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Tag Archives: local food
St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market has not only recovered from disaster, but seems stronger than ever. Less than two years ago fire leveled the main barn, but the place hardly skipped a heartbeat. The flea market and outdoor produce vendors remained … Continue reading
A number of small wineries have sprung up in the countryside where I grew up. Needless to say, as a wine-lover, I am proud of this. It’s my own terroir! In June my partner and I had a chance to … Continue reading
We are having my daughters and a few friends over for dinner Saturday. Danny and I are marking our 10th anniversary (the actual day we met was July 4). With summer’s abundance upon us, we will celebrate with food. These … Continue reading
It is becoming a common tradition for rural co-operatives to hold seasonal events inviting town and country people to reacquaint themselves with rural life and local food. These occur anytime from spring planting through fall harvest. Last Saturday Guelph Wellington … Continue reading
I wrote a cover article for the April issue of Gluten-Free Living magazine, Quinoa: a safe and healthy part of the GF diet. Among other questions, it responds to concern about cross-contamination by wheat and similar grains. The verdict: quinoa … Continue reading
We are delighted to welcome back Joan Lambert Bailey for this guest post, which should inspire us to travel to Tokyo. ‘Tokyo’ and ‘farmers market’ may seem an odd juxtaposition, but if there is one thing people in Japan, … Continue reading
So much for rational discussion. Until recently I had not seen evidence genetically-modified foods were safe to eat. My main gripe has been they add no benefit except for poor corporate citizens like Monsanto. GM scientists claim they offer food … Continue reading
Any Southern Ontario foodie worth his or her salt must visit St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, Canada’s largest. It offers a better selection of local produce and meat than even Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market but you must drive 90 minutes from … Continue reading