Eatdrink #82 March/April 2020

eatdrink: The Local Food & Drink Magazine
of cannabis, more and more people are interested
in safely exploring its medicinal properties and
recreational uses. At the SCS Open Kitchen class,
you will learn how to include the correct cannabis
oil breakdown, decarboxylation, the benefits of
infused butter versus oil, purification techniques,
how to store your infusion, and how to make
cannabis calculations when cooking. Perfect for
anyone curious about cooking with cannabis at
home. 136 Ontario Street, Stratford, 519-271-1414.
stratfordchef.com/open-kitchen
A recent expansion has added 20,000 sq ft of
greenhouses, giving organic grower Loco Fields a
total of 60,000 sq ft now, just outside Stratford. As a
supplier to many of the best local restaurants, they
grow a variety of mixed vegetables, specializing
in leafy greens, salad mixes, ginger, turmeric,
over 100 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, peppers,
specialty potatoes and other roots. Catch them
at the Market at Western Fair and Stratford’s
summer Slow Food Market on Sunday, at specialty
food shops, and online. Cut micros and cut greens
are now available and sunchokes will be coming
out of the ground in April. Late summer, a major
expansion into local ginger and turmeric will be
harvested. info@locofields.com
Around the Region
We lost a dedicated farm-to-table advocate and
mentor when celebrated chef Michael Potters
passed away suddenly. A former Londoner, Potters
was a graduate of Sir Wilfred Laurier University
and studied Culinary Arts at George Brown
College. Leading the charge for positive change in
the restaurant industry, Potters was well-known
in Ontario’s culinary circles for his decadeslong
career and influence as a chef, hospitality
consultant, educator and mentor. Potters’ career
spanned The Little Inn in Bayfield, co-owner of
Harvest in Picton, Accolade at Toronto’s Crown
Plaza, Spoke Club, Hockley Valley Resort,
Angeline’s Inn in Prince Edward County and Milford
Bistro. Most recently he was the Executive Director
of CAPE Private Events in Picton.
Cowbell Brewing Co. is rolling into spring with
several exciting new beer releases. Back by
popular demand is Cowbell Brewing’s Renegade
Series. Five new, limited-edition, small-batch
Renegades, featuring bold and exciting flavours,
will be available on draught and in 473mL cans.
The first Renegade Series beer will be launching
exclusively at the Cowbell Farm and online in April.
For Cowbell fans who cannot wait until April to
try new brews, Hazy Days, a Hazy Juicy IPA will be
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