When it comes to my two favourite palate sensations, say no more than craft beer and artisinal chocolate! While working at a brewery provides me with countless opportunities to stay up-to-date on Ontario’s finest craft brews, my friends at Chocosol have been keeping my chocolate cravings under control with cookies, cocao nibs and other goodies. [...]

Ontario is a cornucopia! An abundant diversity of tasty produce is inspiring food artisans and craft beer producers to provide curious eaters with new food experiences.  That’s why we’re partnering with the World Crop Project to bring you a unique culinary event: East meets West, Bringing Ontario Craft Beer, Indian Cuisine and locally-grown World Crops [...]

Do you want to host a party that sparks your guests’ interests, keeps them laughing and is easy for you to plan? Put that wine bottle back in the cellar and host a guided Ontario craft beer tasting in the comfort of your own living room. After doing several guided tastings with friends, I’ve got [...]

Nothing says summer in Canada quite like that summer BBQ. Locally-raised meat and freshly farmed veggies sizzle away while your close friends and family laugh away the heat – and don’t forget to wash it down with a craft beer. Next Saturday August 6th, my friends at Meal Exchange are organizing National BBQ Day, calling [...]

A few weeks ago I gave a guided beer tasting for members of the Toronto Food Policy Council.  And I’m happy to report that the mission was accomplished – my friend and Indian chef extraordinaire Preena Chauhan turned from a into an occasional beer sipper into a  craft beer connoisseur! Check out her blog, it will [...]

It’s happened to everyone. You’re throwing a summer BBQ complete with a carefully selected roster of Ontario Craft Beer, when your well-intentioned friend surprises you with nothing other than a 6-pack of mass-produced beer (the company name shall remain anonymous to protect the massive).  Do not fret my craft beer lovin’ friend, I’ve got a [...]

My good friend and food policy guru Dr. Wayne Roberts has taught me many things over the years… For example, citizens can make a positive change in creating an ethical food system AND retired, wine-drinkin’ men can transition from occasionally sipping on an imported lager to becoming a real Ontario craft beer aficionado. Wayne and [...]

“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy” – Benjamin Franklin I never knew the magnitude of that quote until pairing craft beer with chocolate. Tonight my friend Sasha and I joined 20 other beer-lovin’ women for a night of sensory exploration.  As part of Ontario’s Craft Beer Week, Barley’s [...]