Thursday, June 4, 2009

Press Release
Muskoka Meats hosting The Homegrown Ontario Road Show
June 5, 2009 – Gravenhurst, ON

SAVOUR Muskoka is very excited to announce that one of its newest members Muskoka Meats will be hosting The Homegrown Ontario Road Show. On Friday June 5th, 2009 Muskoka Meats along with several SAVOUR Muskoka Members will host the organization on its annual road show program.

Homegrown Ontario is an alliance of Ontario Pork, the Ontario Veal Association, the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency, Turkey Farmers of Ontario and the Ontario Independent Meat Processors. Research from Canada’s leading survey-based marketing research firm, Ipsos Reid, clearly indicates that Ontario consumers are eager to support Ontario farmers and the local economy by choosing meat and poultry products produced in Ontario.

SAVOUR Muskoka is very excited about the initiatives its members, in this case Dave Purdon of Muskoka Meats, are taking to promote not only the SAVOUR Muskoka organization but the agricultural community in Muskoka / Parry Sound as a whole. The event will not only feature Muskoka Meats but also affiliated SAVOUR members such as Yummies in a Jar and Grenville Farms. General Manager James Murphy notes “this type of showcasing really highlights the passion with our organization and its member’s eagerness to be seen as a culinary destination within Ontario”. Dave Purdon of Muskoka Meats acknowledges, " I opened this business to get as close to the food chain as I could. By eating what is produced in your own neighbourhood, not only are you supporting the local economy, but you are helping to sustain the environment, and most importantly the products are healthier, tastier, and far more exciting!”

SAVOUR Muskoka, a FedNor initiative with a grant from the Trillium Foundation, and its members are united in their efforts to celebrate and share in Muskoka’s agricultural and culinary heritage as these activities support healthy environments and economic growth. For more information on our initiatives visit our website at www.savourmuskoka.com.

James Murphy, General Manager, SAVOUR Muskoka

705.646.7118, info@savourmuskoka.com
Press Release

SAVOUR Muskoka Members Food and Wine Pairing Events
June 2, 2009 – Bracebridge, ON

SAVOUR Muskoka members are always looking at ways to increase the marketability of our local food product offering. One way is through wine and food pairings. Executive Chef David Friesen of Riverwalk Restaurant and Executive Chef Randy Spencer at Spencer Tall Trees are hosting this type of event in the month of June.

On Saturday June 6th 2009, Executive Chef Randy Spencer will have Amazing Food Pairings consisting of local B.B.Q Treats, Dim Sum Station, Smoked Fish, Sushi from “Wabora” & Seafood Table, Artisan Cheeses, to be paired with over sixty wines from winery’s that include; Fielding Estate Winery, Cave Spring Cellars, The Vine, TWC Imports, Groupe Soliel Fine Wines, Lailey Vineyards, Malivoire Wines, Stem Wine Group, to name a few! Proceeds in support of ‘The Table Soup’.

On Friday June 26th Riverwalk’s Proprietor/Executive Chef, David Friesen, will source out only the best local ingredients to create a sumptuous gourmet dinner that is not to be missed. This diner will be paired with wines of Cave Spring Cellars and moderated by Cave Spring Cellar Winemaker, Angelo Pavan.

An excellent way to highlight what our region has to offer is to pair it with wines that compliment flavours and textures. Having chef’s pair local offerings with world class wines is an excellent way to do this. SAVOUR Muskoka, a FedNor initiative with an initial grant from the Trillium Foundation, offers diverse culinary experiences that include wine and food to Field to fork experiences. For more information on this event or future SAOVUR Muskoka events visit the ‘EVENT’ section at www.savourmuskoka.com.

James Murphy, General Manager, SAVOUR Muskoka
705.646.7118, info@savourmuskoka.com