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The Alexandria Farmers’ Market runs Thursdays and Saturdays from April to October. Continue reading →

Patagonia will host ‘Mollusks for the Masses’ an in store event with Oyster Boy’s Adam Colquhoun. Participants are invited to come to the store, learn a little about the history and business of sustainable oceans, sample some oysters and learn to shuck. Continue reading →

With a ballsy, heart on her sleeve, straight shootin attitude, her raw, edgy songs take no prisoners and tell it like it is. Juno nominated, multiple CFMA nominated and four time WCMA winner Mayes is a force to be reckoned with. Stratford will soon find out what all the fuss is about. A great show with a great artist to end a great series. Get your tickets early.

Facilitator: Jon Forbes

Join Jon Forbes of Forbes Wild Foods for an evening of wild eating. Indulge in local, season foods including fiddleheads, wild leeks and wild garlic as well as morel and pheasant-back mushrooms. Other foods such as cedar tea, labrador tea and cattail shoots will also be prepared. Take part in a discussion of ethical and sustainable issues surrounding the harvesting of wild foods. You’ll walk away armed with the tools you need to begin your own foraging adventures.

Jon Forbes lives in the Noisy River Valley, where he has been harvesting wild foods for over 50 years. He started Forbes Wild Foods in 1998 and currently spends his time writing, training and helping to build awareness for a sustainable and ecologically sound approach to non-timber forest products.

A fun and informal evening perfect for mothers day. Spend some time with mom, she’ll enjoy your company as well as our selection of wine and cheese.

We’ll teach you to properly taste wine, and cheese, pick out the flavours you like best and how to pair them together.

For tickets, visit: http://www.culinarium.ca/index.php?page=culinarium-events

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Nothing tastes better than fresh locally grown Ontario food. And with such a bounty to choose from, a gourmet meal is never further away than your very own crisper. Let Culinarium’s^TM show you how to cook through the seasons with ingredients from around the province. You’ll be amazed at the multitude of menus you’ll have at your fingertips.

All of Culinarium’s^TM cooking classes are formatted to be a rich and decadent 3-part learning experience:

Part 1: try an array of seasonal foods and learn about the different varieties of produce.
Part 2: everyone grab an apron and let’s get cooking!
Part 3: Relax at our communal table and enjoy the fruits of your labour.

Prefer a private party?  Contact us and we’ll help you create a savoury soiree for you and your guests!

Discover the wonderful connection between wine and herbs during this annual spring celebration. Tour our 28 wineries to experience a uniquely herb-inspired VQA wine and food pairing at each. Highlighting the 2011 TripAdvisor designation of Niagara-on-the-Lake as Canada’s #1 Food & Wine Destination, a number of the wineries will be working with local restaurants and suppliers, creating food matches that use regional ingredients and highlight the herbs and the wines selected.

For a full list of herb-inspired VQA wine and food pairings visit www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com.

Advance touring pass price $38* per person until April 15 ($43* per person after April 15) entitles holder to a wine and food pairing at each of the member wineries.

NEW designated driver touring pass price $30 per person (limit one per purchase) entitles the holder to a food pairing and non-alcoholic beverage at each of the member wineries.

Wine & Herb touring passes are now available to buy online at www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com or by calling 905.468.1950.

*Plus applicable taxes

NEW designated driver touring pass price $30 per person (limit one per purchase) entitles the holder to a food pairing and non-alcoholic beverage at each of the member wineries.

Wine & Herb touring passes are now available to buy online at www.wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com or by calling 905.468.1950.

*Plus applicable taxes

Food Revolution Day is a chance for people who love food to come together to share information, talents and resources; to pass on their knowledge and highlight the world’s food issues. Attend one of the Toronto events listed or plan your own! Continue reading →

Please join us at Vicki’s Veggies in welcoming the new season with over 200 varieties of heirloom tomato seedlings, eggplant, hot and sweet peppers and herbs. Continue reading →

Saturdays
9–10am
Cost: $5 suggested donation, drop-in

Caregivers and children ages 4 to 7 are invited to roll up your sleeves and learn how to mix, grate mash and then eat your delicious creations—using only your hands!

Sniff, taste, touch and play are the key ingredients of this fun and free program.

Space is limited to a maximum of 12 children.