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In A Pickle: A Pickle Lovers Guide to Durham Region
Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 08:00 AM
Left: Jr’s Sourdough Pizza’s Famous Dill Pickle Pizza, credit: Ana Milne | Right: Dill Pickle Fritter from Crave Doughnuts
They say that every great partnership is made up of a person who removes the pickle from their plate in disgust and a person who is excited to have an extra pickle with their meal. We say that a great partner is someone who will join you in hitting up all of the establishments across Durham Region that make or sell pickles and pickle-flavoured foods. Whether you’re looking for a great...

Page’s Platefuls: Spicy Thai Inspired Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Salsa Verde
Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:09 PM
The days are getting colder and shorter, which means more time enjoyed in the kitchen!
Chef Alex Page teamed up with the Durham College Barrett Centre in Ajax to use some of the fall harvest to make a delicious Thai inspired carrot soup. As the winter months approach, it’s always great to have a go-to soup recipe on hand. Carrots are one ingredient that are under utilized, and yet they are so widely available during the winter months. This soup packs some heat with the addition of fresh chilies...

Gift Cards To Buy For The Foodie In Your Life
Posted on Friday, October 25, 2024 04:52 PM
Left: hungryspot.my at PORT Restaurant | Right: The Bridge Social
Whether you are looking to treat yourself or doing a little gift giving, purchasing digital gift cards is a fantastic way to support local businesses. Durham Region is home to endless delicious food and drink destinations, many of which offer online gift cards. Check out our round up so you can shop ‘til you drop, from your couch! Each location in Durham Region listed below offers digital gift cards for your shopping convenience.
RestaurantsLeft: Sea Salt...

Page's Platefuls: Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts With Maple Frosting
Posted on Tuesday, October 01, 2024 05:55 AM
There’s no better time to get baking than during the fall apple season! After all, who can resist the aroma of apples and spices in the oven? One of Chef Alex Page’s favourite nostalgic fall recipes is baked apple cider doughnuts using fresh pressed cider from Geissberger Farmhouse Cider, and the “icing-on-the-doughnut”—a deliciously creamy maple frosting using bourbon barrel aged maple syrup from Pefferlaw Creek Farms. Apples + maple + bourbon = hello fall!
Spend the day apple picking and cider...

This Ontario Town Will Make You Feel Like You’re In An Episode Of Gilmore Girls
Posted on Saturday, September 21, 2024 07:00 AM
Left: That Place on Queen | Right: Palmer Park by thisisafeefa
When life starts to feel a little “fa la la la la la la la” again, that means it’s time to plan a trip to Port Perry. Although the fan favourite Gilmore Girls wasn’t filmed in Durham Region, it may as well have been. Stepping into historic downtown Port Perry will transport you to Stars Hallow. The only thing missing? Lorelai and Rory.
The Dragonfly Inn (a.k.a. Piano Inn)Although Michel won’t be there to greet you at the front desk, you can expect the same quality...
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