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The Passionate Cook’s Essentials A Foodie Paradise in Uxbridge

BY LESLEY WILKINS

The Passionate Cook’s Essentials reflects owner Lisa Hutchinson’s passion for all things food, including top-of-the-line kitchenware, fine foods, artisan cheese and more. In addition to hard-to-find condiments like Moroccan-preserved lemons, Piquillo peppers and Bomba rice from Spain, you’ll find entertaining-related giftware by Emile Henry, Swissmar, Shun, and many more.

The store boasts a large cheese and charcuterie counter, filled with artisan cheeses from around the world, smallbatch charcuterie such as artisan sausage, duck foie gras parfait, and many nitrite- and nitrate-free salamis. Whether you are shopping for a slice of your favourite Gorgonzola or a cheese board for your next party, The Passionate Cook’s Essentials stocks a range of amazing cheeses that you must taste to believe, and their knowledgeable staff are always happy to chat cheese and offer expert selections.

For anyone looking to expand their recipe collection and cooking expertise, Lisa and her team teach in-store cooking and cheese classes. All classes include recipes and a full meal. For twelve people or more, they will hold a private class just for your group.

Find the Passionate Cook’s Essentials at 68 Brock Street West, in Uxbridge.

thepassionatecook.ca 905 862 3359 THEPASSIONATECOOK.CA

Custom Curated Charcuterie Board

A delectable selection of cheeses from around the world, combined with meats, pickles, crostini, and more. The Passionate Cook’s Essentials team will work with you to ensure that your custom charcuterie board is perfect for your gathering.

Gourmet Frozen Meals

The Passionate Cook’s Essential’s gourmet prepared meals include mouth-watering dishes: Fish Pie made with shrimp, scallops, and halibut in a creamy white wine sauce with garlic mash, soul satisfying Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup and a Duck Shepherd’s Pie made with duck breast simmered in a red wine stock with veg.

Top Quality Ingredients, Stemware, Serving Platters & More

You’ll find everything a passionate cook needs to create and serve extraordinary culinary creations with style, including knives from Shun, bone china from McIntosh and cookware from Emile Henry.

Ruffoni Copper Cookware

Exquisite premium quality, handcrafted cookware from Italy. Each piece of the Historia collection is a masterpiece created from tin-lined hammered copper, finished with sculptural bronze handles and knobs. Ideal as a wedding gift or to elevate your home cooking experience.

Cheeses From Around the World

The ever-evolving assortment of cheeses and small batch charcuterie found at The Passionate Cook’s Essentials have been professionally selected to ensure that there is something on offer to suit everyone’s palate.

Meredith’s Elixirs

A fusion of whole ginger extracts, local honey and freshly squeezed lemons or limes.