 30 Days of Local Wine is Back! Staff 30 days of local wine started last year with an initiative. A challenge to drink only Ontario wines for 30 days. We took the challenge, and documented the process in a month long feature. We played on the initiative, exposing the culture of local food and wine in Ontario. The result was a highly successful mashup of collaboration articles, food and wine pairings, local wine events, tweetups, and even a few wine videos. 30 days of local wine is back this year, and once again we’ll be putting the focus on the wines, wineries and the various personalities behind them. A stellar line up complimented by a ton of local food and wine content by some of our favourite local bloggers.. |
Drake Beauty & Fashion Catherine Solmes The Drake General Store is designed to be shopped like a thrift store with unique hip but retro items and a focus on Canadiana. It’s a bit of a treasure trove and a great spot to shop for original gifts. I went to see what beauty/fashion goodies were on offer and here’s what I found.. Read More |
30 Days of Local Wine Content Nyarai Sauvingon Blanc Suresh Doss A virtual winery is in essence a brand. A winemaker, who most likely works for another winery, decides to craft one or several wines under a separate brand. This concept has taken off with the ease of online ordering... Read More Huff Estates South Bay Chardonnay Suresh Doss  I have deep appreciation for the food and wine industry in Prince Edward County. Without even taking passion into account, there is a palpable sense of collaboration and camaraderie between chefs, winemakers and producers... Read More Cave Spring 2009 Riesling Rick VanSickle Cave Spring is Niagara’s, ah, heck, let’s just say Canada’s, best producer of Riesling and, as far as I’m concerned, up there with some of the best in the world. The winery’s top cuvee, the CSV (Cave Spring Vineyard) Riesling, is a stunning example of what this grape can do in the right vineyard and in the right winemaker’s hands. It brings everything to the table: fruit, acid, minerality, balance and that special sense of place, that little thing called terroir... Read More |
| Heirloom Hurah Tasting Joel Solish When you are in the country it seems that everyone knows each other, everyone is friendly, and smiles are plenty. This was definitely the case at the farm of Vicki Emlaw and Tim Noxon this past Labour day weekend for their Tomato Hurrah, an event that celebrates the glorious vegetables they grow, with a focus on heirloom tomatoes... Read More |
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| Langdon Hall BBQ Series Suresh Doss The recently launched Sizzling Summer BBQ Series at Langdon Hall is a casual series of events hosting a variety of culinary personalities, and pairing them with local and international wineries. Recently Chef Chris Mcdonald (Cava) came up to co-host the event with Tawse Winery.. Read More |
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| Brick Works, More Than A Market Lauren Simmons Citizens of Toronto have driven past the complex of derelict buildings that is the Don Valley Brick Works for years. When we heard there was a Farmer’s Market being held there on Saturdays starting about three years ago, we jumped at the chance to get local farm-fresh produce closer to uptown. Nature lovers have enjoyed exploring the beautiful paths and wetlands that sprawl through the Don Valley behind the buildings, and foodie folk have loved all the exciting events that have used to the space such Read More |
Stratford: The Tempest Jennifer Hood Now a sold out hit, The Tempest offers a glowing example of the kind of magical landscapes Stratford is capable of creating. Equipped with the talents of some incredible actors, the genius of creative set design, and the imagination of a powerful director, The Tempest has become a cornerstone show for this year's Stratford Festival. The story of The Tempest intially considers the plight of Prospero and his daughter, Miranda.. Read More |
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| Local Wine Wednesdays Lauren Simmons  Ravine Vineyards, with an idyllic farmhouse setting in St. David's in Niagara, is more like a friends' cottage than a winery. You'll find no prize-winning architecture, no pricey tasting flights, no coached wine-pouring monkeys reciting script..Read More |
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies Pay Chen I've been a bad blogger this summer. The patio weather hit and I found myself parked there with a beverage in my hand instead of in the kitchen baking up sweets. I have an old recipe for Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies clipped from the Toronto Star that is at least 10 years old that I turn to when I want a healthy-ish treat.. Read More |
Wild Blueberry Fest Suresh Doss This past Sunday, Evergreen Brick Works hosted a Wild Blueberry festival sponsored by the Wild Blueberry Association of North America. An abundance of blueberry-themed treats were served. Producers and chefs came together to celebrate the deliciously healthy fruit by serving it raw or in various cooked forms. Also, there was a pie Bake-off... Read More |
Preserving Time Maureen Argon This has been an amazing (and some would say alarming) growing season so far. There’s corn by the roadsides and we’ve already eaten our fill of strawberries, cherries, blueberries. Right now I’m enjoying several baskets a week of some of the best peaches I’ve ever had. That I wait all year for local fruite may have something to do with it.. Read More |
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| WineCampTO 3 Sep 1st WineCampTO is back! Come celebrate Ontario's amazing wines and taste some of the best. This time, we'll be at Crush Wine Bar enjoying the food and ambiance - and that means we'll be able to host 40 people - the biggest WineCamp yet.... Read More |
David Suzuki Gala Sept 10th Sustainable rainbow trout, organic arugula seedlings and free-range chickens will all be part of a mouth-watering menu being served up by celebrity Chef Susur Lee on September 10 at a gala celebrating the 20th.... Read More |
Corks, Canapes, Canvasesl Sept 18th A Wine Country leader in developing new and innovative wine and food experiences, Hillebrand Winery is launching a new event that focuses on its Artist Series wines... Read More |
Farm to Table @ Beast Aug 23rd Beast Restaurant with Matchbox Garden and Seed Co and come together to create an evening of dining that highlights the best in local fare. A representative from Matchbox Garden and Seed Co. will be at Beast to speak about sustainable agriculture. .. Read More |