November 28, 2011

Northumberland CFDC, Cobourg

A client of the Northumberland CFDC, Mark Pollard of Sprucewood Cookies, gained recognition when his cookies were chosen to be served with Ontario wines at the Vancouver Olympics. 

Located at Warkworth, Sprucewood Cookies has gained a reputation for creamy smooth shortbreads, with unusual flavours.  It was the shortbreads with cheddar cheese as a key ingredient that Mark donated for the Olympic athletes.  With word spreading about his cookies, Sprucewood’s phone rang incessantly. 

Mark says he couldn’t have launched his cookie bakery without the aid of the CFDC.  When Community Futures staff met at the Ontario Reception at the CF National Event in Collingwood in 2009, they were given Sprucewood’s maple shortbreads.

“We are a young, creative and committed team of foodies who manufacture high quality, small batch, handmade savory shortbread cookies and pure dessert shortbread cookies.  We hope others share our passion for fine food and pure flavours,” Mark explains.

Photo:  Sprucewood Bakery, Warkworth