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Try These Delicious Durham Dishes At The One Of A Kind Show This Spring

Celebrate the spring harvest with a trip to your local farm market, grab your ingredients, and try these tasty bites by Chef Alex Page! On Thursday, April 9, Durham Tourism and Durham Farm Fresh took over the One OfA Kind Show to bring a taste of Durham to Toronto shoppers.In case you missed it, use the recipes below to recreate these delicious dishes at home.

Pound Cake with Whipped Ricotta and Maple Rhubarb Compote Ingredients (serves four to six):

• 250 mL (1 cup) Brooks Farms dark maple syrup

• 1 dried chipotle...

Egg-citing Things To Do On Easter Weekend In Durham Region

The Easter Bunny is hopping on down to Durham Region, and to celebrate, we've put together a list of egg-citing events to enjoy with family and friends. Experience the most sp-egg-tacular weekend of festivities with delicious treats, egg hunts, wagon rides, farm animals, and more fun! Check out this list for an egg-cellent Easter weekend in Durham Region. 

Brooks Farms Easter Fest

March 28 to 29 and April 3 to 6 | 122 Ashworth Road, Uxbridge

Visitors will get the best of both worlds on March 28 and 29, as BrooksF

Where To Pick The Perfect Blooms In Durham Region This Season

Photo: Century Home and Garden Greenhouses by Rachel Callan Photography

Spring has officially sprung, and after a long winter there's nothing more exciting than sunshine, spring blooms, and long warmer days! Here's just some of our favourite flower farms, florists and markets in Durham Region to get you ready for the season. We hope thistle encourage you to #ShopInDurham for all your flower needs. Please check hours before visiting as some locations are open by season only.

Garden Centres

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Maple Syrup Festivals And Events In Durham Region

Enjoy all things sweet at a Maple Syrup Festival in Durham Region! Tap into your inner child at a maple syrup demonstration, pour your heart out over pancakes, and make memories that are bound to stick. Each year, as winter winds down, the longer days and rising temperatures welcome the harvest of fresh maple syrup! Events kick off in March and run through May—giving families and friends ample time to discover the sweet taste of maple syrup. Enjoy fresh maple syrup taffy, stack-tacular pancake...

Tropical Restaurants Near Toronto That Will Make You Feel Like You’re On Vacation

Who says you have to hop on a flight to feel like you’re on vacation? We've compiled a list of local restaurants with a delicious menu and tropical atmosphere that will transport you to a sunny destination—so you can pretend you’re on vacation without having to go far from home.

Enjoy authentic cuisine and beautiful dining experiences right here in Durham Region with delicious food, tropical drinks, and good vibes. All that will be missing is the sand between your toes!

Mr. Delicious By The Beach

893 Bayly...