As a kid, I used to love the smells of Thanksgiving. The carefully basted turkey surrounded by roasted root veggies, the cranberry sauce, the sweet potatoes… and, of course, the pumpkin pie. Our celebration has also typically included multiple friends and relatives, but with COVID-19 this year, we’ve had to scale it back. In my […]
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June is a huge month for me: my wife’s birthday, our anniversary, my birthday – and Father’s Day. Which means plenty of shopping (not easy during COVID), not to mention that greeting card shares have probably spiked this month, due to my household alone!
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As I sat here trying to think about what to write about for this week’s blog, my mind kept settling on Easter and what the holiday will look like for many people this year.
In this time of social distancing and self-isolation, what does one do when faced with a holiday? Normally a time when family gets together to break bread and celebrate. A time when church congregations swell a little more. A time when so many people are out shopping for the feast they’re going to prepare.
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With another Christmas in the books, it’s time to turn our attention to the New Year about to break in a few days. Wow, 2020. That seems so crazy! I swear Y2K was just a few years ago but can you believe it’s been 20 years?!? And if you don’t remember Y2K, look it up. It was a fun time for conspiracies and end of the world predictions, that’s for sure!
Starting the New Year off Right! Read More »
As Canadians we have such easy access to food, and wonderful places to shop for an endless selection of good things to eat: fresh produce, shelves full of staples, baked goods, deli items, gourmet and artisan foods, prepared meals – and just about anything you can imagine.
Food for thought during the holiday season… Read More »
November 11th isn’t just another day in the hearts and minds of Canadians. It’s the day we choose to honour the men, women, and service animals who served in our armed forces and as a result, sacrificed their lives to keep us free. Free to make choices, free to love who we want to love,
A Time to Remember Read More »
With Hallowe’en just around the corner, it’s party season! Who doesn’t love dressing up in costumes and socializing with friends over some great food? For me personally it marks the beginning of the Holiday entertaining season that leads into Christmas and New Year’s. Vince’s Market has a few Halloween Party Recipes to help make the
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Labour Day in Canada is celebrated on the first Monday of September and historically gave workers the opportunity to campaign for better working conditions or pay. Now, the day is part of a long weekend for many Canadians. The origins of Labour Day can be traced back to 1872, when the Toronto Trades Assembly organized
Labour Day Recipe Ideas from Vince’s Market! Read More »
Tradition plays a big part in holiday celebrations and Easter is no different. We do certain things every year, but sometimes we forget where that specific tradition originated. With our stores open all Easter Weekend, I’d like to take a few moments to tell you all about a few Easter traditions that have roots going way back!
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