Even the most casual of food shoppers will have noticed that the magic high summer moment when Ontario peaches hit the market has arrived. The splendid sweet and juicy bounty is on sale pretty much everywhere. So great for any kind of eating. Cut ’em up in wedges and gobble them down with your morning coffee. Or whatever. It gives a whole new meaning to buying produce locally. Of course the peach tradition runs deep in Ontario. This week sees the beginning of the annual peach festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Next weekend (August 9-10) NOTL’s Queen Street will be closed off through the heritage district so visitors can stroll the many farm stands. There will be peaches of course but also pies, jams, jellies, ice cream, drinks and more. Five bands will perform: The Toronto All Star Band, David Hoy, St. Catharines Pipe Band, Fort George Fife and Drum Corps and Ceol Cara. Saturday’s events run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Queen Street from Victoria to King streets. The evening celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. with live salsa music, wineries, breweries and tasty delights from the Signature Kitchens of Niagara-on-the-Lake. That event runs until 10 p.m. On Sunday, the fun continues at St. Vincent de Paul Church on Picton Street. Running from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. there will be face painting, crafts, balloon animals, live entertainment, barbecued fare. And peaches. In the evening, the Shades of Summer celebration returns with a large dinner party on Queen Street. There will be tables and chairs set up in advance with live music, gourmet picnic boxes available for purchase and more. Tables of eight are $240. For more information, contact the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber at 905-468-1950 — with The Spectator High-summer magic as Ontario peaches arrive
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Even the most casual of food shoppers will have noticed that the magic high summer moment when Ontario peaches hit the market has arrived. The splendid sweet and juicy bounty is on sale pretty much everywhere. So great for any kind of eating. Cut ’em up in wedges and gobble them down with your morning coffee. Or whatever. It gives a whole new meaning to buying produce locally. Of course the peach tradition runs deep in Ontario. This week sees the beginning of the annual peach festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Next weekend (August 9-10) NOTL’s Queen Street will be closed off through the heritage district so visitors can stroll the many farm stands. There will be peaches of course but also pies, jams, jellies, ice cream, drinks and more. Five bands will perform: The Toronto All Star Band, David Hoy, St. Catharines Pipe Band, Fort George Fife and Drum Corps and Ceol Cara. Saturday’s events run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Queen Street from Victoria to King streets. The evening celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. with live salsa music, wineries, breweries and tasty delights from the Signature Kitchens of Niagara-on-the-Lake. That event runs until 10 p.m. On Sunday, the fun continues at St. Vincent de Paul Church on Picton Street. Running from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. there will be face painting, crafts, balloon animals, live entertainment, barbecued fare. And peaches. In the evening, the Shades of Summer celebration returns with a large dinner party on Queen Street. There will be tables and chairs set up in advance with live music, gourmet picnic boxes available for purchase and more. Tables of eight are $240. For more information, contact the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber at 905-468-1950 — with The Spectator 