Ganges - Salt Spring Island Archives

RV HA Wl AM) HI Vifr'MHeritage BoutiqueCoffee drinkers arc as in love withflee as wine drinkers and pipelokers with their habits, but maybes aware of their infatuation.There are differences, however,tween the average coffee lover, andy a wine fancier. The wine lover first,ows a good deal about wine, or atst can talk a good deal about wine,d second, craves variety. Onedom is served the same wine twice,lercas even people who payention to coffee tend to settle one brand and mode of preparation,d stay with it for years, morninger morning, night after night.We, at Heritage Boutique, areding coffee drinkers are beginningapproach their beverage less asbit, and more as adventure. The:scnt (relatively) high price of coffeeone more reason to approach thenk with love and respect.Toffee is high priced only whennpared to cheap tea. A cup of our;st coffee costs less than the sameount of Coca Cola; and is 10 to 15ies cheaper than a wine of similarAll our coffee is hand-picked, highmountain grown (6,000 to 9,000 lootelevation) Arabica coffee beans,consequently containing one half thecaffeine of shelf coffees. A cup ofColumbia Supreme, one of our mostpopular coffees, contains 0.88milligram of caffeine, while a Robustabean, commonly used for packagedshelf coffee, contains 2.2 milligramscaffeine. A good point to remember:the darker the coffee bean, the lesscaffeine, and more beans per pound.Here are some interesting facts tothink about:The average cup of tea contains .70milligrams of caffeine, the averagechocolate bar, .80 milligrams, and a 12oz. bottle of cola, 100 milligrams.Coffee is a mood changer. One ortwo cups can stimulate the body in avariety of other ways. The heart rateincreases, the blood vessels dilate, themovement of fluid and solid wastethrough the body is promoted. All thisadds up to the beloved "LIFT". Itwould seem that the answer to thecoffee paradox at least so far as shortCont'd, on Page 23No, Harland's truffles are notmushrooms. They are a chocolatedelight, made of fine Belgianchocolate, pure cream and liqueur. Ifyou haven't tried one yet, you aremissing a real treat. Watch out world,Harland is now into fudge making,and the results are fantastic. Gingerfudge! Out of this world.Besides truffles and fudge, Gwenand Harland Olsen of HeritageBoutique offer a wide range of goodsfrom over twenty different varieties ofcoffee, blended and ground to suityour taste, to fine china, brassware,stain glass, and we can't forget Gwen'sspecialty, delightful, handmade babyand children's wear.Gwen and Harland invite you to come into the HeritageBoutique, located in the centre of Ganges. They started nearlytwo years ago from nothing, and have developed a quaint littleshop like you might have found many years ago, with atraditional atmosphere. Here you will find everything from brassand china to Harland's home-made liqueur truffles! And if you'redecorating, Gwen's background in interior design can help youchoose from her many wallpaper samples.1/3 down will hold any item till ChristmasCOFFEE & TEAIf you want the real taste of coffee try HeritageBoutique's fresh roasted coffee beans, roastedfresh weekly, blended to your individual taste &ground to your specifications. 14 varieties, 5 afterdinner'coffees,and a good selection of bulk teas,ncluding natural fruit flavours. Just arrived—a3ood selection of Cappucino makers!GRANNY'S CORNER...It's just been enlarged—hand craftedinfant wear by "Gwen's Loving Touch",genuine Binkly's Teddy Bears andbeautiful hand crafted cuddly sheep, alsoby Binkly's.CHOCOLATESBoxed to your specifications.Fresh hand-made delectablechocolates by Bain's — 28varieties to choose from!HAND CRAFTSHeron Pottery, etched and leaded glass byMartin Bach, hand moulded clay figures bySharon Volkommer, sterling silverjewellery by Terry Warbey, hand knit babysweaters by Irene Stacey.SOMETHING SPECIALTry Harland's home-made truffles, made on SaltSpring with fresh cream, Belgian chocolate & realliqueurs; nothing artificial added! Get your name onour mailing list for Christmas.Located in the centre of Ganges — telephone 537-2143. We accept MasterCard and Visa.