The pub plays a key roll in Ontario's history. From the War of 1812 to the Upper Canada Rebellion to a source of inspiration for writers and artists. Naturally some of the oldest buildings in settlements that birthed the country were pubs or are still pubs—those places have some stories of their own to [...]
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Jack Dylan is the creator of the fresh and tantalizing poster for the 2011 Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival. His poster was unveiled at the Festival’s launch Monday, August 15.
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Fathers danced with their daughters, friends and neighbours chatted about the week's events and even a few curious visitors joined in and quickly made new friends over a classic leisurely Sunday lunch. Slow Food Perth County held its third annual pork roast and proved nothing brings out the community quite like a good old [...]
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It’s the wallpaper in Barb McMahon’s bedroom that prompted me to ask if I could visit her in her 130+year-old home – now a triplex – the oldest house on her block. She’s using the Globe and Mail. That’s partly for green reasons – she couldn't face all the ugly panelling ending up at the [...]
Continue Reading →It's July. It's Hot. The Stratford Festival is having a terrific Season and tourism is booming in Stratford. In addition to the theatre, there's Summer Music Festival and Culinary Tours. Participate in even a few of these and you'll get to know my beautiful little [...]
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Recently, eleventh generation Austrian glass maker Maximilian J. Riedel hosted an event in Stratford where the focus of the evening was stemware and its role in the enjoyment of wine.
The event was hosted by Jeremy and Carrie Wreford of Bradshaws Kitchen and Detail. And held in The [...]
Continue Reading →This Sunday is a big day both for Stratford and for our local Slow Food Perth County Farmers' Market – the market is moving outdoors.
Continue Reading →In this week’s Market Musings I profile a few of the vendors from the Stratford/Perth Slow Food Market.
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