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Canadian Cheese Wins Big Print

Written by the Tidings Staff | 15 August 2011

This year's American Cheese Society (ACS) Conference and Competition held in Montreal from August 3rd to 6th saw many Canadian cheeses made from cows' milk named as category winners. Louis D'or, a firm, organic, farmstead cheese produced by Fromagerie du Presbytère in Quebec, placed third overall in the 'Best of Show.' Louis D'or continues its award winning run in 2011, as earlier in the year, it was judged as the 'Grand Champion' at the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix.

"On behalf of Dairy Farmers of Canada, I want to congratulate the cheese makers at Fromagerie Du Presbytère and all the other cheese makers who took home awards this past weekend at the American Cheese Society Competition." said Ian MacDonald, national director of nutrition and marketing for DFC. "I am very pleased to see our Canadian cheese makers doing so well in this North American competition and sharing their talent and passion with the world. This success should broaden the interest in and demand for Canadian cheese in the United States". This year's event was also the first time ever the ACS Conference and Competition was help outside the United States.

Check out the list of Canadian winners below, then find them at your local supermarket or cheesemonger.
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Canadian Cheese Rolling Winners 2011 Print

Written by the Tidings Staff | 01 August 2011

On Friday, 165 enthusiastic cheese loving competitors spent the afternoon chasing a giant wheel of Canadian cheese down Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler during Dairy Farmers of Canada's Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival. The two Grand Champions each went home with an 11-pound wheel of Canadian cheese and a Whistler season's ski pass for two.

The male Grand Champion, Guy McLintock of Vancouver, British Columbia, won the men's race in a time of nine seconds and the female Grand Champion, Lorraine Phan of Richmond, British Columbia, won the women's race in a time of 19 seconds. In addition to the men's and women's races, 139 children participated in uphill races. "This festival, which is now the most unique one held worldwide, attracts families, contestants and spectators from across Canada and all for the love of cheese. The number of people participating in the races, attending the festival and sampling some of Canada's great cheeses exceeded our expectations," said Solange Heiss, assistant director, marketing and nutrition communications, Dairy Farmers of Canada. "Dairy Farmers of Canada is proud to sponsor the Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival for the fourth year and shine the spotlight on the high quality cheese produced in this country from coast to coast."
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Label It Organic Print

Written by Rosemary Mantini | 22 July 2011

Like me, you have probably put into your shopping cart packages of organic something-or-other imported from the US, China or any other country that produces organic products. Have you ever wondered whether the term "organic" means the same there as it does here? Are there stringent regulations ensuring that you're really getting what you're paying for? Well, now you can be a bit more certain about it. Canada and the European Union have reached an agreement to recognize each other's organic standards and laws, after nearly four years of formal negotiation.

This is the world's second such agreement. In June 2009, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the United States Department of Agriculture signed the very first "organic equivalency arrangement," which opened the significant U.S. organic market to Canadian exports. The global organic trade is now estimated at over $55 billion per year, with 96% of this represented by the U.S. and EU markets. Canada is now the only country in the world able to deal directly with these two key markets through its domestic standards.

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Rootstock 2011 - Benefitting War Child Print

Written by the Tidings Staff | 21 July 2011

Jackson Triggs Amphitheatre will host the 3rd annual Rootstock scheduled for Sunday, August 28th. Rootstock is an evening of music and storytelling that will be featuring an East Coast flare this year. The concert this time around will benefit the humanitarian efforts of War Child. War Child's Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Samantha Nutt, will make a short presentation as part of the evening.

Jackson Triggs Estate Winery has partnered with War Child for this summer's concert series. The winery has, so far, presented War Child with a cheque for $50,000. Called Rootstock as a play on words for the combination of wine (grapevines) and music (the ever-so famous Woodstock), this vision is inspired by the fact that roots provide the core lifeline, foundation and identity that defines and creates fine music and fine wine. Rootstock is a special one night only gathering at the Amphitheatre, that will feature four artists who have established themselves in the Canadian music world. This event will profile some of the best of Canadian food, wine and song.
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Tidings' Lynn Ogryzlo Hits The Markets Print

Written by the Tidings Staff | 11 July 2011

Culinary activist, and Tidings contributor, Lynn Ogryzlo will be visiting Ontario farmer's markets throughout the summer to promote her latest book, The Ontario Table. In addition to signing books, Lynn will be on-hand to issue 'The Ontario Table $10 Challenge': If every household in Ontario spends $10 of their weekly grocery budget on local food, there would be a $2.4 billion influx into the province's economy each year. "During this book tour I look forward to connecting with farmers, artisans and gourmands at some of Ontario's best harvest festivals and local food events while promoting the $10 a week challenge, which encourages Ontarians to support our local farmers and create a more sustainable agricultural system in our province," says Orgyzlo.

The Ontario Table is a cookbook and agricultural guide that introduces consumers to local growers, and features over 100 recipes that utilize local produce. Each Ontario-inspired recipe is accompanied by VQA, Ontario and fruit wine pairing suggestions, and beautiful colour photography. The Ontario Table ($29.95) is now available at Chapters/Indigo, local farmers' markets, wineries, and select food shops throughout Ontario. Lynn Ogyrzlo was a guest on CBC Radio's Fresh Air yesterday  and discussed her new book and the Ontario Table $10 Challenge. Ontario foodies can also catch Lynn on CH Morning Live this morning for a special cooking segment showcasing one of her delicious recipes from The Ontario Table.
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Will You Be Canada's Next Junior Chef? Print

Written by the Tidings Staff | 08 July 2011

A culinary throw down is coming to Toronto this fall with the Tabasco Brand Street Heat Junior Chef Meet. Open to culinary students from across Canada, Tabasco Brand is on the hunt for the nation's hottest junior chef. Finalists must wow judges with a street food-inspired dish to claim the title and take home $2,500 in cash and $2,500 in Garland prizes.

"In 1999, I became North America's first Tabasco Brand Hottest Chef, and I'm thrilled to be back to support this initiative which encourages the incredible talent of the newest generation of chefs," said judging panel member and celebrity chef David Adjey. "As a judge, I'm looking for dishes with creativity, flavour and originality. I have great expectations that today's up-and-coming chefs will bring some spectacular ideas from the street to the competition."

To enter, contestants must create an original street food-inspired recipe and feature at least one flavour from the Tabasco Brand Pepper Sauce Family of Flavours. Three finalists will be invited to an all-expense paid cook-off event in Toronto - November 7th, 2011 - where they will have 45 minutes to prepare and serve their dish for a panel of judges.
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