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Cecily Ross

Cecily Ross is an author and freelance writer who lives in Creemore.

Ballet on Horseback

Competition is fierce for spots on the 2015 Pan Am dressage team – and four accomplished equestrians from the Headwaters region are in the thick of the race to represent Canada.

Jun 17, 2014

Cooking with Patrick: Crème Brûlée

Crème brûlée is usually served in individual ramekins, but it also presents beautifully in a single nine-inch round ovenproof dish.

Jun 17, 2014

Crème Brûlée

“It’s one of my favourite desserts,” Patrick says, “and it’s one of our most popular desserts.”

Jun 17, 2014

David Peterson talks Pan Am

A long-time Caledon resident and avid horseman, David Peterson took time to speak with In The Hills about the impact the Games and the new world-class equestrian park will have on the area.

Mar 23, 2014

Homemade Pork Sausage

With the right equipment and ingredients, a pinch of perseverance, and a big dollop of humour, you can make your own sausages.

Mar 23, 2014

A Real Grind

With the right equipment and ingredients, a pinch of perseverance, and a big dollop of humour, you can make your own sausages.

Mar 23, 2014

Mexican Chorizo

There is something so “suggestive” about sausages, something elemental … No wonder they are often the subject of ribald, schoolyard-type humour.

Mar 23, 2014

Openings in the Hills

Have you heard? Here’s the local buzz on who’s moving and shaking in the local food scene.

Aug 18, 2012

Where the Wild Things Are

Known as the witch of Mono Centre, Lisa Yates is a wizard in the kitchen, transforming ordinary weeds into uncommon victuals


Aug 17, 2012

A Cook’s Tour of Country Pubs

Where do you go when you’re hungry for good company and casual food? To your local pub of course.

Aug 17, 2012

Off the shelf

Goodies and gadgets for those on the go! Our roundup of fabulous quality items available locally.

Aug 17, 2012

The maize index

Certain varieties of maize explode when heated, forming fluffy pieces that are delicious seasoned and eaten as a snack.

Aug 17, 2012

This little van goes to market

One of the biggest challenges facing the local food movement is distribution – or how to best get produce from the fields and farms to area restaurants and home kitchens.

Aug 17, 2012

A Cook’s Tour of Bolton

Here, for the uninitiated, is Food In The Hills’ tour of Bolton’s gourmet highlights:

May 18, 2012

Kitchen Consequential

It’s the little things that make the Fanzo kitchen special. But it’s the big things that make it great!

May 18, 2012

Putting Headwaters on the culinary map

Headwaters is emerging as the hottest new culinary region in Canada!

May 18, 2012

Off the shelf

Our roundup of fabulous quality items produced by local artisans.

May 18, 2012

The morel index

Morels should never be eaten raw as they contain small amounts of toxins that are removed by cooking. Even cooked morels can cause mild intoxication when consumed with alcohol.

May 18, 2012