In anticipation for the TASTE Community Grown event at Crystal Palace on September 24th 2016, we received a preview of some of the most delectable food and drink in Prince Edward County. TASTE is considered one of “Ontario’s Top 100 festivals”. The annual culinary event is a showcase of wines, beers, ciders, and delicious food from the surrounding area. PEC is located in Southern Ontario on a large irregular headland at the eastern end of Lake Ontario; from Toronto, it…
It’s not everyday you get to have dinner with a sixth-generation Spanish Vintner as renowned as Bodegas Osborne, but as unlikely as it seems, here I am graced with Rocio Osborne’s presence. Despite the fact that she’s the brand ambassador of her namesake wine, she’s supremely humble and friendly. In fact, she’s floating around like a gracious host and ensuring we’re having a lovely evening. And how could we not: Spanish wines are flowing and so too is the phenomenal…
I bike past Fonda Lola, a quaint and cozy Mexican restaurant, nearly every day on my way to work. In fact, it is ideally situated in the Queen West neighbourhood of Toronto.
Frank Sinatra once crooned “Come Fly with Me” — crafting visions of luxury in the skies. And in addition to comfort, what’s more alluring than a memorable meal to go with it?
Enter Air Canada, whose partnership with revered Chef David Hawksworth of Vancouver’s Hawksworth Restaurant, sought to create a quintessentially Canadian menu for its International Business Class and Maple Leaf Lounges.
Deep fried. On a stick. Stuffed between buns.
Yes, if you didn’t already suspect it, I am alluding to some of the outrageously glorious foods at the CNE this year. It is one of the few places I know whose food conjure equal amounts of disgust and intrigue from.
So, throw caution to the wind (or arm yourself with an antacid), give in and try something you’ll undoubtedly tell your friends about.
As your willing guinea-pig, I sampled and devoured all the fare…
Niagara-on-the-Lake holds a special place in many hearts and minds alike. Located at the western end of Lake Ontario, it was one of the earliest regions for settlement– due in part to the War of 1812. There are many key sites which helped establish Canada as unique and separate entity from the United states– who at the time– wanted to absorb the fledgling colonies. Today, you can visit the many historic sites that played an integral part in championing Canada…
by Tiffany Leigh Empowering individuals and arming the helpless with a voice to air issues of political, social, and economic concern is the essence of effecting positive change in our world. Journalists for Human Rights endeavours to provide bright individuals with the tools and skills to be storytellers in their native countries. Objectivity can be a luxury in countries abroad that suffer from religious, political, or civil strife. JHR helps eradicate the monopolization of all media channels that are dominated…
by Tiffany Leigh With a robust smokiness from the bacon and lingering finishes of sweet maple, you’d think that we were sampling a savoury dish. Think (slightly) differently: in the celebratory spirit of Neal Brothers Foods 25th anniversary, the dynamic duo recently launched their Kettle-style Maple Bacon Chips to the public. The Canadian brothers who hail from Aurora, Ontario started their company in 1988 from humble beginnings– fittingly enough, in their mother’s kitchen by making countless numbers cheesy croutons. Although…
In the 5th annual gala kicking off this year’s Scotiabank Buskerfest, the Scotiabank Buskerball 2013 gala dazzled with awe-inspiring performances and spectacles by talented street performers from around the world. There was much excitement to discover that evening at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly the Maple Leaf Gardens). From the superb wines supplied by 20 Bees to the delectable food stations including Vagabondo, Salad King, Barberian’s Steak House, Sultan’s Tent and many more, there was no shortage of tastes to…