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Miss Marmelades’ Commitment to Canadian-Made Products

Our story

Kristine Landry

Miss Marmelades

Our Humble Story

My professional background

After working over 20 years in the Ottawa region tourism industry, I discovered a love for gardening and homegrown produce that led me to make jams and marmalades. Each summer, I was left with a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables that I had to preserve.

My mother always taught me to avoid food waste, so I sought out solutions for canning my plentiful harvest. I turned to my mother and aunt Murielle for advice, then started to explore various preserve recipes.

An Adventure Begins

With the wonderful support of my spouse, a former professional chef, I developed a passion for making jellies, marmalades and preserves when I began my forties. His patience and culinary expertise inspired me to experiment and practise various techniques.

After receiving generous praise for my concoctions, I decided to put them on the market. This was when I launched my line of gourmet artisanal products made without preservatives.

Our Commitment

All my products are made from fresh seasonal ingredients, most of which are sourced from my garden or local shops. Although I cannot grow oranges in Quebec, I always strive to choose the best quality citrus fruits.

I personally invite you to discover and sample my culinary creations. Enjoy!

Marmalade Made With… Zucchini?

Out of all my products, the zucchini marmalade generated quite the buzz. It’s actually delicious! This vegetable takes on a surprising taste when combined with orange and lemon, and it gives the marmalade a lovely colour. I also offer scrumptious traditional marmalade flavours such as pink grapefruit, orange and Cointreau, and pear and ginger.

Another of my culinary discoveries stems from my love of spicy foods, inspiration from people dear to me, and a record harvest of hot peppers in the summer of 2010. Made from Jamaican hot peppers, my hot pepper jelly can be used as a marinade for chicken or pork. It’s absolutely delicious served with cheeses and pâtés.

I hope you will enjoy all my products! Feel free to contact me for any questions or comments on my products.

Special Thanks

I would like to thank everyone who helped make this project happen:

My husband, Pierre Latour, financial adviser and cooking instructor, who put up with my marmalade obsession for several months. Thank you for your patience, encouragement and advice, my dear.
My mother, Doris Landry, for sharing her cooking tips and telling everyone she met about my project.
My father, Ralph Landry, who looked around for Mason jars and tasted my marmalade even if he hates the taste of orange peels. Thanks, Dad! I love you too!
My stepmom, Agnès Latour, who has a knack for seeing the bright side of life. Her enthusiasm is infectious!
My aunt Murielle Malouin (RIP) for her valuable advice and zucchini marmalade recipe.

Mathieu Pagé from Selectrum Communication, who helped me design this website.
My friend Christine Cadieux, who encouraged me and helped me believe anything is possible when you ask the universe for what you want. Thank you, my dearest witch!
My friend Marie Josée Boyd (RIP), for correcting the copy on my first website. Thanks for your perfectionism, MJ. We miss you!
I thank Gabriel, my son, for helping me choose my photos and place my stickers—and especially for being a wonderful young man!
Above all, I extend my gratitude to all my customers, who helped me achieve my dream. I promise to keep cooking up new flavours for you to discover.