Today is the first day of the Gourmet Food and Wine Expo, an event that runs all weekend at the the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto. Admission is $15.00 and there are tastings, seminars, and stages running demos throughout the four days. This year’s theme country is France, so there should be some good eats [...]

The Royal has begun! Every year for the past 86 years, farmers from all over trek to the big city to join in Canada’s largest combined indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition. The Royal Agriculture Winter Fair takes place in the Direct Energy Building at the Exhibition Place in Toronto from November 7-16. I [...]

Last Friday Canadian foodie writers were recognized at the Canadian Culinary Book Awards. The event was to promote excellence in food and beverage writing in English and French. The Cuisine Canada and University of Guelph also sponsored awards to promote Canada’s distinct food culture. There were three categories in which a gold and silver prize [...]

I am pre-empting Foodie-finds Fridays because I just received two free tickets to the 3rd annual Whiskey Live show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. It takes place next Friday Oct 24th, from 7-10 pm, and I want you all to have the opportunity to take a crack at getting these babies in your hot [...]

The 4th annual Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival, a celebration of Vancouver Island’s food and wine, takes place this Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21. The Cowichan Valley is 45 minutes north of Victoria, B.C. and boasts the longest growing season in Canada; it’s name actually means “warm land.” At the festival you will find wine [...]

When you think of Victoria, B.C., do tea and crumpets come to mind? Well, think again. Victoria is home to the Ale Trail, a connect-the-dots tour of the best craft breweries in the area. You can take a day and drive from brewery to ale house yourself or have a guided tour so you can [...]

This past weekend I attended the Hot and Spicy food festival at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto. In addition to an iron chef type competition with international competitors, live music and dancing exhibitions, there was a market place showcasing local and international hot sauces. Here are some spicy sauces from the show:

Last Thursday I checked out the Ontario Craft Brewers Festival and Summer BBQ that was held at Hart House at the University of Toronto. The usual Ontario brewers were there, including Great Lakes Brewery, Grand River Brewing, Creemore Springs Brewery, Mill Street Brewery, Wellington Brewing Co., Camerons Brewing Company, Big Rock Brewery, and Black Oak [...]

The Canadian Wine Awards were created by Wine Access magazine to promote the burgeoning Canadian wine industry. The awards are especially significant because only wines that are one hundred percent Canadian grown, fermented and bottled are eligible to participate. Many made in Canada wines are actually