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Woes, Wine and Wrecks - The Toronto Star in 60 Seconds

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Young green strawberry.
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  • Ontario farmers beat the heat challenge and find a way to grow fresh, sweet strawberries until first frost.
  • "Mud to Mouth" takes 6 acres of donated farm land and shows students where food comes from.
  • After financial woes, Jamie Kennedy sells the Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar.
  • Toronto's Recipe for Community hopes to bring generations together and rebuild the community of Alexandra Park.
  • A talk with Jen Yates of Cake Wrecks, and how her blog has become a book.
  • September 24th marked the 250th anniversary of Guinness.
  • Wine critic Gord Stimmel's global values cover Italy, California, South Africa, Spain and Australia.
  • Recipes: Coconut Curry, Chicken and Corn Chowder, Grilled Tomato Vinaigrette Chicken, Turkish Beet Salad.

Pies, Pinot and Prosciutto - The Toronto Star in 60 Seconds

Lailey Vineyard, Niagara
Niagara's Lailey Vineyard. Photo: Monika Bartyzel
  • Trekking across the Niagara Region for seasonal comfort food, pies and wines, and traveling through Muskoka for honey, coffee and family farming.
  • "Mad Men," their love of cocktails, and a recipe for a Betty Draper-inspired gimlet.
  • Sumac's sour, fruit-like flavor makes it a great substitute for a splash of lemon.
  • Open's 2008 Riesling-Gewürtztraminer is a fine summer wine, plus the run-down on Beringer's 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon ("a steal") and Prospect's Pinot Noir.
  • The porcine pleasures of prosciutto pioneers.
  • Recipe: Wild Blueberry Lemon Jam

Julia, Carrots and Susur Lee - The Toronto Star in 60 Seconds

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Grapefruit. Photo: Zanastardust, Flickr
  • A new University of Western Ontario study suggests that eating grapefruit can help fend off fast-food fat.
  • Toronto-based chef Susur Lee has his own vacation package up and running.
  • As the "Julie & Julia" release date moves closer, a chat with author Julie Powell and Judith Jones, Child's Knopf editor.
  • Visit a specialty hot sauce store or make your own tongue-zingers.
  • Carrots can be orange, yellow or purple!
  • From farm to fork: A look at duck farming at King Cole Ducks.
  • Weekly wine picks: Strewn 2008 Cabernet Rosé, Ravenswood Vintners Blend 2007 Chardonnay, Torri Riserva Chianti Colli Senesi 2005, Quinta Da Carregosa Tinto 2007, Lan Reserva 2004.
  • Recipe: Eggplant Börek.

Vino, Pork, Beer and Lard - The Toronto Star in 60 Seconds

Charles Baker
  • Sommelier Charles Baker takes the singleton approach to winemaking, using a single vineyard, grower, and varietal to produce his distinct Riesling.
  • Toronto bakers and sweets experts put their love of bacon on the line and whip up porcine cupcakes, chocolate, mints and even crème brûlée.
  • Quebec is home to Canada's most flexible and creative beer brewers, such as the divine Unibroue and St. Ambroise.
  • In beer-fixated Toronto, cocktail lovers are trying to get some respect for their creative libations.
  • Recipe: Pasta with Kale, Chickpeas, and Parmesan
  • You don't have to buy pre-made pretzels anymore: Auntie Anne's now offers pretzel kits so that you can reproduce that addictive aroma at home.

Ramping Up for Spring - The Toronto Star in 60 Seconds

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Maple, Pork and Passover - The Toronto Star in 60 Seconds

maple syrup

Sushi Etiquette and More - The Toronto Star in 60 Seconds

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Phyllo, Fat, and Flexitarians - The Toronto Star in 60 Seconds

phyllo

Great Fasting Food and Depression Eating - The Toronto Star in 60 Seconds

Fried Spinach

Raw Milk and More - The Toronto Star in 60 Seconds

Raw Milk

Food for a Shiva and More - The Toronto Star in 60 Seconds

Caplansky's Smoked Meat

Local Food, Robbie, and Some Fuzion - The Toronto Star in 60 Seconds

  • farmers market Speed dating has made its way to the world of food producers and chefs ... but not for dates. It's all for the love of local food.
  • 250th anniversaries, Robbie Burns, and haggis.
  • Foodie football feats in mid-town Manhattan at Zereoue.
  • Word of mouth makes the red wine, Fuzion, fly off the shelves.
  • Restaurant Reviews: Czehoski offers good food and random bouts of dancing, and Forte Bistro and Lounge offers manly financial style with rock star lobster sandwiches.
  • Wine, Pt 1: Parri Estate 2007 Viognier/Chardonnay, Fairhall Downs Single Vineyard 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Don Eugenio Reserva 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, La Moras Black Label 2005 Shiraz, Joffré E. Hijas Premium 2004 Merlot
  • Wine, Pt 2: X & Y 2006 Chardonnay, Etko Nefeli 2007 White, Domaine De La Croze Granier Cuvée Réserve 2006, Perrin & Fils Vinsobres Les Cornuds 2006, Western Range Julimar 2006 Shiraz/Viognier
  • Recipes: Garlic-Studded Pork Tenderloin with Mojo and Minted Eggplant

Cooking on a DS and More - The Toronto Star in 60 Seconds

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Chrismukkah, Cookbooks, and Last-Minute Recipes - The Toronto Star in 60 Seconds

Potlucks, Poutine and Loads of Recipes - The Toronto Star in 60 Seconds

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