Comments for Food and Farming Canada

Comment on The real deal about veal by Jons

Jons — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:03:05 +0000

I am surprised there is not any ‘pale’ (milk fed?) calf’s liver to be found in Toronto’s choice meat chops.

It’s the recommended meat for low iron & anemia (organic calf’s liver) and the pale variety is supposed to be delectable, just seared pink inside and served with slow cooked sautéed onions. So where the heck is it?

Still – I tried scallopini – of the two examples of veal leg scallops I’ve cooked this past week, one had this incredible delicate texture and great, subtle flavors. A great meat to not go heavy-handed with seasoning.

Comment on The true story of KFC chickens by Jake

Jake — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:00:18 +0000

This is a very feel good article pointing out all the good things to do with KFC and raising chickens in general. The reason they do not use growth hormones is because they are raising a genetically modified species. This GM species grows bigger and faster than a natural chicken and thus does not require growth hormones. Some may argue that there’s no difference (between the natural and GM species), some may not. However, in the end I think it’s safe to say that we know very little about the long term effects of growing / consuming genetically modified species. Same goes for GM corn, soy, potatoes, and this list goes on and on.

Comment on Growing the perfect mushroom by arts

arts — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:03:59 +0000

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RT @emmakeaveney: Heading along to Minute After Midday @projectarts tonight. Saw it in Edinburgh, a beautiful, evocative & haunting play.twitter.com/projectarts/status/136847258841907200…

Comment on Lovely local lavender by Niagara Lavender

Niagara Lavender — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:54:21 +0000

Visit neob lavender aromatic plant project, see hands on research and plant breeding programs. A neob sponsored research program designed for growing plants in Ontario, the Busy Bee Gardens Aromatic Plant Project has a variety of unique lavender plants. See Lavender fields for testing oils and distillation equipment. A truly unique experience. welcome to Niagara Lavender.

Comment on Thermal blanket helps lower greenhouse energy costs by Lilian

Lilian — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:40:07 +0000

Hi Paul – I don’t have any specific information relating to the actual material used or the installation. I’d recommend you contact Orchard Park Growers directly; they’ll have a better idea of how to respond to you than I do. http://www.opgrow.ca/contactOPG/. Thanks for reading! Lilian

Comment on Thermal blanket helps lower greenhouse energy costs by Paul Wellman

Paul Wellman — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:26:18 +0000

I am really interested in your thermal blanket technology. I am sold.
I would really like to know a lot more.
What exactly are you using for these blankets and where do you get the materials?
How do you attach the blankets? Inside or outside? It is hard to see much from the pictures.

Comment on New crops in local soils raising high hopes by Janice MacLeod

Janice MacLeod — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:38:10 +0000

My hope is that not only the farmers will benefit but tourism as well. Already there is an interest in agritourism in the region. Hopefully it will grow with the new crops.

Comment on New crops in local soils raising high hopes by Lilian

Lilian — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:08:43 +0000

I remember reading that piece! This one will be a long time to come to fruition but it’s an exciting project.

Comment on New crops in local soils raising high hopes by Tiffany

Tiffany — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:22:19 +0000

I’m so glad the hazelnut trials are going on. I wrote about this a couple years ago when it was just starting and its nice to see it’s still in the works. Go Norfolk!

Comment on Keeping tabs on where the cows are by George Luker

George Luker — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:20:46 +0000

Great article, and interesting to read, Yes Canada is at the forefront of livestock identification, quickly Canada is being recognized as a trusted supplier for beef and livestock.

I invite everyone to read my blog. Livestock-id.blogspot.com which has extensive articles on animal identification, with a major Canadian content, including links to government rebates for cattlemen on RFID ear tags, readers, and software that promote cattle and livestock identification.

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