The beefsteak tomato is one of the largest varieties of cultivated tomatoes, some weighing 1 pound or more (some even grow to weigh as much as 4 pounds!). Most are pink or red with numerous small seed compartments distributed throughout the fruit, while others display pronounced ribbing. Meaty and juicy, they’re popular among home growers […]
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With the summer bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables about to explode, many start thinking about what to do with all the surplus they have growing in the garden or the bushels and baskets soon available at your local Vince’s Market or farm fresh stand. Simple food preservation techniques are the answer—and it’s not just
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With Canada Day coming up on us quickly—how time does fly!—I’ve decided to take a quick look into some of the dishes that are quintessentially Canadian. Dishes that have been invented and patented in some cases by innovative Canadians on the search for something super tasty. Given the diversity of Canada and the diversity in
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A ‘Hole’ Lotta History If you’re not up on your doughnut culture these days, National Doughnut Day is today, June 4th. Always celebrated on the first Friday in June, it’s day of appreciation for Salvation Army volunteers who distributed donuts to servicemen during World War I. It began in 1938 as a fundraiser for Chicago’s
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We are pleased to announce that our Tottenham location was recently recognized as the best small-format grocery store in Canada by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG). We were chosen from a field of more than 500 stores that were scored in each of four categories: specialty, small format, medium format and large format.
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Chocolates and flowers may sound a bit cliché, but the latter – especially after our long and dreary winter and cool, damp spring – should be well received by Mom. Cut flowers are usually appreciated, and although they lack the longevity of those living in soil, they do instantly brighten a shelf, table or room.
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Brie is a soft, creamy, and off-white or yellow cheese with an edible rind. It is one of several soft-ripened cheeses made from cow’s milk and is usually sold in small rounds. Our Vince’s Own Double Cream Brie builds on the tradition of the single cream brie while maintaining its superior flavour. The Rind The
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Every year we participate in the Canada-wide Toonies For Tummies campaign, and every year our customers step up to support the Grocery Foundation’s efforts to feed hungry children. 2021 was no exception. We’d like to thank Vince’s customers for raising $3,000 to help purchase meals for local kids who would otherwise go to school without
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Today, March 19th is Let’s Laugh Day! While this isn’t something I was aware of before doing a little research, it’s a great idea. With all that we’ve been through this past year, laughter might be something we’re all a little short on. It’s never good to be serious all the time and letting the
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