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 [...]

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 [...]

Cider…. It’s that ambiguous beverage that’s “not really a beer” yet it will quench the thirst of so many Canadians this summer. True, according to Reinheitsgebot of 1516, which states that beer must be made of 4 ingredients – water, yeast, hops and malted barley, cider is not a “beer” since it does not contain the [...]