Our Hockey with Heart Team is on a breakaway with our Christmas Food Drive. We will be doing our usual street walks beginning the first weekend of December. We’ll be by on Saturday to leave a bag and a note, and then we’ll return on Sunday to pick it up. What we’re looking for is
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We have received a good large shipment of Ontario Foliage and Accents, as well as some Evergreen inserts. We are busy making inserts at my new barn – and they are made daily, and are usually sold daily, so don’t miss out. Inside, we’ll gave Cyclamen, both large and small. Well cared for, these last
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For this week – and right up to Halloween, we will be making SPIDER SANDWICHES! This week it’s with our Maple Sugar ham and swiss Emmenthal on a soft sesame bun decorated in the arachnid-style!
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Glowing Faces! Hands-On Pumpkin Carving Workshop Inviting all kids ages 6-12 to learn the art of pumpkin carving. Each participant will be given a pumpkin and carving tools which they get to take home just in time for Halloween. Refreshments will be served! Date: Saturday October 26, 2013 Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am Cost
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Today, Charlie was making the most delicious stuffed fish I have ever seen. We like to call them “Salmon Neptune” and our “Stuffed Tilapia Fillets”. Salmon Neptune consists of Lemon and Dill Stuffing with Sauteed Onions, Shrimp and Crab Meat. You cook these for 15-18 minutes at 375…and voila, a delicious meal served. Or..our Stuffed
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Late Season Grapes! There are both red and green available, but I must tell you that I’ve been loving the reds at home – and the real test is that my kids have too! These are not quite at 1/2 price, but close. From California. And check out this photo of Mario’s grape display….hurry before
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Today we had resident horticulturalist Joanna, back in action for yet another great seminar! Today Joanna sat down with eager gardeners…just like yourself… and provided insightful information about tending to your garden before and during the winter months. With her vast amounts of knowledge in the horticultural field, she was also able to answer specific
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It is very gratifying to see the store so busy over the Thanksgiving Holiday, and behind the scenes, all the people preparing all the items that go into a great Thanksgiving occasion. We have a lot to be thankful for, both on a personal level and at our store. Allow me to take this moment to say thanks
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I hosted my annual Thanksgiving feast this past Wednesday night upstairs in our cooking studio. The Turkey was the star of show and I demonstrated my carving technique using my little Swibo Utility knife –which we sell downstairs in the meat department. The menu consisted of “ready made” Village Grocer specialties as well as “make
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This week is “Gluten Free” week! Throughout the store, we have highlighted some flourless items that taste great, whether you have a gluten intolerance or not. Here are a few of our feature items this week. In our freezer, you will find Glutino White or Multigran Sandwich Bread. We also have Tinkyada Brown Rice Pasta
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