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JULY 21 2023
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HOME FOR THE SUMMER
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Jill's Table "Canadiana Eh" gift basket - $95 link
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I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to return to my culinary tours again this spring, travelling to Portugal and Ireland.
It's fascinating to learn more about these wonderful countries, exploring magnificent countrysides, trying new dishes and cooking using the myriad of local ingredients. When I travel I’m always amazed how each country in Europe has such a distinct cuisine, when geographically they are not that far apart.
I always return home with such a feeling of gratitude for being able to experience food, history and the company of wonderful people. I’m also so very appreciative of just how broad our food interests are at home. My weekly dinners at home might entail Italian one night, Mexican another and a Southeast Asian meal to finish the week. We are so lucky to have easy access to foods from all over the world thanks to all the people who have made Canada home.
Now that I’m nestled back home, I plan to take the time to enjoy family and friends over casual meals. Yes, it’s time to relax and enjoy summer.
With that in mind… let me share some easy recipes we’ve prepared to help you enjoy your summer.
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Many of you will be spending time at a cottage in the coming weeks, so it’s a great time to share with you that we have introduced Canadian-made Weekend at the Cottage products to our shelves. Founder Nik Manojlovich will be at Jill’s Table this Saturday, July 22nd from 11 to 2, offering delicious samples. I hope you will join us!
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A BBQ or potluck isn’t complete without a refreshing summer drink. Gin and tonics are just the ticket. I recently enjoyed an interesting take on this summer favourite in Portugal; it included a sprig of fresh cilantro and a slice of cucumber. You can choose gin in this drink, or if you want a no-alcohol version consider our best-selling Sobrii 0-gin produced in Stratford.
And while I will look forward to all the many great travels ahead of me... for now, there really is no place like home. I hope you take the time to relax and enjoy your home, backyard, or cottage this summer.
Happy summer.
— Jill
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P.S. We know construction in the core continues to be a challenge. We appreciate your efforts to get to us. We also offer delivery service for your convenience. Please note that the city is ticketing vehicles that stop in the bus lane in front of our store. There are 20 minute courtesy pick up zones right around the corner on Talbot Street. Covent Garden Market continues to offer 1 hour complimentary parking through the week and 2 hours on the weekend.
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FRESH SUMMER
RECIPES
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CONCHIGLIE RIGATE SALAD
WITH CANDIED SALMON BITES
AND SPICY MAPLE DRESSING
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Pasta salads are a mainstay of summer pot lucks and backyard barbecues. This showcases Rummo pasta, sockeye maple nuggets from West Coast Select, and spiced maple syrup from Proper Heathen.
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SUMMER ITALIAN SANDWICH
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Few things can be as satisfying in summer than a delicious sandwich. Ideal for picnics or an easy weeknight dinner on the deck.
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GIN & TONIC
WITH CILANTRO AND CUCUMBER
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Jill enjoyed this delicious version of a G&T at the airport in Porto, Portugal. With Sobrii, it's a refreshing alcohol-free take on a great summer sipper.
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Excerpted from More Mandy’s: More Recipes We Love by Mandy Wolfe, Rebecca Wolfe and Meredith Erickson. Copyright © 2022 Amanda Wolfe and Rebecca Wolfe. Photography by Alison Slattery, Two Food Photographers. Design by Cow Goes Moo. Illustrations by Neethi. Published by Appetite by Random House, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.
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IN-STORE THIS SATURDAY
WEEKEND AT THE COTTAGE
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We are thrilled to be bringing Canadian-made Weekend at the Cottage products to our shelves.
Founder Nik Manojlovich will be at Jill’s Table this Saturday, July 22nd from 11 to 2 offering delicious samples. I hope you will join us! No RSVP required.
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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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MARKET
PARKING
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(during market hours with validation)
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Monday–Friday: FIRST HOUR FREE
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Saturday–Sunday: TWO HOURS FREE
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