I’ve been doing the ‘buy Canadian’ thing for a few years now. I actually enjoy the game of trying to find cool folks making cool stuff and I know that there are others like me just like there are people who lack the time or inclination to do the research.
I also think it can be tricky for people looking at starting a business to be able to identify a need.
So what’s a product you don’t know of a Canadian alternative to?
Personally, it’s cast iron cookware. Meyer makes great stainless stuff, but there isn’t a single foundry making cast iron cookware in Canada. I’ve actually started emailing a few to see if I can find a Canadian foundry that would be willing to batch produce cast iron skillets. Finding a local brand already doing it would be a LOT easier!
It’s very difficult to find non-US coffee filters!
I’m planning to try out reusable cotton filters, at least that’s a one-time purchase.
Pinyon Products coffee filters.
Also, GK Connoisseur, made in Vaughn, ON, available through your local Home Hardware.
Much appreciated, I’ll check out both!
If you are talking drip coffee may I suggest you move to a french press or some other way of brewing coffee? I moved to a French press years ago and never looked back, sure drip coffee is easier but it is not for me.
I’m happy with my moccamaster. French press is not for me.
Fair