The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also. – Harriet Ann Jacobs

Officially Spring

The first day of spring has arrived when day and night are roughly equal in length. Cultures around the world have celebrated this day for millennia – a day when the earth is supposed to have come alive after a deep slumber. The chirping of birds and increasing daylight herald this beautiful occasion and we can’t help but be joyful.

To honour this special occasion, we are offering special savings.

Celebrating Spring Sale

involves Sophie Conran’s 12-Piece Set

Regularly $289.99 NOW $199.99

This Portmeirion set includes 4 dinner plates, 4 side plates, 4 cereal bowls.

Sophie Conran’s dishes won the ELLE Decoration Award for Best in Kitchens!

We believe Sophie Conran’s white dishes make the perfect canvas on which to display your food. They also make a beautiful addition to table settings involving pretty spring flowers and pastel colours. Housed in beautiful green boxes, these dishes are great for gift-giving – especially wedding and housewarming gifts. What’s more? At Herma’s you will find a large selection of matching Sophie Conran kitchen and serving pieces as well.

Made of High Quality Porcelain – Can go directly from Freezer to Oven – Dishwasher and Microwave Safe

Special available while supply lasts. No rainchecks.

NEW at Herma’s

Maison Zoe Ford’s products are designed to do some of the work for you while you bake, providing you with a new way to create from scratch. Their incredible recipes and top-quality ingredients are included with each package, allowing you to create fresh, bakery-quality results with ease.

At Herma’s find…

Crispy Sticky Doughnut Pancakes (8 large pancakes or 12-16 smaller pancakes) – Carroty Cake Mix (one loaf or 12 muffins) – Big Time Brownie Mix (12-16 brownies)

Fun Facts concerning Maison Zoe Ford…

The brownies were deemed the best brownies by judges on Top Chef Canada, Season 8!

The Carrot Cake and Brownies also include recipes for barbecue baking which would be something fun for warmer months to come.

Jo Notkin, creator of Maison Zoe Ford, may be seen on the Food Network’s Canada’s Wall of Bakers. She has also spent time on the show, Top Chef Canada.

Three Little Figs Salami

This is a 100% plant-based fig salami made with dried Greek figs and authentic Indian spices. Nutritious and flavourful, Three Little Figs Salami make the perfect guilt-free snack and a lovely addition to your cheese & charcuterie platter. Also may be added to your favourite sandwich or flatbread pizza for exceptional taste!

Plant-Based – GMO-Free – Dairy-Free – Gluten-Free – No Added Sugar – Cruelty-free

At Herma’s find…

Smoked Paprika & Aleppo Pepper – Pistachio & Pepper – Tikka Masala & Onion – Orange Zest & Aleppo Pepper

Herma’s Signature Products

Featured this week…Savoury Cheddar Spread

One of the most popular in our collection, this spread is prepared with a local old cheddar and a blend of spices. Delicious in an omelet, on a burger and potatoes or added to any recipe that calls for cheddar. Of course, we love it on its own with a crispy cracker. It certainly makes a wonderful addition to any cheese and charcuterie platter.

Herma’s Cheese Shop

Find all sorts of cheeses of every type in our Cheese Shop along with a large variety of salami and Italian ham that will have you creating the most beautiful cheese and charcuterie platter.

NEW in our Cheese Shop are Kurtzie’s Summer, Hungarian and German Salami.

Easter Preparations

These soft, adorable Jellycat bunnies make the perfect gift for that little person in your life. They are, however, racing out the door. Be sure to get them while they last.

Hardsworth Chocolate of Derbyshire, England create handmade chocolates, blending only the finest ingredients to make truly scrumptious flavours & textures. The yellow Happy Easter box offers an exquisite assortment of creams, truffles, pralines and caramels. The charming blue boxes are filled with pieces of milk chocolate that have creamy, salted caramel centers – one box is filled with mini eggs while the other has little bunny rabbits.

The right sort of napkin is festive and fun. Find a large selection of all sorts of napkins including those for Easter at Herma’s.

As this newsletter comes to a close, let’s remember to be joyful because…

Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that knows poems. – Rainer Maria Rilke

We hope you have a wonderful weekend. All the best to you and yours!