Archive for category: food events

/ October 13, 2011 7:44 pm

World Food Day 2011

Lakehead University Students, Faculty and Community Partners Promote Awareness with Day-Long Event This Thursday, October 13th, the Food Security Research Network (FSRN) will echo the activities of hundreds of partner organizations across the globe as they host Thunder Bay’s Fifth Annual World Food Day event at Lakehead University. World Food Day is a worldwide event designed to heighten public awareness [...]

/ September 4, 2011 7:51 pm

Empty Bowls Caring Hearts Fundraiser Dinner

Join us at the Moose Hall on Fort William Road. Dinner at 6:00pm; doors open at 4:45pm. This event raises money for Shelter House and the Thunder Bay Food Bank. For a $30 ticket, those attending will receive a delicious bowl of donated soup, rolls and a homemade dessert, AS WELL AS a handmade bowl from the Thunder Bay Potters’ [...]

/ May 13, 2011 1:03 am

Lutsen Resort’s Spring Food & Wine Lover’s Weekend

May 13 & 14 Lutsen Resort’s Chef Rob welcomes visiting Chef Tom Kavanaugh for a fabulous weekend of wine and great food. Friday night includes a wine tasting and dinner of a variety of hors d’oeurves. Saturday night features a 6 course wine dinner with wine guide Robert discussing the pairings. Sunday cooking class with Chef Tom. Take advantage of [...]

/ April 2, 2011 3:53 pm

Flavours of the Caribbean – Cooking Class

Take a holiday from your work-week, come out and enjoy the flavours of the Caribbean right at home with this interactive cooking class. Learn culinary techniques and healthy menu make-overs from professional cook Rhonda Bill, who spent four years teaching in the Caribbean. Two hour class includes a four-course dinner and take home materials. Check out more details here: http://afinefitcatering.ca/?p=543

/ February 24, 2011 1:43 pm

Living Well With Diabetes & Nutrition

March is Nutrition Month. Plan on attending this presentation by the Canadian Diabetes Association. It is geared to people with diabetes and their caregivers and partners. Displays by the Canadian Diabetes Association and Good Food Box program. Call 577-4232 ext. 223 for information. Admission is free.

/ October 12, 2010 3:06 am

World Food Day

On October 14th, the Food Security Research Network (FSRN) will host Thunder Bay’s 4th annual World Food Day event at Lakehead University.  World Food Day is a worldwide event designed to heighten public awareness of the world food problem and the plight of the world’s hungry and malnourished, and to encourage people worldwide to take action.  The event will take [...]

/ August 8, 2010 7:34 pm

True North Local Food Co-Op Up & Running

Saturday August 7, 2010 True North Community Co-Operative Celebrates Local Food During Grand Opening Fresh spinach, beans, handpicked wild blueberries and Mesclun mixed greens. Farm fresh eggs, spicy boar sausage, and ethically raised veal. These are just some of the wide-range of foods and products that local producers are providing through the True North Community Co-operative’s new storefront location on [...]

/ August 7, 2010 2:11 pm

Grand Opening – True North Community Cooperative

All are invited to the Grand Opening celebration of the storefront of the True North Community Cooperative. A program of activities include a barbeque featuring local foods, performances by local artists and musicians, children’s activities, and an opportunity to meet the producers and other members of the co-op. The official ceremony starts at 2 o’clock with speeches by dignitaries and [...]

/ July 1, 2010 4:44 am

Cooking With The Seasons

The best way to eat local is to eat with the seasons. Learn how by participating in this free workshop.

WineSations
/ May 22, 2010 10:52 pm

WineSations

An evening of fine wine, food, and friends! Join Children’s Centre Foundation at Bistro One for a fabulous evening featuring 6 courses of wine and delicious food pairings selected by Jean Robillard of Bistro One. Learn about the wine you are tasting, and help support children’s mental health. Hurry, tickets sell quickly! Tickets are $100, and are available at Children’s [...]