We took a tour around the counties and found it to be quite tasty! Here’s what we sank our teeth into.
Coco-Berry Fuzz
A summer seasonal smoothie made using in-season strawberries from Just Farms (an Alexandria berry farm), Niagara peaches, plus cranberries, hemp seeds, bee pollen, lemon juice, vanilla and coconut milk. $6.95/20 oz
The Quirky Carrot, Alexandria
(Photo: Anick Bauer Design)
Summer Strawberry dessert
Jo concocts a rotating menu of strawberry desserts while the berries are in season. Pop in to see her latest delicious creation. $3.50/slice
Cup of Jo’s, Winchester
Frontenac Gris + Riesling (2016)
Frontenac Gris, the locally grown grape, blended with Riesling from
the Niagara Region. Makes for a perfect summer white (available year-round). $14/750 ml
Stone Crop Acres Vineyard and Winery, Morrisburg
(Photo: Lindy Martin)
Aged Cumin Cashew Cheese
An aged, vegan, cashew-based cheese with a rich exotic finish. We love their cumin seed version! Check their website for your closest retailer. $10-$12/round
Fauxmagerie Zengarry, Alexandria
(Photo: Fauxmagerie Zengarry)
Kimchi
Delicious umami and bold flavours. Authentic Korean pepper gives it not only a brilliant fiery orange colour but also a little heat too. Look out for the newly released vegan version! $7.50/227g | $14/454g
The Brine Cellar, North Lancaster
Butter Tarts
Baked with love and lard, says the tagline. Just like granny used to make! Available at Henderson’s Grocery, Lancaster and Rurban Brewing, Cornwall. $18/dozen.
Pâtisserie Sweet Tooth Bakery, Lancaster
Pickled Wieners
This Dragon’s Den candidate makes ‘em mild, medium, hot and wicked! Curiously delicious. Available at 50 stores in our region. Check your local convenience or grocery store, MacEwens, Home Hardware or Foodland. $16.99/jar
Krazy Dan’s Pickled Products, Lunenburg
