Volume Two, Number Six | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | A Good Food Media website | News & features from the good food movement

New CBC Winter Farmers Market

Kelly Jones reports on the newest farmers market in Toronto and the man behind it, Gurth Pretty, author and cheese expert. More>>

Sammy Hagar Interview

Photo: Christine Krieg

The 'Red Rocker' talks to Charity Anais about obsession with great wine. More>>

Making Cheese At Home

Kristina Santone learns how to make cheese in the Niagara kitchen of Doreen and Peter Sullivan. More>>

Wine Under $15
It may not be advisable, but I think it is at least possible to describe an Italian label as a perfect bistro wine. The 2008 Via Collina Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba ($14.95 - LCBO# 159459) from Piedmont combines a lively cherry fruit-forwardness with a peppery kick that begs for quick, simple, pan fried dinners like calf's liver and onions or even a Bavette - although pizza or simple pastas would also do nicely. Click here to find the Via Collina at an LCBO near you.
- Malcolm Jolley

Does Breed Matter? Heritage Chicken Tasting Notes and Photo Essay

Jo Dickins presents a photo essay from Slow Food Toronto's recent heritage chicken taste tests, with reporting by Malcolm Jolley. More>>

Zoltan in Northern Italy

On a recent trip to Northern Italy, Zoltan Szabo considers the elements of what makes a great cuisine, meets some top producers and tastes a little vino. More>>

In Season Now: Sweet Swedes

We must thank our Scandanavian friends for more than just self-assemble furniture and boxy-but-safe cars: so taken were 16C Viking descendants with the rutabaga, that in Europe this turnip cousin is known as a "Swede". Whatever they are called, rutabagas can be harvested well into winter (or kept long into it as well) and their sweet yellow flesh is particularly good at absorbing sauces and gravy when mashed, or simply roasted in olive oil with salt and pepper.

Culinarium, Ontario's Locavore Store, generously sponsors GFR's weekly seasonal produce report.

GFR Videocast: Mr. Wine Anorak

Jamie Drummond catches up with Jamie Goode, the UK-based wine journalist, author and founder of the popular website Wine Anorak. More>>

Jamie's New Zealand Diary

Follow Jamie Drummond through 11 days of New Zealand wine country. More>>

Terroir TV: Steven Campbell

San Pellegrino Almost Famous Canadian Regional Winner
Montreal student Justine de Valicourt adnd her 'Venison with the Flavours of the Woods' will represent Canada at the San Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition North American finals in Napa, California March 5-7 at the Culinary Institute of America.

GFR Sous Chef Series: Amanda Ray

Chef John Lee returns with a profile of Amanda Ray from Canoe, the fourth and final profile in his Sous Chef Series. More>>

Wine Under $20
Chateau St-Jean (pronounced "gene") made its name in the late 1970s and early 80s with Sonoma Valley Chardonnay. Winemaker Margot Van Staaveren is on her 30th vintage at the iconic winery, and while she still makes rich creamy Chards, the house is also cultivating a reputation for Bordeaux-inspired reds like the 2006 Chateau St-Jean California Merlot ($19.95 - LCBO# 25304). This blend of wines across Northern California regions packs a bit of a wallop at 14% alcohol, but it's well balanced (with just a touch of tannin) and has wonderfully concentrated red fruit and plum notes with enough acidity to bring a little water to the mouth. Great for Friday night steak, or Sunday evening roasts. - Malcolm Jolley

Martin on Wine and Cheese

GFR's Wine Editor, Anne Martin considers the ultimate winter pairing: wine and cheese. Martin suggests LCBO wines with artisanal cheeses. More>>

Jamie's New Zealand Diary

Jamie Drummond is blogging daily (or as daily as his rigorous schedule permits) from New Zealand wine country. More>>

Cava Ground Hog Invitational

Photo: Malcolm Jolley

When given the solemn task of judging the first ever Cava Gourmand Hog Day Invitational Challenge, Malcolm Jolley decided to record the momentous event with notes and photos. More>>

GFR Videocast: Howard Soon

Jamie Drummond videocasts his interivew with Okanagon winemaker Howard Soon. More>>

Lorette's Real Dish Valentines

GFR's 'Real Dish' columnist Lorette C. Luzajic on her Valentines survival menu. More>>

Terroir TV: Arlene Stein

Ontario Culinary Tourism Champion

Photo: Nina Popovic

Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance Executive Director Rebecca LeHeup helps the provinces regions promote their local delicacies. More>>

Hot Cheese Part II: Guernsey Girl

GFR cheese guru Andy Shay report on the Upper Canada Cheese Company's newest product, Guernsey Girl: a cheese meant to be put right on the grill. More>>

GFR Videocast: Claudio Aprile

Jamie Drummond videocasts his interview with noted chef Claudio Aprile, as Toronto's leading molecular gastronomists prepares to open the ingredient-driven Origin. More>>

Toronto Temperance Society: Planning A Private Cocktail Club

Restaurant veteran Bill Sweete and cocktail expert Christine Sismondo have teamed-up to create a private club for those who'd just like to have a quietly good drink. More>>

Charlie's Burgers Bug Dinner Photos

Photo: Diana Pageat-Dellio

Photographer Diana Pageat-Dellio's photo essay of an all insect feast, with commentary by GFR's Jamie Drummond. More>>