Megan Hunter's blog

Farmers' Market Season Kicks Off

by on May-06-2011

Spring is once again in full swing and it is time to end the winter hibernation.   Farmers’ Markets are now opening across the Greenbelt and there are plenty of fresh products in season for you to enjoy.

Ontariofresh.ca Now Open for Registration - New website grows the Business of Local Food

by on Apr-04-2011

(Toronto, Ontario) - Great news! Starting today, a groundbreaking online marketplace will be available for registration to help everyone involved in local food grow their business.

Spring is Here. It’s Time to Sow Some Seeds!

by on Mar-30-2011

Have you thought about what to plant in your garden this year?

Have you thought about what to plant in your garden this year?   These are tough decisions to make, especially with the fantastic growing conditions in the Greenbelt – almost anything goes!  Taste and beauty are the two factors I employ when figuring out what I

Sugarbush is Just Around the Corner!

by on Mar-04-2011

Sugarbush Festival in the Greenbelt

One of my favourite things to do in the Greenbelt during the winter months is get out to the Annual Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival with my family.  There is no better excuse to get out and enjoy the fresh air than a maple lollipop and a horse-drawn wagon ride.

Go Local at Winterlicious 2011

by on Jan-27-2011

           Winterlicious 2011 is around the corner, and this year a record 150 of Toronto’s finest restaurants will be featuring 3 course price-fix menus at exceptional prices.  It may be the middle of winter, but many participating restaurants are offering up

Ontario's Winter Bounty

by on Jan-18-2011

Contrary to popular belief, many fresh local Ontario products are available to enjoy all year round.

Easy Entertaining Over the Holidays

by on Dec-22-2010

Entertaining friends and family over the holiday season can sometimes seem like a daunting task, but there are simple solutions that don’t break the bank and ensure your guests leave impressed.  All you have to do is look to the Greenbelt to find some of the best cheese, wine, nuts and fruit available in the world.&

Amore Malivoire!

by on Nov-18-2010

Malivoire wine

This summer, as my friends and I were enjoying the warm evening weather and a glass of vino in my backyard terrace and garden, we realized that it would be a great idea to indulge in this activity on a regular basis. Hence, we started a wine tasting club and promised to take our new hobby seriously, with a scheduled gathering every couple of weeks.