What To Expect Along Stratford’s Christmas Trail

What To Expect Along Stratford’s Christmas Trail

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...
The Bacon and Ale Trail in Stratford

The Bacon and Ale Trail in Stratford

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...
Garlic Festival. In Ontario. Absolutely.

Garlic Festival. In Ontario. Absolutely.

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...
Grilled Pound Cake with Oranges and Chocolate

Grilled Pound Cake with Oranges and Chocolate

(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...