Posted in In Backyards, In the Kitchen on Nov 2nd, 2009
That’s right, and I hadn’t really heard of them either, except as the herbal medicine gingko biloba, which is actually an extract made from the leaves of the gingko tree. (Please don’t try that at home; ginkgo extract can have serious side-effects). These beautiful little gems are a delicacy in many Asian countries, renowned for [...]
Posted in Events on Oct 10th, 2008
Hard to believe the season is nearly over. Harvest Wednesdays at the Gladstone are wrapping up this month. We were lucky enough to have been invited to participate in three tastings. And it’s been a real pleasure, not to mention a great opportunity to share our fruit picking adventures. I always enjoy the friendly faces [...]
Posted in Events, In Backyards, Spadina Saturdays (and Sundays) on Sep 18th, 2008
We sold over a bushel of Spadina’s heritage apples and several pounds of Ward 21′s backyard pears. Pretty exciting, considering they were bought by Jamie Kennedy Kitchens. Not part of our normal operations, certainly. But when the last minute invitation arrived, we thought it’d be nice to participate. The fruit was used at the From the [...]
