FOOD Autumn – Winter 2012

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


A spring freeze that wiped out 88 per cent of Ontario’s apple crop is only the latest in a string of challenges pressuring local growers to squeeze more value out of the humble apple.

At Bolton’s St. Michael Secondary School, the hickory stick has been replaced with a baguette, and Chef Gallo is calling the tune.

Preparing duck confit is not difficult, but it is time consuming and requires patience, technique and even love.

Miriam Streiman’s country kitchen is more than a place to eat, drink and be merry – it’s a culinary stage and she’s the leading lady.

Erin’s Dolores Smith shares her passion for the many wonders of extra virgin olive oil.

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

When Julie Suzanne Pollock decided to stop eating meat, her friends and family were not amused.

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

Only 16 per cent of watermelons now have seeds, down from 42 per cent in 2003. Alas, it is unlikely that the world record for spitting a watermelon seed will be broken.

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

Feast of Fields role is raising public awareness. Some people who don’t normally use organic food might come out and discover celebrated chefs are cooking with organics.