For those of you who wish to be up-to-date, we have been working on a Village Grocer Calendar for 2013. The Markham Group of Artists have been kind enough to provide some painting of scenes and aspects of our store, we’ve photographed them and we’ve ‘personalized the calendar portion so you ‘ll get friendly reminders
Read MoreA little update for today! I am excited about a few things; firstly, we have a really nice display of beautiful Organic Royal Gala Apples in the produce section today for ½ price, and that deal will continue till they’re gone. Secondly, I just met with one of my old-time market buddies who will be
Read MoreHi folks! Thanksgiving is over, and now Halloween is right around the corner! And who loves Halloween more than children? That’s why we have some Halloween themed events planned for the young’ins that are sure to thrill! This Saturday, October 20th, we have a Scarylicious Hands-On Halloween party! This event is for children aged 6-12,
Read MoreHi folks! With Thanksgiving out of the way, it’s time to start thinking about Halloween. And what do you think of when you hear Halloween? Pumpkins! We have all sorts of delicious pumpkin treats for you to indulge in. The Pumpkin Latte at the Cafe is smooth and creamy and goes perfect with any pumpkin
Read MoreWe’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
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