Tag: food
Food Grain Bank Donors
Pictured are members of the Robson family with Dave Brackenridge during the Barbeque lunch held by the youth group of Centreville Presbyterian Church. More than $400 was raised at the event, which will be…
It’s time to show our generosity to Local Foodshare
This year there have been a few changes in the executive of our local Foodshare with the Brian Reynolds replacing long-time Chair David Brackenridge, but the local organization continues to address the needs of…
Young Entrepreneurs Celebrate Significant Milestone
They’ve been at it for ten years now, which means these high school students own a business that has survived longer than 2/3 of other small businesses. Cody and Kelsie are now both in…
Centreville Youth Host Support Local Efforts to Feed the World
Some fields in our township are growing food are not grown for local consumption; rather they are grown in support of faraway lands. Since 2010, members of the Centreville Presbyterian Church have been growing…
In Praise of Heritage Pigs
Pigs were introduced to North America over 500 years ago, when they were prized for their utility, hardiness, foraging ability, meat and fat, but this noble animal has been under attack now for over…
Last Farmers’ Market Sunday October 28
It’s hard to believe that I’m writing about the last farmers’ market of the season yet here we are. You’ve got one last chance to take in the festivities before we close the barn…
New Winery Provides Opportunity to add Wine to our Locally-Sourced Meal
The local diet trend just became more interesting in the neighbourhood as we can now add wine to our list of local food and drink possibilities by toasting our locally grown dinner with a…
Celebration of the Farm Allows the Community to Show their Support
Photo Norm Lamothe. An early morning fire on July 18th has destroyed five barns at Woodleigh Farms in Cavan Monaghan Township. It took five fire crews from Peterborough County and City of Kawartha Lakes…