Over the last decade, farmers' markets have become a vibrant and dynamic part of Toronto's food landscape, and this is in part thanks to the hard work of these two fabulous ladies. For nearly 10 years, veteran market managers Corry Ouellette & Cookie Roscoe have been working behind the scenes at some of Toronto's best […]
Shakespeare for Foodies! Shakespeare teaches us about good and evil, the power of language, the nature of love — but can he teach us how to eat? Shakespeare is not usually thought of as a fount of culinary information, but in fact his plays shed light not only on attitudes toward food in Renaissance England, […]
Paul DeCampo, Director of Slow Food Toronto, will be talking about the principles at the heart of the Slow Food International movement, a key force in the global transformation of attitudes towards local and sustainable agriculture. Slow Food began in Italy in 1986 to resist the opening of a McDonald's in Rome. By 1989, the […]
Food + art = magic. That is the core idea behind Alchemy, an international artist residency held in Prince Edward County, that brings together 12 artists for 12 days to explore the synergy between artistic and culinary practices in a community setting. Led by founder Claire M. Tallarico and Tonia Di Risio, the collaborations, conversations […]
In a city of immigrants, one of the most significant communities who moved here is a nestled into another community, and often hidden from view. It is the Montreal Jewish diaspora in exile, who began moving west down the 401 in the mid 1970’s, and continue to this day. Numbering tens of thousands of individuals, […]
Ruth Klahsen is living proof of how an individual can have a transformative effect on local food systems. After 25 years as a professional chef, she embarked on an adventure that would see her become one of Canada's most celebrated cheesemakers. Through innovative use of Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) fundraising, Ruth established Monforte Dairy as […]
This month’s Table Talk falls on May Day, both an ancient celebration of the promise of Spring and a modern day of remembrance of the ongoing fight for social justice. It seems very fitting then to invite food researcher Valerie Tarasuk for an exploration of approaches to reducing food insecurity in Canada, with a glimpse […]
Join Melanie Coates (aka BEEGrrl) to welcome in Spring with a talk about the Birds and the Bees… Over ten years ago, Melanie, along with Chef David Garcelon, were the first in the world to install an urban apiary on the roof of a city centre hotel, at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York, where Melanie remains […]
Is millet the new quinoa? Sujala Balaji is a food scientist turned social entrepreneur committed to feeding the world sustainably by using ancient grain millets to address the need for sustainable and resilient food systems. With no need for pesticides/fertilizers, requiring much less water to grow, and their ability to help keep the soil healthy, […]
Join Laura Carlson, food historian, writer, and host of the award-winning radio show & podcast, The Feast, for a an exciting dive into the history of medieval Spanish food and culture. Considering the voyage of a medieval pilgrim along the famous pilgrimage path, the Camino de Santiago, Laura will take you on a journey through […]
