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JULY 20 2022
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COOL AS A
CUCUMBER
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With the arrival of summer, many of us are “on the move”.
You've shared your stories of trips abroad, trips to visit family you haven’t seen in more than two years… and in some cases visiting with new family members you haven’t even had a chance to meet until now. How special that is to finally connect.
While I'm excited to be heading to Italy at the end of August, and for my upcoming culinary tours next year, I realize not everyone is ready for extended and far away travel.
In early 2020, I had booked to take my Jill’s Table team to the Fancy Food Show in New York and the Chicago Housewares show. That was to celebrate our 20th anniversary that happened the previous September.
Flash forward to July 2022 and our belated celebration was a bit closer to home. We took the train to Toronto and had a culinary getaway for two days. The agenda took 12 of us to visit some of the foodie places we’ve read about, check out some restaurants and in general explore, visit and share much laughter. I’m grateful to have such a wonderful team! See Jill's Travel Notes for more.
Our getaway was confirmation that there's lots to do and see that’s not so far from home.
I've also found refuge and peace in my back yard over the past two years. I’ve become an avid bird (and chipmunk) watcher.
As the summer heats up, I have some recipes to keep you cool… and it’s a bit of a cucumber theme.
Qcumber water is one of the most refreshing sparkling beverages we’ve come across. We’re sharing a cool cocktail recipe that can utilize either gin or Sobbri, the wonderful no-alcohol gin produced nearby in Stratford.
We’ve also come up with a delicious cucumber appetizer recipe featuring our favourite Callipo tuna combined with Kewpie mayo and Proper Heathen chili oil crisp.
And last but not least, a refreshing cucumber salsa served with crisp Casa Bonita tortilla chips.
Stay cool and enjoy the summer.
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COOL AS A CUCUMBER
SUMMER RECIPES
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CUCUMBER COCKTAIL
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The refreshing flavour of cucumber and lime are a refreshing way to beat the heat. Qcumber Water is also great on its own!
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CUCUMBER TUNA CUP
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A delicious marriage of some of our favourite ingredients: Callipo tuna, Kewpie mayonnaise and Proper Heathen Chili Oil Crisp.
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CUCUMBER SALSA
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A nice, refreshing change from typical salsa.
This has a nice light crunch, but still packs just a little bit of heat.
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SUMMER BEVERAGE FAVOURITES
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Fee Brothers is a 5th generation family company that takes pride in their history with this little verse:
“The House of Fee by the Genesee
Since eighteen hundred and sixty-three”
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If ¾ of your drink is mixer, then you should use the best. Fever-Tree mixers feature naturally sourced ingredients, no artificial flavourings or sweeteners.
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IN THE STORE
FROM THE RECIPES
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BORNER MANDOLINS
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CITRUS JUICER
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CALLIPO TUNA
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KEWPIE MAYONNAISE
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PREMIUM ARTISINAL JAPANESE SOY SAUCE
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PROPER HEATHEN
CHILI OIL CRISP
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TAJIN CHILI-LIME SEASONING
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SOBRII 0-GIN
NON-ALCOHOL GIN
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QCUMBER SPARKLING
SPRING WATER
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CASA BONITA CANTINA-STYLE TORTILLA CHIPS
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OXO DOUBLE-SIDED
MELON BALLER
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HOUDINI
ICE CUBE TRAY
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JILL'S TABLE
SENSATIONAL SALAD
GIFT SETS
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This basket is the perfect summer gift for salad lovers. It features Mandy’s Gourmet Salads cookbook and comes with the essential ingredients needed to create a basic vinaigrette: white wine vinegar, Edmond Fallot Dijon mustard, Maldon sea salt flakes, and French olive oil.
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This “basket” comes beautifully packaged in a ceramic salad bowl and features everything to start creating delicious salads at home. It includes a whisk and essential ingredients needed to create a basic vinaigrette: wine vinegar, Edmond Fallot Dijon mustard, Maldon sea salt flakes, and Merula olive oil from Spain.
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DELIVERY & CURBSIDE
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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STORE
HOURS
Monday–Friday 10–5
Saturday 9–5
Sunday CLOSED
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FREE
PARKING
Get 2 free hours using the HonkMobile app with promo code CORE
No smartphone or app? Call city Parking Services at 519-661-4537
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