OCTA

A Taste of Milton

by Agatha Podgorski

Milton District High School is running their annual Taste of Milton, showcasing over 20 Milton restaurants on Feb. 23rd from 6-8pm.

Tickets are $25 each or $175 for a table of 8. This event will sell out so don’t wait to buy your tickets! Please call the school for more information or to purchase tickets- 905-878-2839.

*They will be collecting canned food items at this event for the local food bank*

Nourish Me! Wholesome Kitchen – Gluten-Free On-the-Go Cooking Class

by Agatha Podgorski

Wheat tends to be one of the most allergenic foods and we tend to eat a lot of it. This constant exposure is what tends to make us sensitive to it.

So why not mix it up and try some whole grain, gluten-free alternatives?

Join holistic nutritionists for this hands-on class and learn…

7th Annual Food Forum

by Agatha Podgorski

Protecting The Food Supply: New Canadian &U.S. Food Safety and Product Tracking Compliance Requirements

I.E.Canada will host its 7th Annual Food Forum on February 16, 2012. This much anticipated event is a rare opportunity for those involved in the food industry to network and learn from government and industry leaders in an open and interactive forum.

Escoffier Society Meeting

by Agatha Podgorski

Join the Escoffier Society at Vecchio Frak Ristorante for their first meeting of the year!

The Escoffier Society is a non profit organization dedicated to the promotion of professional chefs and cooks. The Escoffier Society is a place where cullinarians at all levels and all backgrounds can come to meet, network, and socialize with well established associates, chefs, and cooks in our ever growing industry.

Women, Wine & Chocolate

by Agatha Podgorski

Fit Your Style presents the 3rd annual Women, Wine & Chocolate evening.  All proceeds benefit the Women’s Centre of York Region.

Join them for a night of fun, health and beauty!  Guiltlessly indulge in Wine Tastings, Healthy Chocolate, Fashion Shows, comedy, Hors D’Oeuvres and delicious treats from featued vendors!

Night to Nurture Gala

by Agatha Podgorski

The Night to Nurture Super Gala 2012; a night of celebration for what has been achieved and a night of raising funds for what remains to be done.

Originally called the “Super Gala”, this event was re-named in 2010 to the Night to Nurture Gala. This was more than a name change, and reflected the addition of Kids Help Phone as a key recipient of the funds raised. By supporting Kids Help Phone as well as our Toonies for Tummies program the Grocery Foundation is now nurturing the whole child.

You can buy tickets here!

Cheesewerks ‘Meet the Maker’ with Shep Ysselstein

by Agatha Podgorski

Shep Ysselstein is the enthusiastic, young cheese maker of the newly establish Gunn’s Hill Artisan Cheese in Oxford County, Ontario. Once upon a time a business administration major, Shep sparked his love of cheese making in Northern Ontario on a visit to Thunder Oak Cheese with friends.

Upon first glance, you’d think he’s an unlikely sort to be making cheese day-in and day-out.  As soon as he starts to speak about his cheese though, you understand.  There is a passion and commitment in his story that can fill an entire room and you can definitely taste it in his cheese.