Wednesday, August 28, 2013
New Goals for September
If you're like me, the start of a new school year is also a time for me to refresh my goals both personally and with respect to business. Truth be told, I've been dogging my work out schedule a bit over the past few weeks (yes I was sick...but I probably could have hit the gym a little sooner). Moving right along, if you're planning on upping your work out routine or getting back to business when it comes to your daily food and alcohol intake now that summer is almost officially over, I strongly suggest that you check out Sarah Heipel's website http://www.goodenergycoach.com/and also subscribe to her facebook page and also her newsletter. It's a wealth of interesting information and also motivational. Plus for anyone that knows Sarah...her boot camp workouts are kick ass.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Learn the Basics of Home Canning and Preserving
BASICS OF HOME CANNING & PRESERVING DEMONSTRATION
August 27th @ 7pm in
the Co-op Kitchen
Free for members, non members by donations
Presented by: Kate Knox
"Before coming to the Georgian Triangle, Kate created Kate’s Jolly Jellies, a product line of 19 wine-based jellies carried in various gourmet stores in Ottawa.
After leaving that city and having access to so many farmers’ markets in and around Rob Roy and Collingwood, Kate started preserving fruits and vegetables by making a wide variety of jams, jellies, pickles, her multi-award-winning zucchini-based Hellish Relish, salsas, sauces, etc. Beginning in 2000, she began entering the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair winning many ribbons - Kate was awarded Grand Champion Pickle Maker at the 2007 RAWF
Kate is very happy to help those interested in the art and creative aspect of canning and preserving our region’s beautiful produce."
"Before coming to the Georgian Triangle, Kate created Kate’s Jolly Jellies, a product line of 19 wine-based jellies carried in various gourmet stores in Ottawa.
After leaving that city and having access to so many farmers’ markets in and around Rob Roy and Collingwood, Kate started preserving fruits and vegetables by making a wide variety of jams, jellies, pickles, her multi-award-winning zucchini-based Hellish Relish, salsas, sauces, etc. Beginning in 2000, she began entering the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair winning many ribbons - Kate was awarded Grand Champion Pickle Maker at the 2007 RAWF
Kate is very happy to help those interested in the art and creative aspect of canning and preserving our region’s beautiful produce."
Please contact the store to reserve your seat. All
seats not occupied 10 minutes prior to workshop time will be given to those who
arrive on a first-come first-served basis.
email: managerccfc@outlook.com
phone: 705-444-6200
Sunday, August 11, 2013
White Corn from Harris Farm
Yippee – it’s corn on the cob season finally and
things look and taste like it’s a bumper crop for sure! Our favourite
places to buy corn locally in Collingwood are Green MarcFarms at County Road 124 and Poplar Side Road and Curries Farm Market on 6th
Street just across the street from the Georgian Meadows
Subdivision. Our very very favourite place to buy White
corn…yes white corn is from the Harris Farm
located on the George Johnson Road (take Highway 26 towards Barrie and turn
onto the George Johnson Road at Minesing…drive towards Barrie and you’ll see
the big yellow sign that says Harris Farm with some cute paintings of corn
cobs. Not only is the corn absolutely fantastic, the family is lovely as
well and the have a whole bunch of pretty amazing, very polite and hardworking
kids. Hug a farmer today! And support them by buying some corn!
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Crepe Julie - Culinary Genius
From time to time I am a self proclaimed culinary genius (and other times...well my culinary skills have been the basis for much laughter...that seems to last a generation and longer...like my turkey stuffing disaster or the time the turkey actually blew up in the oven...moving right along) and tonight I am proclaiming that my new culinary invention CREPE JULIE is just that - culinary genius.
This evening, I created a crepe creation that uses fresh local asperagus and red peppers from GreenMarc Farms, gluten free pancake mix for the crepe batter from the Collingwood Community Food Co-op, a little bit of red onion...sliced very thin from any grocery store or farm market and best of all some 8 year old cheddar cheese from The Cheese Gallery.
This evening, I created a crepe creation that uses fresh local asperagus and red peppers from GreenMarc Farms, gluten free pancake mix for the crepe batter from the Collingwood Community Food Co-op, a little bit of red onion...sliced very thin from any grocery store or farm market and best of all some 8 year old cheddar cheese from The Cheese Gallery.
When making the crepes I followed the recipe for pancake batter and thinned it out a little with some extra water and I substituted the tablespoon of vegetable oil that the recipe calls for with organic coconut oil. I steamed the asperagus for just a couple of minutes so it was still crunchy...but not raw and the onions and red peppers were uncooked. Because the 8 year old cheddar cheese packs such a huge flavour punch you only need to use a little bit grated into the middle of the crepe when you're doing the assembly. No extra sauce or added calories required. Try this out at home and sub in your favourite crunchy raw veggies.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
2000 Golf Balls Dropped from a Helicopter for Charity? That's Cool
On Saturday August 17th, 2013 two thousand golf balls will drop from a helicopter at the Georgian Bay Club in support of the Georgian Bay Club Foundation. You could win $10,000 if you own the winning ball. Golf balls can be purchased for $50 each or 3 balls for $100. Just e-mail Paula Zubek paula@zubek.ca to purchase.
The Georgian Bay Club Foundation has raised and donated $820,000 to our local communities in their first 9 years through an annual Charity Golf Tournament. It is The Foundation's goal to raise $180,000 in its 10th Anniversary Year to reach the target of $1 Million Dollars in 10 Years!
Established in 2004, The Georgian Bay Club Foundation is a charitable organization committed to giving back to local communities by supporting charities who have both contributed to and raised the standard the health and well-being of our area. Annually, a portion of the proceeds from the annual golf tournament is donated to The Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation and the Meaford Hospital Foundation in support of the many important capital initiatives they have underway. In addition other recipients receive funds each year such as The Thornbury Clinic (North East Grey Health Clinics Inc.); Georgian College South Georgian Bay Campus; Hospice Georgian Triangle; Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Georgian Triangle; Frontline Breast Cancer Foundation; Georgian Triangle Humane Society; Habitat for Humanity; My Friends House; Beaver Valley Outreach; United Way of South Georgian Bay and Salvation Army.
With the help of The Georgian Bay Club Foundation, as well as other organizations, these very worthwhile organizations will continue to provide extremely important services in our communities for years to come.
Help The Georgian Bay Club Foundation help you to build a better community for all!
On August 18th this year The Foundation is hosting its Annual Charity Golf Tournament as well as a Black Tie Dinner and Dance on the 17th and is looking for community sponsors for these events. Please contact Paula Zubek paula@zubek.ca, President of the GBC Foundation for more information.
The Georgian Bay Club Foundation has raised and donated $820,000 to our local communities in their first 9 years through an annual Charity Golf Tournament. It is The Foundation's goal to raise $180,000 in its 10th Anniversary Year to reach the target of $1 Million Dollars in 10 Years!
Established in 2004, The Georgian Bay Club Foundation is a charitable organization committed to giving back to local communities by supporting charities who have both contributed to and raised the standard the health and well-being of our area. Annually, a portion of the proceeds from the annual golf tournament is donated to The Collingwood General & Marine Hospital Foundation and the Meaford Hospital Foundation in support of the many important capital initiatives they have underway. In addition other recipients receive funds each year such as The Thornbury Clinic (North East Grey Health Clinics Inc.); Georgian College South Georgian Bay Campus; Hospice Georgian Triangle; Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Georgian Triangle; Frontline Breast Cancer Foundation; Georgian Triangle Humane Society; Habitat for Humanity; My Friends House; Beaver Valley Outreach; United Way of South Georgian Bay and Salvation Army.
With the help of The Georgian Bay Club Foundation, as well as other organizations, these very worthwhile organizations will continue to provide extremely important services in our communities for years to come.
Help The Georgian Bay Club Foundation help you to build a better community for all!
On August 18th this year The Foundation is hosting its Annual Charity Golf Tournament as well as a Black Tie Dinner and Dance on the 17th and is looking for community sponsors for these events. Please contact Paula Zubek paula@zubek.ca, President of the GBC Foundation for more information.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Welcome Back Savour Simcoe!
It’s that time of year to enjoy delicious, local food & drinks prepared and served by Simcoe County’s finest chefs, farmers, area wineries, craft breweries, cideries and more!
Once again, Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Assoc. Non-Profit Inc., is pleased to host its Annual Savour Simcoe local culinary/beverage tasting event on the beautiful grounds of the Simcoe County Museum. On Sunday August 25th from 12-4pm, chefs, restaurants, farms, and producers from all over the Simcoe County and area, will pair together delicious, unique, and local dishes for you, our guests.
This outdoor event is in its sixth year and last year we saw over 25 local teams and over 600 attendees enjoy a beautiful day in the sun. We hope to grow those numbers this year as we welcome several new participants and welcome back our returning producers. We are pleased to welcome the Figleaf Jazz Trio as this year’s live entertainers throughout the day and we welcome attendees to stroll through the beautiful pioneer village and interesting artifacts or sit at a picnic table under the trees to enjoy these gastronomic delights.
The Simcoe County Farm Fresh is focused on encouraging the residents and visitors of Simcoe County to support local and sustainable farms/businesses. This event is a fun and tasty way to see the best of what Simcoe County has to offer you.
Tickets are available to the public to be purchased online at http://www.simcoecountyfarmfresh.ca/savoursimcoe OR can be purchased in-person from select outlets. Early Bird Tickets are available until June 30th at $49 per person. Price goes up July 1st, so get your tickets today.
Once again, Simcoe County Farm Fresh Marketing Assoc. Non-Profit Inc., is pleased to host its Annual Savour Simcoe local culinary/beverage tasting event on the beautiful grounds of the Simcoe County Museum. On Sunday August 25th from 12-4pm, chefs, restaurants, farms, and producers from all over the Simcoe County and area, will pair together delicious, unique, and local dishes for you, our guests.
This outdoor event is in its sixth year and last year we saw over 25 local teams and over 600 attendees enjoy a beautiful day in the sun. We hope to grow those numbers this year as we welcome several new participants and welcome back our returning producers. We are pleased to welcome the Figleaf Jazz Trio as this year’s live entertainers throughout the day and we welcome attendees to stroll through the beautiful pioneer village and interesting artifacts or sit at a picnic table under the trees to enjoy these gastronomic delights.
The Simcoe County Farm Fresh is focused on encouraging the residents and visitors of Simcoe County to support local and sustainable farms/businesses. This event is a fun and tasty way to see the best of what Simcoe County has to offer you.
Tickets are available to the public to be purchased online at http://www.simcoecountyfarmfresh.ca/savoursimcoe OR can be purchased in-person from select outlets. Early Bird Tickets are available until June 30th at $49 per person. Price goes up July 1st, so get your tickets today.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Azzurra presents Taste Buds Spring 2013 – a culinary event
This is an event not to be missed…Azzurra presents Taste Buds Spring 2013 – a culinary event. Food paired with wine paired with SWEET, SALTY, BITTER, SOUR, SAVOURY - 5 courses with wine inspired by the award winning Apple Pie Trail. Chef Leona and friends from the trail will educate, inspire and tantalize the taste buds. When: Thursday June 27, at 6:30pm; where: Azzurra 100 Pine St. ; why: it will be really good; how: 75 dollars per person; who: Chef Leona Nyman with Cafe Chartreuse, T.K. Ferri Orchards, Espresso Post and The Cheese Gallery with wine from Coffin Ridge and Georgian Hills Vineyards. Call 705.445.7771 for reservations.
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