HardyWares Preserves

09/22/2026

Cape Breton LOVES Green Tomato Chow

If we cannot make the trip to Shop Emerald Isle in Sydney to deliver - Natalie will meet us halfway or even drive to our facility to pick up.

It’s just an example of the behind the scenes extras a small business will do to ensure they meet customer’s needs.

I mean as Capers where would we be without our chow?

Hardy Wares chow, can’t live without it!

09/18/2026

Oh my goodness
What a great idea - HardyWares Preserves Apple Butter on a pulled pork sandwich.
A winning combination

Travelling through Iona today? How about a bowl of soup and our Apple Butter pulled pork sandwich for lunch today?? Made with HardyWares Preserves Apple Butter and served on a toasted ciabatta.

09/15/2026

Where have we been??

Well we ran away for a little holiday - a cruise 🚢

A celebration of sorts
Celebrating a full recovery for Margaret after major surgery in May

And

Celebrating Larry has his second knee replacement surgery is scheduled for September 29 - Larry says he’s happy he only has 2 knees!! 🦵 🦵

This is beautiful Quebec City behind us!!
What a spectacular skyline
One more day of sight seeing 🏙️

Then it’s back home tomorrow and a delivery trip planned for Thursday & Friday 🚚

08/24/2026

Forever a fan favourite…mornings are made with English marmalade. 😋

08/20/2026

Our last delivery yesterday was Bob & The Boys Farm Market

You only have to read the name to understand this is a family run business.

Bob and the Boys offer lots of fresh produce, baking, local fare, gardening needs, confectionary, giftware and of course ice cream.

Don’t we love our ice cream on a hot summer’s day!!! 🍦 🍦

08/19/2026

Annapolis Royal is a town I could definitely live in - so much history here.

The town is filled with eclectic and interesting shops including our destination The Red Onion Market

Melody Tolson, the owner and also known as “the Queen Bee” greeted us warmly when we entered.

The Red Onion offers a wide variety of grocery items reminiscent of an old time country store but with a modern twist.

We spend a few moments chatting and a long overdue catch up before heading on our way again.

08/19/2026

Onward to Berwick and a brand new location - just opened one week ago - Wild Thyme Farm

This sparking new market store offers local fare, produce, bread, preserves, granola and more.

We met and chatted with Taylor the owner who was behind the counter, apron on serving customers.

Taylor was all smiles - and no wonder the parking lot was full with lots of customers browsing inside.

Taylor tells me she’s very encouraged with all the local engagement - opening day was “bonkers”

08/19/2026

Next stop Hennigar's Farm Market

But first a quick stop for a Tim Hortons coffee and a Pumpkin Spice muffin!

We didn’t just deliver HardyWares Preserves today, we also dropped off some cases of PEI Preserves and Goldhawk Farms Granola.

Hennigar’s Farm Market is always filled with activity - you can tell the staff enjoy keeping busy. Opening stock, working the ice cream counter, ringing in sales and helping us unload our van - much appreciated.

The produce looks amazing - a sale on corn in the cob this week and possibly the largest zucchini ever!!

I meet Elaine as she’s walking through, she stops to chat and I mention how big the zucchini is - “here have one” she insists.

And just like that - once again we are reminded of how local businesses have a vibe like no other.

08/19/2026

Our first delivery today is the Falmouth Farm Market , near Windsor, Nova Scotia

This area has a rich agricultural history dating back a few hundred years.

In fact the Hants County Exhibition boasts to be the oldest in all of North America.

This busy market is a local favourite- a bit of an institution from fresh produce, breads, local meats and cheeses, prepared sandwiches, bakery items and even the Falmouth Scoop ice-cream counter.

Everything about this market screams small business - the owner himself - Cory helped us unload the van, and had a chat with us.

08/19/2026

Delivery Day (s)

We set off bright and early yesterday morning for Prince Edward Island to collect HardyWares Preserves.

Along the way we popped by Goldhawk Farms for a few cases of their delicious granola.

It’s just over a 4 hour drive to our destination in Prince Edward Island - highways, old roads, and a massive bridge!

Of course we couldn’t leave without stopping at a roadside stand for some famous Prince Edward Island Potatoes.

We picked up 3 bags and surprised my mum with a quick visit as we drove through Glenholme. She was very happy and surprised to see us - and true to form was dressed better than me.

We had a lovely evening with Larry’s sister, Pat who cooked us a delicious homemade soup for supper.

Today we’re making deliveries - stay tuned….