We’re getting a lot of calls about the origin of our beef, so…., just so you know, it comes from a couple Toronto Abattoirs with the exception of flank steaks, which come from Western Canada, and none from that recall at all. – Evan
Read MoreGood morning folks! I’m here at the produce terminal and it’s 3:00am. This week we will be having a sale on late California Raspberries, and my berry guy suggests that I mix some fresh Blueberries in the sale as well! Same good deal for both types of berries! So look out for those in the
Read MoreToday at the produce market we were able to get the first of the season local Honey-Crisp Apples……..always a thrill! The thrill for Thursday will be the first MacIntosh Apples, also local, but sadly this year in very short supply due to the cruel twist in the early-spring weather. At this moment I’m busy writing
Read MoreMost of you regulars would know our cashier Nushee. She’s been a part of the Village Grocer family for 27 years, as long as we’ve been in business! This morning I took note of her Village Grocer shirt; it was pink, wearing a bit thin, and a bit frayed around the edges. Most of you
Read MoreThis is about the time of year that my wife tells me that I have way too much stuff outside. I invariably remind her that you can’t do business from an empty display; you need lots of stuff, and a variety! So help me out folks, it’s all priced to sell!
Read MoreHi folks, I just returned from my early morning Produce Terminal Shop, and I have a couple of exciting things to tell you. The first is an item called a RED APRICOT, which has the texture and size of a large Apricot, and the juiciness and sweetness of a nice ripe PLUM. If you’re an
Read MoreHi Folks! We’re now through two weeks of the Culinary Camp, and it’s been a wild success, judging by the excitement level throughout the day. The camp allowed the children to learn not only about food, but other cultures as well. Tastebuds were tantalized as the children created and then tasted different foods from around
Read MoreHi folks! You will notice that some heavy work is happening on the North side of 16th Avenue between Kennedy Road and Warden. I don’t recall if it’s a water main or the sewer, but they are busy rectifying a failure of the system. The construction on 16th Avenue will soon be situated on the
Read MoreThis weekend, Cathy and I, and everyone who has become a part of the Village Grocer family helped us in celebrating one year in our new location, as well as 27 successful years of business in Unionville. The event was a huge success; we had a live band, a BBQ to support Hockey with Heart,
Read MoreThis weekend we are celebrating one full year in our new quarters … but really, it’s more than that. We are commemorating the culmination of 27 years of the love of food, and the adventure of food. That’s why, this Saturday (July 28th), we are having an ‘open house’ anniversary event at the Village Grocer! Come on
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