Local Farm Receives Top Producer Award in Toronto
Terryland Farms Receives 2010 Producer of the Year Award for Agri-business excellence!
Toronto, ON – George and Linda Heinzle of Terryland Farms were awarded the Producer of the Year Award at the opening night reception of the 2010 Canadian International Farm Show. Heinzle’s received their award in the
presence of a crowd [...]
Food for Thought
I attended the Canadian Organic Conference Gala Evening Friday, February 26th; an evening which has traditionally kicked off a Saturday of workshops, lively conversation and information pertaining to Organic and Sustainable farming practices. It actually has the flavour of a country social where old friends and new gather to eat, laugh and share.
Dr. Wayne [...]
Cornwall On – Today the SD&G Food Council hosted a workshop on an SDG local food movement at the Ramada Inn in Cornwall. The event was organized by Tom Manley of Homestead Organics and was funded by the SD&G Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC), represented by Gay Hamilton.
The keynote speaker for the event was Dr. Wayne Roberts. Among [...]
SD&G Food Council Workshop, 26 February 2010
by Reg Coffey
Cornwall On – Today the SD&G Food Council hosted a workshop on an SDG local food movement at the Ramada Inn in Cornwall. The event was organized by Tom Manley of Homestead Organics and was funded by the SD&G Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC), represented by [...]
The SDG Food Council, sponsor of the SDG Farm Fresh food directory (www.sdgfarmfresh.com), invites you to a constructive workshop on an SDG local food movement with Wayne Roberts from the Toronto Food Policy Council (TFPC).
Dr. Wayne Robert’s is the author of “The No-Nonsense Guide to World Food” and a weekly columnist for Toronto’s NOW Magazine [...]
The Cornwall Free News would like to welcome its newest advertiser Moustache Joe’s
(Joe Aiello pictured above with Amanda & Donna)
For nearly two years Moustache Joe’s has been a highlight of the downtown area. By finding the perfect balance between quality food and reasonable prices, Moustache Joe’s has become a place that everyone can come to [...]
Katerina’s Restaurant & Catering is the perfect recipe for almost any day or occasion.
With the river running across the street this hidden gem nestled in the western part of Cornwall Ontario at 1195 2nd Street West features Greek, South West, and Mexican cuisine in a colorful and festive environment.
For quiet getaways or for that special [...]
Tom Manley hosted a lovely evening at his own homestead this past Saturday evening. Featured were fine fresh foods from local producers, some amazing local wine, and Beau’s Brew. Even the coffee had a local flavour as the beans were freshly roasted locally from Reg Coffey of Coffey’s Coffee. (Tom pictured with his [...]
Episode four of our series “Cooking with Kretz”
The 100 Mile Cuisine of SD&SG County in Ontario Canada was full of challenges for Chef Shawn Kretz.
He brined his organic local Pork in some Beau’s Brew Beer which is bottled in Vankleek Hill Ontario.
The dish also had a corn meal polenta, roasted local root vegetables, and an [...]
That is not the best photo of Nigella, but these darn copyright rules make it hard to use some of the better ones.
Ms Lawson turned 50. It’s hard to believe. Looking back it was the 90’s when I first saw her on TV.
She put some “zest” into cooking. I mean, could you [...]
If you haven’t checked out the first episodes of Cooking with Kretz click this LINK.
Chef Shawn Kretz has created quite the menu from foods harvested within 100 Miles of SD&G.
In our first episode shot locally as Schnitzels, we featured Bison & Goat Cheese Pizza using a Beau’s Brew dough; Bison pepperoni from Island View [...]
Not sure how good it is if sipped out of shoe though…
Champagne is the beverage of choice for millions come New Years night; for birthdays and celebrations, and because it makes many women giddy
L I N K
“Drinking around two glasses of Champagne can have beneficial effects on the way blood vessels function,” [...]
Here is episode two of our webshow — Cooking with Kretz, with our resident Red Seal Chef, Shawn Kretz.
Season One is all about the 100 Mile Cuisine of SD&G counties in Ontario, Canada
This episode features Roasted Butternut Squash Soup.
Chef Shawn also explores other root vegetables that are indigenous to our area.
to contact Chef Shawn you [...]
Here are your Farm News Quick Hits for Tuesday December 1, 2009
Cash Cost Spike Causes Crunch
“especially frustrated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and its double standard on pesticides. On the one hand, Canadian farmers are denied access to cost-saving chemicals that are routinely available in the U.S. and elsewhere, yet the agency does nothing [...]
Food policy in Canada — it’s a bit of a daunting concept. In Canada, we are blessed to have a bountiful food supply, very low food costs, and a vast variety to choose from. But what is our policy about food? We’ve got regulations about food safety, agricultural policy, and so on. These are [...]
Emanuel & Jimmy don’t have a website so I told them I’d share as much about their long time restaurant and Pizza palace as I could.
Fresh and fast with a full service menu. Special of the day if you drop in and pick up always gives you a 10% discount. Taxes are always included [...]
What a neat promotion and idea. L I N K
The farmer gave away every potato in his field– 45,000 kilograms of the Russet variety.
“The stunt was in an effort to promote local crops and inform the public about the dangers of urban sprawl creeping into agricultural land around the city.
“We are trying to get [...]
It’s getting colder out; especially in the mornings, but the Cornwall Farmers’ Market in George Assaly lane is still open Saturdays. From fresh produce, locally crafted products, and art performances you never know what you’ll find.
Come out and sample some fresh Bison or have a hot cup of Reg’s Coffee.
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