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Guy Fieri Salsas

Famous for many hit TV shows in the States including Diners, Drive In’s & Dives and Guy’s Big Bite, has introduced a range of his own sauces and salsa. Chef Guy’s 7 Pepper Salsa is rockin’ big pepper flavor from red bell to habanero and finishes it all off with a balance of tomato, lime, garlic

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Food of the Week: Raspberry, white chocolate & pistachio crumbles

These new cookies from Borders UK are such an amazing treat!  The very unique flavour combination of Raspberry, white chocolate & pistachio crumbles is winner paired with tea or just on it’s own. Border Biscuits have been proudly producing the best biscuits they can possibly bake for over 25 years. They take the time and care

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Food of the week: HP Sauce with Guiness

What do you get when you bring in HP sauce with Guiness into the store? Very happy Passionate Cook employees!  We always joke with the girls, that we hire only Brits (of course, with the exception of our wonderful Sophie!).  So when we decided to sell HP Sauce with Guiness our employees were a little

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Food of the week: Waferbites

Waferbites, as the name suggests, are a delicious yet healthy bite sized snack. Made from all natural ingredients they are free from artificial flavours, colours, preservatives and sugars. We love the size of these little wafers and they look lovely on a cheese board.  They are elegant and crisp and: *92% fat free *Baked not

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Food of the week: Aussie Spices from Bush Dreams

  Founded in 1999, Bush Dreams Australian Flavours imports exotic indigenous spices and herbs from Australia into Canada and carefully designs rubs and seasoning blends for the home or restaurant setting. The blends are all HAACP certified and are blended in small batches ensuring the freshest and highest quality seasoning blends on the market. In

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Hot Mamas Jellies, Uxbridge

Food of the week: Hot Mamas Jellies

One of the things that we strive for at the store is to have as much local food products as we can. That’s one of the reasons I love Hot Mamas line of jellies and sauces. They are made in Georgina in an eco-friendly, solar assisted facility. Everything is made in small batches, without MSG.

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Food of the Week: Arvinda’s artfully Created Indian Spice Blends

Last night I grabbed one of our new food items of the shelf to make dinner! I just love so many things about Arvinda’s spice blends, including that you can whip up a curry in no time! These spice blends and masalas have been derived from traditional family recipes and are freshly ground and blend locally in

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gluten free crisps in uxbridge

Food of the Week: Polenta Crisps

We have all 3 variety’s of these really crunchy crisps in stock! These wheat-free and gluten-free crisps are a fab addition to our food stuffs section! Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Suggested pairings: Great on their own and with all types of cheese. with…grilled chilli peppers with goats cheese with…Aged cheddar cheese with Balsamique Caramelized onions

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Food of the Week: All things Truffle!

We have such a great selection of all things truffle at the Passionate Cook. From actual truffles, to oils, honey and salt!   The truffles themselves are a great addition to many dishes, including a mushroom risotto or an omelet would be divine. Royal Command White Truffle Oil – add to egg dishes, mashed potatoes, risottos etc at the

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