Find Of The Month: Prince Edward Island Preserve Company
I don’t know about you, but the idea of home-brewed preserves, salsas, and BBQ sauce pretty much screams Mother’s Day – am I right? These days most mamas don’t have enough hours in the day to concoct their own culinary confections, but thankfully Prince Edward Island Preserve Company is here to make their meals a little marvellous, and their Mother’s Day splashed with a touch of Canadian culture.
For the uninitiated, the Preserve Company is a triple-threat of greatness. If you happen to live in or visit Prince Edward Island (which has earned its reputation of being the prettiest part of the country), you can stop by their sweet little river side restaurant for a bite to eat and a browse in their gift shop. If you’re looking for a tourist activity, you can also take a stroll through their picturesque Gardens of Hope. And if you’re not so lucky, you can simply order their amazing products online to get a taste of the East Coast delivered to your front door. For this month’s big ‘Find’, I’d like to take you on a guided tour through the variety of products you can snap up – so whether your mom is a grilling fiend or simply has a sweet tooth, you’ll have a go-to gift source for Mother’s Day and beyond.
As you’ve probably deduced, the so-called bread & butter of the Preserve Company is preserves. But before you go expecting basic strawberry and blueberry varieties, think again: juicy berries are dressed up with rich liquor infusions like cabernet sauvignon or amaretto, or pick up one of the unexpected varieties like lime, black currant, or hot pepper (try a dab on top of a smear cream cheese on a crispy cracker). The prices range from $5.25 – $7.50 per individual bottle, but you can also snap up one of the sampler gift boxes for $38.95 as a perfect thank-you, birthday, houseguest, or naturally, Mother’s Day gift option.
Honey is another signature part of the Preserve Company’s collection, created and harvested locally – and kissed with a bit of Grand Marnier and Amaretto depending on the variety you buy. Again, the prices are completely reasonable if you’re crafting your own goodie basket, in the $6.95 – $8.95 range, or you can snap up a gift set, like the one pictured above. I particularly love this as an option for the tea drinker in your life, since honey is a natural sweetener.
On that note, you’ve also got to check out the shop’s mouthwatering tea varieties. Whether you’re fan of earthy floral teas, exotic spiced teas, or flavourful fruit teas, they’ve got you covered with over a dozen options. A packet is just the pick-me-up a sick friend in need may be asking for, or bring some to your next summer soiree as a hostess gift and whip up some iced tea while you’re at it. Prices start at $4.50 and crawl up to $13.95, depending on the size you want.
Shopping for a sweet tooth? There’s plenty of options there as well – all of which work great as thank-yous, hostess, or ‘just because’ treats. Pick from juicy fruit sauces to drizzle over ice cream, crunchy maple peanut brittle as a fun treat for the office, or a jar of fruity curd for the baker in your bunch – all available for under $10 a pop.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, you’ve got a bevy of savoury options to top off your self-made gift set or to use in the same capacities as I’ve outlined other gift ideas in this post. Grab a flavourful BBQ sauce or ethnic cooking base for Father’s Day, go for a fruity vinegar and bring a batch of homemade salad dressing to your next book club, or break out the chip & dip for that upcoming potluck with a jar of gourmet salsa.
As you’ve probably deduced, I’m just flying through the huge range of products available from this all-Canadian all star in the foodie gift-giving world. Hopefully I’ve helped you build up an appetite however, as me & the folks at the PEI Preserve Company have teamed up to hook not one, not two, but THREE of you up with gift baskets filled with gourmet goodies. To enter:
1) Leave a comment on this post by May 31st at midnight, with a link to your favourite gift idea on the Prince Edward Island Preserve Company website.
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around June 1st to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible to participate in this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry: Like Prince Edward Island Preserve Company on Facebook or follow them on Twitter, then come back here and let me know your Facebook username / Twitter handle so I can make sure you get credited for your extra entries!
5) Extra Bonus Entry: Refer a friend. The rules of the game are simple: email, text, call, or write your friends and tell them about this post. Get them to leave a comment following the post’s parameters and get them to mention that *you* referred them in their comment. Not only will they earn an entry into the draw, you’ll score a bonus entry. You can refer an unlimited number of friends over the contest period, but rest assured – I can see your IP addresses, so I’ll know if you’re faking it!
Love prizes? Check out what else you can win through the Canadian Gift Guide by visiting the Winner’s Circle.
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My favorite would be http://shop.preservecompany.com/Preserves+Plus/ES-BM-250.html. The Butter Masala sauce.
I also like them on Facebook as Andrea B. and on Twitter as @saskmom.
My favourite is the Rasperry preserves. I order it all the time. In fact, just got back from attending the Esso Cup in PEI with an arm full of preserves. Allready follow on Twitter @janicour. http://shop.preservecompany.com/Preserves+Plus/JL-RB-125.html
I love honey. So Wild Floswer Honey is my choice.
The blackberry vinagar is a product I would use in alot of my recipes.
I would love to try the cabernet sauvignon perserve!
I would love to try the Smoked hickory and maple BBQ sauce, sounds delicious!
http://shop.preservecompany.com/BQ-SHM-375.html
dalleykt at live dot ca
I follow Prince Edward Island Preserve Company on twitter @mommaoftwoboyz
& I like them on facebook, Tammy D
dalleykt at live dot ca
What a great find! I love the Fab Five gift for moms or teachers or your BFF… Lovely as a hostess gift or housewarming party. I think anyone would love it! And for the men in your life, the Trio f BBQ sauces is awesome – in fact I just am placing an order for my hubby for Father’s Day. Well done and thanks for the chance to win something yummy.
I am always looking for Canadian gifts to send to my family overseas. I think I have found my go-to company. I might have to buy something for myself too since I would love to try their Apple and Cinnamon Curd. It sounds delicious.
http://shop.preservecompany.com/Preserves+Plus/Curds.html
My favourite is the Rasperry preserves
I Like Prince Edward Island Preserve Company on Facebook-fb name Louise Gilbert and I follow them on Twitter=twitter name wildcardacehigh (louise gilbert)
I would love to try the Summer Honey!
The smoked hickory and maple BBQ sauce sounds absolutely delicious and I would love to try it. Pick me! ; ) Here’s the link: http://shop.preservecompany.com/BQ-SHM-375.html
These products look so delicious, would love to try them. So appealing. Perhaps the tea sampler….
#cgg
This is too hard! I finally settled on the British Beer Mustard , link http://shop.preservecompany.com/MU-BB-190.html
and will submit this quickly before I change my mind and go with ALL the garlic items or the grand marnier honey instead.
I love the Basket, Honey, Tea, Coffee, Preserves
http://shop.preservecompany.com/BS-TCH.html
I liked on Facebook as Margaret Imecs
Follow on Twitter and tweeted as @margaretimecs
I HAVE JUST GOTTEN BACK INTO USING HONEY IN A LOT OF THINGS SO I WOULD LIKE TO TRY SOME DIFFERENT TYPES LIKE WILDFLOWER ETC…
I loved visiting the shop when I was in PEI….loved the jams, jellies, and especially the lemon curd.
I just love Raspberry Jam and this looks great!
http://shop.preservecompany.com/JL-RB-250.html
Liked on Facebook as JP Therriault
Followed on Twitter as @the5thhorseyman
hard to choose just one but would try the sour cherry preserves and wildflower honey
I would use all these products but especially the honey and the teas.
peanut brittle
The Orange with Chivas Regal Marmalade is a great gift idea:
http://shop.preservecompany.com/MD-OCR-250.html
I would love to try the sour cherry preserve..sounds delicious!
I love the
http://shop.preservecompany.com/CT-FR-RD.html
ksceviour at hotmail dot com
I Like Prince Edward Island Preserve Company on Facebook (Karla Sceviour)
I would love the honey prize pack
Favourite gift idea is the basket with honey, tea, coffee & preserves. Very tasty.
http://shop.preservecompany.com/BS-TCH.html
Also following on Twitter
@evdav1
https://twitter.com/#!/preservecompany
This is an amazing site. I love many of the products but I really want to try the curry and cream sauce.
http://shop.preservecompany.com/SC-CC-250.html
The Raspberry Champagne Preserves look very yummy! 🙂
http://shop.preservecompany.com/BK-PS-26.html
love this site. I think these are so cute! ❤
I “Like” the Prince Edward Island Preserve Company on Facebook. My Facebook name is Susan Huston.
There are sooo many yummy things to choose from, but as I adore anything lemony, I chose the Lemon Curd. Just wish it was in a bigger jar! #CGG http://shop.preservecompany.com/Preserves+Plus/CD-LN-250.html
I’ve shared this contest link on my Facebook page! #CGG
Thanks for another fabulous giveaway! Yummy!
My choice is lemon or lime curd. I have several friends and family members who would love that. I would too. 🙂
Following on Twitter @LilleaRaychel
My favourite gift idea is the chocolate rum fruitcake
http://shop.preservecompany.com/BK-CRF-454.html
I am now following PEI Preserves on twitter
Pamalto28
I would love to try the BBQ sauce.
Honey with amaretto!!
http://shop.preservecompany.com/Preserves+Plus/HN-AM-250.html
what an attractive web page!!
My choice would be the honey
My favorite was the gift basket full of yummy honey, tea, coffee and preserves, so that’s what I would want to give to a friend! Here’s the link – http://shop.preservecompany.com/BS-TCH.html
Mmmmm… I would love the http://shop.preservecompany.com/BK-CCS-13.html
Hard to chose just one. . Over the years I’ve made a lot of home made wine, beer, and preserves thus I can appreciate the work that goes into making Lime Marmalade. http://shop.preservecompany.com/MD-LM-250.html. I also liked both you and PEI Preserves on Facebook as Shelley Gaudreau.
Peach Salsa sounds good…..
My favourite would be – http://shop.preservecompany.com/CT-DOUG.html
Raspberry Jam
http://shop.preservecompany.com/JL-RB-250.html
Wild Floswer Honey !
The Wild Flower Honey- http://shop.preservecompany.com/HN-WF-125.html
I liked the McNab throw at http://shop.preservecompany.com/Giftware.html
The Honey would be lovely to enjoy!!!
Everything sounds so good. I’d love to try the sour cherry preserves as well as the lemon curd.
http://shop.preservecompany.com/MD-SC-250.html
The honey with grand marnier looks amazing!
I like the:
http://shop.preservecompany.com/BS-M1-MUG.html
brendawitherspoon at hotmail dot com
Liked Prince Edward Island Preserve Company on Facebook
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard
brendawitherspoon at hotmail dot com
http://shop.preservecompany.com/Preserves+Plus/BS-TCH.html
I like this one Basket, Honey, Tea, Coffee, Preserves because of the variety in one basket.
I liked the PEI Preserve Company on facebook.
Gizele Farris
The wine-infused preserves look really good.
the pepper jelly gift box would be a great gift (for me)
follow on twitter
@tooliecat
My favourite is http://shop.preservecompany.com/BS-FB2-125.html (although it would even be better with Raspberry in it)
I liked the PEI Preserve Company on facebook Janice Lynds and
am following on twitter JaloMb
All looks so good but if i had to pick….the chocolate chip shortbreads http://shop.preservecompany.com/BK-CCS-13.html
The butter shortbread looks so good!
http://shop.preservecompany.com/BK-BS-26.html
http://shop.preservecompany.com/HN-WF-250.html
genuine PEI honey would be favourite gift idea on the Prince Edward Island Preserve Company website.
Wow…everything looks awesome! I would really love to try the Peach Salsa!
I like the CHOCOLATE CHIP SHORTBREADS~ http://shop.preservecompany.com/BK-CCS-13.html
I like the hot chocolate.
http://shop.preservecompany.com/HC-MK-340.html
I follow the Prince Edward Island Preserve Company on Facebook as Donna Szocik and on Twitter, as @Dawnalees.
Drooling!!!! Liked the hatbox set! http://shop.preservecompany.com/Preserves+Plus/BS-HBM.html
Great, delicious for summer BBQ season –
http://shop.preservecompany.com/BQ-SHM-375.html
Crab apple jelly – reminds me of my childhood! And I love the Victorian like labels on the tea! I’m following PEIPreserve Company @PreserveCompany from @alissalysack. 🙂
Mmmm, lemon curd, hands down! I love anything with lemon.
This gift would be lovely for anyone: PRESERVE CADDY GIFT BASKET 1( BS-PC1-228) – it comes with three different fruit preserves. I love jams!
I follow PEI Preserve Company on Twitter as @Alexandrina_M
Thanks.
definitely the fruit curds! yum http://shop.preservecompany.com/Preserves+Plus/Curds.html
Everything looks so good! I browsed the website and of course would like to try many things but the item that caught my attention is this beautiful Zen tea pot…I would have to place this on my wish list…http://shop.preservecompany.com/TP-12-060-BK.html
Good luck everyone!
My favourite is the Peach Salsa – yum!
This would make a perfect gift http://shop.preservecompany.com/MG-BAR-CK.html
bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com
I like Prince Edward Island Preserve Co. on facebook – Belinda M
bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com
I’d pick the Very Berry Cherry
Chocolate Rum Fruitcake, 110g/4oz – This would be a good gift to my mom, who loves chocolate, rum & fruitcake.
Bonus Entry: Like Prince Edward Island Preserve Company on Facebook as Marsbar35 Jewelry and More
The lemon curd sounds absolutely amazing!
What beautiful products!! It would be so difficult to choose which one I like best!!
Mini sampler gift box or this mug, MUG, DUNOON, LOMOND, AMARA YELLOW
Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
i would love to try the cabernet jam
After spending time looking at all the goodies,I have to go with the Maple Cappuccino syrup…
http://shop.preservecompany.com/Preserves+Plus/Kitchen+Connaisseur.html
would love the summer Honey
Cranberry sauce and sweet pickles
The fab 5 GIFT BASKET #1 http://shop.preservecompany.com/BS-FB1-125.html
I like the TABLEWARE, DUNOON, CUP & SAUCER HOT SPOTSProduct Code: TW-1CS-HOT
very cute http://shop.preservecompany.com/TW-1CS-HOT.html
I also like the PRESERVE CADDY GIFT BASKET 2Product Code: BS-PC2-228
I’m following them on twitter (@amym_brown)
I would love to gift this…..to myself! http://shop.preservecompany.com/BK-CCS-26.html choc chip shortbread! Yum!
Following on twitter, @tagna09
Liked on facebook, user id is tagna
Love Lemon Curd, honey and anything yummy for toast of homemade scones, please send to Winnipeg 🙂