A little about us...
Born in 2022 from a love of local flavours and family traditions, SNickelFritz Kitchens is proudly rooted in the heart of Waterloo County, Ontario. What began as a passion project has grown into a small-batch Canadian condiment brand focused on distinctive pantry flavours inspired by regional food traditions.
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Our products celebrate the ingredients, heritage, and comfort foods of the province we call home. The SNickelFritz Kitchens pantry includes artisan mustards, barbecue sauces, relishes, and chili sauces designed for grilling, sandwiches, charcuterie boards, and everyday cooking.
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Our lineup features creations such as Butter Tart Mustard and Butter Tart BBQ Sauce, both inspired by Canada’s iconic butter tart. We also produce Oktoberfest Mustard, a sweet Bavarian-style mustard that nods to Waterloo Region’s rich cultural traditions, along with Millie’s Zucchini Relish and Millie’s Chili Sauce—heritage-inspired recipes that feel like they’ve come straight from Grandma’s kitchen.
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Waterloo County has long been known for its strong preserving traditions, from pickles and relishes to pantry sauces that bring meals to life. SNickelFritz Kitchens draws inspiration from this regional history while adding a creative touch that makes each product memorable.
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Every product is crafted with care using real ingredients and as many locally sourced components as possible. With each jar we celebrate the flavours and traditions of Ontario while bringing something new to the modern pantry.
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From our kitchen to yours, we’re here to bring nostalgic, flavourful, and unmistakably Canadian pantry staples to the table.
What's in the SNickelFritz Kitchens Pantry Collection?
The SNickelFritz Kitchens Pantry
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Butter Tart Mustard
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Oktoberfest Mustard
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Jalapeño Oktoberfest Mustard
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Butter Tart BBQ Sauce
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Millie’s Zucchini Relish
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Millie’s Chili Sauce
What's in a name?
Schnickelfritz (noun): An endearing term for a mischievous child, a little trouble-maker
The name SNickelFritz Kitchens is inspired by a playful nickname my Great Uncle Herb loved to use. He always had a twinkle in his eye and a gentle laugh when he said it.
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He and my Aunt Lili lived in a beautiful old house in Preston that always smelled like fresh baking and perked coffee. Aunt Lili (pronounced Lie-la) always had something homemade ready for a snack. Both were local to Cambridge, and both remain close in my heart.
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My brand name is a tribute to them and the warmth, generosity, and humour they brought to our family.
My own little twist? My name is Sandy Nickel, and I’ve been “SNickel” online since the early days of email thanks to friends who started using it as a nickname.
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I couldn’t imagine a more fitting name for my kitchen.
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With much love,
Sandy
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