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💛💚Well, it's the time of year that a lot of

💛💚Well, it's the time of year that a lot of local produce is ending. I'm happy we got lots of Ontario yellow beans preserved (or "put up" as we say in the canning world) but they won't last long!
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These are one of my favourite pickles. With lots of dill and garlic they have a flavour similar to classic Dill Pickles.
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Grab a jar while supplies last -- at our shop, the Harvest Night Market, our kitchen anniversary pop up this Friday, or at these independent stockists!
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@littlejoberrys @metroglebe @potandpantry613 @fermemariposafarm @mrsmcgarrigles @mylocalmarkets.ca @fishtaleshop
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🍆🍆🍆Fresh, local eggplants for our Spicy P

🍆🍆🍆Fresh, local eggplants for our Spicy Pickled Eggplant! Available exclusively at our shop and at the Harvest Night Market @ottawamarkets Wednesday, October 5
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Is there anything more beautiful than a fall farme

Is there anything more beautiful than a fall farmers market? We picked up these vibrant peppers to make our classic Red Pepper Jelly. A cheese board essential!
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See you at the Harvest Night Market at Parkdale this Wednesday! @ottawamarkets
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We are also having a pop up shop at our with our friends @michaelsdolce and @hungrybabe___ to celebrate 5 years at our kitchen space! 5340 Canotek Rd unit 21 on Friday 3-6 p.m.
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📷Hi it's me! Thanks for following along. I like

📷Hi it's me! Thanks for following along. I like to post lots of process shots at the kitchen where we prepare our pickles, marmalade, jam and preserves of all kinds.
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I started my company in 2013 after working about a decade in restaurant kitchens. I was ready to deep dive into pickling and canning and push myself to try new things. Top Shelf Preserves has grown as I've grown and I want to thank you all for the support over the years 🥰
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My name is Sara Pishva. If you call or email the links in bio, you'll be connected directly to me. I don't always have time to respond to DMs so shoot me an email if you would like to place an order or have any pressing questions.
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I am now accepting new wholesale accounts, so get in touch sooner rather than later. Cheers!
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🍂Harvest Night Market at Parkdale Market this W

🍂Harvest Night Market at Parkdale Market this Wednesday 4-8 p.m.
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👩‍🌾Can't wait to see my market pals for a special fall edition of the night market. We will have all the pickles and preserves you need for your lavish fall dinners
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Pickled Beets, Bread & Butter Pickles, Cranberry Sauce, Rhubarb Raisin Chutney and lots of other seasonal preserves!
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Drop an emoji below if you plan to attend! @ottawamarkets
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The shop fridge is stocked up! Come check it out 5

The shop fridge is stocked up! Come check it out 527 Gladstone Ave. Open Saturday 10-4.
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We are also at @arlingtonartmarket today 10-3 but won't be bringing refrigerated products, so pop by the shop if you need to stock up on Turnips, Sauerkraut, Spicy Pickled Eggplant and @pyramidferments Pickles and Kimchi
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🍆Fresh local eggplant getting salted and presse

🍆Fresh local eggplant getting salted and pressed for the next batch of Pickled Eggplant (Ottawa only)
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🔥Available exclusively at our shop! Spicy, vinegary perfection. Thank you @justfarmsveg for your amazing produce 🫡
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Jars glowing in that good good late September sun✨
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Picked up some @justfarmsveg tomatillos and lots o

Picked up some @justfarmsveg tomatillos and lots of other veggies at the Orleans @ottawafarmmkt today. Serious fall bounty happening there as farmers prepare for a frost tonight.
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Tomatillo Salsa coming soon 💚
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Wish I took more pics but I get so overstimulated at markets. I sometimes forget I'm supposed to be a content creator on top of my other very pressing duties as a small business owner and cook.
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On a side note, engagement on socials has been really low lately so if you're missing my posts you can add me to your favourites. I'm not doing it for the likes, so don't worry I'll keep posting lots of what we are up to at Top Shelf Preserves regardless of the numbers ✌🏼
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This was a summer of so much pickling. I love when

This was a summer of so much pickling. I love when I can set everything up and just pack for hours, getting into that flow state. I've learned that it's important to task myself with challenging projects that let me flex my expertise and honour my creativity.
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People say that love or care goes into their handmade products but really it's more of a *secret third thing* I haven't quite determined yet.
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I hope you enjoy 💚💜💛
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Image ID: 7 jars of pickled vegetables - Top Shelf Preserves Party Mix - sour mixed pickles
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Pickling always. . Want our pickles and preserves

Pickling always.
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Want our pickles and preserves for your shop or restaurant? Wholesale accounts - get at us. Email in bio 📨
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Red Pepper Jelly coming up! . #TopShelfPreserves #

Red Pepper Jelly coming up!
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🥳I had a blast at the last @arlingtonartmarket!

🥳I had a blast at the last @arlingtonartmarket! Can't wait to see you this Saturday on Arlington Ave between Bank and Kent streets
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💜Blackberry Apricot Jam is back! Stone fruit +

💜Blackberry Apricot Jam is back! Stone fruit + berry combo 👌🏼
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Available online and at our store!
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☀️Good morning pickle lovers! Our table is gro

☀️Good morning pickle lovers! Our table is groaning under the weight of our fall bounty of preserves at the @cheerfully.made craft show today 🤗
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10-5 today and tomorrow at the Bell Sensplex in Kanata
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💛We've been busy bees all spring and summer put

💛We've been busy bees all spring and summer putting up seasonal fruit and vegetables. Enjoy the fruits of our labour, handled with care and preserved at their peak.
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Drop by the Cheerfully Made Market this weekend or check out our shop on Gladstone Ave in downtown Ottawa!
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Come on guys, let's take a nice group photo 😆 .

Come on guys, let's take a nice group photo 😆
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This time of year we get to make the most exquisit

This time of year we get to make the most exquisite preserve: Plum Jam 💜
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Seriously the most versatile of jams and one of the few jams imo that tastes better than the sum of its parts (fresh plums and sugar)
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Really good with cheese, on bread, and as a complement to rich flavours - I love it on duck confit and with egg rolls.
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This batch is headed to @wilf_ada so you can spread it on your toast as soon as this weekend! It was also recently featured in pop tarts and flakies at @littlejoberrys 💯
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We have some yellow plum jam and blue plum jam in stock at the shop. Yellow plum is a little more tart and floral, blue plum jam is a little more rich. Both jams are sweetened to a meagre 40% sugar so you really do taste the fruit and get that nice tart flavour from the skin.
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I took the plunge and booked a TWO DAY show! I can

I took the plunge and booked a TWO DAY show! I cannot wait to see everyone this weekend Saturday & Sunday 10-5 at the Bell Sensplex in Kanata
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The shop on Gladstone will remain open on Saturday too, let's try being in two places at once 🙃
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It's been one heck of a tough year so extra thanks to all who have supported this venture in 2022. I APPRECIATE YOU 👏
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Receiving all the gifts September has to offer ♍

Receiving all the gifts September has to offer ♍🍳🙏
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Weekly dose of happy thanks to a visit to the farmers market to see some of my local favourites
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I'm looking forward to the special edition of #ParkdaleNightMarket coming up October 5th 4-8 p.m. @ottawamarkets
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Finally wore my new earrings from @studiopeachyshop that a friend got me at the Pride Market last month! A nod to my days as a brunch cook👩‍🍳
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