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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Let’s all go to a Farm!
‘Let’s all go the Ex’! The Canadian National Exhibition opened on August 17, 2012 serving up Canadian hospitality and every deep fried food imaginable. My experience with that cuisine is limited to deep fried mac & cheese. This late night treat was from Cosmopolitan's menu in Las Vegas and it will stay in Vegas….not a fan! Instead of going to the Ex, I decided to plan a road trip ‘Let’s all go to a Farm’ with two other foodie friends for the day. I often visit farms surrounding my city, so we decided to take the trip towards Lake Erie to Norfolk County, known as Ontario’s Garden (where they grow everything from watermelons to goji berries to sweet potatoes). Earlier this year, I coordinated an agri-food project based out of Simcoe … Continue reading
Coffee – the irresistible bean
Described as the irresistible bean, coffee has played a crucial role in society, and remains an integral part of society today – known for both its stimulating properties and its ability to bring people together. The controversial bean The discovery of coffee is ancient, with the first signs of coffee drinking appearing circa 1200 AD. The history of coffee is extensive, and the bean has always remained controversial – from the way we trade it, to the way we drink it, to the possible health benefits and risks associated with its consumption. Since coffee's origins in Ethiopia and the spread of it over five continents, it has ignited revolution, controversy, creativity, commerce, and slavery along the way. My Turkish … Continue reading