by The Cooking Ladies | Nov 12, 2019
The Stratford, Ontario, Christmas Trail runs from early November until five days before Christmas. It is a fun opportunity to combine holiday shopping with the discovery of the uniqueness of Stratford’s merchants. After picking up the brochure, map, and vouchers at... 
by The Cooking Ladies | Oct 4, 2019
The Bacon and Ale Trail in Stratford, Ontario, is a year-round adventure filled with bacon and ale-inspired experiences at food outlets, gift shops, breweries and pubs. Pork producers are high among the agricultural successes in Stratford’s surrounding Perth County... 
by The Cooking Ladies | Oct 6, 2018
At the Stratford Kiwanis Garlic Festival, garlic is the star. In 2007, the Kiwanis Club in Stratford, Ontario, joined local garlic growers to promote Ontarian garlic which was struggling to gain a foothold in a market that was dominated by China. Today, the demand for... 
by The Cooking Ladies | Feb 14, 2018
(Makes 4 servings) 4 slices frozen pound cake, 1-inch thick ¼ cup orange juice ½ cup mascarpone cheese 2 tablespoons icing sugar 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 small can mandarin oranges, drained chocolate syrup Place the slices of pound cake side by... 
by The Cooking Ladies | Jul 10, 2017
Terroir is a not-for-profit committee of industry professionals who put on an annual symposium for the purpose of inspiring and educating people in the hospitality industry. Terroir 2017 took place at the Art Gallery of Ontario, in Toronto, on May 29. For Canada’s...