Good morning! "Bond, James Bond." Those are undoubtedly the most iconic words ever uttered by the fictitious super spy. And Sir Thomas Sean Connery is undoubtedly the best actor to portray him. Today is his 90th birthday! James Bond, a British secret agent, is supposed to be England's top intelligence officer. Yet, ironicaly, a proud Scotsman made him a global phenomenon! His code number is 007 and he has been granted a license to kill. And so has our grocery manager, Scott! He's slashed prices in our ad this week so make sure to get in on these deals because this is a great one!
There are a lot of great things about Port Coquitlam but one of the best things, as far as foodies are concerned, has to be from GluteNull Bakery, the company that creates "healthy, delicious plant-based goodness." It's a family business whose Golden Rule is ‘What you do not wish upon yourself, extend not to others’. They make vegan, 100% gluten-free (in a dedicated facility) and non-GMO verified breads, cookies and energy bars that are out-of-this-world good! Currently, Pepper's has Bagged Cookies in Buckwheat Chocolate, Chocolin (fine unsweetened chocolate and ground flax sweetened with *Swerve) and Quinoa Coconut flavours! *Swerve is a true sugar replacement because it’s sweet and delicious! Unlike other natural sweeteners like stevia, it has no bitter aftertaste and measures just like sugar. It’s also the only sugar replacement of its kind that browns and caramelizes just like sugar.
In a plastic tub you'll find Ginger Square Cookies or Goji Berries and Chocolate Cookies! As for Energy Bars, there's Coco Delish Bars, Hemp Energy Protein Bars, and Fruit and Nut Breakfast Bars! As if these weren't enough, there's also Coconut Ciabatta Bread the keto-friendly bread that is super low in carbs that has been lab tested to ensure its low carb content.
People all over the place are raving about these products (no, really!) so if you'd like to read more customer reviews and more about this business and their amazing baked goodies, head on over to their website at www.glutenull.com.
Local vendors really rev our engine so we didn't hesitate to get Very Good Food (VGF) Cookies on our shelf when they became available! Though not gluten-free they are "gluten-friendly" and vegan. What does that mean? As taken from the MenuCalc website: It implies that the food may not be entirely gluten-free because it is prepared in the same kitchen as gluten-containing foods but that it is okay for those with mild gluten sensitivities. Try Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Raisin as well as several other kinds! And look for their Muffins to hit the shelf sometime in the near future! Plus, everything is made very near to us in North Saanich. Local supporting local is what it's all about! It's time for some very good food!
The kombucha craze continues to grow (we're not complaining!) so Pepper's has added two new brands to our cold beverage case! JagaSilk, the Victoria, BC based tea company whose products we have been stocking for ages, now has two types of Kombucha-Jun made with precision in uniquely numbered batches with Vancouver Island honey and farm direct teas of various origins!
Or for something a little different, why not try Tonica Blue Lemonafe Kombucha? It's made in Toronto, is all natural and organic and contains loads of beneficial enzymes to delight your digestive tract. The blue colour comes from a type of superfood Blue Majik spirulina and this refreshing bevvie makes for a great thirst-quencher or the perfect mix for your next favourite vodka cocktail!
If you're looking for a great protein powder packed with Omegas 3 & 6, one that's organic and vegan, has a relatively high amount of fibre and is proudly made in Canada look no further than Manitoba Harvest Hemp Yeah! Max Protein! There's a whopping 20 grams of protein per serving with zero added sugars, a mild taste and a creamy texture. Great for athletes!
Big families create lots of dirty laundry. So go big or go home with new Tide Pods 3-in-1 Laundry Detergent 72 count! 72 loads of laundry until you have to buy another container...that should last the average family with two teenagers (or toddlers) at least a few days. Choose from Original Scent or Spring Meadow.
Buying your kitty's favourite foods just got a lot easier with new Friskies Pâté Ocean Delights and Friskies Poultry Lovers Cat Food. There are 12 cans (3 different varieties per pack) in each box so all you need to do is pick up one and go! It's complete and balanced nutrition for your feline made with real meat and seafood.
Did we mention that it's only four months until Christmas? By the time you get the next newsletter it will be September already! Oh well. The way 2020 has been going, nobody's really complaining too much about how time flies. Except maybe Republicans. Thanks for checking us out again and until next week, take good care!
Pepper's Foods