You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call ‘failure’ is not the falling down, but the staying down. – Mary Pickford

Dear Customers,

We love warm nights spent with friends and family outdoors, and for us, yummy gourmet foods are always part of that equation. We also love a fun afternoon of shopping and believe Herma’s is the perfect place for that.

Shopping at Herma’s

From fragrances for men and women, Jellycat stuffed animals for children, to jewelry, cookware, food and home décor – there is something for everyone. A couple of our favourites? VIDDA Jewelry and Baggallini Purses.

VIDDA Jewelry

We love VIDDA’s silver and gold-plated pieces of handcrafted jewelry from Spain featuring original designs that evoke an elegant, contemporary style.

VIDDA’s Artistry Revealed – How they do it…

They fill their molds with a nickel-free metal alloy which, when extracted, are polished on a rotating drum, then bathed in 24 karat gold or sterling silver, depending on the design. After that they are polished again by hand and are combined with vegetable tanned leather, a unique alloy or Swarovski crystals to create genuine pieces with their own personality.

Baggallini Handbags

Baggallini handbags and totes are stylish, but more than that, they will keep you organized with cleverly placed pockets. We think the 3-in-1 Tote (top) is exceptional as it is designed so that you may hold it by the handles, wear with a shoulder strap or carry as a backpack.

Party Time

Find drink mixes and barware that will make this spring and summer an endless string of fun, festive nights with family and friends.

Fuse & Sip

Fuse & Sip Kits at Herma’s

We carry the following fusion kits that will make you the life of the party.

The Apertivo Spritz

Try this juicy blend of oranges, rosehip & gentian with organic cane sugar for an all natural take on the traditional Aperol Spritz. You can make it a cocktail or a mocktail by  using vodka or water and sparkling wine or sparkling water.

Suggested infusion;  vodka, or water.

Nacho Average Spicy Margarita

A juicy blend of strawberries, peaches, limes and chili pepper with organic cane sugar. The prefect spicy Margarita to drink pool or patio side.

Suggested infusion; tequila or water.

Hammock Time

Think sandy beaches, palm trees swaying in the warm tropical breeze. Your hammock time awaits with this drink infusion of pineapples, oranges, lemons, coconut and organic cane sugar.

Suggested infusion; whisky, rum, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila or water

Fancy Pants

This exotic blue drink is a spicy mix of oranges, ginger & butterfly pea flowers with organic cane sugar.  It has a great kick with the ginger and orange flavour and is a head-turner with the natural bright blue hue.

Suggested infusion: gin, vodka, tequila or water

Perfectly Peared

This aromatic bevy is a juicy mix of pears, apples, roses, vanilla bean pod, hibiscus flowers & organic cane sugar.  The beautiful golden hue of this drink and warm vanilla scent is pearfect for sipping with friends.

Suggested infusion; rum, whisky, gin, vodka, or water

An instant infusion may also be had by warming over stove for 15-20 minutes.

These kits from BC use Canadian ingredients whenever possible and do not contain artificial flavours, sweeteners or preservatives. 

Herma’s other mixes for mocktails and cocktails?

Fee Brother’s Cranberry Bitters, Rhubarb Bitters, Aztec Chocolate Bitters, Lemon Bitters, West Indian Orange Bitters and Cherry Bitters +  Gourmet Village’s Coco-Lime Margarita Mix, Mojito Watermelon, Pink Strawberry Frose, Sangria, Paloma Grapefruit & Lime Mix, Margarita Salt (in round, flat tin for dipping rim of glass) – And don’t forget from last week…Jolly Cut’s Old Fashioned, Old Fashioned Smoked, Simple Syrup along with their Sumac & Cranberry Cocktail Syrup – AND THERE’S MORE (although too many to mention)

And if you need barware or special glassware? Don’t worry. Herma has you covered!

A Delicious Grilling Alternative? Pizza!!

Prepare and grill your pizza in style with these amazing tools found at Herma’s.

Pizza Peels

Perfect for building pizzas, slipping them in and out of the oven (or on or off the BBQ), slicing and serving.

Emile Henry Pizza Stone

Herma’s Cheese Shop

While writing about the Fuse & Sip Kits for a night of fun on the patio I couldn’t help but think how wonderful it would be to sit outside in the cool of the night with friends also enjoying the ooey-gooey, seductively satisfying goodness of baked brie. Toppings may include fruit preserves, honey and/or crumbled nuts. We like topping the brie with any one of Saltspring Kitchen’s Fruit Spreads (Hot Mango Spicy Pepper, Sparkling Apricot & Pink Peppercorn, Peach & Pepper, Raspberry & Habanero and also Sour Cherry, Rhubarb & Rosemary). Consider making the Brie dippable by cutting the top of the rind from the cheese.

Emile Henry’s Cheese Baker

Try Emile Henry’s Pear & Almond Baked Brie Recipe

Ingredients

1 Brie – 1 Pear – 3-5 Whole Almonds – 5 Hazelnuts – 1 TBSP Olive Oil  – A few Sprigs of Rosemary

Instructions

We think Perfectly Peared Fuse & Sip Drinks would make a beautiful pearing served alongside this particular baked brie recipe. 

Please note that Herma’s Cheese Bakers only come in red.

Popham Lane Farm Black Currant Sauce