Hi 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 MoreThe Village Grocer proudly celebrated Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee with a Royal Afternoon Tea on June 5th. See more at: The Village Grocer’s You Tube Channel
Read MoreIn 1911 Giovanni Carli, together with his brothers and sisters, created the Fratelli Carli company: the enterprise was based on an exceptional product and business standards of the highest integrity. In 1927 the Carli firm was appointed supplier to the Papal Establishment. In 1937 the equivalent honor was granted by the Royal Household. The Extra
Read MoreSTRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE 18.95 & 24.95 Traditionally “The” favourite for Mothers…. Layers of white sponge filled with diced strawberries and whipped cream. The whole top of the cake is covered with White – and Dark Chocolate Dipped and glazed strawberries. LIMONCELLO CAKE FOR MOM 19.95 We had this on special couple of weeks ago, and everybody is
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It seems that Grethe never sleeps, because she has created an Ace Bread Sandwich which she has entered in the Ace Bakery’s “Canada’s Best Sandwich Contest”. It’s a very long sandwich on a 6 foot Ace Monster Baguette with herbed chicken breast, avocado salsa, fresh vine tomatoes and organic mixed greens. It’s truly divine! Check
Read MoreThis is the sequel because we couldn’t fit everyone in our space last week….. and not even this week! These recipes are childhood favourites of some of the folk at The Village Grocer, and although we will have all of them in print form, we’ll be making up some of these for the ready-to-go counter
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