May 17, 2012

Merrickville, Ontario –  Mrs. McGarrigle’s is pleased to introduce Hot Whiskey Cheddar.  Empire cheese has added Mrs. McGarrigle’s Hot Whiskey mustard, made with Ontario’s Forty Creek Whisky, to its old cheddar to create a tangy, delicious new product.

Mrs. McGarrigle’s owner, Janet Campbell, says “It is wonderful to be able to show case a product that is a combination of three local producers!”

The new Hot Whiskey Cheddar is one of many local and international cheeses that are available at Mrs. McGarrigle’s cheese counter.  We are also proud to feature Empire’s Medium Cheddar made with our Canadian Maple Mustard.

December 10, 2011

Merrickville, Ontario – Mrs. McGarrigle’s started the Holiday shopping season with another successful Annual Fundraiser for two great causes – Ride the Rideau’s Team Merrickville and the Telford family of Merrickville.  Over $5500.00 was raised and will be shared between the two very worthwhile causes!

Owner, Janet Campbell says, “Our Open House was a festive event and a great success!  I’m always overwhelmed by the generosity of our community, and with the help of friends, neighbours, suppliers, staff and customers, we were able to raise $5500 in our live and silent auctions.  A special thank you to Wayne Poapst for his work as auctioneer!  The proceeds will be shared between the Telford family of Merrickville, to help their daughter in her journey to conquer cancer; and Team Merrickville 2012 in the Ride the Rideau 100k cycling fundraiser from Ottawa-Merrickville in September, which raises funds for cancer research and patient care at the Ottawa Hospital

The 13-year-old Merrickville resident, Sarah Telford, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia on April 3, 2010.  She spent 52 weeks at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and received a bone marrow transplant from her older sister Emma. This past August, Sarah was diagnosed with a relapse and has, since undergone a stem cell transplant at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, a place she will call home for the next six months.

April 19, 2011

Merrickville, Ontario  Mrs. McGarrigle’s Umbra section is a one of a kind display created by Merrickville’s own Rusty Nail Reclamation Design.

In keeping with supporting Canadian companies, Mrs. McGarrigle’s is proud to include Umbra’s innovative, modern, casual and affordable designs for the home in their retail store offerings.

Janet Campbell, owner of Mrs. McGarrigle’s says, “What better way to truly showcase Umbra’s designs than to hire local start-up designers/artists Laura Starkey and Jamie Carter of Rusty Nail Reclamation Design to transform and expand the retail space into an Umbra boutique.  Laura and Jamie’s hand-painted mural, in the room, echoes the playful, modern, clean aesthetic that is Umbra’s signature!”   

Over the past 31 years, Umbra has introduced products that have broken the mold and has created entirely new categories in the home wares market.  Many products have won international awards while some have received the acclaim of international celebrities like Oprah Winfrey!

January 21, 2011

Merrickville, Ontario – Mrs. McGarrigle’s is pleased to announce that Chef Thomas Riding has joined Mrs, McGarrigle’s as Resident Chef and Kitchen Manager.  Thomas comes to Mrs. McGarrigle’s after 8 years as chef at Sam Jakes Inn. He’s also the creator of Just Wing’It Sauces, which will continue to be featured prominently at Mrs. McGarrigle’s.

Prior to emigrating to Canada in 2002, Thomas received his culinary training in Scotland, honed his expertise at Hilton Hotels in Europe and at a hunting lodge in the Scottish Highlands.

Thomas will manage mustard production and assist with new product development.  He will lead more in-store cooking classes and demonstrations to meet the high demand, as well as focus on the NEW Friday Night Chef-Prepared Take-Home Dinners.

December 10, 2010

Merrickville, Ontario – Mrs. McGarrigle’s started the holiday shopping season with another successful Annual Fundraiser for Ryan’s Well Foundation on November 25, 2010! $7323.00 was raised towards the completion of a well in the Wamba region, Sambura District of Kenya. Visit ryanswell.ca for more information on the project, or to make a donation.

Owner, Janet Campbell says, "Our Open House has become an annual tradition and an opportunity to thank our community of clients, friends, neighbours and suppliers; to toast the season together while raising funds for a very important cause - to help supply clean, safe water in Africa in cooperation with Ryan's Well Foundation".

July 15, 2010

Celebrate International Mustard Day in Merrickville on August 7, 2010 from 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM at Mrs. McGarrigle’s Fine Food Shop, 311 St. Lawrence Street.

Included in this day of festivities is the launch of a new mustard flavour – the 14^th mustard in the lineup – Classic Wholegrain Mustard.

Founder Janet Campbell will be cooking with her mustards in the production kitchen at the back of the store and serving up some delicious hors d’oeuvres from noon until 4:00 PM.