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The Organic Farmer's DaughterMarch 31, 2010 by I’m ten years old, about 5 ft tall, barely 100 pounds with blonde curly hair. We had decided we were going to raise calves as a way to earn money for our education. So me and my two siblings at the time, (both red heads, and both younger and smaller than me) started to get up at about 6am, before school to go feed the calves. We...
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From the Chef's Table: The Selfish LocavoreMarch 30, 2010 by  So I’ve been asked to write a regular blog regarding my experiences in running a restaurant with a strong focus on local food. I suppose I'm a natural fit for the job. I have a long-stranding passion and pride in both locally produced... |
I Eat Local, I Eat Fresh: Greenhouse Veggies Are Here!March 26, 2010 by  Well, it’s official! Fresh food is once again being harvested within the boundaries of Waterloo Region!
Your Roving Locavore has uncovered the first fruits of the season at Floralane Greenhouses just north of Elmira. Under the... |
Book Review:An Apple a DayMarch 23, 2010 by  For me, salad is more than anemic lettuce with a wedge of tomato thrown in for colour. Broccoli’s resemblance to tiny trees barely captures my imagination. Pumpkins are fine for jack o’lanterns, but honest to God, when I... |
A Farm for all SeasonsMarch 23, 2010 by  "What do the Herrle's do all winter?" This seems to be the biggest question we get asked each fall.
As a family, we reflect upon this past season each winter. We recount the highs and lows of the summer of 2009. We were... |
Sweet Maple Syrup MemoriesMarch 22, 2010 by  There are few things I get as excited about as maple syrup. In my books it is pure liquid gold. Its luminescent amber hues, intoxicating aroma and exquisite earthy flavour evoke so many memories. Maple syrup season is a... |
Welcome to Local Dish!March 22, 2010 by  If you enjoy fine food, fresh air and a healthy lifestyle, consider Waterloo Region your paradise. While it is a stretch to say that we created "local food", surely our Region can lay claim to one of the healthiest, most... |
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