Fresh Brewed Shearwater Organic Coffee

from left, Chris (Shearwater), Ann (Walter Stewart’s), Ed (Shearwater), Oswaldo (Walter Stewart’s), Alex (Walter Stewart’s), Casey (Walter Stewart’s), and Bennett (Walter Stewart’s).

Check out our new coffee station! Featuring fresh ground and brewed local Shearwater Organic Coffee, Fairfield County’s exclusive USDA Certified Organic and Fair-Trade coffee roaster! Use your T-Bill rewards for a fresh cup today!
Shearwater Organic Coffee Roasters was founded in 2013 by local Fairfield resident and entrepreneur, Ed Freedman, with a mission to bring premium quality small-batch roasted organic coffee to Fairfield County and neighboring counties in CT. As the exclusive USDA Certified Organic and Fair-Trade coffee roaster in Fairfield County, Walter Stewart’s customers can enjoy Shearwater Coffee at home and choose from a wide selection of single-origin beans and blends from Central and South American, East Africa and Indonesia. Shearwater’s high standards for fresh-roasted organic coffee makes it the choice of many of the leading chefs at Fairfield Counties finest restaurants. And don’t be surprised to find Shearwater Organic coffee being brewed and served at many independent coffee shops throughout Connecticut where quality, authenticity and sustainability are mutually important goals. In 2017, Shearwater, opened it’s first company owned coffee bar in downtown Fairfield that has become a showcase for all Shearwater coffees, espresso drinks, cold-brew and nitro infused coffees.

Peak Season: Sumo Citrus

Now is the time when most citrus fruits are at their sweetest and juiciest. Stewart’s has so many delicious citrus varieties to enjoy, from Stem & Leaf Tango Mandarins and Ruby Tango Blood Oranges to Cara Cara Navels and Heirloom Navels. And Walter Stewart’s has the sweetest fresh-squeezed OJ! One of our favorites is the Sumo Citrus. This colossal piece of late-winter citrus has its origins in Japan (where its known as the Dekopon) and is now grown in California’s Central Valley. Beneath the easy-peeling skin, Sumo segments are so plump with juice they literally pop! These are the perfect mandarins for creating orange supremes. Sumo juice is super-sweet, abundant and refreshing. Look for the distinctive top-knot crowning each rugged-looking orb.

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Sponsoring Friends of Mead Park Playground

Sponsoring Friends of Mead Park Playground
Alex and Doug Stewart with Monica Capela

We are very pleased and proud to sponsor the Friends of Mead Park Playground. Thank you Monica and Allyson for spearheading this project! As we get closer to the end of our own renovation, we look forward to the renovated Mead park playground!
The Friends of Mead Park Playground (“FMPP”) is an independent community based fund-raising organization. We are raising funds for the purpose of providing a thoughtfully renovated play space at Mead Park that better meets the recreational, social and developmental needs of children in our community.

Introducing Arethusa Farm Dairy local cheeses

Continuing our commitment to offering the best local foods by the best local producers, Walter Stewart’s is pleased to offer Arethusa Farm Dairy cheeses locally produced in Litchfield, CT! Shop Stewart’s for your favorite style of Arethusa Farm semi-hard and aged cheeses . . .
Bella Bantam
“With the comforting aromas of fresh, buttered popcorn, Bella Bantam is supple and creamy, making it the perfect snack time staple.”
Crybaby
“We set out to make a Swiss-style cheese that was at home on a cheese board as it was tucked in a ham sandwich. Meet Crybaby, so named for its multitude of tiny “eyes”. Crybaby is matured for at least four months in our state-of-the-art aging caves before release, giving it a subtle, nutty aroma, while still delivering that unique Swiss cheese bite.”
Europa
“Our take on a classic Dutch Gouda, Europa features wispy aromas of butterscotch and toasted nuts that give way to a savory, brothy flavor. Its smooth, dense paste makes Europa a great cheese for melting – on burgers, sandwiches, or a bowl of piping hot soup.”
Mt. Tom
“Inspired by the cheese of the Swiss Alps and named for own local alpine monolith, Mt. Tom is sweet and nutty with a light, mouthwatering tang.”
Tapping Reeve
“Named for Litchfield Law School founder Tapping Reeve, this savory Colonial-style cheese is both sharp and refined, not unlike its namesake.”

available in our center store cheese case.

Giving Thanks and Giving Back

Igor, Doug, Carlos, and Humberto delivering Thanksgiving turkeys to Person to Person in Darien

Walter Stewart’s Market is proud to support the great work of Person-to-Person! Every year we donate 100 turkeys to Person-to-Person’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner Drive. The Thanksgiving turkeys were distributed to local families in need by Person to Person in Darien.
Walter Stewart’s will hold its annual Holiday T-Bill drive in December. For more information about Walter Stewart’s T-Bill program please click here.
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T-Bill Drive Results for AmeriCares and Red Cross

Walter Stewart’s Customers Donate ‘T-Bill’ Rewards to AmeriCares & Red Cross

 Together we raised $7289 ($5205 for AmeriCares; $2084 to American Red Cross) to aid victims of Tropical Storm
Harvey.

Walter Stewart’s Market patrons have raised $5,205.00 toward Americares relief efforts for victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and $2084 toward the American Red Cross. According to Alex Stewart, shoppers have donated their accumulated T-bill savings at check-out to the organization.
Americares relief workers are on the ground in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, teaming up with local partners to mobilize medical outreach, including the distribution of water, insulin, asthma medication and tetanus vaccines.
Special Events Manager Michelle Aquino noted that more than $9 million in technical assistance, gifts-in-kind and operational support has already been earmarked for partners in the U.S Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, Puerto, Texas and Florida.

New Canaan’s oldest retail establishment is setting up a system through which it will aid those displaced and otherwise devastated by Tropical Storm Harvey in Texas.

 
“We are like everyone else—we are seeing devastation on the news,” Alex Stewart said. It has affected everyone. It’s a catastrophic thing and so if there’s a way we can help, we will.”
Thousands have lost their homes, and thousands have been rescued since the largest rainfall in mainland U.S. history struck coastal Texas on Friday. At least 15 people have been killed and officials warn that the toll is certain to rise as the full effects of the storm become clear.
Walter Stewart’s customers who participate in the T-Bill Rewards program—a card may be obtained from the store’s customer service staff or online here—will have an option to donate their balances to the fundraising effort. The 1907-established business in recent years has made the same offer following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the 2010 Haiti earthquake, according to the Stewarts.
The aid for Harvey victims is “really customer-driven,” Doug Stewart said.
“We have gotten a lot of feedback from customers asking if they could donate T-bills to help out,” he said.
Under the rewards program, Stewart’s customers accrue points with each purchase they make and can use their balances toward free items in the store or for services, and they can also donate T-Bills back during drives such as this one.
Click here for the NewCanaanite.com story

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Walter Stewart’s has the freshest ingredients for a Cinco de Mayo celebration! Look for our Cinco de Mayo produce stand with an abundance of fresh Avocados, Vidalia onions, Jalapeno peppers, Limes, Organic Cilantro, and our prepared meals case is packed with gourmet grab and go, fresh prepared Salsa, Black Bean Tamales, Flank Steak with Chimichurri, Guacamole, Enchiladas, and more! And right next door Stewart’s Wine & Spirits is your source for the coldest Cerveza and the finest Tequila!

Our Spring Collection

greeneasterbunnies2Fill your Easter baskets with the finest gourmet candies, handcrafted chocolates, and artisanal treats – Oh My Goodness Decorated Cookies, Marich Assorted Jelly Beans, Robin’s Eggs, and Choco Eggs; Lake Champlain Chocolate Eggs, Organic Bunnies and Carrots; and Fran’s Chocolate Bunnies and Salted Caramels. Take your Easter egg hunt to a whole new delicious and festive level with brightly-colored foil wrapped eggs from Neuhaus and Lake Champlain! 
Set the perfect springtime tone with bright and attractive accents for your home that double as thoughtful hostess gifts. Check out the adorable IHR hydrangea bunny collection, Simply Baked’s vibrant spring collection of baking and entertaining accessories, festive Easter paper goods from Caspari, Boston International, and PPD; beautiful beeswax candles from Del Mar, pretty April Cornell linens in spring colors and patterns, as well as Swiss kitchen utensils and gadgets by Zyliss.  We’re bringing one-stop-shopping to a whole new entertaining level this season!
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Healing Homes Gluten Free Vegan Biscotti, Crackers, and Granola

New to Walter Stewart’s, Gluten Free, Vegan snacks from local Healing Home Foods (Pound Ridge)! Shop Stewart’s for a delicious selection of Healing Home Raw Crackers, Granola, and Biscotti Bites! All of their products are gluten free, and produced in dedicated gluten free facilities. Many of their products are considered raw in their finished form because their moisture has been removed gradually over time at very low temperatures. They also make sure to use only organic nuts and seeds and wholesome produce that is available seasonally.