Julia Altshuler wrote:
> sf wrote:
> > Bread crumbs are a good idea... but I think croutons would be a better
> > seller. You'd bake them in the oven like you were considering with
> > the crumbs.
>
>
> Thanks. I've printed out the ideas and will show them to Mr. Boss
> today. I'm liking the crouton idea too. It might solve the first
> problem I mentioned which is that many of our customers don't enjoy
> cooking from scratch. It's hard to characterize our entire clientele,
> but I'd say they make a salad and buy a fancy bottled dressing, not
> enjoy mixing up a dressing from a recipe. They'll get cheese and serve
> it plain on a cheese board with crackers they bought at the shop. I'd
> say most don't cook with cheese. I was surprised when high-priced
> envelopes of single-serving spice mixes sold so well. This is a product
> where you open the envelope, rub it on a steak, and grill the steak.
> It's nothing more than some herbs and spices, mostly salt, that's been
> pre-measured. That's why I have my doubts about bread crumbs. I can't
> imagine that our customers would know what to do with them. They're not
> exactly the casserole sort. But croutons. They might put croutons on a
> salad. I'll mention this to my boss today. Thanks to everyone who wrote.
>
>
> --Lia

I really agree with the crostini suggestion. They go very wellw ith
cheese, and that way your customers can one-stop shop: buy their wine,
cheese AND something toeat it on, all in one stop on the way to the
party! No need for crackers!