I've been keeping a little secret for the past few months.
Don't worry, it's nothing huge or scary or life-changing, and it's definitely in the good news category. Still, it's nice to finally be able to share my excitement with you all.
I am, however, proud to announce that I've partnered with Peanut Butter & Co to create recipes for their All-Star Recipe Blog, where I'll be sharing a total of five recipes over the course of 2012.
Yep. Peanut Butter & Co. My favouritest peanut butter company in the world. Exciting, right? (I mean, seriously... have you had their White Chocolate Wonderful PB yet? If you haven't, run to the store right now and grab a jar. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200. Just get your hands on that deliciousness stat.)
My first featured recipe is for Spicy Peanut Noodles with Ground Beef, a satisfying bowlful of plump udon noodles, lean ground beef and lots of fresh vegetables, all tossed together with a spicy peanut butter sauce featuring The Heat Is On - a spicy peanut butter with a tongue-tingling dose of cayenne pepper and paprika.
It's comforting, quick and delicious, which means it's perfect for these cold winter months (or really anytime you want to get a little warmth in your tummy, for that matter)... and it's on the Peanut Butter & Co blog today. Go check it out!
In other awesome news, I also found out this morning that Crumb was honoured with a Canadian Weblog Award for Best Food and Drink Weblog. I'm rather giddy about it, I must say. (I may have also thrown myself a hole-punch confetti party at my desk... because any excuse to have a hole-punch confetti party is a good excuse.)
The only way this day could get better would be to win the lottery... but since that would require I actually buy a lottery ticket, I guess I'm out of luck. :)
Donna says
I love this recipe and have made it a bunch of times, but it's no longer posted on the Peanut Butter & Co. website. Would you repost it here?
Isabelle Boucher says
Oh no! I hate it when that happens! :(
It looks like Peanut Butter & Co is no longer making the spicy peanut butter I used for this recipe, which probably explains why it's been taken down from their site. I will try to dig up the recipe in my archives to repost it here - just give me a few days to tweak it to work with regular (ie. non-spicy) peanut butter.
kita says
You made this meal just for me, don't care what you say. ;) thank you.
Choosy Beggar Tina says
Congratulations on TWO huge, exciting, inspiring and celebratory events!! So pleased to hear about the Canadian Weblog award, you have certainly earned it :)
Also, the white choc pb is my absolute favorite!
Lara @ Good Cook Doris says
Congrats! Can't wait to read your recipes! I keep a jar of the dark chocolate dreams pb in my pantry at all times!
I plan on trying out the noodle recipe soon :)
Isabelle says
In that case, just wait until I'm ready to reveal what I did with the Dark Chocolate Dreams (to give you a few hints: it's chocolatey... and also dreamy... and just ridiculously good). :)
Helene says
Congratulations! This is exciting news. Love your dish, so colorful and beautiful picture.
Kimmy @ Lighter and Local says
Congrats! I love Peanut Butter & Co. and have been in love with them since Eat, Write, Retreat. The honey version is my go-to for breakfast with some whole grain toast and bananas... yum! These noodles look great, heading over to check them out!
Isabelle says
I fell in love with Peanut Butter & Co at EWR too... I had a jar of White Chocolate Wonderful in my swag bag, and it was love at first spoonful. I really ought to try out that honey and banana combo... sounds delish!
Maureen says
Sadly, have never seen Peanut Butter and Co in Australia but this recipe looks SO good!
Kiri W. says
Congratulations! :) And what a great dish!
Danielle says
I love PeanutButter & Co. I bought my first jar a couple months ago and it was delicious. I can't wait to try other flavors.
Congrats on your blog award.
Lynn @ I'll Have What She's Having says
That's awesome! This recipe sounds really good, I can't wait to see what else you come up with :)
Do you know if peanut butter & co is available in Quebec? I don't think I've ever seen it.
Isabelle says
Thanks, Lynn. I'm really excited to unveil the remaining recipes. :)
I've found Peanut Butter and Co products at Sobey's stores and some of the larger health/natural food stores here in Ontario... you may have similar luck in Quebec, but let me double-check with my contact at PB&Co and get back to you!
[email protected] says
Congrats Isabelle - that's awesome news!!!!
David @ Frenchie and the Yankee says
Félicitations !
Well deserved.
ana says
congratulations! and yeah, any excuse for a hole-punch party. blogging may be a solitary thing, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate! woohoo ;)
my lil son wants to eat your header. apologies for the crumbs!
Isabelle says
Thanks, Ana. I don't blame your son... I gobbled up the toast I used for the header as soon as the photos were done. Mmmm. Toast. :)
Natacha says
Congratulations! It's well deserved Isabelle!
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
Very cute header you have on your blog! I love peanut butter & co. Lucky you!
Karen says
Congratulations! What a fun gig! These noodles look perfect...heading over now.