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09/08/2026

Love tempura but looking for a gluten-free option? Gluten-free tempura flour makes it easy to create that light, airy and crispy coating at home!

It’s perfect for more than just traditional tempura. Use it to coat shrimp, fish, chicken, mushrooms, onions, sweet potatoes, zucchini, broccoli and other vegetables. You can even use it to make crispy onion rings! 😋

💡 Why you’ll love it:
✔️ Gluten-free option for tempura lovers
✔️ Easy and convenient to prepare
✔️ Creates a light, crispy coating
✔️ Great for seafood, meat and vegetables
✔️ Perfect for quick family meals or appetizers

Easy Gluten-Free Tempura at Home!

Ingredients

* 1 cup gluten-free tempura flour
* ¾–1 cup ice-cold water
* Shrimp, peeled and deveined
* Vegetables such as sweet potato, zucchini, onion, broccoli or mushrooms
* Oil for deep frying
* A pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients: Pat the shrimp and vegetables dry. Slice vegetables into thin, even pieces.
2. Make the batter: Mix the gluten-free tempura flour with ice-cold water. Stir gently—don’t overmix. A few small lumps are perfectly fine!
3. Heat the oil: Heat oil to about 350°F–375°F (175°C–190°C).
4. Coat: Dip shrimp and vegetables into the batter, allowing excess batter to drip off.
5. Fry: Carefully place them into the hot oil and fry until lightly golden and crispy, usually about 2–4 minutes, depending on the ingredient.
6. Drain: Remove and place on a wire rack or paper towel to drain excess oil.
7. Serve: Enjoy immediately with your favorite tempura dipping sauce.

09/07/2026

When you think of nori, sushi rolls may be the first thing that comes to mind—but these thin, crispy sheets of roasted seaweed can be used in so many delicious ways! 😋

Nori has a naturally savory, slightly salty umami flavor, making it an easy way to add extra flavor and texture to everyday meals.

✨ Why add nori to your meals?
Nori can provide:
• Iodine, which supports normal thyroid function
• Small amounts of vitamins and minerals
• Some protein and fiber
• Antioxidant compounds naturally found in sea vegetables

💡 Ways to use nori besides sushi:
🍚 Crumble it over rice, noodles or fried rice
🥑 Add strips to avocado toast
🍜 Sprinkle it over ramen, udon or soup
🥗 Cut it into salads for a crispy, savory topping
🍳 Add it to scrambled eggs or omelets
🍿 Make a quick nori snack by cutting into pieces and seasoning lightly
🥟 Crush it and mix into dumpling or meatball fillings
🐟 Use it as a topping for grilled fish or seafood
🍙 Make simple rice balls with nori and your favorite filling
🌶️ Crush it into a homemade seasoning mix

And if you have kids, try cutting nori into small shapes and serving it with warm rice—it can be a fun and simple snack! ❤️

Easy Nori Rice Balls (Onigiri)

Ingredients

* 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
* 2 sheets nori
* 1–2 tbsp sesame seeds
* 1 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 tsp sesame oil
* Your favorite filling — tuna, cooked salmon, pickled radish, or even leftover chicken
* A little salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the rice and let it cool slightly so it’s comfortable to handle.
2. Mix the rice with sesame seeds, sesame oil, and a small splash of soy sauce.
3. Wet your hands with water and sprinkle a little salt on your palms.
4. Take a handful of rice, place your favorite filling in the center, and gently shape it into a triangle or ball.
5. Cut the nori into strips or squares and wrap it around the rice ball.
6. Enjoy immediately!

09/06/2026

If you love Thai and Asian cooking, you’ll want to have Healthy Boy sauces in your kitchen! ❤️

Healthy Boy is a well-known Thai seasoning brand with a history dating back to 1947. Their range includes soy sauces, mushroom soy sauce, oyster sauce, sweet soy sauce, fish sauce, chili sauces, sukiyaki sauce, and convenient cooking sauces.

Whether you’re making a quick stir-fry, fried rice, noodles, Thai dishes, dipping sauces, or marinades, the right Healthy Boy sauce can add that delicious savory, sweet, or spicy flavor that brings your dish together. 😋

✨ A few popular choices include:
• Thin Soy Sauce – great for everyday cooking
• Mushroom Soy Sauce – adds a rich savory flavor
• Sweet Soy Sauce – delicious for marinades and stir-fries

Thai-Style Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients

* 2 chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
* 2 tbsp Healthy Boy Thin Soy Sauce
* 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
* 1 tsp Healthy Boy Sweet Soy Sauce
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp cooking oil
* 1 cup broccoli
* 1 bell pepper, sliced
* ½ onion, sliced
* 2 tbsp water
* Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
* Thai chili, sliced (optional 🌶️)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
4. Add onion, bell pepper and broccoli. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
5. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sweet soy sauce and water. Toss everything together.
6. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the sauce coats the chicken.
7. Serve hot over jasmine rice. 🍚

09/05/2026

Looking to add a delicious mustard kick to your cooking? 🌭✨ S&B Mustard Powder is a handy pantry staple that brings a bold, savory, slightly spicy mustard flavor to your favorite dishes.

You can mix it with water to make your own mustard, or use the powder directly in sauces, marinades, dressings and seasonings.

💛 Ways to use mustard powder:
• Mix into mayonnaise for a quick mustard sauce
• Add to salad dressings
• Season meats, chicken or seafood
• Add a little to potato or egg salad
• Mix into sauces and marinades
• Sprinkle into soups or stews for extra flavor

Honey Mustard Chicken

Ingredients

* 2 chicken breasts, sliced into bite-sized pieces
* 1½ tbsp S&B Mustard Powder
* 2 tbsp honey
* 1 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 tbsp mayonnaise
* 1 tsp garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp cooking oil
* 2 tbsp water
* Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix the mustard powder with water and let it sit for 5–10 minutes.
2. Add honey, soy sauce, mayonnaise and garlic. Mix well.
3. Season the chicken with a little salt and pepper.
4. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
5. Lower the heat and pour in the honey mustard sauce.
6. Stir and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until the chicken is nicely coated.
7. Serve hot with steamed rice, noodles or your favorite vegetables. 🍚🥦

💡 Tip: Want more mustard flavor? Add another ½ tablespoon of mustard powder to the sauce.

09/03/2026

Love a rich, fragrant curry? 🌶️✨ Yeo’s Malaysian Curry Powder makes it easy to add that delicious Malaysian curry flavour to your favourite dishes.

This specially blended curry powder combines aromatic spices including coriander, chili, fennel, cumin, turmeric, white pepper, aniseed, cinnamon, and clove. The result is a wonderfully fragrant blend that can bring warmth and depth to your cooking.

It’s not just for curry! Try it in:
🍗 Chicken curry
🥩 Beef or lamb dishes
🥔 Potato curry
🥕 Vegetable stews
🍚 Fried rice
🍜 Noodles
🥘 Marinades and casseroles

Whether you’re making a comforting Malaysian curry for the family or simply want to add a little extra flavour to dinner, this is a great pantry staple to have on hand.

Easy Malaysian Chicken Curry

Ingredients

* 1½ lb (700 g) chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
* 2–3 tbsp Yeo’s Malaysian Curry Powder
* 1 onion, sliced
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1-inch piece ginger, minced
* 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
* 1 cup coconut milk
* 1 cup water or chicken broth
* 2 tbsp cooking oil
* 1 tbsp tomato paste
* 1 tsp salt, or to taste
* ½ tsp sugar
* Optional: 1 cinnamon stick and 2–3 curry leaves
* Fresh cilantro for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sauté the aromatics
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant and the onion softens.
2. Bloom the curry powder
Add Yeo’s Malaysian Curry Powder and tomato paste. Stir for about 1 minute until the spices become fragrant.
3. Add the chicken
Add chicken pieces and stir well to coat them with the curry mixture. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
4. Add potatoes and liquid
Add the potatoes, coconut milk and water or chicken broth. Add cinnamon and curry leaves if using.
5. Simmer
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken and potatoes are cooked through.
6. Season & serve
Add salt and sugar to balance the flavours. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

09/02/2026

Looking to add a little Louisiana-inspired flavour to your meals? Try Cajun Spice and Cajun Sunshine! 🌶️✨

Cajun Spice is a flavorful blend of herbs and spices with a delicious savory, slightly spicy kick. It’s great for seasoning chicken, shrimp, fish, beef, vegetables, fries, rice, and so much more!

Cajun Sunshine adds a bright, zesty touch with that Cajun-inspired heat. It’s perfect when you want your food to have a little extra kick and sunshine! ☀️🔥

👩‍🍳 Easy ways to use them:
• Sprinkle on roasted potatoes or fries
• Season chicken before grilling or air-frying
• Add to shrimp or fish
• Mix into rice, pasta, or vegetables
• Sprinkle over popcorn for a spicy snack

Cajun Sunshine Chicken Bites

A quick, flavorful meal with a little Cajun heat and a bright, zesty finish! Perfect for busy weeknights. 🍗☀️

Ingredients

* 500 g chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
* 1½ tbsp Cajun Spice
* 1 tbsp Cajun Sunshine
* 1 tbsp cooking oil
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp butter
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* Salt, to taste
* Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish

Directions

1. Season the chicken:
Toss the chicken with Cajun Spice, Cajun Sunshine, and a little salt.
2. Cook:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
3. Add flavour:
Add garlic and butter. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Finish with sunshine: ☀️
Turn off the heat and drizzle with lemon juice. Add a little extra Cajun Sunshine if you like more flavour and heat.
5. Serve:
Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve with rice, roasted vegetables, fries, or a fresh salad.

💡 Tip

For extra creamy Cajun chicken, add ½ cup of heavy cream after cooking the garlic and butter. Simmer for a few minutes and toss the chicken back in.

09/01/2026

Looking for a rich, flavorful soy sauce for your cooking? Try Amano Tamari Soya Sauce! 🌿

Tamari is a Japanese-style soy sauce known for its deep, rich umami flavor and smooth taste. It’s a great way to add extra depth to your favorite dishes without needing a lot.

✨ How can you use it?
• 🍣 Sushi & sashimi dipping sauce
• 🥟 Dumplings and spring rolls
• 🍜 Noodles and stir-fries
• 🥩 Marinades for meat, chicken or tofu
• 🥗 Salad dressings
• 🍚 Fried rice and vegetable dishes

You can also mix tamari with a little sesame oil, garlic, ginger and chili to make a quick and delicious dipping sauce!

Easy Tamari Garlic Noodles

A quick, savory noodle dish that’s perfect for a busy day! 🍜

Ingredients:
• 200g noodles of your choice
• 2 tbsp Amano Tamari Soya Sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce or vegetarian stir-fry sauce
• 1 tsp honey or sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp grated ginger
• 1 cup mixed vegetables
• Green onions & sesame seeds for topping

Directions:
1️⃣ Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Mix tamari, sesame oil, oyster sauce, honey, garlic and ginger in a small bowl.
3️⃣ Heat a pan and stir-fry the vegetables for 2–3 minutes.
4️⃣ Add the noodles and sauce. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
5️⃣ Top with green onions and sesame seeds.

08/31/2026

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08/30/2026

We’re happy to share that we’ve restocked many of your favourites and brought in some new goodies for you to check out! 🛍️

Come by Golden Gate Variety Store and see what’s new—we might just have something you’ve been looking for! 😊

📍 Stop by and take a look. You never know what delicious find is waiting for you!

08/27/2026

If you love Korean food, you’ll want to keep ssamjang in your pantry! 🇰🇷

Ssamjang is a savory, slightly spicy Korean dipping paste made with fermented soybean paste, chili paste, garlic, sesame, and other seasonings. It has a rich, bold flavor with a delicious balance of salty, spicy, savory, and slightly sweet.

🥬 How to enjoy it:
• Use as a dipping sauce for Korean BBQ
• Spread on lettuce wraps with grilled meat and rice
• Mix into noodles or fried rice
• Add to vegetables for an easy flavor boost
• Use as a dipping sauce for fresh cucumber, carrots, or peppers

✨ Quick idea: Wrap grilled pork or beef in lettuce with rice, a little ssamjang, garlic, and sliced green onion. So simple and delicious!

Easy Korean Ssamjang Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

* 1/2 lb (225 g) thinly sliced beef or pork
* 2 tbsp ssamjang
* 1 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 tbsp sesame oil
* 1 tsp honey or sugar
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1 tsp sesame seeds
* Lettuce leaves
* Cooked white rice
* Sliced green onion, cucumber, or chili pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and 1 tbsp of ssamjang.
2. Add the meat and marinate for 10–15 minutes.
3. Cook the meat in a hot pan until browned and fully cooked.
4. Place a lettuce leaf in your hand and add a spoonful of rice.
5. Top with the cooked meat and a small amount of ssamjang.
6. Add green onion, cucumber, or chili pepper.
7. Wrap it up and enjoy! 😋

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