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Cecily Ross

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

Ballet on Horseback

Jun 17, 2014

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.

Cooking with Patrick: Crème Brûlée

Jun 17, 2014

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

Crème Brûlée

Jun 17, 2014

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

David Peterson talks Pan Am

Mar 23, 2014

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.

Homemade Pork Sausage

Mar 23, 2014

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

A Real Grind

Mar 23, 2014

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

Mexican Chorizo

Mar 23, 2014

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

Openings in the Hills

Aug 18, 2012

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

Where the Wild Things Are

Aug 17, 2012

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


A Cook’s Tour of Country Pubs

Aug 17, 2012

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

Off the shelf

Aug 17, 2012

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

The maize index

Aug 17, 2012

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

This little van goes to market

Aug 17, 2012

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.

A Cook’s Tour of Bolton

May 18, 2012

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

Kitchen Consequential

May 18, 2012

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

Putting Headwaters on the culinary map

May 18, 2012

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

Off the shelf

May 18, 2012

Our roundup of fabulous quality items produced by local artisans.

The morel index

May 18, 2012

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.