Labelling Update and Local Food Challenge

I spent last weekend at the Perth Garlic Festival.  There I learned that it's "chic to reek" and I received so many questions about what was happening with my CFIA labelling issue!  I think it's great that so many people are following along with this issue. So here is the latest scoop.

It seems that I have resolved my labelling issue for the time being.  CFIA responded to my corrective action plan and as it turns out, some words just need to be shuffled around on the label The word "cheese" is no longer off limits.  YAY!! 

Pamela Tournigny interviewed me about this issue for her latest blog post.  You can read all about it here....

10 Day Local Food Challenge 

Right NOW I am participating in 10 Day Local Food Challenge.   This is a community event which runs from August 14 to August 23 to increase awareness and interest in local food from our community (Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott and Russell).  We have so many amazing local farmers, food producers and restaurants.  I'm really excited to learn more about them.  

I'll be posting recipes daily on social media and blogging about some of my favourite seasonal food recipes.  You can follow along with all the fun on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #eatSDGPR.

Here are the recipes for the first three days of the Local Food Challenge.  Take full advantage of the Farmer's Markets for picked-that-day freshness.  You can taste the difference in every bite.  

These three recipes showcase three of the beautiful seasonal veggies available right now....  sweet corn, tomatoes and zucchini, along with fresh herbs like basil and cilantro.

Click on the pictures for the full recipes!

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What's your favourite seasonal vegetable?