EASTER!Delicacies from Cam & Melanie

Spaghetti ‘aglio e olio’ (garlic & olive oil) pasta recipe

Beer & Cheese Pairing Let us help!

Vive le Quebec!join us in store for our week long celebration of “la belle province”

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Avoid the last minute Easter bustle and pre-order delectables from the Ottavio bakery. This year

we offer hand decorated chocolate eggs (order by April 15th for a personalized edition), hot cross

buns laced with currants and our own candied peel, chocolate “chicks” & “bunny” cookies and the

terrific Colomba, dove shaped Italian Easter loaves made by Cliff Leir of Fol Epi. Need a gift basket

or gift certificate? Colourful Easter options start at $35.

Join us in-store for our week long celebration of

“la belle province”.

Kicking it off with our annual shipment of

maple syrup (Erablière Marois et Frères, St.Joachim

de Shelford, PQ), we put the spotlight on all things

Quebecois! Check out our specials on Elisé magret

duck breasts, country game pâtés, foie gras and

incredible whey butter. From the bakery we will

feature classic tourtière, maple tarts, & fleur de lys

‘ghiacciati’ cookies.

Featured in our cheese case :‘Wig-Wam’: cow’s milk, naturally smoked cheddar, aged 2 years

‘Riopelle’: cow’s milk, triple cream, rich & creamy

‘Grey Owl’: goat milk, wood ash cover, luscious & complex

‘1608’: unpasteurized cow’s milk from the original Canadienne heritage cattle.

‘Allegretto’: sheep milk, clean, mild but firm, great introduction to sheep’s cheese

Easter Delicacies From Our Bakers Cam & Melanie

Vive le Quebec!

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Vignette Wine Country Soda

Produced from premium wine grapes in California since 2006, these all natural, lightly

carbonated sodas come in three great varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rosé.

Get loaded with antioxidants but no alcohol! Vignette sodas are produced without

added sugar or colour and are also low in sodium. We offer chilled bottles in our café

($3,50+tx bottle) and 4 packs ($12,50+tx) in the deli, for take home. A great alternative

for the designated drivers!

Last month we partnered up with our friend and brewmaster Matt Phillips for a successful evening of Beer & Cheese. Here’s a basic ‘101’ guide to pairing and where appropriate the ‘Phillips’ varietal that pairs best!

Beer & Cheese – A guide

Ale:~Mild: Wensleydale, Cantal, Piave (Slipstream Cream Ale)~Bitter: Low fat cheeses with tang, think Chèvre & Pecorino (Blue Buck Ale)~Pale Ale: Sharp Cheddars (Phillips IPA/Amnesiac double IPA)~Fruit Ale: Goat/Cow milk Brie & Camembert (Hoperation Belgian/IPA cross)~Wheat: Emmenthal, Gruyère, Cantal, medium aged Pecorino (Wheatking)~Porter: Comté, Beaufort and other high alpine cheeses (Barley Wine)~Stout (Dry): Farmhouse Cheddar (i.e Montgomery), Avonlea & Quebec 7 year old~Stout (Sweet): Rich, Creamy Blues! (Espresso Stout)Lager:~Light/Pilsner:Brie de Meaux, aged Gouda, Brebiou (Phoenix)~Dark/Dunkel:Buffalo Mozzarella, Ossau Iraty, Petit Basque. (Skookum Nut Brown)~Bock:All smoked cheeses (Instigator/Barley Wine)~Lambic:Aged Cheddars, fruit lambic with Camemberts & Bries (Raspberry Wheat)

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*Sautée garlic with olive oil over medium heat being care-ful not to burn it.

*Add parsley, chili flakes (if using) and fry another minute.

*Add cooked spaghetti and season with salt. Toss carefully to coat noodles evenly using tongs or a wooden spoon.

*Add grated cheese, toss again, correct seasoning and portion into warm bowls. Top with more cheese and serve.

Simple but delicious! This Italian staple is a common “midnight” nosh featuring two essential pantry items: Olive Oil & Garlic - always use the best you can!

Yield: 4 portions250g

3 - 5 60ml

1/4 cup1/2 cup

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio 101 recipe

Spaghetti, (De Cecco or Rustichella) cooked al dente Cloves Garlic, thinly slicedExtra Virgin Olive Oil (we love Carli or Abea for versatility & flavour)Fresh Italian Parsley, coarsely choppedHard Grating Cheese (i.e Grana Padano, Parmigiano or Aged Pecorino)Sea Salt, to taste Red Pepper Flakes, optional (try our Côte d’Azur brand)

Pairing Beer and Cheese? Let us help!

Upcoming eventsBig Cheese CutSaturday April 30th 11:30am

A day in FranceSaturday May 21st11:00am-3pm

Quebec Week April 5th -9th