Donation to Homes for Hope Aims to Spread out the Happiness
It's that time of year again to enjoy some Easter treats and traditions, and there's no better place to experience it than GREAT Food Hall. During this year's promotion taking place between March 27 and April 14, 2009, there are over 160 new Easter indulgences imported globally in addition to fun-filled, in-store activities geared towards children. As a socially responsible company, GREAT will make donation to South China Morning Post Homes for Hope during the Easter promotion to add meaning to everyone's holidays.
To share the happiness and goodwill of Easter with the suffering survivors of the Sichuan earthquake, GREAT will donate HK$1 to SCMP Homes for Hope for every purchase of selected Easter goods (labelled with Homes for Hope logo) in store. The more you donate, the more GREAT is giving to those in need. GREAT will also place donation boxes between 27 March and 30 April. The entire proceeds will be donated to SCMP Homes for Hope to help Sichuan quake survivors rebuild their shattered homes. During this period, a cheque was ceremonially presented to the organisation to kick off this initiative and encourage the public to support this meaningful cause.
The gourmet retailer's enticing Easter line-up begins with custom-made chocolate bunnies, which means customers have the option to personalise them with a name, their favourite type of chocolate (white, milk or dark), and select from luxury chocolate brands such as Amedei and Valrhona. All orders must be placed at least two days in advance. Whether bespoke or ready-made, GREAT's signature Easter bunny is a unique way of wishing someone a 'Happy Easter'.
GREAT has also arranged an interactive Chocolate Bunny Making Workshop for kids aged four years or older. Priced at HK$250 per child, the classes will be an hour-long and held twice a day for a maximum of three students per session. In order to guarantee a spot, four-day advance reservation is required.
Other exclusive items made primarily for this holiday include a scrumptious selection of animal and egg shaped cookies and also mini egg sandwich cookies that come pre-packaged and make the perfect party treats. All are available at the GREAT bakery.
Customers interested in something rich and traditional will enjoy the savoury Easter pie called 'Pizza Rustica'. All the key ingredients that go into the making of this Italian classic are available at the Deli Counter, namely Ricotta – a fresh curd cheese; the famous Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese – aged 90 days and holds a recognised geographical indication that it originates from Parma; and Leconcini Cotto – the highest quality of Italian cooked hams.
For those observing Good Friday, GREAT offers an excellent choice of fish such as the farm-raised Rainbow Trout, known for its tender flesh and earthy flavour. Delivered fresh from Italy every week, this fish can be pan-roasted, fried, barbecued, or baked in foil with butter and a few herbs. Also truly delicious is the farmed Striped Sea Bass characterised by a mildly sweet taste and firm, flaky texture. It is a highly versatile fish, compatible with many different flavour combinations and cooking methods.
Considering lamb is traditionally served during Easter, the store's full range of lamb sourced from France makes an ideal choice, most notably the Spring Lamb Leg. This milk-fed baby lamb – not more than 45 days old – is guaranteed to impress with its refined flavour and succulent texture. It is a delicacy in France and undoubtedly one of the finest tasting lambs available.
Those looking for a healthy alternative red meat now have the opportunity to try Australian Venison Tenderloin and Striploin produced by Mandagery Creek. Noted for being extremely tender and easy to cook, it is also low in fat, high in iron. Due to year-round farming practices, this particular meat is no longer restricted to being a winter specialty.
GREAT offers a plethora of ways to satisfy sweet cravings this Easter, starting with a newly introduced range of flavoured chocolate Easter eggs from Hillier's, one of Australia's most prestigious chocolate makers. This decadent collection of milk chocolate eggs come filled with Peppermint, White Mousse, Chocolate Mousse and Devonshire Caramel.
When it comes to exciting Easter party ideas, Create a Treat's do-it-yourself Chocolate Cookie Bunny House will be a big hit among the kids. This seasonal decorating kit is not only easy to assemble, all of it is pre-baked and completely edible as well.
The fun continues with a variety of candy-toy items ideal for Easter baskets and beyond. Available for the first time in Hong Kong, GREAT unveils a novelty range by French brand Fizzy, which features a musical dispenser with egg candies, a musical duck with milk chocolates, and a dump truck carrying chocolate eggs.
The usual favourites are stacked on the shelves too, such as Cadbury's mini, candy-covered milk chocolate eggs, Nestle's Milkybar Hollow Cow, Smarties 'Gimme Colour' Hollow Egg, as well as a boxed assortment of multi-coloured, foil-wrapped milk chocolate eggs from Jacquot. Another best-seller is the Lindt Gold Bunny, which is made from the finest Lindt milk chocolate, wrapped in gold foil and finished with a red ribbon and gold bell.
Whether shopping for an Easter feast or festive confections for the little ones, hop on over to GREAT for some inspiration.
