Night to Nurture Gala
by Agatha Podgorski
The Night to Nurture Super Gala 2012; a night of celebration for what has been achieved and a night of raising funds for what remains to be done.
Originally called the “Super Gala”, this event was re-named in 2010 to the Night to Nurture Gala. This was more than a name change, and reflected the addition of Kids Help Phone as a key recipient of the funds raised. By supporting Kids Help Phone as well as our Toonies for Tummies program the Grocery Foundation is now nurturing the whole child.
Cheesewerks ‘Meet the Maker’ with Shep Ysselstein
by Agatha Podgorski
Shep Ysselstein is the enthusiastic, young cheese maker of the newly establish Gunn’s Hill Artisan Cheese in Oxford County, Ontario. Once upon a time a business administration major, Shep sparked his love of cheese making in Northern Ontario on a visit to Thunder Oak Cheese with friends.
Upon first glance, you’d think he’s an unlikely sort to be making cheese day-in and day-out. As soon as he starts to speak about his cheese though, you understand. There is a passion and commitment in his story that can fill an entire room and you can definitely taste it in his cheese.
2012 Farmland Preservation Forum
by Agatha Podgorski
Balancing Agriculture and Resource Demands in Rural Ontario
How do we effectively balance the use of our land resources while also ensuring the long-term sustainability of farming? Do existing policies lead us toward balance?
Join us in Guelph on February 17th for a collaborative dialogue about intensifying land use demands in rural Ontario. How do we support both land conservation and rural economic development?
- Learn from Panels & Case Studies
- Forge New Partnerships
- Set New Policy Directions
Black Oak Brewery Beer & Cheese Tasting
by Agatha Podgorski
Join the folks of Culinarium each Saturday for their free Meet & Greet Events. This is a chance for you to meet the movers and shakers, producers and farmers in the local food industry. A chance to indulge your taste buds with free samples and learn more about the folks behind our local food chain.
Next Saturday, Black Oak Brewing will be featuring their decadent Double chocolate Cherry Stout! Just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Nourish Me! Wholesome Kitchen – Immune-Boosting Soup Cooking Class
by Agatha Podgorski
Who’s stronger you or your cold virus? Did you know the average person has 3-4 colds per winter.
Don’t be a statistic!
Join holistic nutritionists for this hands-on soup making class and learn…
Stratus Wines named Top 10 Coolest to Visit!
by Agatha Podgorski
OCTA is excited to share this fantastic Ontario Culinary Tourism news with you! New York based The Daily Meal, has this say of Stratus Wines , Niagara:
“As one of the heralded emerging wine regions, Niagara now has a lot more going for it than the falls. When it opened in 2005, Stratus Wines’ facility was the first of its kind, earning a silver LEED certification. Perhaps inspired by the proximity to the incredible natural wonder of the falls, the remarkable design utilizes the natural resources to not just be more sustainable, like the geo-exchange technology, but also to enhance the aesthetics, like the “glass cube” tasting room.”
Culinarium Wine Tasting with Lacey Estates
by Agatha Podgorski
Lacey Estates will be pouring their 09 Baco Noir – Bronze medal winner at the Intervin International Wine awards, as well as their 2010 Gewurztraminer this February at Culinarium on Mount Pleasant Rd in Toronto. It will be paired with artisan cheeses at the store.
As the French say — A Votre Sante!
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