ICYMI: you can listen to my latest food column online! On Friday, it was all about tea and my chat with one of Canada's first certified tea sommeliers! Timely, too, as tomorrow's International Tea Day!

#Tea #StratfordON #Mastonom

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-104-the-morning-edition-k-w/clip/16146764-food-columnist-jasmine-mangalaseril-spills-tea-local-tea

These routes are made for walkin'...and eatin'. And that's just what you'll do...

...on these local food walking tours. My latest CBCKW food column is all about exploring the edible and sippable spots on guided tours.

Be sure to wear your walking shoes and eating pants. 😋

#Foodways #Canada #Mastonom #FoodWriting #Food #WaterlooRegion #GuelphON #StratfordON

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/stratford-walking-tours-taste-detours-stroll-walking-waterloo-region-1.7329296

The other day I was in Stratford and one of our stops was The Painted Baker, where I picked up one of his Irish scones for my post-broadcast breakfast.

Frankly, it's the best scone I've bought locally in ages (if not ever). Too many are stodgy, leaden, or trying to be a (American-style) muffin in wedge form. This...was beautifully buttery with a tender crumb.

Ate it buttered (although it didn't need it) and daubed with marmalade.

Num

#StratfordON #Breakfast #EatLocal #Mastonom

Why yes, being a food writer means I get to go to Stratford, ON for a story.

And why yes, that means I got to get my favourite choccies from Derek.

And why no, I don't know how two disappeared after these pics were snapped.

#foodwriting #Chocolate #StratfordON #Mastonom

Rustic Bridge over Avon River, Queen's Park, Stratford, Ontario, 1949 - PE Co Postcard

https://www.delcampe.net/en_GB/collectables/postcards/canada/ontario/other--unclassified/rustic-bridge-over-avon-river-queen-s-park-stratford-ontario-1949-pe-co-postcard-1976689204.html

#Stratford #StratfordON #StratfordOntario #Postcard #Postcards