People, Places, Things
Worldly Veggies Take Root in Scarborough
Good things are growing in some unlikely places in Scarborough. Picture a local schoolyard and rooftop where fresh vegetables are being cultivated. But don’t just picture lettuce and tomatoes; these east-end gardens are growing much more than that. They are home to a harvest of okra, callaloo, Asian eggplant, and yard-long beans—crops that are more likely to be seen in specialty grocery stores than sprouting up from Southern Ontario soil.
The West End Food Co-op: Riding on Real Food
The West End Food Co-op is hosting a bike-a-thon to raise money to build a new kitchen space to serve the Parkdale community. My article originally appeared on Dandyhorse Magazine’s blog.
In season and in your neighbourhood
Here in Southern Ontario, local fruits and veggies are beginning to make their way in droves to our local farmers’ markets. Asparagus, lettuces, chard, garlic scapes, beans, peas…the list goes on. But look no further than your neighbourhood fruit trees and a whole other harvest may be ripe for the picking!
West End Food Coop is getting closer to home
My neighbourhood is about to get a really awesome neighbour. The West End Food Coop aims to open a multi-faceted food hub in Parkdale by the end of the year that will house a grocery store and classroom. A real “think global act local” solution to food insecurity and globalization.
Sourcing Local Food in the Dead of Winter
Despite the blustery cold *appearance* of winter, local food is still bountiful…if you know where to find it. Here’s a guide on where to find local food in Toronto throughout the winter, including a listing of winter CSAs, farmers’ markets, and grocery stores.
Spend Less, Live More
My three month bike tour was an education in independence – both in venturing out on a voyage powered by my own two feet, but also in venturing away from dependence on the power structures that govern so much of our lives.
Rerouting to Root: Back to Toronto for a while
A last minute gut decision has transported me back to Toronto for a while. Despite being homeless, it feels good to be home.
Living on the cheap in NYC? Priceless.
Despite yearning for the countryside, the experiences I am having in the Big Apple are priceless. Making new friends and living more like the locals has made this a visit like no other.
Back to City Life: Boston
Boston isn’t as big and bad as I thought it would be. Staying in Cambridge, I join the throngs of students in their pursuit of knowledge…but my classes are held in kitchens and on urban farms.
Turning Points
As I reach the halfway mark of my trip, I find myself at a turning point in more ways than one. After several weeks of being caught up in a slew of new experiences (and not blogging much in case it wasn’t obvious) I am heading west, now with more confidence and a renewed sense of adventure.
What I’ve been up to Lately…the Abridged Version
Time has been tight lately so here’s a quick synopsis of the last two weeks. More to come when I have some time to write!
Shout Outs to Halifax
I could write 5 blog posts for all that I experienced in the fine city of Halifax, but I’m now enjoying sunning myself on the rocky shores of Mahone Bay. So for now, in keeping with my ‘write-less-live-more’ philosophy, I’ll keep this to the point.
Here’s a BIG thanks to the following people and places in Halifax for making this week great.
Getting up close and personal with meat & dairy
I rolled up to Tide Mill Farm in Maine on a sunny afternoon in late July. Within moments of my arrival, I had jumped into my first real encounter with a livestock farm… from milking cows, to slaughtering chickens. I even shot a video of how they slaughter the chickens, which I urge you to watch if you’ve never seen this happen before.
Time for a Reality Check
After my first month on the road, it’s time for some restrategizing as I think I am sometimes in over my head with the ambitions I first set out with.
Portland, Maine bursts with Local Flavour
Quite the random turn of events…A ride through rains speeds me to Maine, where I enjoy a couple nights in a hotel, my first lobster dinner, and I stumble upon some unexpected food activists who put me to work.
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