Find an Ontario Garlic Week activity in the list below. Activities are indicated as in-person or online.
| Event | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2021 – 12pm to 1pm Cooking with Ontario Garlic: Feel Good Momos Presented by Nepali Momos Toronto, Hosted by Live Green Toronto | š Join us Thursday, October 28 at 12 PM to learn how to make these feel-good chicken momos with fresh Ontario garlic from the comfort of your own home!ā š„ In celebration of #OntarioGarlicWeek, Surendra Lawoti, proprietor of Nepali Momo in Scarborough, is sharing an exclusive chicken momo recipe with fresh Ontario garlic. The cooking demo will also include an informative discussion on Ontario garlic by Peter McClusky, founder of Toronto Garlic Festival.ā š§ The Inaugural Ontario Garlic Week is the province-wide celebration of Ontario garlic. From October 29 – November 7, garlic-inspired dishes, desserts, beer & cocktails, and even garlic popcorn at drive-ins and theatres, will be sold to patrons via dine in/patio, take out or delivery. š This event will be hosted on WebEx Virtual Conferencing platform. If this is your first time using WebEx, you may be prompted to download a temporary WebEx application onto your computer or download the WebEx app onto your smartphone or tablet to view this event. It may take a few minutes to download the application. Please try logging onto the event 5-10 minutes early so you don’t miss any of the action. | Online |
| November 4, 2021 – 12pm to 1pm Many ways to cook garlic: Ontario Garlic Flan Recipe Presented by The Local Cafe and Restaurant (Centennial College), Hosted by Chef Lilian Cardoso. | Join Chef Lilian Cardoso, Executive Chef at The Local CafĆ© and Restaurant at Centennial College and learn the versatility of garlic! When: Thursday, November 4th ā 12pm to 1pm Join us on Instagram Live: https://instagram.com/thelocalcc The Local Cafe & Restaurant Focuses on a food philosophy where everything is made from scratch, with fresh ingredients, teaching our students about the value of creating food and beverage experiences with care and respect. Since 2016 The Local Cafe and Restaurant has been a community hub for Centennial College staff, students and members of the Scarborough community. Weāre proud to offer both quick-service and full-service dining options of unparalleled value and to provide a valuable experiential learning opportunity for students of the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts. | Instagram Live |
| November 6, 2021 – 1pm to 4pm Goodnight Gardens Workshop Presented and Hosted by BUFCO BUFCO Headquarters in Roncesvalles Village, Toronto. Address to be shared upon registration. | Workshop Alert! Dig in this Saturday November 6th, 1-4pm for a step-by-step demonstration of garlic planting best practices. Youāll also learn how to tidy your garden while preserving pollinator food and habitat and how to feed and protect your soil with compost, mulch and/or cover crops… right in BUFCO’s own gardens! Learn-by-Doing with BUFCO’s Organic Master Gardeners Elena and Julia as they lead this hands-on, outdoor workshop! DIY Garlic Planting Kits will be available to participants and a discounted rate! Space is limited so register soon. | In-person workshop, register online |
| October 29, 2021 – 6pm to 9pm Adult Pumpkin Carving Contest Presented and Hosted by Karlo Estates 561 Danforth Road Wellington, ON, Canada K0K 3L0 | Karlo Estates kicks off #OntarioGarlicWeek at this weekās Friday Night Wine Lounge with classic garlic bread available during our Adult Pumpkin Carving Contest. Bring your own pumpkin and compete for a āpeopleās choiceā prize for the best pumpkin as decided by secret ballot vote at the end of the night. Wine Lounge runs from 6PM to 9PM so youāll have 3 hours to cut your best Jack Oālantern. Just in time for the Halloween season and in celebration of #OntarioGarlicWeek, Karlo is serving up garlic all week long. (Friday, Oct 29th to Sun, Nov 7th) | Wellington |
| October 30, 2021 – 2pm to 7pm Meet a garlic farmer! Presented and Hosted by Karlo Estates 561 Danforth Road Wellington, ON, Canada K0K 3L0 | this Saturday, October 30th, from 2PM to 7PM, meet Sandy Grier of Green Ridge Farm to learn about garlic. Sheāll have four different kinds, in both medium and large, good for eating and planting for next year. Sandy will also have fermented Black Garlic, all for purchase from our bar in the main foyer of our historic 1805 post and beam barn. Weāll continue all week long serving up garlic toast for $5, perfect for pairing with a glass of wine in front of our newly installed fireplace in our indoor patio or while snuggled up in the Wine Lounge for a cozy night out. | Wellington |
| November 5, 2021 – 6pm to 9pm Friday Night Wine Lounge Presented and Hosted by Karlo Estates November 5, 2021 – 6pm to 9pm 561 Danforth Road Wellington, ON, Canada K0K 3L0 | Friday Night Wine Lounge, November 5th join us for a Garlic Spaghetti Dinner on our heated indoor patio or in the Wine Lounge. Weāll be serving up Nuts for Cheese black garlic organic & dairy-free fermented wedge nestled in a bed of spaghetti Aglio e Olio paired to a glass of our newly-released Estate Chardonnay or Estate Pinot Noir. 6:00 PM Garlic Popcorn Reception 7:00PM Pasta Dinner. $37 per person plus tax & tip. | Wellington |
| November 6, 2021 – 12pm to 7pm Meet a garlic farmer! Presented and Hosted by Karlo Estates 561 Danforth Road Wellington, ON, Canada K0K 3L0 | Green Ridge Farm will again have garlic available for purchase at the winery. Come pick up a copy of The Social Herbivoreās āPerfect Pairings for Plant Based Cuisineā for more ideas on how to get your garlic on this All Saints Halloween Season. | Wellington |
| November 7, 2021 – 12pm to 7pm Meet a garlic farmer Presented and Hosted by Karlo Estates 561 Danforth Road Wellington, ON, Canada K0K 3L0 | Green Ridge Farm will again have garlic available for purchase at the winery. Come pick up a copy of The Social Herbivoreās āPerfect Pairings for Plant Based Cuisineā for more ideas on how to get your garlic on this All Saints Halloween Season. | Wellington |
| October 28, 2021 – 6pm to 7pm Cancer Awareness – Collaboration between 5 women food artisans and 3 chefs Hosted by La Vie En Rose | Chef Wallce prepares Black Garlic & Dark Ale Mushroom Ragu | Lapsang Souchong Scented Jasmine Rice | Pickled Pear | Poached Pear Walnut. Purchase the gourmet food box at www.frenchiegourmet.ca and cook with the chefs on Instagram live @lavieenrosebox | Online |
| November 18, 2021 – 6pm to 7pm Cancer Awareness – Collaboration between 5 women food artisans and 3 chefs Hosted by La Vie En Rose | Chef Romain prepares Vanilla and tea poached pear | black garlic and ale jelly | walnut crumble | dark chocolate ganache | lemon balm. Purchase the gourmet food box at www.frenchiegourmet.ca and cook with the chefs on Instagram live @lavieenrosebox on November 18. | Online |
| December 9, 2021 – 6pm to 7pm Cancer Awareness – Collaboration between 5 women food artisans and 3 chefs Hosted by La Vie En Rose | Chef Dev prepares Black Garlic and Dark Ale Beer Jelly Chocolate Mousse with Valrona Dark Chocolate | Poached Pear Walnut & Vanilla Powder Dust. Purchase the gourmet food box at www.frenchiegourmet.ca and cook with the chefs on Instagram live @lavieenrosebox on December 9. | Online |