Niagara Food - by Tiffany Mayer (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A look at Niagara's culinary past and present from Niagara food writer, advocate, and activist Tiffany Mayer. With its sheltered microclimate, which supports fruits that normally only grow in lush areas far to the south, Niagara was the birthplace of Canada's wine culture and boasts one of the finest food and wine heritage in North America.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A look at the history and culture of food, wine, and culinary culture in southern Ontario's Niagara region. <br/><br/>The Niagara region has a unique culinary history and tradition. From its mild microclimate that supports the cultivation of tender fruits -- peaches, cherries, and more -- to its role as the birthplace of the Canadian wine industry and home to a new generation of trailblazing chefs and restaurateurs, the Niagara region boasts a food and wine heritage that rivals any in North America. Niagara food writer, advocate, and activist Tiffany Mayer provides a thoughtful look at the many elements of Niagara's culinary past and present, including the planting of the first orchards and vineyards, the rise and fall of the local canning industry, the artisans responsible for crafting the region's most beloved food products, and the Greenbelt Act, which protects more than a million acres of the area's most precious agricultural land. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[Mayer's] awareness of the beauty and essence of local food and wines is outstanding, and she comes at it with humility. Give this book to your friends, give it for a Christmas gift. Give it to anyone you care about because we have to spread the word about Niagara's bounty.-- "Bulletnewsniagara.ca" (9/26/2014 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>This incredibly researched look at the Niagara region's unique culinary history...is a must-read for Niagarans.-- "Niagara Life Magazine"<br><br>Written with a journalistic eye, Mayer's appreciation for Niagara's land is evident throughout her book.--Niagara Falls Review<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Award-winning journalist Tiffany Mayer runs Eating Niagara, a blog devoted to local food and agriculture in Ontario's Niagara Region. For nearly a decade Mayer worked as a daily news and freelance reporter, covering agriculture and culinary topics for a range of publications, including the <i>St. Catharines Standard</i>. Mayer also founded the Garden of Eating-Niagara, a non-profit that harvests fruit for social agencies in the region. She lives in St. Catharines, Ontario.<br>
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