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20 | March/April 2020 Dianne Krampien & Annette Gerber Distinctly Tea, Stratford distinctlyteastratford.ca By Melissa Graham Dianne Krampien has been selling tea on York Street for over a decade. She started as an employee and became the owner nine years ago. Her right hand is her daughter Annette Gerber. “We work well together,” says Dianne. “I love working with my mother,” Annette adds. Both Dianne and Annette studied at the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada and are certified tea sommeliers. Annette continues, “I love finding the right tea for the right person.” They enjoy loyal customers from near and far. More recently they have noticed a younger audience popping in for a cup. The tea selection is vast, lining the walls up to the ceiling. All kinds of tea: Earl Grey, Oolong, all the greens, fruit, and even chocolate teas. All naturally flavoured. The teas come in multiple sizes, from a 10-gram taster up to a kilogram. eatdrink.ca |@eatdrinkmag Most of the tea is blended in Germany. A selection of beautiful Polish pottery and Japanese teapots, traditional and modern, decorate the store. Dianne and Annette host tea tastings in the winter, but in the summer they are too busy. Hot tea to go is available all year, and iced tea in the summer to enjoy while you walk along the river. “Tea is so good for your health. I have been known to be called a tea pusher!” Dianne tells me. And indeed — I did buy some excellent tea. Deb Kussmann Owner, Pepper Tree Spice Co., Port Stanley & Western Fair Market, London peppertreespice.com As told to Nancy McSloy Launched as Hyde Park Spice in 2010, the company was rebranded as Pepper Tree Spice in 2012. We are now Canada’s leading artisan spice crafter with over 300 organic and natural spices, best known for our 90-plus proprietary artisan hand-crafted blends made on-site in Port Stanley. Our blends are made with little to no salt, wheat, dairy or additives. We also carry gourmet foods, gluten-free and vegan options, local artisan cheese and bread, as well as quality kitchenware. We offer a fresh alternative to mainstream spice solutions as well as private blending services for clients nationwide. It is a spice wonderland! Our cooking classes and workshops are a great platform to learn about local and international cooking and more about spices. Our business is for everyone regardless of culinary experience. By offering the highest quality products available, exceptional customer service and a welcoming space our customers can be creative and inquisitive. For me the creativity is endless! This business has been a natural fusion of three significant influences in my life: a farm upbringing, an art degree and a 20-plus-year career in manufacturing management. At 30 I returned to school and obtained a master’s degree in business. It is never too late to put yourself out there! I did at 45 and love it!
eatdrink: The Local Food & Drink Magazine My advice to other women would be: don’t cut corners, do your research, find a niche and be prepared to work long hours. Surround your self with great, supporting people and go for it! Lori Lupton Sales Representative, Pelee Island Winery, Kingsville peleeisland.com As told to Kym Wolfe I started in this business 35 years ago in Stratford and learned from wine expert Bill Munnelly, the founder of Billy’s Best Bottles. He’s still my mentor. Bill brought wine culture to everyone from the novice wine drinker to the wine collector. I’ve adopted his philosophy — you can enjoy a good bottle of wine without having to spend a fortune. Trust... Taste... Quality... At Metzger’s, we follow Old World recipes to create healthy and wholesome foods. We hand select dry aged Ontario Prime and AAA Beef and offer superior local Pork, Poultry and Lamb. We are especially proud of our own handcrafted artisan-style meats and salamis. We are confident that you will taste the Metzger Meats difference. I’ve been with Pelee Island Winery for 20 years. My job is all about creating relationships, and they’ve allowed me be as creative as possible with our clients. Many have been long term clients in the hospitality industry, who I work with to create wine lists. I have the pleasure of working with brides and grooms to help them choose wines for their special day, with the LCBO to promote our wines, and with the general public at trade shows. Pelee offers Southwestern hospitality at the winery in Kingsville and the pavilion on the island. I love bringing customers to both. As the southernmost inhabited point in Canada, Pelee Island is still a well-kept secret. There are always lots of laughs and a bit of education or Open six days a week. Hensall, Ontario Just off Hwy 4, 45 minutes north of London. www.metzgermeats.com 519-262-3130 Available in London at The Village Meat Shop at Western Fair Farmers’ Market on Saturdays! Local Beef • Pork • Lamb • Poultry Specialty European Meat Products
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