Meet the Maker: Made by Bees

Meet the Maker: Made by Bees Priscilla Everett’s interest in beekeeping began as an actvity she shared with her children, but her hobby and interest grew into her fully-fledged business, Made by Bees. Priscilla and her bees are based in Brockville, Ontario, where she tends to her hives, makes products out of honey and wax, […]
Meet the Maker: Kricklewood Farm Sunflower Oil

Meet the Maker: Kricklewood Farm Sunflower Oil Every summer in the small town of Frankville, Ontario, the fields at Kricklewood Farm are filled with tall, cheerful sunflowers. Farmers Dale Horeczy and Brad Daily have been making cold-pressed sunflower oil here since 2012, with a commitment to organic farming practices. Originally from Winnipeg and after living […]
Meet the Maker: Rochef Chocolatier

Meet the Maker: Rochef Chocolatier Rochef is an institution in Canadian chocolate. Made in Gatineau since 2009, Rochef is known nationally and internationally for their excellence in chocolate. Co-owners Roch Fournier and Alain Fredette are dedicated to quality, using their experience, skill and high-end ingredients to produce the best chocolate possible. Fournier, Fredette and the […]
Meet the Maker: Fine Chocolate by Ludwig

Meet the Maker: Fine Chocolate by Ludwig Mrs. McGarrigle’s Fine Food proudly carries artisanal chocolate by Ludwig Ratzinger. Ludwig was born in Bavaria, where he was raised in his family’s bakery/pastry business. In his early career, Ludwig apprenticed at Garmisch-Partenkirchen Business School, and then in a bakery in Landsberg. Ludwig moved to Canada in 1990 […]
Meet the Maker: Michael’s Dolce

Meet the Maker: Michael’s Dolce Meet Michael Sunderland, the founder, proprietor, and confectioner at Michael’s Dolce based in Ottawa. Michael graduated in Culinary Arts from Algonquin College and had worked in a variety of kitchens from Fairmont Hotels & Resorts to fine restaurants and caterers. For over two decades, Michael’s focus has been creating quality desserts. […]
Meet the Maker: Ben’s BS BBQ Sauce

Meet the Maker: Ben Macpherson Meet local food producer Ben Macpherson, maker of Ben’s BS barbeque sauces! Ben’s BS is a relatively new endeavour that has rapidly grown from idea to a line of sauces popular with local retailers. Cooking has been a lifelong passion for Ben. After university, Ben worked in restaurants as a […]