Bits about Abbeywood's Emporium

Paper Airplanes

2010-01-20T05:23:00.007-06:00

I remember when we were kids, we would make paper airplanes out of lined notepaper from our school workbooks. Things sure have changed... we have some great books in the store with all kinds of information, patterns and paper to make very cool paper airplanes. We had these books in before Christmas and could not keep them in stock. We have a new supply of the most popular books, so drop in to pick them up for future gifts.

Ends of Christmas...

2010-01-12T05:04:00.002-06:00

We have gathered the last bits of Christmas & holiday merchandise together for the post Christmas Sale. This is the last opportunity to get things at great discounts, so don't delay!

Roothams Gourmet Preserves

2009-12-10T05:33:00.003-06:00

Abbeywood's Emporium carries a great selection of these very popular products. Roothams, a small Canadian company, is located near Guelph, Ontario. They have a great selection of award-winning preserves. Our best sellers are Black Pepper Lime Chutney (pictured) and Tangy Red Pepper Jelly. The Black Pepper Lime Chutney contains peaches & apples kicked with pepper & lime and is wonderful served with cheeses or as a topper for baked brie. The Rootham's website has a nice selection of recipes using their products.

Envirosax

2009-12-03T05:33:00.003-06:00

The great little re-usable shopping bags from Envirosax make a great wrapping for many of your Christmas gifts and become part of the gift as well. And just think of the impact on our environment by saving the landfill from discarded paper and ribbon. Check out this video clip for the "how to" info. We are expecting another order of these cool bags before Christmas, so drop in to get your wrapping paper!

Brie Bakers

2009-11-26T06:08:00.000-06:00

Baked brie has become a favorite appetizer at parties and gatherings. There's something comforting about the smooth mild cheese combined with crisp crackers or fruit. Brie bakers are a great way to serve brie cheese and impress your guests! The baker controls the spread of the warm brie once cut and makes serving easier for you and your guests.

Some serving ideas.... slice off a thin layer from the top of a small Brie wheel, place in the baker and spread a generous amount of your favourite sweet spread, compote or chutney. Cover and bake for 15 minutes or until gently softened and warmed throughout. The cheese becomes soft and fragrant, delicious served with rustic chunks of baguette, crostini, fruit or crackers. Try adding some other taste sensations to the top of the brie before baking.....Black Pepper Lime Chutney (Roothams), Jalapeño Pepper Jelly (Roothams)or Caramelized Onion Compote (Wildly Delicious)are just a few suggestions. All are available at Abbeywood's Emporium.

We also have lots of stock available in both the cream and red Wildly Delicious Brie Bakers. They really do make a wonderful gift. Drop into the store or you can order from our website.

Cupcakes

2009-11-23T05:49:00.000-06:00

Cupcakes have become all the rage in the past couple years - baking and decorating them. We have some new cupcake cookbooks & decorating books at the store with loads of easy and unique ideas. We also have cupcake serving plates, silicone baking cups and some gourmet cupcake baking mixes that include the icing from Wildly Delicious. They make a great Christmas gift for anyone that enjoys collecting cookbooks, loves to bake or entertain!

Santa Claus Parade

2009-11-21T06:21:00.000-06:00

Even though there is no snow, the St Thomas Santa Claus Parade is on tonight, starting at 6 pm. Abbeywood's Emporium will be open and serving hot chocolate during the parade. The parade route goes past the store, so be sure to drop in.

Kookeys Blowout now on!!

2009-11-20T05:49:00.000-06:00

We are having a Kookeys Blowout Sale at the store! Prices have been slashed!! The regular price is $14.95.... for the sale, they are only $8.95!! A great Christmas gift for all the kids!

Kookeys are cute plush pets that combine a real-world toy with a fun, educational, safe online game experience that is sure to enrich imaginations for kids of all ages.

The plush toy comes with a “key code” that unlocks a LIFETIME subscription to the magical KooLand. Kenny and Katie Roo will take you on a tour to get you started. Earn points by doing jobs or winning in the arcade to earn KooKoins, which you can use to buy your Kookey clothes, food and more! After registration, you will choose a neighborhood and home for your new friend, and go on a parade to celebrate your arrival in KooLand, or register for Koo-College. Join the KooKids Club and get a special prize in the mail each month!

Hundreds of achievement-based games are offered in KooKeys that are both entertaining and educational. Kids love it because it’s lots of fun, and moms will appreciate the website's educational overtones and opportunities.

Check out the Kookeys website at www.kookeys.com.

Goat's Cheese Baker

2009-11-19T05:26:00.000-06:00

We love the new Goat's Cheese Baker in a great french blue from Wildly Delicious! If you have never tried goat cheese served this way, it is fabulous! You can roll the cheese in a herbal crust (several flavours available) or add a fruit compote or jam to the top before baking. Serve with a variety of crackers or flat bread. Abbeywood's Emporium has lots of the bakers in stock, they are very affordable as a gift or for yourself at only $24.95!

2009-11-18T05:05:00.000-06:00

We have lots of new gifts arriving at Abbeywood everyday now, so be sure to drop in to check things out. Looking for a new home fragrance? We have Alexandria fragrance lamps scents on at 20% off for our followers until Nov 21st, just mention code 10020.

Tracksters on sale!

2009-11-16T05:24:00.000-06:00

Tracksters are 20% off at Abbeywood (and online) for the remainder of November! If you have never seen these collectible interactive toys, they are a great toy for boys 8+! They were voted #1 Toy for Boys in Australia for 2009 and were in the 2009 Top 10 Best Toys in Canada in Canada and the USA. Trading cards are available to add cool tires, engines and more! Check out this link for a demo: http://www.tracksters.com

2009-11-11T05:02:00.000-06:00

Christmas is in the air!! The music is playing, the store is decorated and we have lots of great gift ideas! Be sure to drop in to check out all the new items that have been coming in!

2009-11-05T05:19:00.000-06:00

Christmas has come to Abbeywood's Emporium! We have lots of new gift ideas and unique holiday entertaining options. Our "Pre-Christmas" open house is on this week - lots of specials to save you money and door prizes to be won! Be sure to come & see what's new.

2009-10-31T04:32:00.000-05:00

As October comes to an end, we are clearing all the fall & Hallowe'en gifts & decor, getting ready to launch our Christmas season November 4th. Drop by to see us!

2009-08-07T16:36:00.000-05:00

I am excited to be visiting the gift show in Toronto next week to seek out lots of new gifts for the store. I am constantly on the hunt for unique and exclusive products for my customers, particularly quality Canadian-made items. The gift show always has lots to choose from... the problem is picking the best from a ton of options! It is so much fun to shop!
I also plan to hit the Mode Show at the same time, to search out exciting new Canadian-made jewellery & accessories. Check back and I will update you on my finds.

End of Summer Sale

2009-08-03T18:25:00.000-05:00

Well, it really is not the end of summer, but we have lots of great summery gift items (including gifts for yourself) that we have to clear to make room for all the new beautiful new things we have coming for the fall season! So we are having an "End of Summer Sale"
There are still lots of garden/outdoor entertaining decor items as well as loads of great gourmet foods and serving accessories for entertaining. If you are planning a "sta-cation" (or is is "stay-cation"??), planning to entertain some friends, we have some very cool serving pieces (if you like Mexican, mild medium & hot salsa bowls) and the yummies to go with them. Save with 30% off regular prices and more!