Harvest is open in Prince Edward County!

Per an earlier posting, while we realize this is not in the Kawartha's, it is a personal fave and so ... since this is our blog... you get to hear about it!!! Below is the information we received from Harvest:

HARVEST RESTAURANT IS NOW OPEN
cuisine@harvestrestaurant.ca

WHERE ARE WE:
We have moved from The Milford Bistro into Picton,
And are now located at: Harvest, 106 Bridge Street, 613.476.6763 .... (on the road to the Glenora Ferry, across from the Claramount Inn and Spa)

HOURS OF OPERATION
Dinner: 7 days a week from 5:30-10
Lunch: Thurs-Sat 11:30-2
Sunday Brunch 11-2

Come and experience the same great food, Still lovingly prepared by Chef Michael Potters. Enjoy lunch, dinner or brunch In our larger, more comfortable dining room. Relax on our patio, or sit at the bar. Savour the tastes of the seasons. We’re ready when you are!

FireHouse Gourmet

There is a fabulous new shop on Hunter Street East (Hunter street is becoming quite the hub for all things food!) that sells rubs, marinades, oils, mustards, sauces... just about everything you could ever want for flavour and fun in your food! It’s definitely worth a visit very soon. 73 Hunter Street East • 741-5181• http://www.firehousegourmet.ca/ and as they say at FireHouse Gourmet: “Have a Zesty Day!”

Julia Child Movie?

Yup ... it's true! Click here to read about it!

Freezer's On the Bottom Aren't a New Thing at All!

I had no idea ... I thought that the new models of refrigerators with the freezers on the bottom instead of the top was just the newest thing. A visit to T.J. Cavanagh Ltd in Peterborough told me otherwise. They've been around for 72 years and seen it all. Most interestingly though, on the wall, was an ad from 1965 which showed a Frigidaire model with...yes, you guessed it: the freezer on the bottom! You really do learn something new everyday!

G&M Article: New regulations in works for sale of homemade food

"New rules regulating homemade jams, pies and other food sold at farmers' markets and roadside stands are in the works, said Health Minister George Smitherman.

Inspection of the products sold at the popular markets became a political issue last fall when some Eastern Ontario farmers accused public health officials of being overly aggressive with provincial guidelines governing food safety.

Mr. Smitherman said the new rules for the $600-million-a-year industry could be ready as early as the fall. CP"

Print Edition of Globe & Mail: 17/05/06 Page A10

Farmer's Markets

• Every Saturday from 7am-1pm. Discover fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods and crafts from over 100 vendors. Open rain or shine. Located in Morrow Building from November 1 - April 30 and Outdoors from May 1 through October 31, at the corner of Lansdowne St. & Roger Neilson Way (George St.) in Peterborough. For more information, call 705-742-3276
• The Farm Gate Sales Association hosts the Downtown Peterborough Farmers Market (on Charlotte St., between George St. and Water St.) every Wednesday from 9:00am - 2:00pm, May - October.

Good Food Guide - Map to Local Farmers

The Kawartha Choice Good Food Guide – a map featuring local Kawartha Choice Vendors. From Beef to Bison, Fresh vegetables to Eggs, this guide is an excellent resource to assist consumers with buying local. Look for your copy at events this fall, or go to the Tourism & Chamber Offices – and buy local.

Visit Kawartha Choice for more information.