Jacobsons Ottawa

What's your go-to pool snack? 🌊

Whether you prefer something sweet, salty, or both, we have a delicious selection of snacks to savour these last weeks of summer!

These nutritious and crunchy Moo Crisps by are a delicious choice! Made from 100% COWS cheddar cheese, they're oven-baked, high in calcium, and pack eighteen grams of protein per bag while still being light and airy.

Perfect for your cheeseboard, school lunches, or hanging by the pool.

Visit us in-store seven days a week or shop online 24/7!

Join us this Friday, August 16th, for a special treat! 🎉 🍨 The Merry Dairy will be hosting a pop-up at Jacobsons from 3 PM to 4 PM with their ice cream truck parked outside.

If you’re familiar with The Merry Dairy, you know they’re a local favourite, and we’re thrilled to have their famous ice cream right outside our shop. Don’t miss out on this sweet opportunity! See you there!

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Wildwood from is a worthy Ontario tribute to the alpine greats.⁠ 🇨🇦🐄⁠
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Located in St. Mary's, Ontario, Stonetown Artisan Cheese was founded in 2015 by Hans and Jolanda Weber who immigrated to Ontario in the mid-nineties. Together with master cheesemaker Ramon Eberle, the dairy produces more than half a dozen award-winning farmstead cheeses.⁠
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All the milk used is unpasteurized and comes from the family's own herd of more than two hundred happy Holsteins. Brine-washed and aged for eight to twelve months, Wildwood features a rustic rind and creamy golden paste. On the palate, complex, rich notes of toasted nuts are followed by a slightly herbaceous and savoury finish and finely balanced salt.⁠
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Perfect for lovers of Comté and Gruyère, Wildwood is fantastic in sandwiches. It's also an excellent melter!⁠
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Whether you're saying thank you or bringing a housewarming gift, our signature gourmet gift collection offers many ways to show care at any time of the year.

From Italian tomato sauce to organic Toscani pasta and Amedei chocolate bars, everything in this gift basket is best enjoyed around the dinner table with friends and family. With a delicious selection of savoury snacks and pantry essentials, this gift is perfect from cocktail hour to dessert.

All our signature gift baskets are available for local delivery or pick-up. Please give us 72 hours notice, and we'll have your meticulously crafted basket on its way to you!

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Looking for the perfect cheesy salad topper?⁠
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Homemade Parmesan crisps are an easy and delicious way to add a burst of flavour to your cheeseboards, canapés and fresh summer salads. All you need is our incredible Gennari 24 month parmesan, parchment paper and an oven preheated to 400'F. Grate your Parmesan so that you have even coverage and carefully bake until golden brown and bubbling. Then leave out to cool!⁠
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The perfect cracker substitute, top your Parm crisps with fresh tomatoes and sour cream, crumble into soup or salad, or serve on the side of some fresh homemade guacamole.⁠
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Shop Parmesan and our full range of cheeses in-store.⁠
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Gone camping! 🏕️ 🔥⁠
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To celebrate National S'mores Day, we've curated the perfect Jacobsons camping essentials, including ingredients to elevate this nostalgic dessert and gourmet snacks for the campfire and grilling.⁠
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Baru marshmallows are a fantastic choice for making s’mores! We recommend elevating this tradition by trading the graham cracker with sweet, buttery biscuits from Cartwright & Butler. ⁠
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Don't forget to pack sausages for the campfire and lots of snacks to complete your camping experience! Enjoy your outdoor adventure with delicious treats from Jacobsons.⁠
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Elevate your everyday meals with pantry essentials from !

🌶️ Spice up your truffle game with The Truffleist and Tango Chile Sauce. Perfect as a dipping sauce for fries and chicken wings, or as a topping for avocado toast and nachos.

🍯 Try their truffle honey on a charcuterie plate, drizzled on goat cheese crostini, fig and caramelized onion pizza, savoury desserts, or in a vinaigrette.

🧂 The hand-harvested Sel Gris with Black Summer Truffles is perfect for scrambled eggs, dips, soft pretzels, popcorn, or fries.

These high-quality products, featuring truffles from Italy, France, and Spain, are made with locally sourced ingredients from small farms and artisanal producers.

Ask us about these artfully handcrafted truffle products today!

Fudgy and rich, Le Jersey Royal from is a must-try! 🐄🇨🇦⁠
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Owner and cheesemaker Caroline Pelletier has raised Jersey cattle for more than twenty years. Even when away studying, she would come back every weekend to take care of her cows. The result is a truly special herd that has been carefully formed from generation to generation.⁠
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A robust animal, Jersey cattle adapt well to the varied Québec climate and have a smaller ecological footprint than other breeds. Their milk is also rich in fat, proteins & nutrients, making it an excellent choice for cheesemaking.⁠
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Soft-ripened and aged for up to ten days, Le Jersey Royal has decadent flavours of butter and cream. A standout on your next board, this cheese is also perfect for elevating your sauces and burgers. ⁠
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While we don't sell beer at Jacobsons, we offer a wide variety of snacks that pair perfectly with beer! In honour of National Beer Day, here are some of our favourite snacks to enjoy with your next pint! 🍺

From crisps to nuts, popcorn, and cheese, there are plenty of snacks that complement this bubbly hops beverage well. A special mention goes to our Iron Horse Clothbound Cheddar, an excellent choice for enjoying with a cold beer at the beach, barbecue, or your next family gathering.

Looking for help with your next meal idea? Ask us! We love helping our customers find the perfect ingredients or snacks for their next meal, gathering, or get-together.

Cheers!🍻

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Idiazábal A.O.P. is a smoky delight! 🇪🇸🐑⁠
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This traditional sheep's milk cheese comes to us from the green valleys and craggy peaks of northern Spain, where cheesemaking has been practiced for centuries. Each summer, shepherds usher native Latxa and Carranzana ewes up the mountains to enjoy the new, lush grass. Known for producing a rich and buttery milk, the resulting cheese is left to dry by the fire, where it takes on a gentle smokey flavour.⁠
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Awarded protected status in 1987, Idiazábal is still made today in deference to these original methods. Developing an inedible caramel rind, the paste is springy and toothsome with small eyes, while the flavours are irresistible: smokey-sweet, lactic, and complex.⁠
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The perfect summer snacking cheese, we recommend pairing Idiazábal with a slightly chilled red like Tempranillo or a dry cider.⁠
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Have you tried the Queso Ibérico? 🇪🇸🐄🐐🐑⁠
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Not as well known as its older brother Manchego D.O.P., Ibérico is nonetheless an iconic cheese in its own right and incredibly popular in its home country. ⁠
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Produced year-round in La Mancha, a vast, arid plateau located south of Madrid with a unique character, Ibérico is aged for a minimum of two months. Cheeses sold under the Ibérico name must also be made with fresh milk that is at least 50% cow, 15% goat, and 15% sheep. The resulting paste is creamy, salty and herbaceous, showcasing the best traits of all three milks, while the inedible rind bears the famous basket weave imprint. ⁠
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Find Ibérico in-store this August while quantities last!⁠
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Happy National Mustard Day!⁠ 💛
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Whether you prefer English, Dijon, or whole grain, mustard is a perfect addition to sandwiches, a delicious accompaniment to barbecue, a tangy twist in vinaigrettes, or a flavour boost in potato salad dressing.⁠
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Let's not forget how well mustard pairs with cheese! Some delightful combinations include spicy mustard with sharp cheddar, whole grain mustard with gouda, and Dijon with a creamy brie.⁠
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We carry a variety of delicious mustards here at Jacobsons. A few staff favourites include Charlie and Ivy's unique flavour profiles, Hawkshead's stunning textures, and Mrs. Bridges's classic profiles.
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How will you be enjoying mustard today?⁠
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New in store! We're so excited to welcome Jasper Hill Farm cheeses to our shelves for a limited time. 🇺🇸🐄💙⁠
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Coming to us from Greensboro, Vermont is committed to making fine artisan cheese that sets the standard for quality and innovation while also celebrating the local terroir. The result is a range of more than a dozen award-winning cheeses made from high quality milk and aged in their 22,000 square-foot underground cellars.⁠
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From their spruce-wrapped & bloomy Haribson, to the semi-soft ripened Little Hosmer, to their cave-aged Vault 5 Cheddar, we have a selection already available in our self-serve with more to come!⁠
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Find this and other fine cheeses in-store this long weekend, while quantities last.⁠
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At Jacobsons, we love creating charcuterie boards. Smaller boards for casual Sunday afternoon snacking, larger boards for book club get-togethers, or Instagram-worthy boards for holiday entertaining - there is a board for any occasion!
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Try pairing prosciutto with Parmigiano-Reggiano and marinated artichokes or salami with pecorino cheese and roasted red peppers for a classic Italian combination. Our new Creel and Gambrel Calabrese Salami would be a perfect addition to this board!⁠
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For a French-inspired selection, consider saucisson with Dijon mustard or duck foie gras with brie and fig jam. We now also carry Creel and Gambrel Saucisson Sec with Blue Cheese, a delicious new option to elevate your French-inspired charcuterie board!⁠
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What do you like to put on your charcuterie board? 🍖 🧀 ⁠
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In honour of the holiday long weekend, our shop will be closed on Monday, August 5th. ⁠

For those of you visiting us in-store, we are open regular hours all weekend leading up to the Civic Holiday on Monday.⁠
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As always, we invite you to shop with us online 24/7! Our doors will be open on Tuesday, August 6th and our team will be there to welcome you and to prepare all your orders for pick up, local home delivery or Canada-wide shipping. ⁠
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New in store! Have you tried the fresh chevré from ? 🐐🇨🇦⁠
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Coming to us from Keene, Ontario, this family-run goat farm produces a variety of freshly hand-crafted artisan chevré & other dairy products. Creamy, fluffy, and oh-so spreadable, this pasteurized chevré comes in multiple flavours both savoury and sweet meaning there's a flavour for every pallet! ⁠
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The perfect centrepiece on your next cheeseboard, we also love it in cooking - add a hearty dollop onto fresh pizza drizzled with balsamic vinegar, spread it over fresh sourdough toast with your favourite sweet jam, or use in on your next homemade burger!⁠
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Find this and other goat cheese in-store, while quantities last.⁠
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Handmade in Ottawa, specializes in all things preserved. 🥒 pickles 🍊marmalade and 🍓jam⁠
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A pantry staple for most Canadians, their red pepper jelly is a must-have for any Jacobsons cheeseboard. Perfectly paired with Brie, Camembert, goat cheese or Gouda. - it's ever so versatile and delicious.⁠
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We recommend trying it as a hot pepper jelly glaze for chicken wings, in a stir-fry sauce, or to jazz up your turkey burgers.⁠
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A truly local gem, you can find Top Shelf Preserves' seasonal handmade products on shelf at Jacobsons, as well as at 40 other locations across Ottawa.⁠
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Capri Ella is the perfect answer to grilled cheese! 🐐🇨🇦🥪⁠
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This semi-firm from Ontario's own is made from unpasteurized goat's milk and aged for three to five months. The pristine white paste has a supple texture and pleasant, farmy aroma while flavours are sweet, tangy and lactic with a great chew on the finish. ⁠
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A great way to elevate a classic grilled cheese with a pot of red pepper jelly for dunking, this award-winning Ontario treat also pairs well with white wines and pale lagers.⁠

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Fresh flown in! ⁠🍸⁠
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Just in time for the August long weekend, our olive counter is restocked with a wide variety of exceptional, naturally ripened olives from Italy, France, Greece, Morocco, and beyond.⁠ From varietal stone-in to mixed and seasoned blends, we've got a truly special selection for all your entertaining needs. ⁠
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Pictured here is staff favourite Zesty Maroc, a punchy blend featuring pitted Chalkidiki olives with a dressing of lemon, coriander⁠ seeds & turmeric.⁠ ⁠
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Heading to the cottage this weekend? We've got everything you need to make your trip even more enjoyable.

Did you know that if you call in advance, we can prepare a cooler bag full of your favourite Jacobsons long weekend essentials? We've got you covered, from classic breakfast staples like local coffee, butter, eggs, and frozen croissants to grilling necessities and condiments.

Next time you're on your way to the cottage with friends and family, give us a call! We'll ensure you have everything you need for a perfect weekend escape. Enjoy the best of local and artisanal products without the hassle.

Safe travels and happy feasting!

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Join us for our annual sidewalk sale on Saturday, July 27th, and Sunday, July 28th!

We're offering fantastic discounts on our remaining 2023 merchandise, including mugs, bowls, linens, and more - all at 50% off.

We'll also have plenty of samples for you to enjoy while you browse. Don’t miss out on these amazing savings and the chance to explore Jacobsons!

We hope to see you there!

Featuring a beautiful line of vegetable ash through the centre, Le Cendré de Grands-Jardins is a pasteurized cow's cheese from Laiterie Charlevoix.⁠ 🇨🇦⁠🐄⁠
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Inspired by Morbier, this cheese is named for the nearby Grands-Jardins park, which was marked by a forest fire twenty years ago. Aged for forty-five days, your first glimpse of this cheese will be its pillowy, orangish rind and supple cream-coloured paste. Sweet, grassy aromas are followed by tasting notes of fruit and a subtle farmhouse tang.⁠
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Did you know? 🧀 While it's considered largely decorative today, the historical practice of sprinkling your curds with a thin layer of vegetable ash was developed in the nineteenth century to separate the evening and morning milking - and prevent a rind from forming. ⁠
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From our store to your table 🚚⁠
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We offer convenient options like local delivery and curbside pickup. For those located outside the Ottawa area, we also are pleased to provide Canada-wide delivery for all our shelf-stable food products.⁠
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Whether in-store or online, we are proud to bring the Jacobsons experience to you. Simply browse our curated selection online at jacobsons.ca, add your favourite items to your cart and click checkout! Our team is here to make it easy to enjoy fine foods and artisanal grocery goodies from the comfort of your home.⁠
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Take the hassle out of grocery shopping, and let us bring quality fine foods and convenience to your table!⁠
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With its lovely green-pink colouring, the sweet yet powerful Bleu d'Auvergne is a great summer blue. 🇫🇷🐄⁠
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Hailing from the Rhone-Alpes region of France, this cheese was awarded AOP status in 1996 and is named for its place of origin. Made with milk from cows that have grazed on the lush summer and fall mountain pastures, Bleu d'Auvergne is less salty than its cousin Roquefort but just as intense. ⁠
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With a crumbly and delicate texture, the rind is moist and sticky, unveiling a creamy paste that grows spicy, herbaceous and pungent with age.⁠
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Perfect for adding to your favourite hot pasta dishes, this French blue also pairs well a robust red or sweet white wine.⁠
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Sweet summer celebrations 🍰 ⁠
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There's something nostalgic about summer parties. With the sun shining, kids running through sprinklers, bubbles floating in the air, and games like hide and seek or pin the tail on the donkey.⁠
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If you're celebrating a birthday or graduation or anniversary this summer, or if you've volunteered to bring a dessert, we have a delicious selection of cakes and pastries from local Canadian bakers.⁠
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New to our pastry counter is Toronto-based Phipps Desserts! Whether you're a vanilla lover or a chocolate enthusiast, there is a cake for you!⁠
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Our doors are open seven days a week. We hope to see you soon!⁠
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One of our cheesemonger's favourites, Chimay Grand Cru is an authentic Trappist cheese produced by the monks of Scourmont Abbey. 🇧🇪🐄 ⁠
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Made using fresh, local cow's milk, this cheese matures for four to six weeks. Washed regularly with Chimay beer, it undergoes a wonderful transformation, taking on a delicate, ye**ty aroma that may remind your palate of fresh-baked bread. With a distinctive, Oka-like rind, the paste inside becomes supple, with pungent notes of leek and onion and a deliciously tangy finish.⁠
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Perfect for snacking, this cheese, of course, pairs fantastically with a Chimay beer!⁠ ⁠
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Celebrate National Caviar Day with Canadian sturgeon caviar from ⁠
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Caviar Co., led by Cornel Ceapa, is a family business specializing in sustainable, delicious and exceptional Canadian sturgeon. ⁠
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Their Emerald tier caviar is sourced from shortnose sturgeon farmed in an environmentally responsible, land-based flow-through and water reuse system. It takes six to nine years for these sturgeon to mature, producing a caviar akin to ossetra with a grain size of 2.5-3.0mm, boasting a greenish hue with amber reflections.⁠
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Certified Ocean Wise, this fresh caviar is noted for its buttery, nutty and salty flavours. Perfect for elevating any cheese board or adorning a classic blini with crème fraîche. Each serving is conveniently chilled with a black gel pack to ensure freshness and easy serving.

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Have you tried shop favourite Le Fleurmier from ?⁠
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This soft, bloomy-rind cheese is made in the style of a Camembert using pasteurized cow's milk from the Gouffre Valley. Aged for fifteen days, the rind offers up earthy aromas, while the velvety golden paste has flavours of mushrooms and butter with a balanced salt.⁠
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Endlessly versatile, enjoy Le Fleurmier on your cheeseboard with a glass of red wine, fresh fruit, and nuts. It's also a great cooking cheese. Try wrapping it in puff pastry with grilled vegetables, or serve warmed with a drizzle of honey and rosemary.⁠
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Find it in-store while quantities last!⁠
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What's for breakfast? 🥣⁠
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Purveyors of fine handmade granolas, crafts slow-roasted and deeply flavoured granola in five unique varieties. ⁠
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Originating from the village of Bayfield, Ontario, this boutique granola bakery creates small-batch granolas weekly. They use local gluten-free oats, maple syrup, extra virgin olive oil, and a mix of nutritious nuts, seeds and fruits.⁠
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Their signature granolas are unapologetically spice-driven, featuring flavours like black cardamom, Vietnamese cinnamon, star anise, sea salt, and pure Madagascan vanilla. Each batch is mixed, slow-roasted and packaged by hand in Toronto's east end.⁠
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Available in-store and online at Jacobsons, add Bayfield Granola to your next grocery run. It's perfect with yogurt for breakfast or sprinkled on top of ice cream for dessert!⁠
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Have you tried the award-winning Lankaaster Gouda from ?⁠
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Internationally renowned, Glengarry Fine Cheese is located right here in Ontario on the shores of the St. Lawrence River. Firm and crumbly, this local gouda is made with pasteurized cow's milk and has a delicious lactic bite. Complex yet balanced, Lankaaster will delight your tastebuds with sweet & creamy hints of both butterscotch and pineapple. ⁠
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Enjoy Aged Lankaaster on your cheeseboard, melted in grilled cheese or grated over your next veggie casserole.⁠
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