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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We have lots of fall items on the sidewalk now, and many more to come. There are quite a few small pots if you need to fill a couple of holes in your garden (or hangers) and lots of more substantial pots that are ready-to-impress! We even have some Sunflowers too!
Read MoreAbout this construction! If I use the word incessant, you know what I mean. Once again, the road will be dug up in front of our store this week, and especially this weekend. Anyone who knows me, knows that I like diggers and machinery. It’s a guy thing! But’ I’ve had enough now and I’m
Read MoreI want to say thanks to all of you who come out for our BBQ lunch under the tent in celebration of our second anniversary at our new location. My buddies and I had fun feeding you all and the money that we raised goes into our Hockey with Heart fund, which is all spent
Read MoreAs you all know, we are proponents of “local” and when we can bring you produce that is grown here, and it is good, that is exactly what we do. This is another example of our partnering with local farmers, and in this case it is Bill Parks and his family from Bothwell, Ontario. Here
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Our little shopper Elliot had a busy day here at The Village Grocer. Couldn’t even make it to the check out. Happy Easter Everyone!
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A couple exciting things to report…..Firstly, when I was at the Produce Market this morning, we were able to get some beautiful fully-sweet Muscat Grapes. They come from Chile, and they are very nice. On the way back from the Produce expedition, I visited the meat plant, and wow, we bought found a whole bunch
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We’ve welcomed a new partner here at Village Grocer – York Region’s own radio station, The Jewel. Broadcasting at 88.5 on the FM band, The Jewel plays the most music variety for York Region . . . The GTA . . . Barrie . . . Cottage Country and surrounding area, and features the lighter
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