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Crunchy Carrots & Tasty Tomatoes

By Chris McDonell It was more than 25 years ago when I first resonated with the "Think Globally, Act Locally? slogan, so I am absolutely thrilled to see the related "Eat Local? concept becoming so mainstream. Granted, many have embraced the wisdom of eating locally grown, seasonal produce for reasons other than a concern for social justice. As Bryan Lavery outlines in "A Return to Flavour,? there are myriad valid reasons why "local food? move - ments have gained traction. Similarly, The Malt Monk notes that beer drinkers are enjoying the local brewing culture. Shari Darling highlights wines from Prince Edward County, our province's newest wine region. (Although I hear that Huron County has all the ingredients nec- Lifestyle Consulting Personal Training Fitness Classes Programs designed for in Studio, at home or on the road Our focus is YOUR goals ... Reach for a healthy lifestyle today! essary to usurp the title. That would be exciting!) Christine Scheer, who always offers great seasonal recipes, shares ideas on what to do with the freshly pulled carrots on our front cover. The "Eat Local? excitement is more than a trend. Look for details in the "Buzz,? but eatdrink is looking forward to being at Savour Stratford on the September 20-21 weekend and at the City Farming Project's annual Tomato Fest in London on September 21. If you want to help celebrate local culinary culture, or just eat some delicious food, please join us. ?

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