I think I’ve mentioned before that the Gr’baby & I share a love of old cartoons. We’ve spent many a happy afternoon cuddled up on the couch watching Merry Melodies/Looney Tunes. I have 7 box-sets of them so it’s pretty much endless. I discovered last week that we also both love How the Grinch Stole Christmas (the original with Boris Karloff). You’ve never really watched the Grinch until you watch it narrated and sung to by a 3yr old. I want to bottle that 30 minutes and keep it forever!
Speaking of bottles and all things grinchy, my step-son & daughter-in-law gave me a Craft Beer Advent Calendar (best Christmas present ever!) and one of the beers I got last week was a 39 & a Half Foot Pole Ale from the Yukon Brewing Co.
This past week was chocked full of pleasant surprises; a cousin who I hadn’t been in contact with for decades sent me a big bag of Nuts’n'Bolts that she makes using our granny’s original recipe. How cool is that? We had a bowl with yesterdays Advent Calendar Craft Beer (a farmhouse ale from Brooklyn NY) & it just tasted like Christmas.
And speaking of decades (we’re into our 5th) and original recipes and tasting like Christmas, Hillcrest Bakery & Deli is the place to be for all that. Butter in the shortbread, made from scratch almond paste in the stollen, mincemeat tarts (my personal weakness), Christmas puddings, Christmas cakes, rum balls, party platters….the list of yummy goodness is kind of like my Looney tunes collection…extensive.
We’ll also be doing individual take-out Turkey Dinners again this year. They’ll be available Dec 23 & 24 and we really do encourage you to pre-order. This has become a seasonal favourite and with good reason. You get a generous serving of turkey with mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, veggies, cranberry sauce and a slice of pie. ALL made in-house and all for $13.95 + tax. Pre-order by Dec 14 and save 10%.
We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
Cheers,
David & Sheana
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This post, Christmas Favourites, originally appeared on Hillcrest Bakery and Deli on December 8, 2013.
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This post, Taste of the Peninsula 2013, originally appeared on Hillcrest Bakery and Deli on December 5, 2013.
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Two years ago the previous owner of Hillcrest Bakery decided it was time to retire and close the bakery doors forever.
David and Sheana knew that they couldn’t let this happen and that saving Hillcrest Bakery was the right thing to do for the community.
Hillcrest had previously always been a family owned and run bakery, so David and Sheana wanted to keep it that way.
In order to uphold the tradition and success of Hillcrest, sacrifices for the Moyer family had to be made,
“I gave up my career to work together with David at the bakery so we could keep it a family business…
a lot of people in White Rock are focused around family businesses,” mentioned Sheana.
By keeping Hillcrest a family business and continuing to use all the original recipes,
Hillcrest is able to maintain and build regular customers;
“It’s a lot of fun to be able to interact with our customers, we really like getting to know them.
It’s important to us that we connect with them and maintain our strong relationship with the community.”
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Opening in 1972, due to the essential need for a bakery in White Rock, 41 years later,
Hillcrest Bakery still stands and operates as an integral part of the White Rock community.
David Moyer, now storeowner and manager, worked as a baker at Hillcrest for 23 years before purchasing the bakery two years ago with his wife, Sheana Moyer.
During his employment, David quickly developed an understanding of why the community has such an attachment to this business and what makes it such a special bakery.
Since opening, Hillcrest has always been owned and run by Europeans, attributing to the bakery’s use of high-quality ingredients and original homemade recipes.
Today David, Sheana and their talented staff bake decedent desserts according to the recipes that were originally used when the bakery first opened.
David mentioned, the key to maintaining the success of Hillcrest is to, “… use the original recipes.
It ensures that customers get exactly what they expect.
They can come here to find their favorite treats and can be taken back in time to a childhood memory…
we commonly have people coming in and saying ‘I remember getting those cookies with my Grandma when I was a kid,’
so by keeping those same recipes and high-quality, people keep coming back.”
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Hillcrest is mostly a grab and go style bakery, yet tables line the indoor and outdoor perimeters of the shop for those who enjoy staying for a bite.
The bakery offers a large variety of desserts including: cake slices, custom cakes, wedding cakes, cookies, and pastries.
They also do party platters with fruits, veggies, meats and cheeses, takeout dinners once a month,
homemade pizza dough, specialty breads, gluten free options, and a wide variety of ready-to-eat deli items.
What distinguishes Hillcrest is that all bakery items are made from scratch.
“… there are very few scratch bakeries left in the lower mainland…we’re very proud to be one…
it’s why I’ve always been so proud to work here,” said David.
With the luxury of making everything from scratch, the bakery has the ability to take custom orders.
In most cases, “…we can make what the customer is looking for… we have done full quiches for people even though that’s not something we normally do.
We like to accommodate people in everyway we can and are open to a lot of things,” said Sheana.
Due to the bakery’s longevity and high-quality assurance, customers come from as far as Chilliwack and Abbotsford.
“We had a woman come from Delta just to get our black forest cake because it has real whipped cream and we make our own fruit filling.
She swears it’s the best black forest cake in the lower mainland,” David explained.
Distinguishing itself from other bakeries, Hillcrest offers many unique items including frozen pizza dough which is frozen in one pound packages.
They sell homemade real Italian marinara sauce as well, so all you have to do is add toppings and you’re done!
Many other items are offered at the bakery. Customers love the rainbow cake with vibrant colours that you can buy by the slice. They are always running out of
Copenhagen’s and vanilla slices and some days the homemade fresh soup doesn’t even make it past the noon hour.
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This post, Rumblings From the Rock, originally appeared on Hillcrest Bakery and Deli on October 20, 2013.
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]]>We are very pleased to announce that Amber P., Tessa L. & Heather T. are the winners of our Instant Karma Baskets.
A big ‘Thank You’ to Eileen & Debbie (our last customers on Saturday) for drawing the names. And Thank You as well to all who entered.
Now the fun really begins. All three winners have been contacted and they’ll be coming in soon to get their baskets filled. Once they’ve finished all their goodies and the basket is empty, they get to decide who the next deserving recipient is and that person will get their basket filled and on it goes. Sheana is going to do a flow-chart on a wall at the bakery so you’ll be able to watch as the baskets make their way through the community.
We’ll fill a maximum of 5 baskets a month so hopefully by this time next year 60 people will have enjoyed some Instant Karma!
Cheers,
David & Sheana
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This post, Congratulations!, originally appeared on Hillcrest Bakery and Deli on September 16, 2013.
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Instant Karma Basket
Enter your name and email address on the entry form (only customers are eligible)
On Sept 14, 2013 Three (3) entry forms will be drawn
If your name is pulled we will contact you within 24 hours and your “Instant Karma” basket will be waiting for you to come in and fill it.
When you arrive you will get the opportunity to fill you basket with:
- 100g any deli meat
- 1 loaf regular bread
- 150g dip of your choice
- assortment of 1 dozen small cookies
- 1 loaf sweet bread or loaf
- 4 bakery items not to exceed $1.40 each
Once you have emptied your basket, pass it on to a friend or co-worker or stranger….
This person will then bring the empty basket into the bakery.
We will ask their name and email address.
Once they provide us with this information, we will be glad to refill the basket.
They will have the same choices as you did.
The basket is then passed on to another friend or co-worker or…
Hillcrest Bakery & Deli will be more than happy to fill a maximum of 5 baskets per month for the next twelve months.
Instant Karma is just around the corner…get yours today!
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This post, Instant Karma Baskets, originally appeared on Hillcrest Bakery and Deli on September 2, 2013.
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Robyn’s been busy making Cupcakes!
Let us know your ‘cupcake’ idea!
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This post, Cool Cupcakes, originally appeared on Hillcrest Bakery and Deli on April 9, 2013.
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]]>This post, Thank You!, originally appeared on Hillcrest Bakery and Deli on January 30, 2013.
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]]>This post, Wedding Cakes, originally appeared on Hillcrest Bakery and Deli on February 23, 2012.
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Since 1972, Hillcrest Bakery and Deli has been offering up delicious, made-from-scratch food to the people in the community.
Walk in on any given day and you will be greeted by the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the irresistible smell of homemade goods.
With an unbeatable selection of bread, pastry, meat and other scrumptious treats, it’s no wonder the community staple has been around for four decades.
And with new owners David and Sheana Moyer at the reins, there is no doubt it will be around for years to come.
After taking over last spring, the couple have successfully continued the tradition of making fresh, delicious food.
Whether it’s the light and fluffy cinnamon bread (which David says makes a great French toast) or the chicken wings made by Raj, the deli lead, there is no end to what the team at Hillcrest can whip up.
With a wide selection of tasty treats such as their sausage rolls, pies, quiches, pizza, soups and more than 60 different varieties of bread, there is a little something for everyone.
Even the four-legged friend in your life can indulge in a treat from the bakery with their homemade doggy biscuits packaged up and ready to go.
But it’s not all about the food. The Moyer’s have also maintained the impeccable customer service that Hillcrest Bakery and Deli is known for.
David, who has been baking at Hillcrest for 24 years, credits his wife Sheana’s ability to make people feel welcome and at home as why there is such a strong relationship between staff and customers.
Sheana constantly reaches out to her customers to find out what they want to see when they come in.
“It’s important, with any business, to listen to your customers, build relationships and listen to their feedback,” Sheana said.
Balancing the new with the old is essential to the Moyers, who know many of the customers coming in for a hearty bowl of homemade soup and a sandwich have been regulars for decades and love the familiarity of the bakery.
While they promise to keep most of the customer favourites, they are excited to add on some new creations, especially with the 40th anniversary of the bakery and deli coming up.
“We’re open to new ideas,” Sheana said. “We want to move with the times.”
Visit Hillcrest Bakery and Deli and the friendly staff will be happy to help you find what you’re looking for, whether it’s an old favourite or a new addition, there is no going wrong with fresh, handmade goods.
-Sarah: staff reporter Peace Arch News
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This post, Shop Local, originally appeared on Hillcrest Bakery and Deli on February 9, 2012.
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]]>Sizes: Serves
- 7″ round: 6-8
- 8″ round or square: 10-14
- 8″ x 12″: 14-20
- 8″ x 16″: 25-30
- 12″ round or square: 25-35
- 12″ x 16″: 30-50
- 14″ round or square: 30-50
- 16″ round or square: 40-60
- 16″ x 24″: 60-100
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This post, Amaretto Buttercream, originally appeared on Hillcrest Bakery and Deli on March 23, 2011.
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