At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, the dining rooms of shelters across the province closed to meet public health regulations. These restrictions limited the shelters’ clientele to a regular food supply, and prompted two women in the Beaches are of Toronto to launch a volunteer profram providing sandwiches to… Continue reading
The Mitchel family hopes to build on the success of former Millbrook Valley Chocolates shop owners Steve and Jackie, but let’s face it: that’s a hard act to follow. Since the shop opened in December 2016, it has been a destination for chocolate lovers from the community and beyond, acquiring… Continue reading
At this week’s Annual General Meeting, Mark Brackenridge was awarded the society’s Lifetime Member award for his contributions to the organization and the Fair over the years. As he tells it, his brother Steve “volunteered” him for the position of Treasurer in 1997. At the time, the organization’s books were… Continue reading
Did you know that 58% of all food produced in Canada is lost or wasted? In 2019, that represented 11.17 metric tons of food, which is the equivalent of more than 90 CN Towers. So says Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization, suggesting that almost a third of this… Continue reading
For years, these two Millbrook couples have shared meals together, experimenting with new recipes. There was usually a theme for the meal, which could feature a special burger, something from the smoker or a new spice combination. The men are the foodies in the group, and enjoy the friendly competition… Continue reading
There are limited government regulations surrounding “best before” dates which began to appear in Canada in the 1970’s. Foods with a shelf life of 90 days or less, except for fresh fruit and vegetables and certain other products, are required to have either a “best before date” or “packaged on”… Continue reading
Pictured from left to right are Lions Gary Robinson, David Goode and Steve Paul recovering from the Lions’ first breakfast event of the season. On Sunday 155 people dropped in for a meal and some fellowship. The next one is scheduled for November 26th, from 8:30 to noon at the… Continue reading
