................................................... 272-280 pts Rao’s pasta sauce (680 ml)...................................................... 340 pts

NOVEMBER FEATURES

Raclette (100 g) ....................................................................... 180 pts Preferisco truffle salami (100 g) .............................................. 200 pts The following items can only be redeemed by filling out a redemption form. Ask a cashier or fill one out online at sunterramarket.com

Gift Cards

$20 .......................................................................................... 800 pts $50 ....................................................................................... 2,000 pts $60 ....................................................................................... 2,400 pts $100 ..................................................................................... 4,000 pts $150 ..................................................................................... 6,000 pts $200 ..................................................................................... 8,000 pts

Cooking Classes

Sunterra Lunch ’n’ Learn Cooking Class for 2 (Calgary Only) ...... 1,360 pts Sunterra Private Cooking Class for 10 ............................... 25,200 pts

Catered Meals

Sunterra Catered In-home Dinner for 10 (Standard Menu)..... 23,200 pts Sunterra Catered In-home Dinner for 10 (Premium Menu) ��� 28,000 pts

FEATURE RECIPE

SUNTERRA

Kale, Orange & Pomegranate Salad WITH HONEY VINAIGRETTE

4 to 5 cups kale 2 cups orange wedges

(use a mix of

Valencia and

blood oranges) 1 cup pomegranate seeds 1 cup cucumber slices 1 each yellow tomatoes,

sliced or wedged 1 each red tomato, sliced

or wedged 1 cup bell peppers, julienned

(red and green) ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced

VINAIGRETTE: 4 to 5 tbsp.fresh Meyer

lemon or lemon juice 2 tbsp. honey 4 tbsp. olive oil or

camelina oil 1½ tbsp. white wine ¼ tsp. garlic, finely chopped 1/8 tsp. chili flakes (optional) 2 tsp. cilantro, chopped 1 tsp. fresh basil, chiffonade Salt and pepper to taste

Wash and cut the kale, discarding any tough inner ribs.

Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking the lemon juice, wine and honey. Once the honey melts away add the rest of the ingredients and whisk together.

Toss the kale with half the vinaigrette and store in a cooler for it to soften.

Meanwhile cut the rest of the vegetables. To remove the pomegranate seeds, cut the pomegranate in half horizontally. Hold one half in your palm with the skin side up. Tap the outside with a wooden spoon and the arils will fall out.

Place the softened kale on bottom of a salad platter. Top with the oranges and vegetables decoratively and drizzle the rest of the vinaigrette on top. Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds on top.

You may add other ingredients on top like shaved Merlot BellaVitano cheese, goat cheese, avocado or crisp Sunterra Farms bacon for added flavour.

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RACLETTE If you don’t like melted cheese, you’re lying. Or you’ve never had raclette. When it flows like molten lava over potatoes, gherkins, pears or whatever you’re serving, you just can’t get enough.

Italian salami speckled with truffles, melty Swiss cheese and party-ready appetizers are some of our favourite things this month.

Regular Price $5.49/100g Nov. Stockboy Special $4.49/100g PREFERISCO TRUFFLE SALAMI Also known as salami al tartufo, this cured meat combines the earthy aroma and rich taste of truffles with simply seasoned pure pork salami for a charcuterie treat that can’t be beat.

READY WHEN YOU ARE!

Regular Price $5.99/100g Nov. Stockboy Special $4.99/100g WILDLY DELICIOUS ANTIPASTO, BRUSHETTA, TAPENADE & WARM DIPS Food worth sharing. Pick up these award-winning appetizers, proudly made in Canada.

Regular Price $7.99-$8.29 Nov. Stockboy Special $6.79-$6.99 JOHN WM. MACYS CHEESESTICKS

BIG PAN

Layers of fresh sourdough and fine aged cheeses hand twisted and baked twice for a savoury, satisfying crunch.

Quick and delicious, our European-inspired big pan dishes are brimming with flavour and served on a bed of spinach or rice.

Regular Price $4.99 Nov. Stockboy Special $4.19

November Cooking Class Schedule CALGARY* call 403-263-9759 Nov. 6

Perfectly Paired: Wine and Cheese | 5 p.m. | $24.99

Nov. 8

Kid’s Kitchen: Pizza Party 1 p.m. | $14.99

Nov. 12 Social Kitchen: Holiday Survival

Guide | 6 p.m. | $49.99 Nov. 13 Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Kale Pome granate Salad & Chimichurri

Salmon | 12 p.m. | $15.99

Nov. 18 Social Kitchen: Soup

6 p.m. | $49.99 Nov. 19 Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Sweet Corn

Chowder & Chipotle Beef

Brisket | 12 p.m. | $15.99 Nov. 20 Social Kitchen: Pie & Chilis

6 p.m. | $49.99 Nov. 21 Social Kitchen: Holiday Survival

Guide | 6 p.m. | $49.99

Nov. 27 Perfectly Paired: Holiday Wine,

Spirits & Cocktails

5 p.m. | $24.99

EDMONTON* call 780-426-3807 Nov. 18 Social Kitchen: Holiday Survival

Guide | 6:30 p.m. | $49.99

Nov. 22 Kid’s Kitchen: Caesar Salad &

Beef Cannelloni | 1 p.m. | $14.99

*Calgary classes held at Sunterra Market, Keynote. Edmonton classes held at Sunterra Market, Commerce Place. Visit sunterramarket.com for more information.

FEATURE FRIDAY NIGHT FEAST NOVEMBER 21

Tourtière

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pts 1,200 PAY WITH POINTS

We don’t mind slaving over a hot stove all day, really. Enjoy a three-course meal prepared from scratch - just reheat and eat, simple as that. Finally, a meal worthy of the best night of the week.

Friday Night Feast Schedule NOVEMBER 7

NOVEMBER 21 (pictured)

Kale, lentil and chickpea soup

Split pea and ham soup

Chipotle beef brisket with garlic mashed potatoes and pineapple mango salsa

Tourtière with mesclun salad and sundried tomato vinaigrette

Pear and apple galette

Maple pot de crème NOVEMBER 28

NOVEMBER 14 Thai noodle salad Shrimp rice bowl with baby bok choy Fresh fruit flan

Quinoa and pear salad Chicken pesto pasta bake Strawberry Napoleon

Our Friday Night Feast menus change weekly, find the schedule in our newsletter or online at sunterramarket.com $14.99 per person. Each bag contains two dinners for $29.98 or 1,200 Fresh Rewards points