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Volunteers at the hub of providing good food for County residents
Chefs and volunteers are putting cooking skills to good use by ensuring people in Prince Edward County have access to nutritional food during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chef Albert Ponzo, who teaches in Loyalist College’s Culinary Skills and Culinary Management programs, has teamed up with the County’s Food Collective volunteers and Food to Share, a Prince […]
County fire department delivers hot meals and safety tips
The Prince Edward County Fire Department is delivering fire safety tips and hot meals to seniors this month. Working with Community Care for Seniors, the fire department has teamed up with its Meals on Wheels and senior’s luncheon programs to answer questions and provide safety advice. Firefighter Greg Gorsline and Fire Prevention Officer Mike Branscombe […]
Community chef mystery challenge cooks up funds for the HUB
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Community ‘chefs’ cooked up funds, laughs and some interesting dishes during a creative competition, Saturday. The HUB Child and Family Centre partnered with The CAPE (Culinary Arts Prince Edward) on the former Picton Legion property to host the first cooking competition of its kind as a fundraiser for an […]
Fall Countylicious to include lunch and farm-to-table experiences
Prince Edward County’s popular Fall Countylicious will unfold with new experiences this year. The event is to include lunch options, more menu price points, and farm-to-table experiences that celebrate farm-to-table fare. “Over the past couple months, our team has had the opportunity to meet restauranteurs and accommodators, diners, the Food Collective, which represents food security […]
Taste the world with PEC Wine and Food Society
Taste the world’s finest food and wines with the new Prince Edward County Wine and Food Society! Reserve the last Wednesday of each month for a themed evening of unique and rare wines and delectable regional food, presented by The Waring House and certified sommelier, John Carnahan. Each three-course dinner and wine pairing is $65 […]
Foodie ‘fundraiser in the field’ supports County Food Hub project
Story and photos by Olivia Timm Rain quickly turned into sunshine for the sold-out ‘Fundraiser in the Fields’ Wednesday in support of The County Food Hub. The fields at Parsons Brewing Co., were lined with vendors serving up food, drinks and fun to about 200 guests, while inside the rustic brewery was a silent auction. […]
Fermentation Festival promoting what’s good for your gut
Story and photos by Olivia Timm All things said to be good for the gut drew a large crowd Saturday at Picton’s Crystal Palace. In similar style to last year’s inaugural event, Ontario Fermentation Festival visitors toured the building to test and buy fermented products like sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, cheese, kefir, tempeh, kvass, pickles, vinegar, […]
Tastes of Spring sprouting in Countylicious 2018
While spring may be off to a slow start, you can enjoy the tastes of the season – and support a local food program – dining at 11 Prince Edward County restaurants participating in Spring Countylicious. Chefs in Prince Edward County are rising to the task, preparing three-course meals designed to highlight seasonal fare at […]
A pinch of learning and a dash of fun in community cooking classes
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Add in a few good cooks, a handful of volunteers and a willing bunch of participants and you have a recipe for success. The gleaming commercial kitchen at the Wellington and District Community Centre is being put to good use with cooking classes geared to adults and children. Linda […]
