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Contents Gift Guide______________________________
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Kombucha Cocktails___________________
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Freson Family Favourites_______________
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Granny’s Holiday Cookie Recipe ������
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Building a Festive Centerpiece_________
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Setting Your Holiday Table_____________
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Let Us Cook for You_______________ 11-13 Charcuterie___________________________
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Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe_______
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Our New Satsuma Holiday Torte �����
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Desserts______________________________
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A FRESON STORY Since opening our doors in 1955, we’ve worked to bring you unique products, foster healthy families and communities, and bring the comfort of home to our stores. Need a dinner idea? Looking for a certain product? Have questions about where our products come from? Ask us! We’re here to help. We want you to feel like part of the family, because nothing beats the comfort of home.
MERRYChristmas FROM THE FRESON BROS. TEAM
Mr. & Mrs. Lovsin
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GIFT IDEAS
FOR YOUR LOVED ONES
MAPLE CANDLE
Scented with delicious maple essential oils, this wood wick crackles when lit. Hand poured and made in Canada.
6 PACK SOAP SAMPLER
With so many choices at the Wild Prairie Soap Company, this sample pack is perfect for the picky person on your list!
BATH BOMBS
Warm up this year with the coziest bath from Wild Prairie Soap Company Inc.
6 PACK BEER SOAP
Uniquely Albertan with Wild Prairie Soap Company teaming up with Alberta breweries
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FRESON BROS. GIFT BASKETS
Stuffed with something for everyone on your list!
STYLIZED WITTICISM
Kick up your feet and let your socks do the talking! Hottest gift for the hardest to shop for.
HANDMADE MITTENS
Water repellent mittens! Made from 100% A-Grade New Zealand & British Wool. Water Repellent.
ZAZUBEAN CHOCOLATE
Rich chocolate that comes in a variety of hilarious flavours like: Dasher, Blitzen, Prancer or Vixen.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Indulge in Alberta
Freson Bros. has the largest selection of Alberta brewed Kombucha?
KOMBUCHA COCKTAILS CRANBERRY BOURBON SMASH
1 Bottle
Ginger True Büch Kombucha
1 TBSP Honey 2 oz
Bourbon
10 - 12
Fresh Cranberries
Optional: Thyme sprigs for garnish! Directions: In a mason jar or cocktail shaker, add the cranberries & honey. Smash together with a wooden spoon until the cranberries release their juices.
EQUINOX BÜCHA MULE 1 Bottle
Wild Ginger Wild Tea Kombucha
1 1/2 oz
Eau Claire Distillery Prickly Pear EquinOx Vodka
1/2
Fresh Lime
Optional: Basil for garnish! Directions:
Add bourbon and shake well (until combined)
Fill a mug with ice and pour in the Prickly Pear EquinOX. (You can also use your favourite vodka if you don’t have EquinOx on hand)
Pour into a glass and top with Ginger True Büch Kombucha.
Use a citrus reamer to juice the half fresh lime into the mug.
Garnish with a thyme sprig & Enjoy!
Top with desired amount of Wild Ginger Kombucha and stir to combine the flavours.
If you don’t have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen. Defrost the frozen cranberries first by rinsing under cold water. Thank you to Jess at Cooking in My Genes for bringing us this delightfully bright, not too tart and not too sweet, Kombucha Cranberry Bourbon Smash.
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Garnish with fresh lime wheel, and/or fresh basil & Enjoy! Please drink responsibility. Must be 18 years or older
Remove the alcohol for a tasty mocktail.
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Not only does the lotion combat our dry Albertan winters with the best combination of natural oils and moisturizers. This set makes a great gift for anyone on your list, or to treat yourself.
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Nothing makes your house smell better than roasting a pork crown roast. This cut of pork is so delicious and always a family favourite in our house. The crispy, savory bones are a delightful bonus. You can find this Heritage Cut at your local Freson Bros. Butcher Shop.
FAMILY FAVOURITES FOR YOUR GATHERING
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Granny’s
CHRISTMAS VANILLA CRESCENT COOKIES Ingredients 1 Cup
Butter
1 TSP
Baking Powder
3/4 Cup
Granular Sugar
2 Cups
All-Purpose Flour
1 Large
Egg
1 Cup
Finely Chopped Walnuts
1 TSP
Vanilla Extract
Directions Preheat oven 350ºF Cream butter and add sugar gradually. Add egg and vanilla, and beat well. Combine baking powder and flour and then add to the dough. Add walnuts to the dough. Roll spoonfuls into small balls, then roll into logs and shape into a crescent: Bake for 10 - 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and sift icing sugar over the cookies! Tip: Don’t completely close cookie container for storage
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CREATE YOUR OWN
FLORAL CENTERPIECE WHAT YOU’LL NEED Glass Container
Evergreens / Assorted Foliage
Wooden Tray or Platter
Tealights
Fresh Cranberries
Red Bartlett Pears
Epsom Salts
Brussel Sprouts
Christmas table decorations don’t have to be complicated!
So simple to put together and it’ll make your table uniquely your own. We Believe in the Craft
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TABLECLOTH: A crisp white linen tablecloth does not disappoint, but during the holiday season choosing a tablecloth with subtle prints on them is a great choice. For Christmas choosing one with metallic patterns on white backgrounds can compliment your centerpiece and allow your centerpiece to be the star of the table.
NAPKINS: Cloth napkins add a touch of quality and elegance to your table. You can find these in a variety of colours and designs to match your holiday theme. The best part? You can wash them and reuse them for another dinner!
CHARGER PLATE: A charger plate can add a pop of colour to your table- but these can be a costly investment. A fun DIY project you can do with your family for an instant placemat solution is to take a sheet of white paper, fold in half and fold again, then cut out small shapes from the paper through the layers, unfold and iron for a decorative snowflake style placemat.
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CENTERPIECE: This is your focal point of the dinner table. You can truly let your creative juices flow and incorporate everything from greenery, fresh flowers, pine cones, Christmas ornaments or candy canes!
ADDED TOUCH: From including a string of fairy lights to adding Christmas crackers to each place setting, little tea lights or larger candles, it is your table and should reflect your style and theme. Just remember, have fun decorating the table.
HOLIDAY TABLE Impress your guests with these tips from our team
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FOCUS ON GATHERING AND AVOID THE KITCHEN THIS CHRISTMAS.
(and still host an amazing dinner) The only thing better than a traditional Christmas dinner is when you don’t have to cook the entire meal! Even if you are hosting, we can help make those dreams a reality. Catering by Freson Bros. will allow you to choose how much or how little time is spent in the kitchen this Christmas.
(Trust us, we’ve got your back.)
ALBERTA PRIME RIB
100% Alberta Beef, carefully aged, and slowly smoked for 18 hours to perfection. Served with fresh au jus and horseradish.
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ALBERTA GLAZED HAM
Glazed and baked to perfection. It’s a holiday staple for any table!
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PICK-UP, DELIVERY, OR HAVE US AT YOUR EVENTS!
Completely customizable meals with your choice of entrée, salads, sides, and all the fixin’s for a delicious holiday dinner!
ALBERTA ROAST TURKEY
Slow-roasted and seasoned Alberta turkey. We’ll have you licking your fingers and asking for more!
YOUR CHOICE OF ENTRÉE ALBERTA ROASTED CHICKEN
ALBERTA ROAST TURKEY
ALBERTA PORK LOIN
ALBERTA PORK RIBS
ALBERTA GLAZED HAM
ALBERTA BEEF BRISKET
ALBERTA BEEF RIBS
ALBERTA PULLED PORK
ALBERTA ROAST BEEF
ALBERTA CRISPY CHICKEN
ALBERTA PRIME RIB
ALBERTA SMOKED MEATLOAF
Turn the page for our selection of fixings! Visit freson.com/catering for more information or to place your order! GST will be added, rentals, service staff, or delivery are additional charges.
Let us handle the meal this holiday season ON THE SIDE We know the side dish can really make the meal, that’s why we have a large selection. We can help choose the right sides for your event and that compliment your meal.
THE ROASTED Broccoli Butter Roasted Carrots Cauliflower Pea Pods Asparagus Root Veggies
THE SAUTÉED
THE SMOKED Asparagus Beets Brussel Sprouts Carrots Corn Mushrooms Peppers Potatoes
Mushrooms Vegetables
& MANY MORE! Baked Mac & Cheese Broccoli AU Gratin Broccoli & Cauliflower Cabbage Rolls Pasta Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Mixed Rice Scalloped Potatoes Turkey Stuffing Kettle Chips
VEGETARIAN Lasagna Spaghetti Pasta Spaghetti Squash Pasta If you can think it, we can make it.
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The delicious foods found in our exclusive Butcher’s Cookhouse and catering services are thanks to our experienced chefs. With new and delectable creations in our future we believe in the craft of the Chef. We Believe in the Craft
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A Culinary Choose-Your-Own Adventure Imagine the savoury goodness that is a charcuterie board- an array of cured meats, sweet jellies and sauces, cheese, fresh fruit, and your personal culinary assortments. Charcuterie is the perfect starter course for any event, or can even be built to be the main dish, the choice is yours! We suggest including the exclusive Freson Bros. handcrafted Alberta mozzarella & ricotta cheeses. The fresh soft cheese brings a unique and delicious flavour with your choice of cured meats and jellies. The wonderful thing about a charcuterie board is its versatility. Create your perfect assortment any way you want.
ALBERTA SOURDOUGH RYE BAGUETTE
PRESERVES
Spiced Cranberry & Iced Apple Wine
TRIPLE CREME BRIE Try topping your hot, freshly baked brie wheel with your favourite preserves!
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FRESON BROS.
ALBERTA MOZZARELLA Hand Crafted In Store
DRY CURED CACCIATORE SALAMI
CHAMPAGNE CHEDDAR HOT GENOA SALAMI
BLUE CHEESE
FRESON BROS.
BANJ’S JERKY Smoked In Store
FRESON BROS.
RICOTTA
Made Fresh & Hand-Crafted In Store
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PROSCIUTTO
Christmas
SUGAR
COOKIES Gather up the kids to help!
Ingredients the Cookies
the Toppings
1 Cup
Butter (salted or unsalted)
1 Large
Egg
1 Bag
Mini peanut butter or caramel cups
1 Cup
Granular Sugar
1 Tube
Frosting of your choice!
1 TSP
Vanilla Extract
3 Cups
All-Purpose Flour
2 TSP
Baking Powder
Directions
Optional: Festive sprinkles, candies and edible glitters are a great addition to decorating your sugar cookies!
Preheat oven 350ºF Cream together butter & sugar until it’s fluffy! Then add your egg and vanilla, mix well. Add flour and baking powder to the bowl. Mix it all together until the dough is pliable. (Tip: Add water if consistency is crumbly, or flour if it’s too wet) Roll out on floured surface with rolling pin until 1/4” thick. Use the cookie cutter of your choice and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the centers are puffy and no longer shiny. (Tip: Take them out before they turn brown. This will insure that they stay soft and chewy.) Frost away and enjoy!
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gourmet
TORTE club
satsuma orange cream
SATSUMAS Straight from California, these fresh oranges are some of the best tasting and the easiest to peel. We like them so much we’ve included it in our holiday torte! Come by your local Freson Bros. and see what new delights we have in our bakery section.
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WE LOVE PIE!
One of the most popular desserts after that big meal. We have many different kinds to choose from!
GRANNY’S CHRISTMAS CAKE
A classic tradition that only comes around once a year.
CHRISTMAS COOKIE TRAYS
Warning: These cookies never stay on the tray for long.
DON’T FORGET THE DESSERT Cookies, Pie, Christmas Loafs & More!
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SOURDOUGH BAKER
For centuries, sourdough bread has been a staple around the world. At Freson Bros., we adore sourdough bread. Each store cultivates and cares for their own natural Mother Dough levain, which is formed by a natural fermentation process. With this process we create a unique flavour profile, all thanks to three simple ingredients and the craft of our Sourdough Bakers.
Flour
Water
salt
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FRESH local ALBERTA
BEEF • CHICKEN • PORK • TURKEY
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Freson Bros. began as a butcher shop in 1955. Since then we’ve grown into the unique store you know today. The skill set of the butcher is a long lived tradition passed down generation after generation in Freson Bros.’s family leadership. We believe in the craft of the Butcher.
Barrhead 780-674-2011 Brooks 403-362-4888 Drumheller 403-823-3995 Fairview 780-835-2716 Fort Sask 587-285-2600 Fox Creek 780-622-3779 Grand Prairie 780-532-2920 Hanna 403-854-3553 High Prairie 780-523-3253 Hinton Hill 780-865-3061 Hinton Valley 780-865-4801 Manning 780-836-3285 Peace River 780-624-7673 Stony Plain 780-963-2613 Valleyview 780-524-3565
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