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A Heavenly Taste – Part 2 (of 2)

October 5, 2010 — 1 Comment

To finish up with my mandatory Montreal to-do list, here is another favourite, which is truly heavenly!

Biscotti from Heavenly Taste (East-end, RDP).

Heavenly Taste

Having stopped there on our way to church, Mima shared her heart with us as we feasted on her biscotti which she graciously blessed us with.

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Mima is one of my friends from Emmanuel Church. Her desire is to serve the Lord and do what He tells her to do. Believe it or not, Heavenly Taste is only a small part of what she believe He wants her to do. Giving all glory to God, she was telling us that her business is flourishing and expanding because of what God is doing.

Mima

So what is God doing? Mima has a dream of helping the poor and meeting the needs of those who are less fortunate. She didn’t know how this would come to pass until one day she had an idea of a cookie recipe. She began making these biscotti and people loved them to the point where people at her workplace were asking for orders. When the demand became too much, she decided it was time to do this fulltime. She has never looked back since, and today she is beginning to see how this God-given idea is giving her the means to bless others.

Deuteronomy 8:18 says, “But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today.”

What’s more, using her front counter as a pulpit to preach from, Mima said she has led some clients and friends to Christ through her testimony of a Heavenly Taste. What a great testimony of God’s greatness and power.

As her business prospers, she is aiming to use it towards blessing the needy.

As you read the Bible, it is inevitable to notice that we serve a super-creative God! Whether it is the sunrise, the creation, or even a cookie, God’s creative nature is in us through the inspiration of His Holy Spirit. Let’s allow him to use us for His glory.

What ideas have you been holding on to in the recesses of your mind and heart? Maybe it’s time you trust God and step out and act on it.

Do you have a “success” story? I’d love for you to comment and share about it. Testify!

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A Heavenly Taste – Part 1 (of 2)

October 4, 2010 — 3 Comments

After growing up in Montreal and moving away two years ago, I treasure every opportunity I get to go to Montreal. I made the trip this past weekend and there are a couple of things that have become mandatory on my to-do list – many of which are food-related.

1. Cannolis from Boulangerie Lasalle. (East-end, RDP)

Lasalle

Our friend, “Tony Cannoli”, is a master at making Sicilian-style cannolis. I’ve literally tried every bakery in Montreal and Toronto and NYC and can’t find one that compares to Lasalle’s. Now, if you really like his cannolis, Tony has created a giant version made using one pound of ricotta:

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As Priscilla has learned, Boulangerie Lasalla is a mandatory stop.

2. Latte from Café Milano (St. Leonard)

Cafe Milano

Another one of Montreal’s gems. My favourite quick stop for a coffee or latte is not the local Tim Horton’s or Starbucks. It’s Café Milano.

Milano's Latte

Established in the early 70′s, Milano’s bean is consistent and perfect. It’s withstood the test of time and is also the place to catch up with friends. I’ve never walked in there without saying hi to a few high school friends.

As Priscilla has learned, Café Milano is a mandatory stop.

3. My Nonno’s Garden and Nonna’s Kitchen.

Our last stop, for this post, is my nonno’s (grandfather) backyard garden and my nonna’s (grandmother) kitchen.

Nonno's Garden

Using hockey sticks and all, my nonno’s garden is his pride and joy. He took care of a certain “castor” to protect the crops (watch his reenactment here). When summer hits, my grandparents barely do any grocery shopping since most of the produce comes directly from the garden. Salad, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, basil, long – and mean LONG – spaghetti beans and zucchinis, and much more. From the garden, it then moves into the kitchen where my  nonna then transforms it all into a beautiful, rustic Italian meal.

Nonna's Kitchen

We don’t just visit them for the food, but family is very important to us and so that’s what really makes this a mandatory stop. And usually, I’ll pick up some cannolis from our good friend, Tony Cannoli, and bring it to them (old Italians really like to eat their sweets).

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Where and what are your favourite (secret) hot spots?

Watch for the second part of “A Heavenly Taste” coming tomorrow.

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