April 2016 Newsletter
March 2016 Newsletter
blogTO - "The top 17 international grocery stores in Toronto"
We have just been listed as the top Italian grocery store in the blogTO article - "The top 17 international grocery stores in Toronto".
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We welcome you to come to our retail store to experience our range of quality products.
Tales from Abroad
Last week, I was lucky to be sent to Montpellier France for a food trade mission that was being organized by Sud de France in co-operation with Vinisud. While there, I went on a factory tour at our supplier of French olives, BARNIER. The owner and my friend, Hubertine was commenting that it looked like it was going to be a hot summer. The magnolias were already in bloom, and the insects were starting to fly around. In that region, on one side you have the Mediteranean and the other side, an inland sea, where the flamingoes spend the winter.
One of the dinners was held in the Sud de France building, that had a food market on the ground floor. For Torontonians, their fish counter was a revelation. This fish looked so fresh, they were almost swimming in the display. Platters of oysters, the tiniest of smelts lightly sauteed, were served as appetizers. Savoy cabbage was in season, so that seemed to be the vegetable of choice at most of my meals.
- Anna Marie Kalcevich
February 2016 Newsletter
The Festive Season
While in Germany, I connected again, with the few relatives that are still in Italy. My cousin is married to the owner of the oldest confett company, in Sulmona. For the holiday season, we flew in a few of their spectacular creations, and some of the boxed confetti. There are also a few boxes of tenerelli. Here is the description of them:
Tenerelli are a variety of confetti wherein the almond is covered by a layer of flavoured, white chocolate. The many available flavours range from all the fruits to creamy coffee, cappuccino and gianduja (hazelnut).In addition, many types of Pelino Tenerelli are made with a refined ‘double layer’ technique of which allows the consumer to enjoy two different types of chocolate; thus giving the product an unsurpassed appeal.
And of course, no holiday display would be complete without the Bonci cakes. The 750 gms and the Tronchetto are out, with a few new items from the Bonci line. The elves have been busy decorating the store with the chocolates from Torino, and we are just waiting for the Spanish goodies. That shipment was delayed because of the high temperatures this year in Spain. There is Turron plus spreadable chocolate, dark or white with added liquers and fruit. Imagine that for dessert over the holidays with a fruit platter. Simplicity itself...
We pre-ordered some different cheese for the holidays...they should be in next week, so basically we are all prepped for our Saturday openings. There are 3 Saturdays this year: December 5, 12 & 19. come out and meet the staff, if you haven't already, sample the buffet, see the new products, let us spoil you.
Warm holiday wishes from all of us, Anna Marie, Irvin, Rob, Tony & Rocco!
December 2015 Newsletter
blogTO - "The Best Cheese Shops in Toronto" list
Last week we received the news from blogTO that we had made their "Best Cheese Shops in Toronto" list. We are happy to be featured as we love Toronto and we certainly love our cheese.
Click here to see the article on the "The Best Cheese Shops in Toronto"
Even better, why not come and see our selection for yourself and stock up on some amazing cheese and other goodies.
