Our Great Summer Patios – Oakville, Bronte & Burlington
by Becky Dumais Just the mere hint of a warm ray of sunshine is enough for us Canadians to shout, “Patio season!” Enjoying a…
Food & Drink
Maro’s Bistro Marvels with Middle Eastern Twists & Tastes
When you travel down Kerr Street in Oakville, there is a humble restaurant named Maro’s Bistro. If you haven’t been yet, put it on…
Gardening for Flavour – It’s All About the Heirlooms
They taste so good, tangy, sweet, and oh so luscious. The right tomato makes me swoon with my eyes closed, in contrast to others…
Farmer’s Markets Opening in May & June
Farmer’s markets begin opening this month, and we couldn’t be happier about it. All of those locally grown fruits and vegetables will increase in…
7 Places to celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day April 12
National Grilled Cheese Day is April 12th. I don’t really need really need a calendar to help me celebrate. Like most kids, I grew…
Ontario Rhubarb – A Force to be Reckoned With
If you were thinking that Ontario rhubarb was one of the first crops out of the ground every spring and it’s harvested along with…
5 Healthy Local Restaurants in Oakville and Burlington
With alternative diets becoming much more common, it’s easier to find accommodating foods and restaurants that cater to special dietary needs or habits. As…
12th Annual Food & Drink Fest moves back to FirstOntario Centre
Food & Drink Fest, Ontario’s second largest indoor food and drink festival will be back in familiar digs April 7-9, 2017. “Food & Drink…
Sweet Potatoes … are sweeter in Ontario
I picked it up very carefully with my chopsticks. If it were not for the soft tempura batter on the outside to give me some…
The Block Co. in Downtown Burlington
The Block Co. opened recently in the heart of Downtown Burlington, filling a culinary void for many local residents. The newly renovated shop on John St….