News

January 16, 2007:
We're proud to be hosting the Ontario Cheese Society's artisan cheese tasting on February 12th. Some of the most knowledgable experts on Canadian cheese will be hosting an evening of tastings and education on Ontario cheesemaking. Learn more at the OCS webpage, or from their invitation.

October 10, 2007:
The wait is nearly over for cheese enthusiasts - Fifth Town Artisan Cheese will be coming soon. One of the most innovative new cheese producers, Fifth Town is focusing on making the most sustainable food possible. Between environmental certifications of the highest order on their building and a focus on making the best possible small scale cheeses, Fifth Town is a long-awaited addition to Ontario's growing list of artisan cheese producers. Learn more from their site at www.fifthtown.ca

September 8, 2007:
Toronto's Globe and Mail has an article today about Thunder Oak gouda, Canada's finest gouda, and how it may just be the best possible answer to a possible shortage of imported cheese. Thunder Bay's answer to the end-of-year cheese crunch. For more about Thunder Oak gouda, you can find their site at www.cheesefarm.ca.

September 8, 2007:
Congratulations to Herb and Kathy Eckhouse, who have just been named Food Artisans of the Year by the influential Bon Appetit magazine in their annual awards issue! This is a much-deserved title; the Eckhouse's La Quercia prosciutto is spectacular, and the care and effort that they devote to making it the best possible is without compare. For more, see the October issue of Bon Appetit or the La Quercia website: www.laquercia.us. Check out a copy of their feature here.