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Nicola Ross

Bicycle Exchange

Mar 24, 2011 | Nicola Ross | Back Issues

Mountain biker Karen Gillies and road cyclist Nicola Ross invite each other out for a spin.

Le Tour de Terra Cotta

Mar 24, 2011 | Nicola Ross | Back Issues

Ted Webb’s infectious passion for cycling has transformed a sleepy village into a road racer’s dream.

The Tea Lady of Caledon East

Mar 23, 2011 | Nicola Ross | Homegrown in the Hills

Léna Valiquette blends her tisanes from the flowers and herbs she grows and dries in Hockley Valley. Her shop also carries a wide selection of true teas and coffees.

Yummy Pies!

Nov 20, 2010 | Nicola Ross | Homegrown in the Hills

Goodness Me! What Yummy Pies You Make! Five cups of fruit go into each nine-inch, deep-dish pie.

Straight Arrow: Lessons in a Steady Hand and a Sharp Eye

Sep 13, 2010 | Nicola Ross | Leisure

Lessons in archery from the steady hand and a sharp eye of Bruce Savage.

Closing the Divide Between Farm and Plate

Sep 13, 2010 | Nicola Ross | Homegrown in the Hills

Closing the divide between farm and plate: I grew up believing that my part of the Niagara Escarpment wasn’t much good for farming. Gord McArthur sees things differently.

Palgrave Community Kitchen

Jun 15, 2010 | Nicola Ross | Homegrown in the Hills

Palgrave’s certified commercial kitchen is open to cooks, caterers and community groups.

Seasonal Rites

Mar 21, 2010 | Nicola Ross | Homegrown in the Hills

Rock Garden Farms offers the very best of in-season, Ontario grown fruits and vegetables.

Downey’s Estate Winery

Nov 15, 2009 | Nicola Ross | Homegrown in the Hills

The biggest barrier to fruit wines is getting people to try them. That’s why winery manager Ed Roy is happy to have visitors spend time at the tasting bar. Photo by Pam Purves.

Cider House Rules

Sep 15, 2009 | Nicola Ross | Homegrown in the Hills

Tom Wilson and Nicole Judge should not have had to endure four years of administrative tomfoolery to establish Spirit Tree Estate, their cidery, bakery and local food shop.