Little Bit O’ Soul in Carleton Place -The Ginger Cafe “Magnifies”!

 

 

Photo from the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum

 

Food for the body is not enough– there just has to be food for the soul. Anyone eating at The Ginger Cafe  should not feel at all shortchanged by the fact that it’s vegan or vegetarian. Everything is so tasty, that it should overcome any philosophical objections that any carnivore might have.

 

 

 

The Ginger Cafe has just “expanded its waistline” at the historical train station in Carleton Place on Coleman Street. It has become bigger and better, but has not lost the home cooked food feel. Their main courses are still served buffet style in the new addition, but it is still that great comfy place to meet friends for a snack or meal.

 

I need you beside me…

 

Have you tried their summer rolls,  or are you looking for some amazing home baked treats? Their pecan butter tarts are filled to the brim and they are still the place to go for gluten free choices. It’s wholesome, imaginative and delicious and the Raspberry/White Chocolate Cheesecake is a little piece of paradise.

 

 

You can sit on among the plush cushions and enjoy your food, or they can also pack up anything to go. Ginger Cafe is well worth adding to your list of places to stop at– and remember–part of the success to life is to what you like– The Ginger Cafe in Carleton Place.

Don’t forget to see them Saturdays at the Carleton Place Farmers Market! The first friday of each month is indian buffet day and see their new mini market!

Their website

Their Facebook page

Location

132 coleman street
 carleton place, on, k7c 4m7

monday-wednesday 9am-4pm
thursday & friday     9am-8pm
saturday                10am-4pm

sunday                   closed

 

 

Mark your calendar for July 27 because you’re invited to celebrate the Grand Reopening of Ginger Cafe!

Join us from 5-8pm and check out our beautiful expanded space, designed by KKI Designs.

Enjoy complimentary signature cocktails, kombucha, local donut & vegan ice cream sampling, henna tattooing, a draw for a complimentary consult from KKI Designs, plus the unveiling of our new buffet concept! Be prepared for an evening of deliciousness and delight.

we don’t want to say it’s THE event of the year but…

PS: Our vegetarian buffet and homemade treats will be available as well- Facebook Page

• Wednesday, July 27 at 5 PM – 8 PM

• Show Map Ginger Cafe 132 Coleman Street, Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 4M7

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Armchair Tourism in Carleton Place–I Threw Away my Candy at The Ginger Cafe

Photo- the gals and a gent on the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce tour of Carleton Place– come along with us to The Ginger Cafe in Carleton Place.

Today is Part 3 in a new series called Armchair Tourism in Carleton Place. We have a great town and we need to explore it. What if somebody comes from out of town and asks you what they can do in Carleton Place? We, as a collective group of Citizens, need to keep on top of this and spread the history about the folks and our beautiful locations in our town that keep the wheels going round.

If you have anything to add, or places that should be in this series, then please tell me so we can write about it.

If you live in Carleton Place you already know about The Ginger Cafe! Vegetarian buffet, coffee & juice bar located in Carleton Place offering healthy, homemade food with vegan and gluten free options. Fresh juices, kombucha, summer rolls and vegan treats! Tiffany is owner of the Ginger Cafe in the old historic train station on Coleman Street, as well as Hamsa Yoga in the same building. Read all about Tiffany Nixon here!

My friend Jennifer curator of the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum knows they do lattes, green tea lattes, mocha lattes & homemade chai lattes. Have you heard the exciting news? Ginger Cafe is expanding! Yup, the old train station is a busy place these days getting ready to unveil the new space in early July. Plans are hush hush but we do know there is project involving pennies If you’ve got any, take them on down to the gals – score yourself some free dessert! Click here for details!

 

 The cafe is open until the new space is ready. Wonder what’s happening? Well head on down and have a snack or two or three or maybe even four!

 

 

 

The Chocolate Chai Cookies or as Linda likes to call them Ginger Cafe’s Moon Pies.

 

 

Butterscotch Pie !! A little bit of goodness this side of heaven.

 

The daily Vegetarian  buffet– nom nom nom

 

 

 

The Ginger Cafe serves up a vegetarian Indian Buffet on the first Friday of every month! 

Get your curry on from 11:30am-7:30pm. Their pay-per-weight buffet offers lots gluten free & vegan options. Take out is available too.

 

Love at First Bite at Carleton Place Farmers’ Market

The Ginger Cafe is there Saturdays from 8:30-12:30

Market Square–  Corner of Beckwith and Lake Avenue East–Carleton Place, Ontario

The above Photo through the eyes of Cathie Hawkins McOrmond

 

 

 

 

The fair misses–Maurine and Tiffany!

Don’t Forget Hamsa Yoga!

 

Ginger Cafe

location
132 coleman street
carleton place, on, k7c 4m7

visit them
monday-wednesday 9am-4pm
thursday & friday 9am-8pm
saturday 10am-4pm
sunday closed

get in touch
613.492.1345
info@gingercafe.ca

Hamsa Yoga

Address: 132 Coleman Street, Carleton Place ON, K7C4M7

Call: (613) 451-3200
Email: info@hamsayogastudio.ca

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Armchair Tourism in Carleton Place –Part 2–A Snack and a View

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Jai Ho! Two Reasons to Eat Indian Food–Indian Food Day —Tomorrow at the Ginger Cafe

The Ginger Cafe serves up a vegetarian Indian Buffet on the first Friday of every month! It’s tomorrow Baby!!
Get your curry on from 11:30am-7:30pm. Our pay-per-weight buffet offers lots gluten free & vegan options. Take out is available too.

 

 

Why Should You Eat Indian Food?

1. Indian food tastes great. Even if you don’t like spicy food.

2. Indian cuisine is generally healthy. There is a big emphasis on plant based ingredients, which makes this heaven for vegans and vegetarians. For example, have a red lentil dal instead of a veggie burger. The use of spices drastically reduces the need for salt; many of the spices have additional health benefits.

 

Enjoy a delicious pay-per-weight vegetarian feast from 11:30am-7:30pm.

Load your plate with veggie korma, gingered chick peas, eggplant burtha, red lentil dahl, saag paneer, basmati rice, samosas, naan bread & lots of salads!

 

Ginger Cafe

location
132 coleman street
carleton place, on, k7c 4m7

visit them
monday-wednesday 9am-4pm
thursday & friday 9am-8pm
saturday 10am-4pm
sunday closed

get in touch
613.492.1345
info@gingercafe.ca

Hamsa Yoga

Address: 132 Coleman Street, Carleton Place ON, K7C4M7

Call: (613) 451-3200
Email: info@hamsayogastudio.ca

 

Shake Your Bollywood Booty! It’s Indian Food Day— Friday at the Ginger Cafe!

It’s Always Springtime at the Ginger Cafe!

 

Shake Your Bollywood Booty! It’s Indian Food Day— Friday at the Ginger Cafe!

TOMORROW… THIS FRIDAY…You can load your plate with: PLUS… SHE IS SERVING BUTTERSCOTCH PIE TOO TODAY.

Where can you buy Indian food in Carleton Place? No where–EXCEPT the Ginger Cafe once a month.This Friday is Indian Buffet Day at Ginger Cafe!

Enjoy a delicious pay-per-weight vegetarian feast from 11:30am-7:30pm. Load your plate with veggie korma, gingered chick peas, eggplant burtha, red lentil dahl, saag paneer, basmati rice, samosas, naan bread & lots of salads!

Leave room for dessert! SHE IS SERVING BUTTERSCOTCH PIE TOO TODAY.

Ginger Cafe

location
132 coleman street
carleton place, on, k7c 4m7

visit them
monday-wednesday 9am-4pm
thursday & friday 9am-8pm
saturday 10am-4pm
sunday closed

get in touch
613.492.1345
info@gingercafe.ca

Hamsa Yoga

Address: 132 Coleman Street, Carleton Place ON, K7C4M7

Call: (613) 451-3200
Email: info@hamsayogastudio.ca

Shake Your Bollywood Booty! It’s Indian Food Day— Friday at the Ginger Cafe!

Indian food day is once a month.. call for more information.

With their intoxicating spices and complex flavours, Indian curries are enjoyed the world over. Now, in a study of more than 2,000 recipes, scientists have discovered the secret behind curry’s popularity on a molecular level. They claim that unlike Western dishes that tend to pair similar flavours together – such as beer and beef – Indian dishes use at least seven ingredients that do not contain overlapping flavours. Previous research has found curry could actually be good for you, easing arthritis and even protecting people from Alzheimer’s. Indian food is not just about the curry, or the chicken tikka masala or the naan. It’s the vibrant colours, rich aromas and complex flavours of Indian food means there are  many reasons to love this spice-laced cuisine.

Where can you buy Indian food in Carleton Place? No where–EXCEPT the Ginger Cafe once a month.This Friday is Indian Buffet Day at Ginger Cafe! Enjoy a delicious pay-per-weight vegetarian feast from 11:30am-7:30pm. Load your plate with veggie korma, gingered chick peas, eggplant burtha, red lentil dahl, saag paneer, basmati rice, samosas, naan bread & lots of salads!

Most importantly, don’t forget to leave room for desert. Have you ever tried their desserts? The Green Tea Chai Cookie/Moon Pie is to die for! Take out is available!!!! So don’t be shy!

See you Friday!

AND DON’T FORGET THEIR KNITTING GROUP..

Join the Ginger Cafe Knitting Group for a stichin’ good time every second Thursday at 7pm.

Don’t know what a purl stitch or cast off is? No problem, newbies are welcome! Choose a knit kit from Something Wooly and get all the help you need with your first project.

Mark your calendar for: Sept 24, Oct 8/22, Nov 5/19, Dec 3/17
See you there!

Tiffany Nixon just confirmed-“We JUST confirmed that we will also be hosting the group every second Sunday from 1-3pm. This Sunday will be the first meet up. Hopefully you can make it to one… or both!”

Ginger Cafe

location
132 coleman street
carleton place, on, k7c 4m7

visit them
monday-wednesday 9am-4pm
thursday & friday 9am-8pm
saturday 10am-4pm
sunday closed

get in touch
613.492.1345
info@gingercafe.ca

Hamsa Yoga

Address: 132 Coleman Street, Carleton Place ON, K7C4M7

Call: (613) 451-3200
Email: info@hamsayogastudio.ca

It’s Always Springtime at the Ginger Cafe!

 

Spring always has referenced ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Did you know that Carleton Place’s very own Tiffany Nixon brings us whispers of Spring each day? Tiffany is owner of the Ginger Cafe in the old historic train station on Coleman Street, as well as Hamsa Yoga in the same building.

Tiffany views her life with two different mindsets. Actually, you can probably see her sporting two different hats every single day. Born and raised in Carleton Place, her cozy little Ginger Cafe not only has a full service coffee bar, but is host to a whole lot more on the healthy eating scale. They serve a pay-per-weight vegetarian buffet, soups, sandwiches, smoothies and fresh pressed juices. They also have vegan and gluten free options.

Anyone I have interviewed has repeated almost the same thing. Like most people Tiffany tired of her high-tech marketing job and wanted to change directions. She is also very honest and admitted she had no restaurant training. That’s right, she did not “work the line” prepping for years before she opened The Ginger Cafe. She approached the former tenant The Lanark Moonshine Cafe, managed for a spell, and then took it over lock, stock, and barrel.

Tiffany slid into the organic driver’s seat and learned as she went along. Education is important, and her staff are also well versed in what they sell, and what’s good for you.

Their menu is constantly evolving based upon the seasonality of produce and their chef’s creativity. They use quality, fresh ingredients in all their dishes, and although they may not be 100% organic, organic ingredients are used when possible.

If you’re a regular, you know that there are a few ‘standards’ in the buffet, but for the most part, there are new dishes each time you visit. Tiffany wants to personally make sure you feel great after you dine at The Ginger Cafe. Eating vegetarian doesn’t mean you have to eat boring, humdrum dishes. There are no hardcore divisions anymore. It’s also a means towards reducing both human and animal suffering and leaving a habitable planet to future generations.

Whether it be the fresh pressed smoothies, juices, or those much ballyhooed desserts, your Mum could not do much better feeding you. Their sweets are home baked with quality ingredients and love. The selection changes daily but you’ll usually find cookies, squares, tarts, scones, and muffins. They are also participating in the Taste of Maple. Warning: a maple overdose may have been experienced when perfecting their maple latte!

In discussing Tiffany’s other hat, Hamsa Yoga promotes well being for men and women. No one is perfect, but her Yoga classes teach you to seek and find all the barriers within yourself. As I watched her coach one of her clients, I saw how she was emphasizing the union of the body to match your consciousness. You can’t always change what is going on in life outside, but Tiffany helps you change your inside.

Her two businesses sum up a balanced personal attitude in day to day life. It’s called “getting to know yourself”. She says since she began her journey on Coleman Street she has personally changed. She is more patient, and finds she seldom passes judgment anymore, which is a feat for anyone these days.

If she had a magic wand Tiffany wishes our citizens of Carleton Place would shop locally, as we have everything here that you need. When you visit any one of Tiffany’s establishments you will feel comfortable, eat healthy, and deal with a friendly fantastic staff. After all “beautiful minds” inspire others!

Ginger Cafe

location
132 coleman street
carleton place, on, k7c 4m7

visit them
monday-wednesday 9am-4pm
thursday & friday 9am-8pm
saturday 10am-4pm
sunday closed

get in touch
613.492.1345
info@gingercafe.ca

Hamsa Yoga

Address: 132 Coleman Street, Carleton Place ON, K7C4M7

Call: (613) 451-3200
Email: info@hamsayogastudio.ca

Ladies Who Lunch

You have met Amanda McNeely, and Teri White, who are part of our working team for your Ladies Who Lunch date on June 6th. This is another one of our members ready to put this shindig all together. When we have all the details a formal announcement will be made.

A Steamer is NOT What You Think!

When I first asked people what they thought a Steamer was I have to admit I got some funny answers. Just to be perfectly clear, it has nothing to do with dogs or old men.

Turning a cup of coffee or hot chocolate into a fancy beverage is sometimes accomplished by adding a layer of frothy milk to it. The tool that creates the milk layer is a steamer or frother.

Coffee steamers froth milk through direct pressurized steam injection. When the steam enters the milk, it creates froth or foam. A quick rotation of the tool increases the frothing action and makes more air bubbles. The temperature of the beverage remains constant because the milky topping is hot. A steamer is a hot commodity now in the Toronto and Ottawa coffee bars.

I was introduced to a Steamer at The Palms in Almonte last week and wondered if anyone in Carleton Place carried it. Instead of contacting Tim Horton’s or Starbucks I decided to hit our very own local merchants. BUT, I was reminded by Laura Babineau that Starbucks does do them, and although I consider them a big guy, it still employs many people from Carleton Place. They come in many different flavours but the vanilla one is the best. Thanks Laura for the reminder!

I asked Tiffany at the Ginger Cafe inside our historic train station, and she said they do not have it listed on the menu but she has done it for a few people. So do not be afraid to ask them for a Steamer. Remember they have a Vegetarian buffet, coffee & juice bar offering healthy, homemade food with vegan and gluten free options.

Small coffee –$1.75 plus tax
Large-$2.50 plus tax

When I walked into Read’s Book Shop & Coffee Bar Sarah Evans knew exactly what I was talking about. Don’t forget they also have fresh daily homemade soup and goodies. Just last week they had Potato leek soup today with the option of having a dollop of cream on top! Don’t worry our Vegan/Dairy free friends, they are still keeping it pure for ya!

Small Coffee $2.86 plus tax

Medium-$3.33 plus tax

Large-$3.67 plus tax

Sandra Hurdis Finigan said : Some time you should try a London Fog. Steamed milk, vanilla and Earl Grey tea at Read’s. Wonderful!

So try a steamer this week!

Reads Book Shop & Coffee Bar’s

135 Bridge St.
Carleton Place, Ontario
613.257.7323 
8:30am – 5:30am

http://www.readsbookshop.com

Ginger Cafe

Carleton Place, Ontario
(613) 492-1345
Monday-Wednesday–9:00am – 8:00pm

Thursday-Friday-Saturday–10am – 4pm

http://www.gingercafe.ca/

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