Good morning! Once again daylight savings time has ended and that means little childrens' sleep schedules across the land will be disrupted much to the consternation of their parents. However, on the plus side, it's always a good idea to replace the batteries in your smoke/CO detectors when the clocks change in the spring and fall.
Some fun facts about daylight savings time ending:
- There is a 25% increase in heart attacks on the Monday following the start of DST and a 10% decrease when the clocks go back.
- Researchers have found that pedestrians walking during rush hour in the weeks following the clocks turning back (yes, back) are three times more likely to be struck by traffic!
- Daylight time isn't used everywhere in the world. Saskatchewan and some parts of B.C. don't use it, for example, nor do Arizona and Hawaii in the U.S.
Let's take this opportunity to again remind you to join us this Thursday, November 9th for Customer Appreciation Day at Pepper's! Please come down for food sampling, give-aways, prizes and some amazing one day only in-store features! It's always a great day at the store and we always look forward to seeing our loyal customers, but especially so on this day. See you then!
We have lots of new items to tell you about this week so let's dive right in. Buying already shredded cheese is a convenience that comes at a cost. It can be expensive. With the rising cost of dairy products, Pepper's brought in a line of shredded cheeses that costs $2.00 less per bag (regular priced!) than one of the leading competitors. Saputo Shredded Mozzarellissima, Shredded Italiano 4 Cheese Blend and Shredded Taco Nacho now grace our shelves. And they're selling very well! If demand dictates, there are more flavours available, too! These are delicious, Canadian cheeses with versatility and flavour that will enhance any dish. Give them a try and tell our Dairy Manager, Jon, if you were satisfied!
The holidays are just around the corner and for many that often means that it's time to indulge your taste buds. What better way to top off your coffee, hot chocolate or holiday desserts than with Gay Lea Dark Chocolate Caramel Real Whipped Cream? Seriously, this is going to change your life. But it's only here for a limited time. It's at Pepper's right now and there's a can waiting with your name on it!
Annie's Homegrown makes deliciouly popular pastas with cheese and they've expanded their repertoire with two new flavours: Annie's Spirals with Butter & Parmesan and Annie's Four Cheese Mini Penne. Made with organic pasta and real cheese, there's nothing articial in there, either!
In terms of new, local items, Rebecca's Best Hot Sauce is made in Victoria and now it's here at the strore! This unique sauce is fruity containing apple and pear but it's also spicy enough with a medium heat. The perfect combination of sweet and heat! Unfortunately the photo file we had was corrupted but you can find it with all of the other hot sauces above our fresh fish section!
That's all we have to tell you about for this week. Have yourselves an amazing week and we look forward to celebrating you with you this Thursday!
Pepper's Foods