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Welcome @VillaggioBread! #GroceryGondola

October 23, 2013 By Lena

Sometimes, a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. And today, that includes putting together this Baked Chocolate Banana French Toast, made with delicious, thick-sliced Villaggio bread.

Have you had the pleasure of trying Villaggio Bread? 

“At the heart of every Italian village is a bakery, where the inviting and welcoming aroma of fresh baked bread draws everyone in. Inspired by traditional Italian recipes, Villaggio breads and buns bring the warmth and simple pleasures of the village bakery to your home. The bread is baked to perfection with a golden crust. Soft, hearty and delicious; Villaggio is great to share with friends and family or enjoy on your own.”

As a carb enthusiast, I must admit that few things come close to a rustic, Italian-style sandwich made with fresh, thick-sliced bread. In fact, a Tuscan Salami Sandwich is pretty much my idea of perfection; take two slices of Villaggio Thick-Sliced Italian Bread, three slices of Schneiders Country Naturals Salami, two slices of tomato, a slice of provolone cheese, and a few leaves of fresh basil. Finish with a generous spread of garlic mayonnaise. Sounds like perfection? Oh, it is. Italian-style.

And now that you’re completely craving comfort food, I’m so happy to share that my favourite purveyor of bakery bread is now on Twitter! Welcome @VillaggioBread by giving them a follow – and celebrate with us on Monday, October 28th at 8:00pm EDT. It’s the #GroceryGondola Twitter Party!

As always, we’ll have fabulous prizes up for grabs (and an Italian-themed surprise or two!). You won’t want to miss it – simply RSVP below to be eligible for prizing. Looking forward to partying with you!

*Please be sure to enter your Twitter Handle “@yourTwitterhandle” in the Link/Blog Title field, and your Twitter URL “www.twitter.com/yourtwitterhandle” in the Link Field*


Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: #GroceryGondola Twitter Party, recipes, Villaggio Bread

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  1. Yash

    October 23, 2013 at 8:56 am

    I’m drooling…that looks SO good! That is definitely on the menu for this weekend!

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:15 am

      I made it and it’s YUMMY.

  2. Judy C (Cowan)

    October 23, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    That recipe looks so good, but oh so not good for my diet. Love Villaggio Bread!

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:15 am

      My favourite bread!

  3. Angie In My 30s

    October 23, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    um WOW that looks divine …. O.o

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:15 am

      Try it Angie!

  4. Flora M

    October 23, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    That sounds yummy (and oh so sugary sweet) – wonder how it would turn out if I substituted Philly Chocolate Cream Cheese… I always buy the Villaggio buns for hot dogs and hamburgers, and on special occasions their bread (I am not a big bread eater). I won’t be “tweeting”, but I will pass this on to my daughter ;)

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:16 am

      I think it would taste divine with Chocolate Cream Cheese :)

  5. Heidi C.

    October 23, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    This looks unbelievably yummy!

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:16 am

      It is SO good, Heidi!

  6. Teresa Claire

    October 23, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    That looks like French Toast from Heaven! Sara would love this, she loves anything with chocolate :) I like Villaggio Bread with preserves and cheese another no, no for my diet but that’s ok…if I am going to cheat, I will cheat BIG!

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:16 am

      I like your attitude!

  7. Jenny

    October 24, 2013 at 5:54 am

    Oh wow, I have never tried this “Tuscan Salami Sandwich” but it sounds amazing! I love sandwiches and am still looking for my favourite combo!

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:17 am

      Try it Jenny – it may be your fave!

  8. Marissa

    October 24, 2013 at 7:05 am

    Yummy French Toast! Can’t wait to try this recipe.

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:17 am

      Let me know what you think, Marissa!

  9. loriag

    October 24, 2013 at 8:03 am

    That looks and sounds delicious.

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:17 am

      I agree! It’s so yummy!

  10. ivy pluchinsky

    October 25, 2013 at 8:54 am

    I am really looking forward to this twitter party! Especially with such awesome hosts!

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:17 am

      Aw, thank you Ivy!

  11. Judy C (Cowan)

    October 25, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Every time I come on your blog I see the recipe and it is really starting to tempt me…lol Might have to splurge and make it this weekend!

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:17 am

      Make it! Make it!

  12. Debbie Bashford

    October 26, 2013 at 9:43 am

    Going to try this but change the chocolate for peanut butter

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:18 am

      Ooooh… let me know how that turns out!

  13. Victoria Ess

    October 27, 2013 at 3:47 am

    I loveeee Villagio bread! It’s one of the sliced bread varieties that taste a bit more like ‘real’ bread!

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:18 am

      Agreed! It’s divine!

  14. ivy pluchinsky

    October 27, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    looking forward to the party tomorrow evening!

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:18 am

      Thanks for partying with us!

  15. VIVFACEBOOKIAN MOK

    October 28, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    YUMMY YUMMY

  16. Michael Hurst

    October 28, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    Wow does that ever look good ! Think I’ll make this for Sunday breakfast this week.

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:18 am

      Please do! It’s perfect for Sunday breakfast or brunch!

  17. Sharon Haddleton

    October 28, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    Looks delicious; will have to try this recipe on Sunday morning.

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:18 am

      Sounds like the perfect plan to me!

  18. tasha may

    October 28, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    Excited for this one, good luck everyone! =D

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:19 am

      Thanks Tasha!

  19. Trina Goodwin

    October 28, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    Everything looks so yummy !

    • Lena

      November 3, 2013 at 8:19 am

      Please try it Trina!

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