Foodsmiths "The Good Food Store"
106 Wilson Street West K7H 2P3 Perth, ON, Canada

Uh oh! Nature is planning a trick on us today! Looks like a chilly evening ahead! Maybe a good night to try this French onion soup recipe! https://getpocket.com/explo//how-to-make-french-onion-soup

BARAKA BOLGA BASKETS ARE BACK! Hand made by community-based women’s groups in northern Ghana using age-old traditional weaving methods. Designed to work hard and still look beautiful, these baskets are like all the very best inventions simple yet incredibly useful! #mothersdaygift #handmade #strongandbeautiful #ethical #fairtrade

We're bursting with fresh ideas! - https://mailchi.mp/foodsmiths/were-bursting-with-fresh-ideas

In tonight's E-News our Backyard Gardener, Kara, gives us some tips and tricks for creating an outdoor space on a budget! #backyardfun #gardeninglife Watch for the early edition of our E-News tonight! Not a subscriber? Follow the link: http://eepurl.com/nJgG5

Thought you knew your apples from apples? Think again! Around the World in Rare and Beautiful Apples is a fascinating glimpse at the hidden and obscure. Plus, apples are just downright amazing! https://getpocket.com//around-the-world-in-rare-and-beauti

Here's another kind of light show to ring in your New Year! Located at the Churchill Northern Studies Center in Churchill, Manitoba, this live cam is located directly underneath the aurora oval--one of the best places on earth to watch the aurora borealis. Click or Copy the link below and watch the lights live! #northernlights #auroraborealis #amazing https://explore.org//aurora-borealis-n/northern-lights-cam

We are open until 5pm tonight for your last minute shopping needs. All C19 protocols in place! Have a wonderful holiday and a great start to 2021!

Stuff to Do on New Years | New Recipe - https://mailchi.mp/food/stuff-to-do-on-new-years-new-recipe

Do you love to plan your shopping trip? Our newest flyer (Nov 19 - Nov 26) is up on our website with some awesome deals! https://bit.ly/3nD4r36

Don't miss our E-News tonight! We have lots of ideas on how to spend your New Year's holiday and kick off 2021! Plus our flyer this week! #newyear2021 #stufftodo

What's up, doc? We love our Patchwork Garden Carrots!

We are looking for a full-time, permanent Deli Manager! Must have deli management experience. Send your resume to [email protected].

Dean, our produce manager, visited Scotch Line Farm yesterday and got to visit the pumpkin patch! Scotch Line Farm supplies Foodsmiths with local produce like squash, pumpkins, potatoes, and field tomatoes in season (and boy, those tomatoes were good this year, yum!)

Heather and Dean are justly proud of our Build a Mountain of Food donation this year! And a huge thank-you to all our generous customers who donated! We will publish an update next week to thank our suppliers who really stepped up to the plate this year. #mountainoffood #thedemandisup

It's here! Your 2020 Holiday Gift Guide featuring nearly 120 products from over 45 businesses, right here in Perth! We recommend downloading the full guide here...: perth.ca/shopping where every image is hyperlinked right back to the store's website. You'll find products to help you celebrate a special occasion, for date nights, for children, for men, for those with a sweet tooth and for your foodie friends. There are beauty must-haves, clothing and accessories, home décor; items to help you relax at home, products so show your Perth Pride, and even gift under $20. You will find something for everyone on your list, and you'll be supporting Perth's small businesses at the same time. What a win/win! For a preview, see the images below (these are not clickable, but they are on the website!). FedDev Ontario is proudly supporting tourism businesses in Perth through the work of TIAO and Perth Tourism. #shoplocalperth #ShopLocalPerthON #shareyourpassionforperth #PerthProud #perthontario #Comewander #DiscoverON #YoursToDiscover #LanarkCounty

FOOD, FOOD, FOOD | Eat like an Okinawan - https://mailchi.mp/food/food-food-food-eat-like-an-okinawan

A BIG thank you to Koyo Foods Ontario Inc. for this generous donation to our Mountain of Food campaign 2020!

Staying healthy this fall | New in the store - https://mailchi.mp//staying-healthy-this-fall-new-in-the-s

Now is a great time to get your feet into one of our last pairs of Birkenstocks. Various styles/colours/sizes aaanddd... when they're gone, they're gone!

Heather tells her story | Immunity Part II - https://mailchi.mp//heather-tells-her-story-immunity-part-

This is a FREE Webinar from Pure Lab Vitamins, an Ottawa-based natural health company. The webinar will be hosted by Pure Lab Vitamins co-owner Cyrus Kuhzarani, a leading compounding pharmacist known for his patient-championing support of natural health and his straight-from-the-shoulder talk about your health issues. We recommend you don't miss this webinar, so register today!

Congrats to Annette Henry who won our Neal Brothers Foods basket brimming with goodies! Thank you to everyone who participated, and watch for our WIN a Halloween Basket coming soon!

Did you know we are now encouraging customers to bring in their clean containers from home to refill on products like laundry wash and dishsoap? (Non-edible products only!)

A New Contest | A New Brew | Tomato Tart - https://mailchi.mp/foo/a-new-contest-a-new-brew-tomato-tart

And now for something cool and new... WIN this Neal Brothers Foods Goodie Basket just chock full of fun stuff to do, and some munchies to munch and new brews to enjoy while you're doing them! Like, share or comment on this post to enter yourself for a chance to win! Or come in store and ask our cashier to enter you in the draw! #WinThisBasket #GearAndBeer

We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving Monday, Oct. 12 (it makes our staff so happy!) But we will be open Saturday, Oct. 10 (last day of our 2-Day Sale!) 8am to 6pm and Sunday, Oct. 11, 9am to 5pm. We hope you have a very wonderful Thanksgiving and a happy, safe long weekend.

As we cautiously return to our new normal, more of our customers are feeling confident enough to shop in our store. Thank you and welcome back! Our pick-up service has declined to just a few orders each week. With that in mind we are adjusting our pick-up service. Beginning the week of September 14th we will reduce our pick-up days to Tuesdays and Fridays Orders will need to be placed by 12:00 noon the day before. Thank you for your understanding.

We are proud to offer Fine Chocolate by Ludwig in our store!

Have a great weekend and stay safe! We're open on Monday from 9 to 5 for your last minute shopping needs!

Labour Day 2-Day Sale | Bamboo for Booboos - https://mailchi.mp//labour-day-2-day-sale-bamboo-for-boobo

Happy Thanksgiving - https://mailchi.mp/foodsmiths/happy-thanksgiving

It's contest time again! Win this awesome Omie lunch box for your back-to-schooler, courtesy of SISU Vitamins! It's got separate compartments and a built in insulated bowl for hot/cold foods! To enter just like, comment and/or share!

FRESH TURKEYS ARE IN! If you ordered a fresh turkey for your holiday meal this weekend we encourage you to please pick it up today or tomorrow (Friday) rather than Saturday. Thank you for your understanding, and have a delicious meal!

Dean, our Produce Manager (and a great guy!) is very happy to offer our customers brussels sprouts on the stalk! "It’s the freshest way you can buy brussels sprouts" says Dean. "For $4.98/ea it’s a screaming deal, and for brussels sprouts lovers it’ll be a must-have for Thanksgiving dinner." Dean also makes a great point about the way nature has packaged these sprouts: "By selling them on the stalk not only are we eliminating a plastic bag, but we’re providing a fresher product with amazing convenience!" #ditchtheplastic #Thanksgiving

Bamboo bandages for every kind of booboo.

Cathy's latest creation...Pumpkin Tiramisu! Perfectly combines the decadent elegance of Tiramisu with the comforting spices of fall pumpkin pie! Soooo good! Check out our E-News tomorrow for the recipe!

With back to school approaching fast, we have all you need to make a healthy great lunch for your kids. Perfect for a sandwich is Dempsters Bread, Mrs. McGarrigle's mustards, Brandt Smoked Black Forest Ham, Fresh Romaine Lettuce and Local Field Tomatoes. Add Kiju Apple or Mango Orange juice and Applesnax Apple Sauce and you've got the perfect lunch. All items on sale this week! #backtoschool #local #perfectlunch

Zero Waste Hair Care | Focus on Ontario - https://mailchi.mp/fo/zero-waste-hair-care-focus-on-ontario

It's one of those dark fall days and we bet you would just love to light up your indoor space with a Taotronics Light Therapy Lamp! COMMENT, SHARE OR LIKE to WIN it , courtesy of Pure Lab and Foodsmiths! And if the darker days of Fall are triggering the blues you may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Join us tonight!! Oct 7th at 7pm for this Webinar with Cyrus Kuhzarani: https://bit.ly/3jpZn0g

NEW in our store! Vegan Butter, salted or unsalted from Canadian company Le Grand. Organic, cultured, rich, creamy and super low calorie!

May the fun begin! We love getting in our seasonal products! Krista has a full line of Canadian Barefoot Venus ultra feminine, sensory fulfilling body care, from Detox Soaks to Body Lotion to Goddess Bags full of goodies! Cathy has selected a line of unique calendars and dayplanners to start 2021 with a kick! And Tammy is expanding our housewares section with some beautiful kitchen dishes and gadgets! #changingoftheseasons #delightyoursenses

Great article about the benefits of a healthy gut!

Zero waste true shampoo and conditioner bars from Canadian Nature's Aid. All the benefits of liquid shampoo or conditioner without the plastic packaging. All bars are biodegradable, vegan friendly and cruelty free. In Fortifying Lavender and Rosemary, Volumizing Rose and Geranium, Energizing Lemongrass and Mint or Moisturizing Mango and Tangerine. #SudsUp #SalonQuality #BeautifulHair #ZeroWaste

Cathy's Plum Cake | What to Drink - https://mailchi.mp/foodsmiths/cathys-plum-cake-what-to-drink

We have a new shipment of Baraka Bolga Baskets! Beautiful, colourful, handmade in Northern Ghana by community based women's groups. We also have cute smaller ones available, perfect for carrying around smaller items. #barakabaskets #handmade #popularitem #beautifulcolours

NEW product alert. Introducing the Neal Bros De-alcoholised Beer, in 3 different flavours. Try it out today! #nealbros #grapefruit #lime #classiclight #newproduct #canadian

We're just bringing you all sorts of NEW products this week! Try The Weekender potato chips, four different flavours in one bag. #russianroulette #flavourfull #potatochips #canadian

Check out this funky NEW product in the store! El Comal Artisan Corn Tortilla Chips. Bringing the richness and traditional flavours of Mexico to Canada. #mexicanfood #newproduct #canada

NEW Product in our store. Look for them in our grab and go snack section. Barnana Banana Bites and Banana Brittle. These chewy snacks are made from upcycling banana's to reduce waste. They are non GMO, Grain Free and Organic. #goingbananas #barnana #upcycling

With the school year approaching and the uncertainty of what might happen, we can at least get our kids ready with healthy snack options, check off a few of those items on the back to school check list and keep our children healthy and safe with everyday supplements and vitamins. https://mailchi.mp/foodsmiths/back-to-school?e=c43d487549

It smells so good when there's something fresh out of the oven! Like our Hot Crossed Buns ready for icing! #fresh #yum #bakery #smellssogood

Tomorrow is World Elephant Day! Cha's Organics partners with Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society (SLWCS), donating 1% of all Cha's Organics coconut milk and cream sales to help protect Sri Lankas wild elephants. We sell both Cha's Organics coconut milk and cream. Help save the elephants today.

Our delicious Foodsmiths Potato Salad is on sale this week. Try out our "secret" recipe today! #WeeklySpecials #PotatoSalad #InStore #SecretRecipe

Cathy's recipe, Cool new products, Try this - https://mailchi.mp//cathys-recipe-cool-new-products-try-th

FLASH SALE TODAY ONLY! Fresh Ontario corn, one dozen for $5! Or 48 each! Grab some while they're here!

Although there has been many recalls on hand sanitizers, we do not carry any of those products listed in the store. Stay safe!

Have you ever tried kale chips before? We have 5 different flavours to suit your taste buds. #kalechips #healthy #flavourful

"Miss Onion, we're ready for your close-up!" Yes, we have simply beautiful local onions, just in our door this morning! Enjoy with confidence! #LoveLocal #SafetoEat

This dreamy flower-scape of colour and texture smells just as beautiful as it looks, even thru my mask!! Sylvia's 4th Line Florals Specialty Bouquets are a feast for the eyes and food for the soul! Only $19.98 on sale right now!! #LoveLocal #OntarioFlowers #SummerBlooms #FloralEscape

Wherever you are, whatever you're doing, have a safe and happy long weekend! #CanadianSummer #AugustLongWeekend

HAPPY AUGUST LONG WEEKEND! - https://mailchi.mp/foodsmiths/happy-august-long-weekend

You've probably heard that Vitamin C is one the most basic components necessary for a strong immune system. This article from Pure Lab Vitamins lays it out with excellent information for your informed choice!! https://www.purelabvitamins.com//Vitamin-C-A-Game-Changer.

Now this is sweet!! Our Deli came up with this NEW and delish "gluten friendly" pizza, cooked and ready to go in our bins! Baked on a gluten-free pita crust, with gluten-free pepperoni and naturally gluten-free mozzarella cheese. Lunch time! #glutenfriendly #personalpizza