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Farming

Cheaper by the Bushel: Van Dyken Bros.

Mar 22, 2012 | Nicola Ross | Homegrown in the Hills

Italian cooks flock to this Dutch family’s pick-your-own farm in Caledon.

Growing Caledon’s Good Food Ideas

Jan 25, 2012 | Signe Ball | Web Extras

Two videos have been produced to showcase Caledon’s food innovators and local “farm to table” efforts.

The Food of Love

Nov 21, 2011 | Nicola Ross | Homegrown in the Hills

Bridgitte says chocolate is also great brain food. It can shift your consciousness, making you feel better. “But,” she warns, “brain-activating chemicals are very heat sensitive.”

The Sausage King of Broadway Farm’s Market

Sep 9, 2011 | Nicola Ross | Homegrown in the Hills

Sausages that are fast becoming a popular option, even among Broadway Farm’s Market’s most health-conscious customers.

Canada’s chefs enter the quarry fray

Aug 19, 2011 | Cecily Ross | Back Issues

“We want people to taste the bounty of the land that is threatened by the quarry,” says Stadtländer.

The Meaning of Red Fife

Aug 19, 2011 | Monica Duncan | Back Issues

From farm to mill, a heritage grain makes a remarkable journey back to the future.

Fall Fair Fare

Aug 19, 2011 | Nicola Ross

The traditions of the annual agricultural fair were brought to Canada by British settlers.

Och, laddie! That is one fine steak

Aug 19, 2011 | Brad Holden | Back Issues

Highland cattle are chock full of Omega-3 fatty acids, protein and iron.

The Case for Local Meat Processing

Aug 19, 2011 | Nicola Ross | Back Issues

For consumers, improved meat safety sounds encouraging – but the transition to a more strictly regulated system has not been without casualties.

The little project that grew

Aug 19, 2011 | Nicola Ross | Back Issues

Seven of the 20 individual plots have been rented for $25 each by area residents who want fresh vegetables.

What’s With The Green Eggs?

Jul 12, 2011 | Cathy Bray | Blogs

Believe it or not, green eggs are GOOD for you!

Eat Your Heart Out, Dr. Seuss!

Jun 16, 2011 | Monica Duncan | Back Issues

Alpacas like llamas, prudently dole out kisses. After a quick assessment, they’ll smooch you right on the lips.