COFFEE & FRIENDS MAKE THE PERFECT BLEND
When you’re scheduling a catch-up with a friend, a quick business chat, or that awkward first date, coffee shops and cafés are the go-to…
Food & Drink
PERFECTING YOUR SUNDAY ROAST: Kitchen Vices and Virtues
If you grew up in a Canadian house that went to church every Sunday, the Sunday Roast may be a very familiar event to…
It’s Root Season – Time to Dig in…
Have you ever noticed that most of the vegetables we see at the farmers’ market grow above ground? It may not be something you…
Local Sweet Corn – We’re All Ears for Corn Season!
At this time of year, you’re likely to find roadside stands that sell nothing but sweet corn. Big wagons are piled high with irresistible…
Planning Your Niagara Wine Tour
With the Niagara Grape & Wine Festival, September is a busy season for wineries in Niagara. While this is an excellent time to take…
Farmers’ Markets. How to make the most of them
My definition of farmers’ markets: culinary playgrounds for chefs and foodies, hunting grounds for the most unique local produce, a place to get the…
Building a Better Burger – Best Local Burgers
by Lynn Ogryzlo & Emily Bednarz As many backyard barbecuers know, burger-building is a complex endeavour. Like an architect, a good barbecuer knows that…
Craft Brews + Delicious Ribs – Your Local Craft Beer and Rib Festival Directory
Pass the paper towel—it’s almost Craft Beer and Ribfest season in the region! by Emily Bednarz Whether you’re a Ribfest Freshman keen to sample…
Local Apiaries & Honey Farms
Not only do bees work hard all day to pollinate our flowers, trees, fruits and vegetables, but – of course – they make honey…
5 reasons to love Ontario asparagus
We love asparagus! Grill it or steam it, here are some great ways to serve up local asparagus from Foodland Ontario. Plus, where else…