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Susan Parker
The Upper Crust

Renfrew, ON
613 433-7048 (home)
Product Types: Quebec-style Tourtiere, Rustic Salmon Pie, Turkey Pot Pie; freshly made, packaged and frozen. Maple-based products such as Maple Butter Tarts, Maple

About Us
After retiring from nursing, I began baking for my senior parents. My mother no longer felt like baking and the commercial products she and Dad bought were tasteless and tough. After the light, flaky pastry that Mom had made, that stuff was sad and disappointing, and oh so salty. What they wanted were small meat, turkey and salmon pies, that they could pop in the oven and cook. So I made them mini pies, just big enough for the two of them. I worked out recipes that were familiar to them, nutritional, moist and tasty. I made the food beautiful to inspire them to eat. Mom and Dad have both passed on. When I'm cooking I work to make food that would please them, always. My mother loved a good curry, and she dared to try new and different meals for our family. So I strive to continue that wonderful legacy she left me. She made the best pastry I have ever eaten. After a great deal of practice I am getting closer to the fine pastries she made.

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Ingredients
Top-notch ingredients make food great. Butter, eggs, cream, maple syrup, honey, fresh fruit, lean meat are what I cook with.

Practices (our standards for raising or making our products)
Careful, safe food handling is core to how I work with food. My nursing background, combined with the Safe Food Handling Course, rapid refrigeration or freezing, and lots of hot, soapy water for cleanup, keep my food safe to eat. My kitchen is an approved health-inspected premise. The 'frozen' pies are beautifully decorated, before being packaged to keep them fresh in the freezer. Ingredients and cooking directions are clearly presented on each box, where the pie can be easily seen through the box window.

Additional Information
The Maple Syrup I cook with is produced locally on a spanking new, lead-free stainless, wood-fired evaporator. As OMSPA members, (Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association) the Maple Syrup is made to the newest and highest standards for brixs, hot pack, labeling etc.. Lots of extra care is taken to make sure the taste and consistency is the best.

Highlights this Month
Quebec-style Tourtiere, Rustic Salmon Pies, Turkey Pot Pie, Maple Shortbread, Maple Apple Pie, Maple Syrup Whirl Pie, Maple Syrup Pie, Maple Pecan Pie, Maple Baklava, Buckwheat Pancake Mix. New additions include Vegetable and Meat Samosas, Onion Bhajis and a lovely Curried Sweet Potato, Apple, Cheddar Galette.

Baked Goods and Desserts: Breakfast Cereal

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Login to order #4907 Maple Almond Granola Maple Almond Granola
1 available. Order number of bags. Freshly made granola. A breakfast or snack that sustains. Lovely with yogourt and fresh fruit. Contains: Oatmeal, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, coconut, cranberries, dates, Blair's Maple Syrup, local honey,vegetable oil, brown sugar, sesame seeds, vanilla. It is possible to vary ingredients with a minimum order.

$8.00/454 gm bag
Login to order #4906 Maple Almond Granola
2 available. Order number of bags. Freshly made granola. Oatmeal, almonds, coconut, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, cranberries and dates make this a breakfast or snack that sustains. Lovely with yogourt and fresh fruit. Contains: Oatmeal, coconut, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, cranberries, dates, maple syrup, vegetable oil, brown sugar, vanilla. The recipe can be adjusted for anyone with allergies making a minimum order.

$23.00/3 pound
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Baked Goods and Desserts: Pies

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Login to order #4666 Apple Pie Apple Pie
3 available. Order number of pies. Apple Pie made with fresh local apples, nestled in a flaky butter-lard pastry. Pretty enough to present as a gift. Quick frozen unbaked, sealed airtight in a freezer bag, then boxed. Cooking directions appear on the box. Ingredients: Filling; apples, sugar, flour, cornstarch, cinnamon. Pastry; flour, butter, lard, baking powder,salt. Garnish; egg wash, turbino sugar, maple sugar.

$16.00/pie
Login to order #5391 Fruit Medley Pie Fruit Medley Pie
3 available. Order number of pies. A lovely mixture of fruits, brought together in a flaky pastry, ready to bake from frozen. Apples, peaches, mangoes, blueberries, raspberries, and rhubarb,(as available), sugar, tapioca and cornstarch. Pastry contains flour, butter, lard, baking powder and salt. Garnish of egg wash, turbino and maple sugar. Cooking directions are on the box.

$16.00/pie
Login to order #6287 Maple Butter Tarts with Raisins Maple Butter Tarts with Raisins
3 available. Order number of boxes. Jumbo Maple Butter Tarts made with the best of ingredients: eggs, maple syrup, butter, brown sugar, and raisins. 1st prize winner from the Renfrew Fair 2019. It's all in the pastry, made with butter, lard, flour, buttermilk, baking powder and a pinch of salt. light and flaky, and big enough to share! Box of 6 butter tarts.

$20.00/box
Login to order #6286 Maple Butter Tarts with Walnuts Maple Butter Tarts with Walnuts
4 available. Order number of boxes. Jumbo Maple Butter Tarts made with the best of ingredients: eggs, maple syrup, butter, brown sugar, and walnuts. 1st prize winners from the Renfrew Fair 2019. It's all in the pastry, made with butter, lard, flour, buttermilk, baking powder and a pinch of salt. Light and flaky and big enough to share! Sold in a box of six.

$20.00/box
Login to order #4578 Maple Pecan Pie Maple Pecan Pie
3 available. Order number of pies. Our own Blair's Maple Syrup is just the right addition to this classic dessert. Seated in a light, flaky pastry and presented with Maple leaf-pastry appliques adorning each pie, this is a favorite. Placed in a windowed box. Standard pie size. Filling contains Maple Syrup, pecans, eggs, brown sugar, butter, salt. Pastry contains wheat flour, butter, lard, buttermilk, salt, baking powder.

$17.00/pie
Login to order #6685 Maple Pumpkin Pie
3 available. Order number of pies. A traditional pumpkin pie with a delightful maple syrup boost. Pumpkin, maple syrup, eggs, whipping cream, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves make up the filling. A light butter-lard crust with flour, buttermilk, baking powder and salt. Nice and perky with lots of spice. Pastry leaves decorate the perimeter.

$16.00/pie
Login to order #4667 Rhubarb Pie Rhubarb Pie
0 available. Order number of pies. Fresh homegrown rhubarb in a flaky butter-lard pastry. Presented with a lovely appliqued crust. Ready-to-cook, sold frozen in a sealed freezer bag; cooking instructions are on the box. Ingredients: Filling;rhubarb,sugar,flour, cornstarch, tapioca. Pastry; flour, butter, lard, buttermilk, baking powder, salt. Garnish: egg wash, coarse sugar, maple sugar.

$16.00/pie
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Baked Goods and Desserts: Squares

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Login to order #4577 Maple Baklava Maple Baklava
0 available. Order number of packages. Baklava is a Middle-Eastern Treat. Multiple layers of phyllo pastry are alternated with butter, chopped nuts and fine spices. Once baked, a delightful syrup of Maple Syrup, honey, orange blossom water and spices is poured over the whole and seeps into every layer. Like nothing else on this planet. Chewy, crunchy, sweet and magical all at once. Presented in approx. 1 pound (454 gm) container. Contains phyllo pastry, nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds), butter, sugar, our own Blair's Maple Syrup, local honey, water, orange blossom water, spices.

$12.00/package
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Condiments, Sauces, Spices: Ketchup, Relish, Chutney

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Login to order #6603 Red Tomato Fruit Chow Red Tomato Fruit Chow
6 available. Order number of jars. A delightful blend of fresh tomatoes, peaches, apples, onion and celery in a condiment. Lovely served with tourtiere, sausages, bacon and eggs, turkey, roast beef or pork. Won a first place prize at the Renfrew Fair. Contains tomatoes, peaches, apples, celery, onions vinegar, sugar, pickling spice.

$11.00/500 ml
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Condiments, Sauces, Spices: Pickles and Krauts

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Login to order #5848 Crisp Bread and Butter Pickles Crisp Bread and Butter Pickles
3 available. Order number of jars. Crisp Bread and Butter Pickles, present beautifully on your holiday table. Took 1st Prize at the Renfrew Fair 2017. Lovely crunch. Ingredients: Cucumbers, onion, red pepper, vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, turmeric.

$10.00/500 ml
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Prepared Food (Non-Refrigerated): Canned Goods

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Login to order #6604 Crab Apple Preserves Crab Apple Preserves
7 available. Order number of jars. Old-fashioned Preserved Crab Apples just like your Grandmother might have made. A delightful treat, colorful and fun. Easy to serve and enjoy eating right off their own stems. Local crab apples, water, sugar.

$17.00/1 litre
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Prepared Foods (Refrigerated/Frozen): Entrees

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Login to order #4569 Turkey Pot Pie Turkey Pot Pie
2 available. Order number of pies. Chunks of tender turkey, potato, carrot, celery, and onion in a rich, creamy sauce,- all nestled in a flaky butter/lard pastry. Presented with an applied leaf decoration, this pie is lovely enough for any special occasion. Freshly prepared then frozen uncooked, each approx. 1 kg pie is packaged in an airtight freezer bag and boxed. The ingredients and cooking instructions appear on the box. With a salad or condiments this is a complete and wholesome meal. Filling contains turkey, local potatoes, local carrots, celery, onion (both seasonally local), turkey gravy, bacon, milk, cream, flour, tarragon, paprika, salt, pepper. Pastry contains wheat flour, butter, lard, buttermilk, salt, baking powder, egg.

$23.00/pie
Login to order #4610 Butternut, Caramelized Onion & Cheddar Galette Butternut, Caramelized Onion & Cheddar Galette
1 available. Order number of galettes. Butternut squash from our garden, caramelized onion and cheddar cheese are united in a tender butter crust. This performs well as a lovely side dish to a roast or meat pie, or can act as a vegetarian main course. To be cooked from frozen. Approx. weight 1 3/4 lb. Ingredients: Filling; garden butternut squash, aged and fresh cheddar, onion, butter, olive oil, fresh garlic, fresh ground pepper and sea salt. Pastry; wheat flour, butter, lard, buttermilk, salt, baking powder.

$17.00/galette
Login to order #5517 Curried Sweet Potato, Apple, Onion, Cheddar Galette Curried Sweet Potato, Apple, Onion, Cheddar Galette
3 available. Order number of galettes. Sweet potato, apple, sweet onion, old cheddar, peas and garlic, curry paste, lemon juice. All together in a light, crispy butter-lard pastry, with flour, butter, lard, buttermilk, baking powder, salt. Flavorful. Moderate curry heat.

$17.00/galette
Login to order #4608 Mini Bacon, Onion, Mushroom Pies Mini Bacon, Onion, Mushroom Pies
4 available. Order number of boxes. Light pastry packets of bacon, caramelized onion, mushroom, cheese and herbs. Lovely served hot or cold as a starter with a salad or dipping sauce. Presented cooked, frozen in a box of 5, weighing approx. 1/4 lb each. Total weight of approx. 1 1/4 lb or 567 gm. Ingredients: Filling; onion, mushrooms, bacon, cheese (Gruyere or Swiss), peas, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, sea salt, fresh ground pepper, fresh herbs. Pastry; wheat flour, butter, lard, buttermilk, salt, baking powder.

$21.00/box
Login to order #4609 Quebec-Style Mini Tourtieres Quebec-Style Mini Tourtieres
0 available. Order number of boxes. Tasty single-serving Quebec-Style Tourtieres. Moist and flavorful, beef and pork filling with just the right herbs and spice in a light, flaky crust. Presented 5 in a box, cooked and frozen. Each approx 1/4 lb, making an approx 1 1/4 lb, 567 gm box. Ingredients: Filling; beef, pork, local potatoes, celery, onion seasonally, Porto, celery leaves, fresh parsley, garlic, fresh ground pepper, sea salt, savory, thyme, nutmeg, cloves. Pastry; wheat flour, butter, lard, buttermilk, turmeric, celery salt, sea salt, baking powder, egg.

$21.00/box
Login to order #4566 Quebec-Style Tourtiere Quebec-Style Tourtiere
0 available. Order number of pies. Moist and flavorful tourtiere of ground beef and pork, with just the right herbs and spices, wine and veges, -all in a light flaky butter/lard crust. Pastry decorations make for a beautiful presentation. The 1 kg pie is frozen uncooked in an airtight freezer bag and boxed. Ingredients and cooking instructions appear on the box. Filling contains ground beef, ground pork, local potatoes, seasonally local celery and onions, Porto, celery leaves, fresh parsley, garlic, savory, thyme, nutmeg, cloves. Pastry contains wheat flour, butter, lard, buttermilk, turmeric, celery salt, sea salt, baking powder, egg.

$20.00/pie
Login to order #6847 Quiche Lorraine
3 available. Order number of pies. Quiche freshly made and frozen. Eggs, heavy cream, old cheddar, ham, baby tomatoes, onion and herbs make for an aromatic and satisfying meal. A flaky pastry made with flour, butter, lard, buttermilk, baking powder and salt makes the base of this convenient dish. Heat and serve.

$16.00/pie
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