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The holiday homestretch is here! I am so looking forward to getting together with family and friends over the coming weeks, and putting the finishing touches to meals we’ll be sharing together... but only after the store is closed, of course. Until then, I'll be here with the team at the store Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, ready to help with last-minute gifts, stocking stuffers, ingredients for your holiday meals and baking and signing cookbooks.
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I'm particularly looking forward to our family's annual Christmas Eve gathering. For several family members it’s their absolute favourite night of the year. I’ll be making their favourite meatballs, as always. Maybe a double batch this year. It's a fabulous family-favourite recipe that I made a point of featuring in the Jill's Table 25th Anniversary cookbook.
This 2024 holiday season had substantial shipping challenges and the arrival of many great products from Europe were delayed. We're pleased to announce everything has finally arrived over the past week. Just in time!
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Among these much-anticipated latecomers... Lucques olives! We've been bringing these into the store from the south of France every December for more than 10 years, and for olive lovers it's a true highlight of the season.
Lucques olives have a buttery, nutty flavour and an extraordinary texture that's hard to resist. We always sell out quickly so be sure to get some jars as hostess gifts or to serve holiday guests before a meal.
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This September, I had the privilege of visiting with an olive farmer in France and observed their team harvesting – by hand. I was accompanied by Jean Marc from L’Oulibo, an award-winning co-operative that processes many of the region's olives. Some are destined to become table olives, and some become stellar olive oils. It was a fascinating experience and I'm thrilled to be part of the process that helps get some of the world's very best olive products to Canadian food lovers.
We've had late arrivals from Spain and Portugal for food lovers, too, including some exquisite Spanish olives, Marcona almonds, spiced sardines and other delectable canned seafood.
Our fridge and freezer are also fully stocked with timely holiday treats galore… including wonderfully smelly cheeses.
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On the housewares side, we were thrilled to receive another shipment of Staub cocottes. Check out some of the great specials here. In addition, we're offering a gift with purchase while supplies last: with any Staub cocotte purchase choose either a set of Staub pot holders or a Staub spoon with our compliments. Some of the 4 quart cocottes are at a particularly great price this season. Staub cast iron cocottes, with their dark coated interiors and aroma rain lid design, are the perfect vessels in which to create wonderful braised dishes, stews and soups.
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We've heard that many of you have been changing your cooktops from gas or electric to induction. We are pleased to be carrying the Hestan line of cookware because among their many many high-end features, their roasters are induction-friendly. That's especially handy for those who love to make gravy stovetop at this time of year. Also, Hestan cookware is gorgeous.
Here's another last-minute gift option: we have a few of our limited edition Jill's Table 25th anniversary All-Clad Essential Pans left. I like to describe this versatile piece of cookware as a cross between a wok and a sauté pan. It would make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves cooking.
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For last-minute stocking stuffers, as mentioned above we received some Marcona almonds from Spain. These sweet, plump, buttery almonds have long been a gourmet secret, but the cat's out of the bag and they are rapidly gaining in popularity, especially around the holidays.
For more stocking stuffer ideas, our holiday table still has many great food items and kitchen gadgets for the foodie in your life.
We’d be remiss if we didn't include a holiday appetizer recipe, and we'll repeat one of our most popular crowd-pleasers. It features Divina feta marinated olives and our Ocean Prime shrimp. This dish is on the top of my list for an easy appetizer, or even as part of a casual meal. Serve it with warm pita or naan bread.
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Before signing off, I’d like to make one final reminder of the Business Cares Food Drive that I have been involved with for many years. If you can help us this year it would be so appreciated. We’d also encourage you to spread the word by sharing this link.
Lastly, I want to thank all of our suppliers, sales reps and delivery teams that help keep us well stocked during the holidays and throughout the year. And I’m forever grateful to my talented and dedicated team at Jill’s Table. As the countdown to Christmas continues, we look forward to seeing you in the store.
From all of us at Jill’s Table, we wish you a peaceful and joyous holiday season.
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Easy
Greek
Shrimp
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This is one of the easiest and most delicious starters ever!
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HOLIDAY HOURS
Monday–Friday 10–5
Saturday 9–5
Sunday, Dec. 22 11-4
Monday, Dec 23 10-5
Christmas Eve 10-3
Christmas CLOSED
Boxing Day CLOSED
Friday, December 27 10–5
Saturday, December 28 9–5
Sunday, Dec. 29 11-4
Monday, December 30 10–5
New Year's Eve 10-3
New Year's Day CLOSED
Thursday, January 2 10–5
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DELIVERY & CURBSIDE
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Delivery orders received by 2 p.m. will be delivered the next day. Curbside pick-up remains available during store hours; convenient pick-up spots with well-marked signage are on Talbot Street between King and York.
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FREE PARKING
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Saturday–Sunday: TWO HOURS FREE
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(during market hours with validation)
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Good news! Honk Mobile parking code CORE is still valid.
Good for up to 1 hour of on-street meter parking downtown. Learn more
No app? Offer also available without. Call the City of London Parking Services at 519-661-4537. info
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