Yearly Archives: 2010

 

Whole lotta baking going on

Sep 15

I passed this summer baking quantities of cookies, cakes, crackers and muffins for the farm stand at Haliburton Farm, and the saga continues through the early autumn. It has been a busy time and highly instructive in all kinds of … Continue reading →

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Cheese of the East

Sep 3

I have been back in Victoria for a bit more than a week, but it’s taken a while to get my thoughts and photos caught up. One of my last eastern treats was a trip to Prince Edward County, which … Continue reading →

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Food from local farms and Farmers without Borders

Aug 26

Although the town of Verona, Ontario may not be on the top of everyone’s visiting list, I certainly find its name euphonious and was delighted to find myself nearby last week. We had driven through it a couple of times … Continue reading →

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The Intervale: vegetables in Vermont

Aug 22

Just outside Burlington, Vermont lies 350 acres of fertile flood plain along the Winooski River, which has been preserved for sustainable farming since 1986 when the owner of a local garden supply company decided to turn a polluted, dangerous wasteland … Continue reading →

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Fresh-washed folk festival (& another market)

Aug 16

The Ottawa Folk Festival was smaller than others I’ve been to, with a lot of names and voices that were new to me. The highlight for me was the stomping performance by Hoots & Hellmouth, at the dance tent (what … Continue reading →

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