The Wandering Locavore

Just a reminder we are closed for our winter break until January 4, 2021. When we are back we will respond to your emails, DM’s and any and all charcuterie emergencies. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #food52 #charcuterie #cheese #winterbreak #winterwonderland

Well that’s a wrap on our 2020 season. It has certainly been an interesting year. A big thank you to each and everyone of you for your support this year! We will be closed until January 4th for a little R&R, with the exception of one delivery on January 1st (check our stories for the winner!). Wishing everyone a very happy holidays! #christmastreegoals #happyholidays #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #igfood #charcuterie #cheese #jackdaniels #seeyouin2021

Who said holiday brunch has to include bacon & eggs? Elevate your brunch game. You won’t regret it! #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #cheese #veuveclicquot #shoplocal #brunchgamestrong #breakfastofchampions #salumi #breakfastboard #food52 #justaddbubbles #holidayseason #igfood

That’s right folks, you have until midnight tonight to get your preserves/condiment/cheese orders in. (Sorry we are sold out of all meat...you wiped us out!). Order online for delivery by December 23rd. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #cheese #food52 #shoplocal #holidayentertaining #netflixandcheese #igfood

Baby borgonzola otherwise known as Bella Blue. Creamy and mild with a delicate hint of blue flavour, this soft ripened blue vein cheese is a must on any charcuterie board. How about filet of beef with a Belle Blue cream sauce for dinner? #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #bluecheese #food52 #charcuterieboard #shoplocal #igfood #smallbusinessaturday

Look at this incredible cheese! This is the water Buffalo memelette from @monfortedairy . Sharp, slightly earthy with a cheddar like flavour, memelette gets its stunning colour from annatto. Annatto is a South American seed which in addition to giving the cheese its orange tint, adds a hint of nutty sweetness. Perfect for your holiday charcuterie boards. Available online now. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #cheese #charcuterieboards #shoplocal #food52 #waterbuffalocheese #igfood : @monfortedairy

Have you heard the great news? You can now find our products on the shelves of our favourite coffee shop @trueshotcoffeeco . Grab a perfectly crafted latte, a jar of our Whiskey Brine Pickles, or some Cranberry Habanero Mustard and you are all set. Win-Win! #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #igfood #trueshotcoffee #shoplocal #hamiltonontario #latte #whiskeybrinepickles #cappuccino #bestcoffeeintown #food52

We will remember them! #remembranceday #lestweforget

#Jarcuterie - what do you think? Is this the way of the future? Hors d’oeuvres that require zero sharing. Hmm... certainly adorable, but going to have to think about this one! #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #singleserving #socialdistancesnacks #cheese #food52 #charcuterie #horsdoeuvres #canapés

Wow!!! What a week it has been. Don’t know about you, but Sunday calls for some R & R. We are predicting chance of wine and charcuterie outside enjoying the sun . Enjoy the day folks! #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #food52 #weekendvibes #cheese #shoplocal #charcuterie #justaddwine #igfood #restandrelaxation #doesthesoulgood

Holiday prep = all the cranberries!!! Have you tried our Cranberry Ketchup? Or what about our Cranberry Habanero Mustard? Both are fantastic on sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs and will add a flavour boost to turkey, chicken, ham, beef and tofu anything! #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #food52 #cranberryseason #shoplocal #sandwichgoals #frenchfries #igfood

Anyone else stress eating their way through the last 36 hours or so? Charcuterie...what can we say? Perfect for every occasion! #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #charcuterietogobox #eatyourfeelings #food52 #cheese #igfood #shoplocal #charcuterie

Between the Fall like weather the last few days and the fact that there is less than 4 weeks until Thanksgiving you really have no excuse to not stock up on our Cranberry Habanero Mustard. Perfect for ham, turkey or chicken sandwiches, the right choice to add a kick to your burger, pair it with hotdogs or sausages, the possibilities are endless. What are you waiting for? #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #mustard #cranberries #fallflavours #turkeyleftovers

Rainy Sundays call for all the charcuterie! Grab your favourite beverage, put on the tunes and forget that its Monday tomorrow. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #charcuterielife #sundayfunday #nduja #rosemarycashews #candiedbacon #salumi #cheese #justaddwine

Calling all Bloody Mary fans. This is for you! We have roasted tomatoes, onions, garlic and jalapeos to make the perfect salsa base. Then we add all the fixings for a perfect Bloody Mary, including vodka and Angelica bitters from @dillonsdistills . The result is our newest addition, Bloody Mary Salsa. ... Ernest Hemingway wrote in a 1947 letter that he had introduced the Bloody Mary to Hong Kong a few years prior. He had very specific instructions on how to make one and summed it all up with, If it lacks authority add more vodka. Well, we think this salsa has enough authority to have made even Papa happy! #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #bloodymary #salsa #shoplocal #ernesthemingway #vodka #chipsandsalsa

The first round of Cowgirl Candy is ready and we are celebrating with some ice cream! #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #candiedjalapeos #cowgirlcandy #cowgirlcandyicecream #hotandsweet #shoplocal

Holiday Monday snack goals! One charcuterie board, your favourite beverages and the Raptors game tonight and you can almost forget tomorrow is a work day. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #charcuterieboard #shoplocal #raptors #cheese #salumi

Holding on to the last bits of summer with all our might. Our new Nectarine Basil Compote certainly helps. Lets just call it summer in a jar. #preserveswithatwist #comingsoon #nectarines #summerinajar #basil

Mother Nature did her best to try and make these nonexistent this year, but thanks to our friends @vandenbroekfarms we will have a limited supply of our signature Whiskey Brine Pickles. Made using 40 Creek Whisky , they have been a favourite since the start and are a staple on our custom charcuterie boards. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #comingsoon #whiskeypickles #40creekwhisky #pickles #charcuterieboards #sandwhichlife #midnightsnack

Baked brie with Pickled Coronation Grapes is the mouthwatering appetizer you will want to make over and over again. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #comingsoon #pickledgrapes #bakedbrie #easyappetizers #coronationgrapes

A huge thank you to @vandenbroekfarms for finding the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Oh what a year! #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #comingsoon #whiskeybrinepickles #pickles #dillpickles #dill

With the Fall season quickly approaching we are closing the store so we can get everything ready. Stay tuned for new products, the return of some fan favourites (giddy up Cowgirls), and more. We will be sure to continue to post some hints over week about whats to come. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #harvestseason #newthingscomingsoon #cheese #charcuterie

The arrival of these beauties always means Fall is just around the corner. Harvest season begins. Again, in an attempt to pivot and find ways to adjust during a very strange year, something new is on its way. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #coronationgrapes #harvestseason

Happy #internationaldogday from the four legged Locavore...otherwise known as Miss Maggie. #lifeisbetterwithadog #adoptdontshop #pawsitivevibes #doglovers

Feels like the perfect day for a picnic for two! Wouldnt you agree? Cheese, charcuterie, the most perfect single serving cans of organic Riesling from our friends @kewvineyards . Time to switch on the out of office notifications. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #charcuterietogoboxes ##justaddwine #picnicinthepark #summervibes #outofoffice

Not long now! Soon we will be drinking Cowgirl Candy Margaritas by the pitcher. Woo hoo! #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #margaritatime #lifeisbetterwithcowgirlcandy

This flavour combo is killer! So good in fact, we may have to keep it all to ourselves. Spoon it over ice cream, top your pavlova or cheesecakes, serve it with chicken or pork, and the syrup...amazing in cocktails. Ready soon! #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #nectarines #basil #perfectmatch #cocktails #cheesepartner

Despite the rising temps, dare we say it, summer is starting to slip away. Make sure you make the most of everyday. Cheers to all the cheese and charcuterie! #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #cheese #charcuterieboard #summervibes #charcuterie #justaddwine

A trip to NOTL is not complete without a stop to say hi to Charlie, Steve, Delta and the team @groveniagara . Plus grabbing some treats is never a bad thing. Do yourself a favour and next time you find yourself in NOTL make sure you visit them. #notl #thegrovefarmshop #eatlocal #bestbuttertarts #peachseason #farmfresh

Friends dont let friends eat charcuterie alone. Happy Monday folks! Enjoy the sun while it lasts. #preserveswithatwist #charcuterietogobox #eatlocal #shoplocal #cheese #salmui #summervibes #poolsidesnacks #justaddwine

Bring on all the Peter Pipers Peppers . Add a flavour boost to your burger, sandwiches, pizza and more. Available for purchase via the online store. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #peterpiperspeppers #roastedpickledpeppers #redbellpeppers #sandwichbooster #burgerbuddy #burlont

Getting long weekend ready! Have you got your cheese and charcuterie ordered? Taking orders for the weekend until midnight tonight. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #cheese #charcuterie #longweekendvibes #charcuterietogobox #morecheeseplease #salumi #rosemarycashews

Plans for the upcoming long weekend? Might we suggest a little charcuterie? Our mini is perfect for those social distancing cocktail parties or just for those who dont like to share their charcuterie. Get your orders in by Wednesday to ensure your long weekend is full of charcuterie goodness! ##preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #charcuterietogobox #cheese #salumi #socialdistancecocktailhour #longweekendvibes

While summer is the quintessential time to fire up the grill, sometimes the only way to beat the heat is with a cold dish. Pasta salad with something grilled on top feels like the perfect compromise. We love adding our pantry staples to pasta, creating the perfect canvas for grilled chicken, fish, seafood and more. Think Pickled Red Onions, Petes Pickled Peppers, a few spoonfuls of our Caponata, or even a bit of Cowgirl Candy for the spicy souls. Summer meals can be easy and still be delicious. #preserveswithatwist #addflavour #pickledredonions #pickledpeppers #caponata #pastasalad #summervibes #bbqseason

One of the questions we get asked fairly often is How would you use that? We are always happy to make suggestions and recommendations. However, todays how I like to use this, comes from one of our customers. Pictured here is the Smoked Dry Cured Flat Pork Shinken from @blue.danube.sausage.house that has been crisped on the BBQ and added to our homemade burgers. Move over bacon burgers, Shinken Burgers are where its at!! It adds the perfect about of smokiness . Thanks JC for your stellar suggestion! #burgersandfries #porkshinken #bbqseason #orderonline #summervibes #burgergoals

Forecast for the weekend...strong chance of cheese! Maybe even a little Nduja to spice things up. Happy Friday cheese lovers. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #cheese #salumi #nduja #weekendgoals #charcuterie

Its no secret that we are big fans of potatoes in any form. Mashed, roasted, fried, we have never found a potato we didnt like. One of the house favs...fries with our Cranberry Ketchup. Guaranteed to elevate your burger game to a whole new level. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #frenchfries #burgergame #summerbbq #ketchup

Its Friday and there is no better way to start your weekend off then with one our Charcuterie to Go boxes. Filled with all kinds of local goodness. Happy Weekend! #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #cheese #charcuterietogobox #weekendvibes #justaddwine #salumi

TGI almost Friday! Did you know most of the products we use on our custom charcuterie boards and charcuterie to go boxes are available to purchase via our online store? Want to build your own board, but need inspiration? Head on over to the online store. Dont know what to choose? Send us a message. We are always happy to make suggestions. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #charcuterieboard #cheese #salumi #summervibes

Its Monday and that means its time to start planning your weekend. Charcuterie for 1 or 100? Either way we have you covered. Jump online and get your orders in early. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #charcuterietogobox #cheese #salumi #planyourweekend #socialdistancingsnacks

Cheers to Summer Sundays. With the temperature rising hopefully your charcuterie game is just as strong. There is no better day for poolside lounging and snacking. Dont forget your cold beverages and SPF. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #charcuterie #cheese #poolsidesnacks #summersundays #flipflopweather

Who wishes Instagram had scratch & sniff? Nothing can compare to how amazing these smell. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #strawberryseason #summervibes

Hmm something new perhaps??? Stay tuned. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #strawberryseason #coffee #breakfastjam #fullfruitflavour

Happy Canada Day!

Love is Love! Happy Pride #pridemonth2020 #pride #loveislove #keithharing @keithxharing

Rolling into the weekend with all the oozy gooey cheese. May your weekend be full of great food! #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #charcuterieboard #cheese #salumi

We have a love/hate relationship with relish. In our humble opinion relish should never be sweet! So our answer is Dill Pickle Relish. Every pickle lovers dream relish. Jazz up your burgers, dogs, sausages and more. Mix with mayo for a quick and easy tartar sauce. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #dillpicklelover #relish #bbqseason

Just add wine! Our Charcuterie to Go boxes are the perfect gift for any occasion. Full of local artisanal cheeses, cured meats, our own preserves and condiments, fresh fruit & berries, nuts and more. Paired with your favourite wine, they are sure to make anyone happy. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #cheese #charcuterie #perfectforgifting #charcuterietogobox #justaddwine

Happy Monday! Please be advised our online store will be closed from Saturday June 27-Tuesday June 30. We will be accepting orders for delivery this week, up to and including Friday (please remember 48hrs notice is required for Charcuterie to Go boxes). We will also be accepting orders for Canada Day - Wednesday July 1. #preserveswithatwist #eatlocal #shoplocal #charcuterietogobox #charcuterie #cheese #salumi #canadaday #bbqseason