Flip through photos of Bushgarden Farm, and you’ll see a deep, unmistakable love and commitment to family, animals and land. Nigel Smith’s family have been farming in the Village of Elgin, Ontario, since the 1820s. The farm has always been home to a small dairy herd, but it was in 2006 that the farm achieved […]
What do cookies and hockey have in common? If you ask 23 & Co. founder Krista Gill, the answer is: “Everything!” For years, Krista made a pre-game ritual of baking cookies before her husband played hockey. This might not provide the average person with enough practice to become a cookie baker par excellence, but in […]
Meet the Maker: Glengarry Fine Cheese. Margaret Peter-Morris’ family history is a big part of her success. Margaret is the founder/owner at Glengarry Fine Cheese, situated on her family’s ancestral lands in the corner of South Glengarry Township on the shores of the St. Lawrence River. Drawing on her Dutch heritage, Margaret began making cheese […]
It’s nearly Father’s Day! This year we want to make it easy for you to find that perfect gift for Pops. So, with that in mind, here are our top suggestions for gifts that’ll show dad how much you appreciate him. Ben’s BS Honey Hot BBQ Sauce. Made locally by producer Ben Macpherson of North […]
On a small farm nestled on the stretch of land between Lakes Huron and Ontario, fields of garlic bulbs grow happily in the limestone-rich soil. This is the home of The Garlic Box, one of Canada’s best-loved garlic growers and food producers since 1997. The Garlic Box was founded and is operated by the Rowe […]
Earth Day is upon us (Thursday, April 22, 2021) and we think it’s a great time to think about implementing little changes to make our homes and habits more sustainable. So, with that in mind, here are our top-picks for eco-friendly kitchen products for a happier planet. Ready? Here we go! (Tip: click on the […]
Ottawa-based cook Cheryl Wilcox has been making salsa since the early 2000’s. Cheryl spent years refining and perfecting her recipe; her family and friends have raved about her recipe for years, encouraging her to bottle and sell her delicious salsa. Finally, in early 2019, Cheryl did just that, and the Mom’s Homemade Salsa brand was […]
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 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 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 […]
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