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A Quick Apple Cheddar Panini on Dempster’s Zero Bread Makes the Perfect Lunch

February 27, 2014 by Kathryn 68 Comments

If there is one food I absolutely adore, it’s the sandwich. The versatility of a sandwich makes it the perfect food in my eyes and I could eat a sandwich for every meal and be completely happy. Bacon and egg sandwiches make a great breakfast. Everyone loves a tuna salad sandwich at lunch. And a hearty chicken club is dinner at its best. In the mood for dessert? Hello peanut butter and jam!

But eating all that bread really isn’t necessarily the healthiest choice, especially with the added fat and sugar that some breads contain. So when I was given the chance to whip up a sandwich with new Dempster’s Zero 100% whole wheat bread, I couldn’t resist. This latest offering from Dempster’s is a 100% whole wheat bread that contains zero added sugar and fat with all of the great Dempster’s taste. I grabbed a loaf at the store and headed to the kitchen to whip up something tasty.

With a healthier bread to work with, I had two options. I could take advantage of the lower fat and sugar content by making something especially decadent. Or I could make a healthy sandwich that would now be even healthier thanks to Dempster’s Zero. I decided to go with the healthy option by creating a delicious and satisfying Apple Cheddar Panini. [Read more…]

Come Join in the @Dempsters #GoMapleGo Twitter Party February 6 at 9pm EST

February 4, 2014 by Kathryn 8 Comments

If there’s one thing that I have a weakness for when it comes to food, it’s bagels. A toasted bagel with plenty of cream cheese is my idea of heaven on earth but in a pinch, I’ll take a plain buttered bagel with a smile. And don’t even get me started on bagel sandwiches! Whether I’m having a meal or a snack, I’m a happy, happy woman when a bagel is involved.

Now, Dempster’s is making bagels even better with the introduction of a new, limited edition flavour that’s arrived just in time for National Bagel Day on February 9th! Dempster’s French Toast Maple Bagels are the new, maple-tastic way to enjoy a bagel and since I am absolutely nuts about maple syrup, it’s a bagel that I have to try as soon as possible! Personally, I’ll be turning my first one into a breakfast sandwich. Bacon, egg and cheese on a maple-infused bagel is perfection as far as my stomach is concerned! [Read more…]

Come Join in the @Dempsters #BreakfastReady Twitter Party October 4, 9pm-10pm EST

September 29, 2012 by Kathryn 26 Comments

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but with a little planning, breakfast can be the most delicious meal of the day too. And to help you get some tips and tricks for making your morning meal fun and easy, Dempsters® and Maple Leaf Foods® are throwing a fabulous breakfast-themed Twitter Party! With Dempsters® bread products providing key nutrition and irresistible Maple Leaf Foods® bacon adding its mouth-watering taste, breakfast is sure to be a delight!

On Thursday, October 4, 2012 from 9pm-10pm EST we’ll be chatting about ways to make breakfast more delicious at the #BreakfastReady Twitter Party. Whether you’re a hard-working commuter looking for ways to grab a quick and nutritious meal to go or a busy mom with a house full of hungry mouths to feed every morning, this is a party that will have you inspired to add more “yum” to your morning. And special guest Kathy Buckworth is going to be joining us too! [Read more…]

Raise a “Toast” to the 250th Anniversary of the Sandwich with Dempster’s-Giveaway

May 12, 2012 by Kathryn 262 Comments

Is there anyone that doesn’t love a good sandwich? Whether you’re a gourmet that prefers whole grain bread piled with roasted vegetables, Swiss cheese and Italian dressing or you’re a meat-and-potatoes type that loves a good, old-fashioned ham and cheese on white bread, the reason sandwiches are so popular is because they’re so versatile! And today, one of the world’s most famous food creations of all time celebrates its 250th birthday!

dempster's logo Now the idea of combining bread and tasty filling has been around for much longer than that. But it was on May 21, 1762 when the combination got its current name thanks to John Montagu. [Read more…]

White Bread Just Got More Nutritious Thanks To Dempster’s Smart-Giveaway

March 29, 2012 by Kathryn 78 Comments

When I was a child, I loved white bread because we had it so rarely. Except for a few special occasions, my mom only bought multigrain and whole wheat bread. I enjoyed both, but getting a loaf of soft and doughy white bread was always a special treat. When I got a little older, my tastes changed and I preferred the complex flavour of multigrain bread products. And then I became a parent and I found I had become just like my mom. White bread just wasn’t something that entered our house.

When I heard about new Dempster’s Smart bread, I was intrigued. Dempster’s Smart is bread made with sixteen whole grains that promised the taste and texture of white bread. I received some coupons to test out the bread for myself and I was so curious to see if it actually tasted the same as the white bread I loved so much as a child!

I picked up a few loaves of bread at the local grocery store and headed home to test out the bread. The first thing I noticed was the texture; it was denser and less moist than traditional white bread. I found I actually preferred the heavier texture; it tasted almost the same as homemade bread!

Over the next few days, I used the bread for sandwiches and toast and the whole family devoured it. There’s nothing new about that; they love their bread! But it was nice to see that they enjoyed the Dempster’s Smart bread just as much as any other variety!

Dempster’s recently held a great promotion on the Dempster’s Facebook page challenging Canadians to share their favourite white bread recipes in the Dempster’s White Bread Taste-Off. In just a few days, the top ten recipes will be announced and the finalists will compete in a taste-off. At the end one lucky contestant will win the grand prize of $10,000! Make sure you follow along with the action on Facebook to find out which recipe is judged the most delicious way to use white bread!

No matter what type of bread you prefer, Dempster’s has a variety of choices to satisfy your household. From traditional doughy and delicious white bread to great multigrain varieties, Dempster’s has you covered! Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by Dempster’s Smart bread. It did have an authentic white bread flavour and I was glad to know that it was a better nutritional choice for my family than traditional white bread. I really do love multigrain bread so it will still remain my number-one choice. But if I’m buying white bread for a special treat or recipe, Dempster’s Smart is the brand I’ll be choosing! Check it out for yourself and enjoy whole grain bread with a white bread taste!

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