Jan 24th & 25th around the area

If you're looking for something to do in the area next weekend? Why not take a quick trip over to the Guelph Organic Food Conference. Located at the University of Guelph, this is Canada's foremost grassroots organic show. This will be its 28th year and there are well over 150 vendors. Free admission and free parking!! Learn about organic foods, and taste samples at an organic marketplace. You'll also get a chance to meet some of the certifying bodies to help you understand organic/fair trade food labels. A variety of workshops and other special events will also take place throughout the event, Jan 22th - 25th.

I'm going to try to make it there on Sunday, but I'll also be enjoying the tastes of the Niagara Ice Wine Festival next weekend. We'll be celebrating (and stocking up on) local wines as well as a uniquely Canadian treat, Ice Wine. A number of wineries are offering food/wine pairings, so it should make for a excellent gastronomic experience.