Dana Shortt

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Dana Shortt is a mother of two and the owner/operator of Dana Shortt Gourmet and Gifts. The shop is a boutique-style gourmet food store specializing in hand crafted prepared meals, an olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting bar, gift baskets and quality chocolates from local suppliers. Dana received her formal culinary training at George Brown College. Along with her Culinary Management Diploma, she also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel and Food Administration from the University of Guelph.
Recipes

 Date & Bacon Rumaki 

 Here’s a recipe for a yummy little appetizer that you can serve at your next holiday gathering. They are a delicious twist on

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Embrace the Holiday Spirit with Irresistible Gingerbread

The essence of the holiday season is beautifully encapsulated in the inviting scent of freshly baked gingerbread cookies wafting through your kitchen. These

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 MASHED SWEET POTATO WITH GOAT CHEESE

 While Thanksgiving may be over, planning meals around harvest season with fresh vegetables makes any meal time a treat! This delicious medley of

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Pumpkin Croissant Bread Pudding

Are you interested in serving something other than (or perhaps in addition to) a classic pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving? Try my pumpkin croissant

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Food And Drink

Thai Cilantro Pesto Marinated Chicken

We find that Indian and Thai-style dishes sell very well at the shop, so we’ve been adding more of these options to our

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Blueberry & Feta with Arugula

A fresh, bountiful salad is one of the best ways to celebrate the abundance of local summer produce. This is one of my

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Food And Drink

Bento Box Lunch Ideas

It’s that time of the year again – back to school. Back to school also means making a plan for back to school

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