Cider House Rules – Ontario Hard Cider is the Comeback Kid
byDid you know hard cider is the fastest growing alcoholic beverage in Ontario? It was the first alcoholic beverage enjoyed in North America –…
Food & Drink
Explore These Hidden Gems. Unassuming places where you can enjoy great food and ambiance.
byExteriors can be deceiving. When it comes to enjoying a delicious meal out at a local restaurant, it’s what’s inside that really counts. Looking…
Building a Better Burger – Best Local Burgers
byby Lynn Ogryzlo & Charlotte Ottaway Like architects, back yard barbecuists and beef lovers take burger building very seriously; each one trying to outdo…
Patio Fever – Local Patio Guide
byThe best spots for eating and drinking locally this season by Charlotte Ottaway Just the mere hint of a warm ray of sunshine signals us…
Gardening for Flavour – It’s All About the Heirlooms
byThey taste so good, tangy, sweet, and oh so luscious. The right tomato can make you swoon with your eyes closed, in contrast to…
Café Hopping – Drink Local and Find Your Favourite Coffee Shops
byWhether you’re a coffee snob or tea connoisseur, someone seeking the company of community or simply craving something sweet, there is no shortage of…
Sweet Potatoes… are sweeter in Ontario!
byI picked it up very carefully with my chopsticks. If it were not for the soft tempura batter on the outside to give me some…
HAND PIES…The most important ingredient is a friend
byI confess, I have a sweet tooth, I always have. I think it stems back to when my grandmother used to make giant, cookie-sheet…
A Winter Grape Harvest. Canadian Ice Wines
byWhat champagne is to France, so icewine is to Canada. There is no other place in the world with the conditions that encourage the…
Sweetness From The Heart, Homemade Cookies For The Holidays
byChristmas is a magical time of year, a time when people who usually don’t bake find themselves in the kitchen trying out family recipes….