Tag: food
Farm-to-Table Restaurant Opening in Millbrook
The transformation of the former garage is almost complete. After months of renovations, Moody’s Bar and Grill will open its doors in a stylish venue mid-September, if all goes according to plan. The…
Two Farmers’ Markets in September
To celebrate and enjoy this year’s harvest, we are once again running two farmers’ markets in September. Look for more delicious, fresh local produce on Sunday, September 10th and Sunday, September 24th. In…
Frenchs’ Beef
This June, Susan and John French celebrated their 39th year operating their farm on the 4th Line. They produced milk with their 70 head of Holstein cattle, keeping bull calves for beef. Raised on…
New Vegetarian Festival Takes Root in Our Region This Fall
I am delighted and grateful to be part of a group of local volunteers who, for the past few months, have been working very hard planning the first vegetarian festival for our region! Peterborough…
Public Feedback Sought on Contemporary Zoning Issues
At the July 5th meeting, Mark Stone of MLS Planning Consulting presented the Draft Discussion papers developed after their June public consultation to move the new Zoning By-Law project forward. Among other topics,…
Migrant Workers Help Make Local Harvests Happen
Perusing the farmers’ markets comes with the satisfaction of knowing the produce is fresh, grown to exacting health standards and supports the local economy. But that’s not the whole story. Many local market…
Two Farmers’ Markets in August
It’s harvest time! This season’s crop of fresh, delicious produce is ready for the picking. Fresh greens, new potatoes, sweet corn, juicy ripe tomatoes, sun-kissed berries, succulent squash – you’ll it all and much…
Golden Meadows Honey Comes to Zion Line
Helen and David Nicolaou have been in the honey business for many years. They began with a single hive which arrived at their Scugog Island home as an uninvited swarm, which they quickly welcomed…
A Modern Take on a Traditional Product
Susan Waldon and daughter Rachel have been offering their home made preserves at local markets for more than five years, but for Susan, preserving has been a way of life. Growing up on…