It is amazing in this day and age and with the state of the economy, that more people aren't doing 100 mile meals or at least trying to support their local suppliers. There is a new show on Food Netowrk Canada, that shows families going through the 100 Mile Challenge. It is a good lesson for all to at least find out what different types of things can you get in your area.
I started offering 100 mile menus last year and I was pleasantly surprised at how many products were available in the Ottawa and surrounding area that I thought was otherwise "off-limits" for the 100 mile dinner.
Finding Local wineries, and mills that still make flour was interesting. I went down to Upper Canada Village to find the flour. St. Albert Cheese Factory makes fresh churned butter and cheese. Cochrane's Dairy offers fresh milk. And Beaverbrook Farms has many different meats to choose from and Mariposa Duck Farm has some amazing products including the Foie Gras which is available at Aubrey's meat and deli in the Byward market.
If you are looking for an alternative to store bought, imported products and support your local economy, investigate your local area, you might just make some interesting discoveries.
100 Mile Meal Menus will be available as of June 1, 2009.
Have a great weekend.
Tim
There is a plethera of local farmer's markets on the weekends that you can go and find local producers.
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- Chef Tim
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
- My name is Tim Stewart and I am the owner of Chef Chez You Personal Chef Services in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I have been in business since 2000 providing everyday meals for busy families. I also do in-home catering, tutored wine tastings and fresh baked goods, all prepared in your home. I look forward to "MAKING YOUR KITCHEN A BISTRO!"
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What a great treat to get a fellow CPCA Ontario chef on my google alert board. Hoping to see you at the end of the month adawes, Toronto. Mum not doing well so we never know for sure.
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