Free as a bird

The Good Earth really IS a little piece of paradise as I often say in describing what makes it special.  We are blessed with a display of natural beauty in our flora and fauna (and yes, I include my personal menagerie among that fauna!). We are particularly blessed...

Thirty Bench takes a road trip

For a few years now, we’ve had the honour of taking our show on the road up to Thirty Bench Wine Makers to cook lunch for their wine club members.  This past Sunday, they took their show on the road come visit us! Now, cooking on our home turf is a little easier...

A good year?

I have had a lot of people asking me recently if this year is going to be a good one for grapes.  The general consensus from people asking the question is that summer has been terrible, and therefore, so will be the wine.  As a winemaker I have never experienced...

Hot off the press!

Rush to your local LCBO and pick up your copy of the Autumn Food & Drink Magazine.  This is the issue dedicated to local fare.  Smack in the middle is a wonderful piece featuring non-other than our own “chick with tongs”, Chef Isa DiIorio — model...