Christmas at the Roadhouse Bake Shoppe is here

We have something for everyone!

Wholesome Fresh Baking!

It’s soooo good it must be bad

 

Corporate Gift Baskets are ready to be DELIVERED!!! to your customers!

Call today to book your Gingerbread Kit…made from scratch and you can actually EAT it! its mmmm mmmm good… book your Party Platters for your get togethers at your place…bring in your platter and it will look like YOU did all the hard work ….. book your Pumpkin and Apple Pies and fresh from scratch wholesome butter buns for your Christmas Dinner and enjoy your Holidays!

Local Supporting Local….

From my family to yours…Happy Holidays!

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Passing it on

The following is an email I received this morning and being a BC Canadian girl with an entrepunuer family and business I have to say I agree with the sentiment of buying and supporting local.. I do not agree with the vibe of Anti-Chinese tone that is throughout the text as I believe there is more than enough to go around…but owning a local BC business I feel the frustration of the super box stores that have purchasing power way beyond my reach and while everyone watches their bottom line it would be nice to throw as much business to the locals as we can!

Christmas 2011 — Birth of a New Tradition

 

As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Canadians with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods –  merchandise that has been produced at the expense of Canadian labor. This year will be different. This year Canadians will give the gift of genuine concern for other Canadians. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by Canadians hands. Yes there is!

 

 It’s time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?

 

Everyone — yes

EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local Canadian hair salon or barber? Gym membership? It’s appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement.

Who wouldn’t appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, Canadian owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates. Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking down the Bucks on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course. There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants — all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn’t the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint.

 

Remember, folks this isn’t about big National chains — this is about supporting your home town Canadian with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open. How many people couldn’t use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the Canadian working guy? Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services  of a local cleaning lady for a day. My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running. OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes. Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theater. Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.

 

Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of lights, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip. You see, Christmas is no longer about draining Canadian pockets so that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about us, encouraging Canadian small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Canadians, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we  couldn’t imagine. THIS is the new Canadian Christmas tradition.

 

Forward this to everyone on your mailing list — post it to discussion groups — throw up a post on Craigslist in the Rants and Raves section in your city — send it to the editor of your local paper and radio stations, and TV news departments. This is a revolution of caring about each other, and isn’t that what Christmas is about?

BUY CANADIAN – BE CANADIAN – The job you save might be your own

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Gluten Free coming Thursday Nov 10

In a time where Gluten Free is more than just a buzz word it has become a large majorities new reality. More and more the demand for Gluten free is spreading and people are not settling for the tasteless dry powder like options that are mostly available.

We recently had the opportunity to taste and try O’Delish Gluten Free products at our store and we couldn’t believe THESE were gluten free…where was the powder tasteless cookies we have been sampled over and over?…. O’Delish products are simply amazing and for me I am in love with the single operator LOCAL lady who has turned a need into gourmet!

We are so proud to be partnering with Debbie and the O’Delish product line…products hit the shelves this coming Thursday November 10th…be sure to tell all your GF friends in the area…this is definitely worth trying!!

 The Restaurant will also start having a Gluten Free bread as an option for all you breakfast lovers out there

…. more than your average bakery….

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Fall 2011

The leaves are changing and starting to fall to the ground….time to get cozy indoors, use our fireplaces and watch your children play soccer! oh maybe this is just my life! but I am sure I am not alone.

I love this time of year. I love having friends over, talking and sharing our lives with each other, developing community and learning sharing and growing together. What could make this possibly better? some carrot cream cheese cupcakes! a plate of delicious gourmet BC cheeses and of course Pumpkin Pie!

As Halloween quickly approaches and our children plan their costumes and we plan how we can hide the majority of the candy load we know is coming!!!

We are putting out some amazing creations! our Pastry Chef’s are pretty talented and are busy at work to make us moms look good!

We make the BEST custom cakes in town!!! call today for your personal consultation with our Pastry Chefs!

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!

 

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Custom Roadhouse Cakes

With our extremely talented Pastry Chef Team, we have been creating some pretty amazing cakes! If you can imagine it… we can make it! Call today for a consultation with one of our Pastry Chef’s! 604-538-3177  or call to book a Cake-Making Birthday Party! where you get to create a fondant creation of your own!

~ more than your average bakery ~

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A reason to Celebrate

This July 1st it is our 2nd year Anniversary!

In a tough economy and in a tough competitive market this little shoppe that could is very excited to be celebrating 2 years.

We have learned so much in the 2 years. We have enjoyed being a part of our community and giving back. We have loved getting to know our customers and being a part of your routine and lives.

 

Thank you for 2 great years and we look forward to SO many more amazing and delicious years together.

July 1-3 we will be celebrating in Roadhouse Style with great deals, give aways, and more…. come celebrate with us…drop in and say hi as we celebrate our 2nd Birthday!

 

…..also please note your calendars for Sunday, June 26th, we will be having HIGH TEA…tickets are $15 each and include loose leaf organic fair trade tea (can substitute for our organic fair trade coffee), finger sandwiches and a variety of pastries… time slots are 1.5 hours each at 11 am and again at 1 pm… we can take a group bookings up to 12 people in your party. Try something new with an old tradition….revised Roadhouse Bake Shoppe style 604-538-3177 for more info or to reserve tickets…space is limited so book now!

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High Tea @ the Bakery

Our Mother’s Day High Tea was a great success! thank you to those of you that joined us in celebration of our Mothers!

Due to the extreme success of the High Tea we have decided to host a “High Tea ~ Roadhouse Style” here at the Roadhouse Bake Shoppe & Cheese Market the last Sunday of every month!

June 26th will be our next High Tea. Sitting times will be 11 am and 1 pm.

Tickets must be reserved/purchased in advance. Tickets are $15/each and include choice of Organic Loose Leaf Tea or Organic Fair Trade Coffee, an assortment of canape styled sandwiches, deviled eggs and an assortment of petite pastries!

We serve our tea in china tea cups and lay out a beautiful spread for you and your loved ones to enjoy!

Make an old tradition a new tradition!

Call 604-538-3177 for more details.

We do have limited space so ensure you reserve early! We can accommodate parties up to 12 people a sitting.

***  Just a reminder that our facility is a great location for your stand up wine/cheese get together ***

** Father’s Day is just around the corner, order your homemade from scratch preservative free Hamburger Buns and Hot Dog Buns today **

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Mother’s Day High Tea May 8th

We are having our very first High Tea here at the Roadhouse Bake Shoppe & Cheese Market this Mother’s Day.. May 8th.

We have sitting times at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm available. Seating MUST be reserved!  ***** the 1:00 seating time only has 4 seats left!! *****

Tickets are $15.00 each and includes your choice of our  loose leaf organic fair trade teas, fresh pastries and finger sandwiches and canapes.

Call the store to reserve your High Tea Mother’s Day tickets today 604-538-3177.

We also have Custom Gourmet Gift Baskets perfect for any mother or that special someone in your life! and Gift Certificates which can appease the most difficult Mother in Law

Locals Supporting Locals

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Easter Goodies

With time marching on in warp speed it is amazing to me how quickly Easter is approaching. It just seems like Christmas was just a few weeks ago.

Time is a precious commodity and we all could use our own time control machine! at least I know I could! This is when your local bakery comes in handy :0)

Not only are you supporting local which just makes it that much better but you know that you are getting made from scratch delicious top quality ingredient goodies!

Order your Hot-Cross Buns, Easter Cakes, Easter cupcakes, Easter cookies and dinner rolls today!

Don’t forget we have an amazing selection of cheeses from around the world and a great meat and olive selection to help your Easter Dinner be fabulous!

Happy Easter from the Roadhouse Bake Shoppe & Cheese Market family!

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Libations & Cheese

We love doing special events here at the Roadhouse Bake Shoppe & Cheese Market and pairing Cheese with Wine and Beer is something we are particularly fond of!

Saturday January 22nd starting at 7:00 pm in the store we are hosting a Wine & Beer & CHEESE tasting seminar!

Tickets are only $25 each!

With light appe’s and of course the libations and cheese it will be a great night!

Perfect as a date night or a night out with friends!

Reserve your tickets by phone 604-538-3177 or email lise@roadhousebakeshoppe.com

Limited Space so reserve soon!

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