PossumGirl Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Although I didn't manage to find any fresh cranberries, I did come up with a jar of Andros Arielles in the canned fruit aisle of LeClerc. I was a bit sceptical, but beggars can't be choosers so I bought them.They turned out great. They're packed in water, not syrup, so you can cook them up as you like without worrying about it being too sweet. I poured out the water, added some orange juice, sugar and raisins and cooked for about 15 minutes, until it thickened. It actually made one of the best cranberry sauces I've had.PG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Perfect. I'll be set this year if I can't find the fresh ones.Thanks PG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 [quote user="PossumGirl"]Although I didn't manage to find any fresh cranberries, I did come up with a jar of Andros Airelles in the canned fruit aisle of LeClerc. I was a bit sceptical, but beggars can't be choosers so I bought them.They turned out great. They're packed in water, not syrup, so you can cook them up as you like without worrying about it being too sweet. I poured out the water, added some orange juice, sugar and raisins and cooked for about 15 minutes, until it thickened. It actually made one of the best cranberry sauces I've had.PG[/quote]I found frozen AIRELLES at Picard yesterday... oops link does not work... type airelles in the search box, top left... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumGirl Posted November 24, 2006 Author Share Posted November 24, 2006 I love Picard, Clair. It's funny, I had planned to go this week, but the weather was so bad I didn't feel like driving 40 minutes to get there, so put it off. I'll have to see if they've got them in stock in Pamiers if I get there in the next few days.PG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Have you cheked on their website if they do a delivery in your area?If so, you can order online and hey presto, it's on your doorstep!!... or so they told me, before checking, then said they didn't deliver there anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumGirl Posted November 25, 2006 Author Share Posted November 25, 2006 Nope. Picard doesn't deliver here; although Thiriet and Agrigel do. I've ordered from Thiriet, but I think overall I prefer Picard.PG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 [quote user="PossumGirl"]Nope. Picard doesn't deliver here; although Thiriet and Agrigel do. I've ordered from Thiriet, but I think overall I prefer Picard. PG[/quote]So do I! Actually we refer to Picard as "the M&S of the frozen world"! Some of their products seem expensive, and I tend to buy basics when I do go there, but I find their monthly selection is good value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumGirl Posted November 25, 2006 Author Share Posted November 25, 2006 I buy very few prepared meals. I do buy their Indian meals, because there is no Indian restaurant near us and Mr. Possum does miss that. In fact, he thinks their Butter Chicken is as good as things he has eaten out.I find their selection vegetables and meat to be good value for the quality. Unless I'm getting my fresh produce in season, I prefer frozen to canned for the flavor.And, they have one thing which amuses the heck out of me: in their bread section they sell bagels. I was very impressed with how close they were to what I'm familiar with, then I looked at the small print and discovered they are imported from the U.S.! No wonder they tasted just llike a New York bagel; they ARE!PG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdebretagne Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Their frozen corn is delicious too, so sweet yet still with a little bit of crunch at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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