100 Chefs in the Forest North of Toronto on World Food Day October 16

Jennifer Bain has a flair and passion for food and the importance of the land that produces the food.

Fresh Ontario Produce at Risk--Check out Foodstock

In the forest with Michael Stadtlander - thestar.com is a must read for all foodies and agricultural enthusiasts who might share this passion. Highlights include references to World  Food Day, and Foodstock taking place on October 16 in Melancthon Ontario.  This is a grass roots attempt to bring attention to the upcoming fight to keep rural land (in this case Class 1 Farming) designated as agricultural--not to be used as an aggregate resource or for a gravel pit.

See Foodstock Preview  See more October food events in Ontario

Also see Foodstock anti-quarry event to feature chefs

Toronto Ski & Snowboard Show Opens Today

Ski & Snowboard Season is getting closer

TORONTO – October 2011– What better way to gear-up for this year’s snow season than by taking in the action at the 2011 Toronto Ski, Snowboard & Travel Show, back for its 39th year at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place.http://www.torontoskishow.ca/visitors

MORE SKI AND SNOWBOARD SWAPS NORTH OF TORONTO

If you can't get out to for the ski and snowboard swap check out the possibilities here for ski and snowboard swaps in resort destinations north of Toronto