Better Butter Happy Hour, Anyone?

It came up one night, like nearly all good things do, over dinner and drinks. Why not try Better Butter in a cocktail? Well-crafted cocktails are in high demand right now and bars all over the city are getting creative with their drink menus.

The major challenge? The texture of peanut butter and how to incorporate it into a drink. It could be done. Think of how successful and well-loved the peanut butter smoothie is.

The obvious choice was the Maple Pumpkin flavor, which could pair nicely with whiskey. The drink tastes exactly like Fall and it certainly shows just how versatile Better Butter really is. Mix it up at your Thanksgiving dinner and your guests will be impressed by your innovative drink.

Maple Buttercup

1 demitasse spoon of Maple Pumpkin Better Butter

1 heaping teaspoon of agave nectar

1 1/4 oz Sazerac Rye

1/4 oz St. Elizabeth's Allspice Dram

Directions

Stir all ingredients without ice to incorporate the butter.

Add ice and give a serious shake until the tin is frosty. Double strain into a small coupe glass. Serves 1.

Cheers!

Maple Pumpkin Mini Tarts

You've likely got a social calendar that's starting to get full. And, I'm willing to bet you've been signed up to either host or bring a dish to quite a few of the events. By mid-November you'll be short on time and your pants will be tighter.

I've got a great recipe for you that takes 10 minutes to put together and its about 50 calories per serving! To top it off, you only need 3 ingredients to get an enviably cute mini-tart.Ingredients

• Mini fillo shell tarts (15 per package)
  
• Maple Pumpkin Better Butter
• 1/4 cup walnut or pecan bits

Directions

1. Heat fillo shell tarts at 350 for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown.
2. Add about a teaspoon of maple pumpkin peanut butter. If you have a pastry bag and tip at your disposable, use this instead of teaspoon for a more structured look.
3. Sprinkle nuts on top.

The tarts are a delish two-bite goodie that won't leave you with a need to loosen your pants!

Tasting at Green Aisle

I'm considering moving just so Green Aisle can be neighborhood grocery. Last night's tasting event allowed me to hang with Andrew and each of the customers he greets by name. I felt transported to a time I've only read about in nostalgic novels, where you go to the corner store and find out what's new in produce and proteins and pick up enough to last for the next few meals. Its not the wealthiest of neighborhoods, yet these shoppers make it a priority to buy the best and local. Walking into Green Aisle and starting a conversation with "Did the bacon come?" followed with "Just moved into the new apartment I told you about" is par for the course. To those living in South Philly, you are lucky!
As for the tasting event, Green Aisle's customers loved the nut butters! Granted the conversation started with, if Green Aisle carries it, it must be good...

Nutty Chocolate Chip was the favorite of the night with many people admitting it was better than Nutella. That's a huge compliment for us! The first ingredient in Nutella is sugar so its easy for the taste buds to respond favorably. Our first ingredient is peanuts, and the second is pumpkin so its little harder to develop a dark chocolate flavor.

We're really excited to be on the shelves of Green Aisle! Please stop by this great store to try some Better Butter and other local goodies.