This one is definitely a hidden gem. It is located in an out-of-the-way strip mall in north Edmonton. I was tipped off by another great burger lover, Mr. Gerry Gratziano. When he recommends a burger place, you listen! If you have tried the burgers at Re:Grub then you will appreciate YEGburger.
So besides being hidden away in a discreet location, this place has another unique quality – everything on the menu is Halal or Zabiha. (Beef bacon is available as well) The owners are wonderful at supporting their Muslim community; they have currently adjusted their opening hours to accommodate Ramadan.
The atmosphere is minimalistic with lots of wood. There is definitely a “street vibe” with the graffiti-type mural on the long wall. There is plenty of seating, booths along the wall, and tables in the main area. I’m not sure that I would bring a huge group in, but I am sure they would be able to accommodate.
Fresh and natural ingredients are the theme of the menu. I would highly recommend the “featured burger” for those that would like to have a taste adventure. On my visit the featured burger was buttermilk chicken and waffles with sriracha maple syrup. I can’t even remember which burger my husband had, but it was super delicious looking as well. You can even lettuce wrap it if you are worried about the carbs. It is nice to see healthier options available, although there are no salads on the menu here.
The burgers cater to a wide range of tastes and are very creative. Sauces are made in house (YEGmustard and YEGbbq sauce to name a couple). There is a donair burger and a falafel burger on the menu as well as Havarti Grilled Cheese and Parmigiano Reggiano
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They also have hotdogs, poutine, and milkshakes. Not just your typical flavours either; double Reese, Oreo, Nutella, Ferrero Rocher etc., and they are only $5!! Just the milkshake is worth the drive.
The joint is family friendly, accessible and has a parking lot. The kids menu is tiny with only four items, but I am sure they are just as delicious as everything else on the menu. There is no alcohol served here.
The staff was very friendly. Your burgers are “made to order” and brought to your table. Make sure you get lots of napkins, you are going to need them. It’s messy, but it’s “good messy”. It might not be the greatest place for a first date, but you will definitely not go home hungry.
Economic!! The most expensive burger on the menu is $10. The pricing was refreshing because I have had a lot of gourmet burgers in the city that are double that price.
There is no snooty, epicurean fare here. Fresh, natural and simple with creative ingredients are what you will find at YEGburger.
When I was messaged by Alexis Hillyard of Stump Kitchen on Twitter proposing a collaboration, I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I agreed. This is a good thing!
I love people that are able to just let loose and have fun. Admittedly, that is not always me. I am very introverted, so making an ass of myself does not come easily. Alexis is one of these people. She is awesomely comfortable in her own skin and just an all-around beautiful human being.
Alexis really likes to work with kids, and it shows! Stump Kitchen is her career, and besides making the Youtube videos, she also does cooking classes with adults and children alike.
Youtube recently went through a whole monetizing shit-storm with all of its makers. People that were previously monetized channels are having to figure out other ways to get viewers and subscribers. YouTube completely changed their platform and their algorithms. This is where Patreon comes in.
A lot of YouTubers have started using Patreon to make money on their videos. You can become a patron by donating a few dollars a month and get rewards from the artist in return. Rewards will vary according to the artist and the amount that you are subscribing with. This also enables them to get things that they need to produce the art (cameras, video recorders, editing equipment, etc.) Alexis has all of this set up on her Patreon page.
The Stump Kitchen channel is vegan and gluten free. Being a meatatarian myself, it was an adventure looking for a recipe that we could make together. I have tried doing the whole vegetarian diet, but my health started to decline as I am unable to digest most raw vegetables.
My latest obsession is the Instant Pot. It is the cooking gadget that everyone is raving about. It is a pressure cooker, or a slow cooker depending on what you want to do with it. It can make meals super quickly and saves a bunch of space in your kitchen. They are also better for the environment because they use less electricity and less water for cleanup. I bought one with Christmas loot and very impatiently waited for it to arrive. Sno-maggeddon stopped parcel delivery for several days in early January. I researched the hell out of it while I waited for it to arrive, so I already had a reference book and a recipe book compiled for the arrival.
Alexis had also received an Instant Pot for Christmas and had been too afraid to open it and try it. A lot of people are too afraid to open it and try it. The very first recipe I tried was actually the one that Alexis and I used as well. “The Butter Chicken Lady” came up with the recipe and published a vegan version as well as one with chicken.
So I packed up my Instant Pot and dragged my butt through an insane blizzard to record my episode with Stump Kitchen: Vegan and Gluten Free Butter Chicken
1 cup aged basmati rice, rinsed
1 cup water
1 tablespoon ghee or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
For the butter chicken:
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced ginger (minced and jarred is easiest)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (minced and jarred is easiest)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2-1 teaspoons cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons good-quality garam masala, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, left whole (We used vegan “mutton” from Orii Vegan Market)
4 ounces butter, cut into cubes (use coconut oil, if dairy free)
4 ounces heavy cream (use full-fat coconut milk, if dairy free)
1/4-1/2 cups chopped cilantro
Directions:
Combine all the ingredients for the rice, place in a 6 or 7-inch heat-safe pan, and set aside.
Place tomatoes, ginger, garlic, chicken, turmeric, cayenne, paprika, salt, 1 teaspoon of the garam masala, and cumin into the inner liner of your Instant Pot.
Mix the sauce a bit, then place the chicken.
You are putting in everything except the butter, cream, cilantro, and 1 remaining teaspoon of garam masala. Mix well.
Place a tall steamer rack/trivet on top of the chicken mixture, and place the uncovered bowl of uncooked rice on the rack.
Press the Manual or Pressure cook button, set the timer to 10 mins, and cook. Once it is done cooking, allow the pot to cool for 10 minutes, undisturbed. Then, release all remaining pressure and open the pot.
Remove and set the cooked rice aside. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Using an immersion blender, blend together the sauce until it is smooth. Let the sauce cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the cut-up butter, cream, cilantro, and garam masala.
Remove half the sauce and freeze or refrigerate for later.
Break up the chicken into bite-size pieces, add it to the sauce.
Serve with rice.
As you can see from the video, it was super easy to make and a lot of fun being in Stump Kitchen. The recipe is a good one, it is also super tasty. There is usually enough sauce left over to coat a second batch of rice.
It is super important to rinse the rice, it will turn out crunchy if you miss this step. If you don’t have a trivet with handles, construct yourself a “sling” made from tinfoil so that you can take the rice pot out easily. My rice pot was purchased from a local Asian market. It was a stainless spice container with a lid. It is actually 8 inches in diameter and it will fit the Instant Pot.
I hope that you enjoy the recipe, I look forward to giving you some more recipes, Instant Pot and more! Please “like” and “subscribe” to Stump Kitchen for more vegan hilarity.
I am also hoping to work again with Stump Kitchen in the future!
I am at least ¼ Cree on my father’s side. My family always told us not to tell anyone about our Aboriginal roots because we would be looked at differently. I never met my Kookum and that fact makes me sad. I was too young when she passed to know any different.
My father was adopted by his Aunt. This is the lady that I grew up to call Grandmother. She was a wonderful lady that raised my Dad and his brother as her own. She had a huge heart and did a lot of charity work throughout her lifetime. I really looked up to her. Out of respect, I waited until I was an adult and she had passed to do any kind of searching on my family history. The first search I did came to a dead end because my Dad’s adoption records were sealed, even though I could identify myself as his daughter.
It struck me really hard as a kid in elementary school. My brother looks very Aboriginal, looks very much like my father. I got the German looks from my Mom’s side; blonde hair and blue eyes. Chief Dan George was coming to our school to do a presentation and a healing circle. All the Aboriginal children were allowed to attend and take time off of their regular classes to go. I asked my teacher but was denied because I “wasn’t aboriginal”. My brother got to enjoy meeting a man that I had looked up to my whole life. I never did get to meet him before he passed a short time later.
That struggle continued for me my whole life. Wanting to learn, wanting to belong but never fitting in.
Fast forward to meeting Ian and discovering Native Delights
It wasn’t just a restaurant and it is not just a kiosk. It is an experience.
Ian was born in Treaty 8 territory. When all the other kids wanted to grow up and play hockey or become doctors or scientists, Ian wanted to cook. It spoke to him. He did go out and work in the oil patch like just about every Albertan does at some point in their life. His dream was always to cook, to open that restaurant and he never swayed from that path. Ian overcame a lot of adversity to be where he is today, and I have nothing but love and respect for him and his family. They are amazing human beings.
When I first experienced one of his bannock burgers, I was hooked from the delicious tastes and textures that hit me. I am also one of those people that quietly observes (introverted) and you can see the people enjoying themselves and friends going up to talk to Ian. It was good energy all around.
When Ian got to open a brick and mortar restaurant, I was thrilled! Now there was flavoured bannock and locally made medicinal teas, stew and more. I liked how there was no liquor on the menu and it wasn’t even something that Ian was considering. The atmosphere here was one of family. When you stepped into the restaurant for dinner, many of the people there knew each other. It was relaxing to be able to enjoy a meal with my family in a space filled with such positive energy.
The restaurant closed its doors a couple of years ago. I miss it. Native Delights went back on the road with the trailers to different events. I enjoyed the bannock when I could.
2017 brought back the Native Delights kiosk and “Pânsâwân”. “Pânsâwân” is traditional dry meat. (Elder Approved!) Thin strips of Buffalo meat that are smoke to dry them. No salt, no added preservatives. If you like a nice smoky flavour without all the crap that is in commercial jerky, then you really need to get yourself some Pânsâwân. It is available at both kiosks. The smaller size is $20 and there is a lot of jerky for your money, and much healthier for you!
The kiosk in the Super Flea Market in Edmonton has a separate store area with the Pânsâwân, some products from local makers and Mother Earth Essentials. I do need to give praise to Mother Earth Essentials. I first discovered their products on a trip to Ft McMurray. The hotel I was staying in uses their shampoo and conditioner in the rooms. I looked them up and found out that they were Edmonton based and immediately went and bought items for home. Her products are AMAZING. I can see why Ian supports her. Give the store a visit. The Peppermint and Sage line makes your scalp feel so good.
2018 brought the first franchise for Ian and family. The Super Flea Market location is now owned by the lovely Melissa, who will be sure to uphold the same quality as Ian would himself. I attended the grand opening of the kiosk on February 24th. They know how to put on a party! It all opens with a prayer… There was free bannock and stew, face painting for the kids, singers and drummers and so much more. I was sad that I couldn’t stay longer. The place was super busy and the energy was amazing! The drummers overflowed my heart with pride and brought tears to my eyes.
I got to congratulate Ian briefly as he was very busy and also got to meet Melissa.
The menu at the Super Flea kiosk is a little different. They took over a kiosk that had been there for years churning out breakfast, pub type foods and ice cream. They decided to keep all of these flea market favourites and add the Native Delights menu to it as well. From what I can see, it works for this space!
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The Bison Bannock Burger is my favourite and the Indian Taco is a close second. If you follow the Facebook Page, they are very good about getting the daily specials out there for the Athletic Club kiosk. If you haven’t experienced bannock yet, this is a great place to get started. Their bannock is pretty damn good.
If you see Native Delights out and about on the streets of Edmonton this summer, be sure to stop and grab a burger. A great local business that supports other great local businesses.
Thank you Ian for all that you do for the Aboriginal community here in Alberta. Âyihây!
Northern Chicken. A favourite in both my family and my workplace. Soul food brought to a whole new level by Chefs Matt Phillips and Andrew Cowan. The food amazing, but they also have a great selection of craft beers, local spirits and whisky for you to enjoy. Not only do they make my tastebuds sing, but they are also wonderful human beings that generously support a lot of local community initiatives.
When I saw the “Ultra Hot Sandwich Challenge” come up on my Facebook feed, it was too late to get my husband in. The sandwiches are limited and labour intensive. I really wanted to see for myself though, so asked if I could tag along and watch the action.
YEGfoodie was proud to stand behind Brenda Der for her 15th annual “Christmas Party for the Less Fortunate”.
Brenda Der used to be the force of nature behind B’s Diner. If you were down on your luck and needed a hot meal, all you needed to do was walk into B’s Diner and Brenda would make sure that you were taken care of. Even though the Diner closed the doors almost two years ago, Brenda still continues to help the less fortunate here in Edmonton.
Brenda lost her son Jeremy in a drowning accident while they were out on a family trip about 7 years ago. The big Christmas Dinner is done in memory of Jeremy. It is a very important part of Brenda’s year. This is my third year with Brenda, my second working alongside her as her Volunteer Coordinator.
What does it take to put on a dinner that feeds between 400 and 600 people? A lot of work!
The initial stages of planning are finding sponsors to get the food for the dinner and the hampers that go out to the families. Oh I forgot to mention – this isn’t “just” a dinner. Brenda will generally do at least 50 Christmas hampers for families in need around the city. She also puts meals together for seniors and veterans. That is a whole lot of food!
This year we were fortunate enough to have the Forester’s Foundation as our corporate sponsor for the dinner portion of the event. Many thanks to Jeremiah Renner for putting all of that in motion. They have to submit a proposal to get the funding and then they go through all of the organizing and work to pick up all of the food items that are needed for the dinner. Thank you Jeremiah and all of your Forester’s!!
We don’t just provide our guests with a hot meal. We want for them to be able to relax and enjoy a holiday environment. Musicians are a must! We source talent that is willing to donate their time to this worthy cause. This year we were lucky enough to have Chantel Hilton back for a second year, and now she is part of the family; we are keeping her and never giving her back. If you have not heard of Chantel, she is a celebrity impersonator. Her favorite character is Marylin Monroe. We caught her performance on camera here.
What a stone cold doll! She worked through our technical difficulties (no bluetooth for the sound system – fancy new Iphone!)
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We also try to make sure that we have warm clothing available for our guests to take if they need it. In previous years we have had photographers to take photos and the photo printers on site to make sure that the guests had prints that they could give for gifts to family and friends. We would love to bring this back again next year but we will need to find a corporate sponsor for the printers/ink/paper/SD cards.
It takes a lot of people to volunteer as well to make all of this possible. We can’t thank our volunteers enough! We are thankful for every single one of you that took the time out of their busy holiday season to give back to the community. It takes close to 100 people to put this kind of event on.
This is not the only event that this lovely lady does during the year either. The church that provides the space for the big Christmas dinner also does community dinners for the less fortunate on a regular basis. Brenda participates in those a few times a year as well.
Are you a musician, good in the kitchen, good with people, a photographer, just want to give back to the community? Come out to one of the events and lend a helping hand! Join our Facebook Group.
This year we fed 438 people. 50 Christmas meal trays went out to families (not enough donations were received for hampers this year). Several veterans meals and seniors meals also went out for Christmas dinner. We were able to help a lot of people to just pause and relax.
Cheers to Brenda and all of the hard work she puts in throughout the year. We love you Brenda!
When I first walked into this place, my brain was screaming “franchised”. It looks a lot like any fast food place that you would come across in your neighbourhood.
The very minimalist, cafeteria type of atmosphere is cheered up by the choice of music. I’m no expert, but it sounded like the catchy beats of Bollywood. The place is super clean and the staff are friendly and accommodating. Free parking available out front. It is located very south–east, in a new shopping district. Currently it is the only location in Alberta. They are planning another in BC that will be opening shortly.
“Fast Casual Indian Food” is how Chutneys is marketed to the public. It is a unique concept that has not been done anywhere else. So, yes, it could be considered fast food because it can be prepared quickly, but it does not have the same connotations to your health. This is all freshly prepared and healthy food.
If you are expecting to be eating your traditional butter chicken or palak paneer, you will need to look elsewhere. This is a concept where you create your own experience. It is reminiscent of traditional Indian street food. The ingredients are laid out and you put the flavours together according to your taste.
To start off, you pick the style: Burroti, bowl or platter. Burroti is great for the hand-held, “on the go” experience. The bowl is the more medium sized meal. The platter is where you can get a little bit of everything.
The roti for your Burrotii are pressed fresh for you, right before your eyes. It gives you a couple of minutes to try and decide what to put inside of it. You pick a protein, then you pick your rice, sauce, veggies go on top of that and lastly your choice of chutney. There are several different combinations available – the only limit is your imagination.
The bowl is sort of the same idea without the wrap. This can be made gluten-free or vegan. Again; protein, sauce, veggies, chutney. They have a poster near the ordering counter that has some pre-made choices if you can’t make a decision like me!
The platter is the big boy of Chutney’s. I didn’t have an appetite to match, but one of the customers that was there while I was enjoying my dinner tried it. You can fill that bad boy up and you won’t leave hungry!
The mango lassi is the crowning jewel. It is freshly made as well with yogurt, milk, crushed mango and honey. No sugar, no sweeteners. It was lovely.
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So after a meal of flavourful, healthy food, I left satisfied, but without a heavy stomach. My Burroti was awesome as was my husband’s bowl.
If you have room, they also have a healthy dessert option called “Laddoo Bites” which are packed full of energy; honey, oats, coconut, peanut butter and a little bit of chocolate. Great as a pre-workout snack too!
Super reasonably priced for such healthy food options! The Burroti or bowl are both just under $10. You can’t go wrong with a deal like that.
Next time you are craving fast food, consider a healthier option and try out Chutneys Indian Grill!
Knosh Catering is a family run business, headed by a gentleman that is generous, creative and talented. Knosh prides itself on supporting local producers. The majority of the ingredients used are provided by some of Edmonton’s best local farmers and independent producers. They specialize in British and European cuisine. Cream Tea, Afternoon Tea and High Teas are their specialty.
Stuart Parry is completely self taught. The passion that he puts into his cooking and baking is evident in anything he puts on your plate. His customers are family and are treated as such when they have a meal with him. I have been following Stuart and family since the food truck days. The sandwiches and traditional English breakfasts are just as tasty as the Trifle and Victorian Sponge Cake!
Knosh Catering now calls the Crestwood Curling Club home; Stuart and family run the concession. They still cater for weddings and events. It’s nothing fancy, unless of course, you are attending a Knosh Tea Party. I was lucky enough to get an invite to the most recent event. The tickets always sell out.
When you see the concession area transformed into Grandma’s dining room, you can’t help but marvel at it’s beauty. The tables are covered in matching linens with the tea trays and teacups all ready to be filled for the guests. Stuart and his family are busy in the kitchen filling the tea trays for the guests that have already been seated.
Once you are comfortable, you have your tea brought out to you with your own tea set on a silver platter. Your tea tray is also brought to your table filled with tea sandwiches, savouries and Stuart’s famous scones; one of each for everyone at the table. The scones by themselves are delightful, but Stuart puts it over the top with in house made clotted cream and strawberry preserves.
If that wasn’t enough, there is also an entire table loaded with traditional cakes, tarts and biscuits! You will never leave Knosh hungry.
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I LOVE dressing up for tea, but it is not mandatory. There is no dress code at Knosh. If you want to dress fancy, or if you want to dress down. Everyone is welcome.
After I was completely sated with such a delicious tea, I got the chance to chat a bit with Stuart and congratulate him on his new granddaughter. Proud Grandpa!
RR: What inspires you to cook and bake? What is your muse?
SP: All of my most treasured memories as a child are centred around
food. I have always cooked for Family and Friends. I am self taught
by trial and error. My wife Karen says that I am most happiest in the
kitchen and even on worst days I still have a smile on my face when
baking. When people come to Crestwood they are treated like family, I
am always pulling people into the kitchen at Crestwood to eat this,
sample that. Crestwood curling Club has become an extension of my
family, so for me Family and Friends inspire me to cook and I love
nothing more that see people eat and smile.
RR: What can we expect from Knosh in the near future?
SP: I truly have found a home at Crestwood Curling Club. Knosh has
been made to feel welcome and we have been given a great opportunity
to be able to expand while at the club. We still offer catering
services in the non-curling months, but we are also are now able to offer
traditional afternoon teas, fish and chips nights and full English
breakfast and brunch on Saturdays. The Crestwood Curling Club is open
to the public to come any time, so I encourage people to come check
out the club and grab a bit to eat. The upstairs lounge area is
totally family friendly, children are welcome and they have a great
selection of local craft beers on tap. We also are providing fresh
baked scones and pies to Mandolin book store. Knosh is a family owned
and operated business.
RR: Can I please get a brief background on how you started cooking and how
Knosh came to be?
SP: I have always loved to cooked, feeding people is one of my biggest
joys. I started professional by fluke. I had just been laid off from
my Nursing attendant position with The Good Samaritan and a friend
recommended me for a job at a catering company. I got the job there
and worked there for 10 years, I learned so much it was great but
decided to take some time off to be with family. That did not last
long as I saw an ad for a food truck for sale, something I had been
thinking about for a while. So I bought the truck and Knosh Catering
was born. I have not looked back. Loved every day working on the
truck and meeting some amazing people that I still keep in contact
with. The Food Truck owners are a tight knit family that help and
support each other. After four seasons I decided to sell the truck
and was invited to move into Crestwood Curling Club which has given us
the ability to expand our menu and offer special events such as
Afternoon Tea and Fish and chip nights.
Traditional British food is hard to find in Edmonton. I hear rumours that the traditional British fish and chip nights featuring “Effing Seafood” cod, mushy peas and the works, will be taking place the third week in October. The afternoon teas will continue as well after September. Keep your eyes on the Facebook page for the event listings.
Calle Mexico is a hidden gem located on 107 avenue and 111 street. Juan Taiango and Angelica Del Carmen started out in Edmonton with their food truck of the same name in May of 2015. It was so popular that they were able to open a tiny restaurant in March of 2016. This restaurant expanded to double the size on December 1, 2016 and they got a liquor license!
Juan is a red seal chef, the man behind all of the social media, and the face that you will see on the food truck. His partner Angelina is the sweet smile you will see at the restaurant when you pop in to enjoy some really great food. Both are from Mexico and have been in Canada for 8+ years now. They used to manage a Cora’s before they ventured out on their own.
Calle Mexico is truly unique. When you walk through those doors, you are greeted warmly; like walking into someone’s home as guests. There is always some great music playing in the background.
Everything on the menu is FRESH! Juan and Angelina pride themselves in making everything from scratch on a daily basis. I love the salsa verde so much that I suggested Angelina should bottle it and sell it. When she explained to me that it was made fresh daily and would be so hard to get it to the customer as fresh, I think I finally understood.
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The menu is absolutely awesome, with a little of this and a little of that. The Foodtruck menu is also available on their website. My favourite is the Alambre Tacos with sirloin, bacon and ham. The salsas are “help yourself” but my favourite is the salsa verde made with tomatillos.
The daily specials are also a “must try”. Brisket tacos are amazing and Angy always has something sweet and wonderful made for dessert. I highly recommend the tres leches cake (three milks cake). It was absolutely delicious!
Now that they are licensed, they have cerveza, margaritas and tequila to add to the already awesome selection of Jaritos flavoured sodas, horchata and Jamaica (a drink made with hibiscus flowers).
Now that there is more room to sit, you can invite all of your friends to come and join you for some awesome food! They are closed on Taco Tuesday unfortunately, but that is the only day that they are not open during the week. If you have a large group, you may want to call ahead for reservations.
If you can’t make it down to the restaurant, they can deliver through Skip The Dishes.
Summer brings the food truck back to the streets, often seen in Leduc as that is where Juan and Angy live. If you haven’t downloaded the Streetfood App yet, you really should! You can find out Calle’s schedule as well as other popular trucks in the Edmonton area.
If you love Mexican food as much as I do, you really need to come down to the restaurant, or find the food truck and give these guys a try!
Do you have a nerdy person in your life that is hard to shop for? Search no more and get yourself to the Gummi Boutique!
The Gummi Boutique is located in Old Strathcona at 101-10345 82nd Ave NW. They have just recently celebrated their fifth birthday in Calgary and their first birthday here in Edmonton. If for some reason you got snowed in, or just didn’t feel like putting pants on to go out and get your candy fix, or suddenly craving a 5 pound gummi bear, you can have your Gummi Boutique candy DELIVERED!! How awesome is that?
They carry all of the classics that you could ever think of. They have your Garbage Pail kids, cola balls, licorice babies, gummi candy, Jelly Belly etc. all in the bulk area.
For international choices, they have a good variety of the US candy bars that are hard to find. They carry the European original Haribo gummi bears as well as a very popular line of Japanese confectionery.
Soda; lots of it! Your cherry and vanilla headquarters. There are also some brands of soda available that are just weird and awesome all at the same time. Old fashioned favourites are also available.
It’s not all just sweetness either. There are all kinds of unique gift items to browse through. Blue Q, Pez dispensers, metal lunch boxes, board games, and gifts that are great for a laugh.
I almost forgot the bugs! Crickets, chocolate covered ants and insect lolipops. Perfect for that creepy cute bug lover in your life.
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Oh the nostalgia when you walk through this store! There are so many things that I saw that brought me back to my childhood. There is a lot of Willy Wonka that graces the walls of the store; one of my favourite movies as a kid.
I came up with some great gift ideas and stocking stuffers while browsing. One of my ideas was to buy an appropriately themed metal lunch box and fill it up with their favourite candy.
Gummi Boutique also has thier “Eat More Candy Club” which is a subscription that can be a one time only, or on a month to month basis. This is something that you can sign up for online, or go down to the store to give the staff all of the details. The package will include items that are new to the store, things that are on special for that month and other surprises. It’s like a “Nerd Block”, only it’s candy.
The little kid in me just squees every time I walk in to this place. This visit was no exception. I brought home my favourite cola balls and they had some Dad’s Rootbeer Barrel hard candies as well.
I will look forward to my next visit for stocking stuffers!
Don’t despair… If you have taken a peek at the website, it is only a small portion of what they offer in the store. Treat your sweet nerd with sweets and give Gummi Boutique a visit in person soon.
I have to be honest, I was a little hesitant to try this restaurant because of my insane love of BBQ and the fact that I knew one of the owners was a vegetarian.
I have heard nothing but good things about MEAT though, so we were in the neighborhood and starving, so what better to fill a hungry belly than with BBQ?
I am a Certified BBQ judge for Kansas City BBQ Society, so I am no expert on BBQ but I have a good palate for competition fare. I badly wanted to be impressed by the smoky, tender quality of the Texas style BBQ at MEAT.
