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: Jeff Keary; Articles; 07 April 2022

Mayla Concept: Kingston

Mayla Concept: Elevating Kingston’s Dining Scene. The birth of a new tradition. Jeff Keary. Every now and then there comes along a game changing event or concept that creates a new market by establishing its own values and traditions. Think of artificial intelligence, three dimensional printing or smart phones, examples of what we would now call ‘disruptive technologies,’ but with Mayla Concept...

: Michael Pinkus; Articles; 05 April 2022

What We Drank During a Pandemic

Ever wonder what Ontarians were drinking while we were all holed up during the pandemic? Well, wonder no more. At the end of December 2021, the Toronto Star released all the juicy details. From how much we were drinking, to our beverages of choice, and what we learned as fine wine drinkers, or any kind of wine drinker for that matter, was chilling. We were shut out. Let’s start with a little...

: Eileen Argyris; Articles; 05 April 2022

Lakehurst Estate

History of Lakehurst Estate Over the centuries, out of the mists and bogs of Ireland have come fantastic accounts of magic and the supernatural, as well as many, many skilled fabricators of such tales. Back in the colonial days of Upper Canada, one particular son of the Ould Sod, James Calcutt Sr., came here to seek and find his fortune on the shores of Lake Ontario, specifically in Cobourg. His...

: Caroline Williams; Articles; 05 April 2022

Guildworks Bloomfield

That’s the intention behind Guildworks, a gallery-shop in a charming coach house in Bloomfield, Ontario that is calling us to question what craft is, the art behind it and the skill that goes into every piece. Run by Guy de Carteret and Karen Bell, Guildworks opened after they moved to Bloomfield with the idea of working for themselves and doing something about which they both felt passionate...

Guildworks Bloomfield - 4.0 out of 5 based on 1 vote

: Grapevine; Articles; 04 April 2022

Quinte Home Builders’ Association Home and Lifestyle Show 2022

Next weekend sees the re-emergence of the Quinte Home Builders’ Association Home and Lifestyle show. Make a point to visit Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, on Cannifton Road Belleville, from Friday 8 April to Sunday 10 April, join in the fun and see the latest and best in lifestyle and home renovation products. Enjoy live presentations by Sherry Holmes, Sarah Keenleyside, Carson Arthur and...

: Marcia Masino; Articles; 06 December 2021

Empire Cheese and the Making of the Cheese Course

My friend Kathy Guidi is a caseophile of renown. I know that sounds unsavory but take heart because if you are a connoisseur or lover of cheese, you are also a caseophile. With her thirty-five years of experience working with cheese mongers and producers across Europe, Canada and the United States, Kathy is a respected ‘maitre fromager.’ Her book, Canadian Cheese A Guide, makes sense of the many...

Empire Cheese and the Making of the Cheese Course - 4.4 out of 5 based on 11 votes