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 MoreTHANKSGIVING DESSERT ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM OUR BAKERY: The following items are available for orders for Thanksgiving from our amazing bakery: PUMPKIN PIES – our wonderful pumpkin pie that we have been making since the beginning of Village Grocer All of our fruit pies; APPLE, BLUEBERRY, CHERRY, PEACH, STRAWBERRY – RHUBARB and RASPBERRY CHEESECAKES; ————————- CRANBERRY
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Everything is coming up Sunflowers this week at the Village Grocer! Always turned towards the sun, these beautiful blooms signal the shift in season. We invite you to set your table in a bounty of rich, vibrant autumn hues. Our Sunflower Splendour Collection includes placemats, runner, tea towels, mugs, plates and glassware. Everything you need
Read MoreJoin Evan on a trip to Calabria in Southern Italy to visit San Giorgio Morgeto – the home of Sarafino’s World Class Olive Oil.
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! 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
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