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Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 1 FROM THE EDITOR Alternatives for Women. Check out their calendar. For foodies, Herma’s offers us tips on how to contents & ad index prepare an impressive but trouble free dinner party using charcuterie. We also visit the Spring 2019 Waring House’s cookery school for a lesson in creating a coffee and spice rubbed rack of lamb. Anna Olson, Andy Wunsch, Alex Ojan and Season’s art Fine Foods of Napanee all tempt our taste buds with their suggestions to get us active Lake Scugog Art Tour 4 in the kitchen. The Vibrant World of Fibre Arts 10 Meet the Makers 34 Seems like spring’s been a long time coming and Earth friendly wine is an on topic issue explored PECADA 59 by Priya Rao. Apparently we can drink wine, I cannot wait to get out and about. Fortunately Colborne Art Gallery 74 it is not too long before we will be able to visit celebrate Earth Day and still save the planet the Lake Scugog Studio Tour, the Warkworth which seems like an ideal combination. Lilac Festival and the Colborne Art Gallery. Konrad Ejbich looks at activity in County Marcia previews the Prince Edward County Fibre wineries over winter, and Michael Pinkus culture Festival and we learn that interest is spreading drops in for a chat with Frederic Picard of Journey of a Stone Huff Estates, Paul Battilana of Casa Dea in this traditionally female realm and apparently Mason’s Hands 16 Estates Winery, and John and Sacha Squair at men are also taking up knitting too: good for Artivism 20 them! Three Dog Winery. Quinte Ballet School 26 For later in the year, we have a major feature by If you’ve lost touch with your inner Ukrainian, Keeping Music Live 28 Sharon Harrison covering Westben’s twentieth make a point of connecting with Kingston’s Westben Feature 38 anniversary. What a fantastic achievement. We Ukrainian Festival. To shed a few pounds and Music is the Key 44 are so fortunate to have such a cultural icon in have fun outside why not try out an electric Great Reads 68 bicycle at Pedego, in Bloomfield. our midst. The pursuit and enjoyment of music is Day Tripper Bath 70 documented for us by new writer, John Arkalian, The Last Bite 80 who brings welcome news of a classical and Finally I would like to bid “au revoir” to outgoing jazz music programme in Durham encouraging designer Marisa Howard and thank her for her musical appreciation amongst school children. endeavours. We welcome Natalie Piper and Frank Horvat provides an update of his string Hri Neil to the hot seat and start the year with food quartet For Those Who Died Trying, which some new design initiatives whilst not straying too far from the familiar Grapevine Magazine Waring House Cookery School 21 has now been recorded by string quartets all Hope Springs Eternal 24 over the world, in protest against the abuse of enjoyed by so many. human rights. We salute ‘the feisty females of Feedback welcome at grapevinemagazine.ca Seasons Fine Foods Recipe 28 Wellington on the Lake,’ for stripping down to Herma’s Feature 36 their bare essentials in an effort to raise money for Fennel and Apple Gratin 59 Jeff Andy’s Original 58 Anna’s Kitchen 65 contributors wine VQA and the Marquette Grape 18 Kingston Heard it Through the Grapevine 50 Konrad Ejbich Anna Olson Writersfest Celebrating Earth Day 56 Michael Pinkus Interviews 60 Cool Climate Australia 66

Lillie Normille Marcia Masino Priya Rao special features

Downtown Belleville 6 Warkworth Feature 14 Campbellford Feature 42 Michael Pinkus Christine Peets Deidre Reitev Port Hope Feature 48 Kingston Ukrainian Festival 52 Ladies on the Rocks 53 Bear and Gillian Maloney 54 Angela Hawn Lexus Review 62 Sharon Harrison

2 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 A&B Precast 72 Kingston Royal Rugs 1 Apple Falls Cider 55 Lake Scugog Studio Tour 5 Artisanthropy 48 Lavish 75 Bathworks 69 Lexus of Kingston 4 Books & Co 73 Lisa Van Meer 66 Luke’s For Home 5 Belleville Page 6/7 Marmora & Lake 47 Flowers By Dustin Meta4 Gallery 5 Kate’s Kitchen Mindful Movements 72 Lafferty’s Men’s Wear Lily’s Café 73 Maison D’Eva Montrose Inn 72 Stuff Napanee Chamber 28 Thomas Estevez Design PEC Foods 72 Upfront Gallery & Home Pedego 73 Glanmore House Tina Monod 29

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Campbellford Page 42/43 Real Estate Classic Cleaners Chestnut Park 79 Dooher’s Bakery Elizabeth Crombie 77 Empire Cheese Keller Williams Energy Real Estate 79 Innovative Interiors Sandra Foreman 78 Rabethge’s Jewellery Sotheby’s International Realty 78 Royal LePage Sideways Bar & Grill Quinn’s of Tweed 17 Zazu Boutique Quinte Ballet School 8 Sage Design & Construction 25 Carbon Art & Design 29 Side Street Gallery 55 Casa Dea 29 Simply Eclectic 48 Cellar Door 51 Stitch by Stitch 73 Ceremonies by Lisa 74 Studio 22 47 City of Oshawa 5 Tessler Model S Wine Tour 19 Colborne Art Gallery 48 The Apple Store 19 Cornerstone 75 The Green Root 19 County Fireplace 25 The Loft Cinema 31 County FM 76 The Waring House 22 Cumberland Private Wealth 8/9 Tugg’s Furniture 32 db silversmith designs 5 Deerhaven 72 Warkworth Special Feature 11-13 Ecstasy Crafts 32 Centre & Main ExecuTran 73 Frantic Farms FibreFest/Rosehaven 13 The Village Pantry Greater Napanee 28 Winker’s Nook Hatch Gallery 76 Herma’s 37 Waterside Summer Series 47 Herrington’s 3 Wellings of Picton 17 Huff Estates 60/61 Wentworth Landscapes 25 Interiors by Cindy 73 Westben 38/39/40/41 James Reid 75 William O’Kane 74 KC Closet Fashion Boutique 55

Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 3 Lake Scugog JoinStudio a Creative Tour Journey Why not fill up the car with a group of friends and take the Lake Scugog Studio Tour as an antidote to the winter blues? By Caroline Williams pring has been a long time coming and the delights of a night in Port Perry, which A special opportunity this year will see I think I’m developing symptoms of is not lacking in attractions, and attack the Michael Reeves’ studio and cottage open Scabin fever. What’s the best antidote outer circle the following day? as part of a year long retrospective that for cabin fever? Some work in the garden? will offer the rare chance to see works Well it should have warmed up a bit, but With the works of over fifty artists on show from the private collections of family still not warm enough for planting. I’d in a wide variety of media, from ceramics and friends. Additionally a book will be vote for an art tour, with the chance to get to photography, print making, paintings in launched ‘Persephone’s Eden’ that will out and about, meet artists in their lairs, oils, acrylic, watercolour and encaustic, be available for purchase at Lake Scugog engage in illuminating conversation and three dimensional works in metal, wood Centre for the Arts. enjoy their creations. and stone, as well as fabric, fibre arts and weaving, jewellery, glass and ink and even Why not fill up the car with a group of Coming up shortly is the Lake Scugog someone making flutes, there’s definitely friends and take the Lake Scugog Studio Studio Tour. May 4 and 5 are the dates to going to be something to please all tastes Tour as an antidote to the winter blues? If remember and its twenty sites are open and interests. you are unfamiliar with the geography you from 11 to 5. From an idea conceived by can pick up a tour map from, the Scugog just three people, the tour has evolved Many of these artists participate in other art Library, the Chamber of Commerce, Meta4 over the years to a current membership of shows in regimented booths, but in their own Gallery, Scugog Council for the Arts, or fifty artists and artisans. In just a few short studios they are much better able to offer indeed at any of the locations. It can also be weeks the event will celebrate its twentieth demonstrations of their artistic practice. You viewed on the website where you will find a anniversary, which is quite an achievement will be able ask questions and gain a better host of other useful information. E for a volunteer run organisation. understanding of their working methods. The tour embraces several emerging artists The tour has an inner and outer circle, one showing their endeavours for the first time. The tour has evolved over in town focussing on Port Perry artists and the years to a current the other offering the opportunity to explore Some works are displayed in unusual membership of fifty artists the nearby countryside. Why not take a day locations, including a woollen mill, and and artisans to visit the central sites, stay over to enjoy garden centre.

scugogstudiotour.ca • Admission is free. Buying a piece from a local artist or artisan can establish a life long relationship. Art works are not just ‘things’….they are personal, individual creations often invested with hours and hours of labour and love. Such acquisitions are much more meaningful than chain store purchases.At each location on the tour there is the opportunity to win a prize. Don’t forget to pick up a ballot.

Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 5 Downtown Belleville Springing Back The Best is yet to Come here’s an old adage, “if you build a years and look forward to sharing their fresh better mouse trap, people will beat a spring lines in finely tailored suits, shoes Tpath to your door.” And so it proved and patterned shirts. Kate’s Kitchen has to be with downtown Belleville’s annual a fabulous new range of edibles sourced Savour the Chill soup making competition. from the UK as well as items to take your Favoured by warmer temperatures and a large dinner party to the next level. Just next door dollop of sunshine, family groups ventured is Stuff, a recent addition to the downtown out in large numbers, rising to the challenge which evolved from a Christmas pop up to of evaluating all the competing offerings. a store that’s made its mind up to say. “This And rise to the challenge they did, by 1:30 little gem offers all sorts of Stuff for you, pm most of the competing restaurants had him, her, them & kids too,” says owner Jill run out of supplies. Hopefully this is good Exton. Seek out their speciality handmade augury for the future. Worcestershire Sauce, helpfully renamed as Flowers by Dustin Floral Design Woosta for the linguistically challenged. Not your garden variety gift... Make their heart soar with this harmonic mix Other developments of note are the of deep purple hydrangea with light lavender reopening of Peter Paylor and Lisa Morris’ Unfortunately, Leticia Siasat of Maison roses and sweet pink gerbera hand delivered Artists and Artisans gallery, which combined d’Eva was unavailable for comment due to Call or stop by today with the southerly relocation of Belleville Art illness. A quick look at the window display Be sure to check out our Facebook page Association makes for a credible Belleville shows off the best of the best in lingerie. 384 Front St Belleville, On K8N 2Z8 Ph: 613-966-5555 ‘gallery’ district with the Arts Council, the Step inside to see even more. flowersbydustin.com John Parrott Gallery and Gallery 121 all in close proximity. On the subject of paintings, UpFront Gallery is revamping and At Thomas Estevez my journey came to a refreshing their furniture and accessory lines works by Belleville artist Jesus Estevez conclusion and my visit was rewarded with have been chosen to decorate the newly for spring and shortly outdoor furniture will a flood of people popping in to engage in refurbished lobby of the Best Western Hotel be available to order. Diane says, “Stop by conversation with Erin and Jesus. It was run by Ryan Williams, who was recently to check out new items arriving weekly.” pleasing to witness the continuing value appointed Councillor for the downtown. of personal, meaningful social interactions Described as “a visionary” by KatherineWho doesn’t love fresh flowers for that make shopping a pleasure. Downtown Brown of Kate’s Kitchen we hope to reportbrightening up the home or for gifts Belleville retailers promise, “The best is yet on further downtown developments shortly. and celebrations, such as birthdays and to come.” E I asked some of the retailers how things were anniversaries. Don’t forget a visit to Flowers shaping up for the year. Lafferty’s Menswear By Dustin for Mother’s Day. Flowers can be has now been in their new location for two sent almost anywhere in the world.

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Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 7 Why is tax and estate planning important in wealth management?

If clients with these ‘complex situations’ already have Jason Trueman CFA accountants and lawyers, then Portfolio Manager why should a wealth manager or Meghan Davis CPA, CA, TEP financial advisor be part of the conversation? Increasingly, there has been a focus on •Issue identification – wealth managers estate planning in wealth management. who manage investments on a Despite using successful investment discretionary basis have a fiduciary strategies, clients can suffer financialobligation to act in their client’s best losses in situations like a maritalinterest and make an effort to meet breakdown, or an unanticipatedregularly. Professionals that bill fees dependent relief or creditor claim. for In services might only be engaged many of these situations, the rangeto of perform specific work on an as- risks could have been identified needed and basis, so some clients may not reduced through more holistic wealthbe in continuous contact. A wealth planning. manager who is attuned to identifying a broad range of estate planning issues Clients with straightforward tax is in an ideal position to alert clients of situations may rely on their financial the holistic implications of individual advisor for tax and estate planning decisions. advice; while those who use private corporations, trusts or partnerships •Making meetings with specialists more to hold assets should have the advice productive – clients will benefit from of lawyers and accountants. These discussions with a wealth manager who structures provide more flexibility can educate their clients about strategies in tax and estate planning, but also used in the tax and estate planning introduce more complexity. For before they walk into their lawyer’s or example, introducing adult children accountant’s office. For the client, this as direct shareholders in a family can result in more productive meetings business may expose those assets to and an increased level of confidence in each child’s spouse in the event of their decisions. marital breakdown. Before making a decision, the first step is to identify a range •Range of viewpoints – because of potential issues, and then consider professionals often have specialized a number of tools and techniques that knowledge in their field, whereas estate would mitigate the associated risks. planning is multi-disciplinary, a wealth A strategy that might be considered in manager can be invaluable in reminding the family business situation could be clients to use the diverse skills of their to hold the shares in a discretionary advisory team.E family trust.

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Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 9 TheThe VibrantVibrant WorldWorld ofof FibREFibRE ArtsArts By Marcia Masino.

hirty thousand years ago unknown crafts persons to Weaver. In this degree attention is given to Weaving as wove carefully spun thread into the earliest functional representative of our function in the world. In other words, Tfabric. Today, artisans reach for their yarn, fleece and we weave our individual life strand into the larger tapestry fibre and create decorative textiles, sculptures or wearable art. of life. In a further year is the third phase, Designing. Similar There’s something incredibly humbling and beautiful about to the concept of the Great Architect, design means we become participating in one of the very oldest surviving crafts known co-creator in the grand design of life. to humankind. Fibre arts have evolved, the community is vibrant and the Fibre Arts’ history embraces archaeology, mythology and artisans continue to re-invent the medium. It is on trend philosophy. Archaeology - archaeologists have found evidence and according to local shop owners, participating groups, of woven fibres from the paleolithic era. Mythology - ancient and the annual Picton Fibrefest event coordinator, the art’s goddess mythologies include the story of the weaving of time status continues to grow especially in Prince Edward County, by The Fates who were the white-robed incarnations of destiny. Northumberland and Quinte. Clotho, (aka clothes) who spins us into being, Lachesis who weaves our fate, and Atropos, who in the end, cuts short the I wanted to understand a little of what inspires the artists and thread of our lives. Philosophy – a contemporary European their work and inspirations, and learn why they thought its women’s secret society chose to replace the traditional symbols popularity was on the rise. As you would expect, I was hoping of Freemasonry with the goddess myths of the weaving of time for a variety of imaginative answers and amongst the responses by the Fates to represent their initiation journey. The group were: landscape, nature, colour, botany, design, significant lines has three degrees – Spinner, Weaver and Designer. In their and bringing history to life through portraiture. system spinning represents the formation of the individual life thread and finding its own direction. They teach that spinning “I am inspired by the world around me anywhere on the globe. resembles the process of self-reflection. In other words, “Know I see design in nature, buildings either real or imaginary. “ thyself,” a standard first mandate in most lodges. Spinning of the thread of life or self-awareness is essential in order to weave “I am inspired by history.” your individual thread into the grand totality of Creation. A year after the initiation as a Spinner, the member is elevated “Colour and design,” were popular answers. Some appreciated

10 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 the tactile quality of yarn, one told generation of knitters, spinners and me, “Yarn yarn yarn, spinning and the felters who understand the benefits of knit-night community.” making something from scratch and are looking to do it locally. It’s lovely to “Much of my work is influenced by the see these skills being passed down from kind of lines one sees on oscilloscopes, family members or friends. Visiting such as earth quakes, music or nuclear local farms and shepherds, exchanging explosions. Lines found in stock market and sharing ideas...these are all things reports, weather forecasts or even heart that enrich my craft.” monitors also inform my endeavors. I like to think of these lines as significant lines.” “Art breeds art. A significant number of people are attracted to the region because “My inspiration is regionally influenced and is heavily driven by our natural environment. I source my fibre locally, dye yarn from botanicals found in my back yard and local forests. Wild grapes, goldenrod, Queen Anne’s lace, sumach, birch bark and blue spruce are just some of the ingredients I use in my dye baths. The colours are incorporated into my art, or in skeins of yarn. A piece of The County is likely hanging on a wall or lying in someone’s knitting bag somewhere in North America or Europe.”

Inspiration becomes art - from life size needle-felting sculptures of famous people and delicate painting on silk, to wall hangings, knitting, weaving, rug hooking, wearable art and abstract 3D art: the styles of work are as varied as the makers.

“The fibre arts community is growing in my opinion because people are it is incredibly welcoming to artists. recognizing the need to simplify their There is also a collective mentality that lives with personal pursuits that they can is diverse in thought and fosters the arts. control i.e. handwork, painting, stitching, Accompany that with inspirational felting etc. etc., the pleasure of creating surroundings, great food, wonderful Interest in the something yourself is so satisfying.” wineries and brilliant galleries. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.” fibre arts and “Maybe because there is a strong history “ “Prince Edward County has an amazing of quilt guilds in the area and many crafts community quilters transfer some of their energy to number of people that live here with artistic expression instead of just making the intention of living their dream life. is spread across more bed quilts.” They have come with big ideas, loads of determination and a willingness to work many diverse “Why wouldn’t the fibre community hard to make things happen. Thanks demographics, grow? It is lots of fun. You meet great to the ease of social media people get to people of all ages and philosophies. You watch these dreams grow from mere ideas which is part of get to travel with your friends.” to bona fide businesses. With the growing interest in ecology and sustainable sources the reason it has “I think that although people love fibre for food and clothing, the wool industry inherently, it’s more about building a has become of increasing interest here in seen such growth community and making connections Ontario. The County has had a number over recent years. with people. There seems to be a new of new herds move in along with alpaca Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 11 farms. I imagine soon someone will start arts and crafts community, with one at a range of skill levels and disciplines, up a mill in The County in order to meet of the longest running arts councils in taught by renowned instructors such as the demand of all these farmers wanting Ontario. Fiona Ellis, Samantha Lamb, and local to transform their fleece into yarn. For favourite Kelly McClure. the knitters and felters all this locally The third annual Prince Edward sourced wool is very welcome! It’s like County Fibrefest will be held on May Later in the year, fibre arts fans should the Hundred Mile Diet but now we are 25th, 2019, from 9 am to 4:30 pm, at try not to miss Global and Concept doing it with our clothing and sweaters the Prince Edward County Community Art - The World of Threads Festival that we are creating. Centre, 375 Main Street, Picton. The held in Oakville. entry fee is $8, with children under 12 The fibre industry has definitely grown admitted for free. In previous years the One of the ways the Ontario fibre arts significantly in the last 5 years. There festival has been delighted to welcome community also connects with global are more and more people coming back as many as 1200 visitors from across the artisans is through the World of Threads to knitting or learning it for the first time. continent. Offerings explore a plethora Festival. This event attracts worldwide People seem to want to slow down and of fibre-related products, materials, and fibre artists of all disciplines. When make creative time in their day away tools, live demonstrations, workshops, I attended the festival in November

The third annual Prince Edward County Fibrefest will be held on May 25th, 2019, at the Prince Edward County Community Centre, 375 Main Street, Picton.

from their electronics. The fact that livestock, local food trucks, and a local 2018, I was astounded by the large knitting is a craft that anyone can learn farmer and craft market, the event has abstract and conceptual art pieces with is also what draws lots of people to it. something for the whole family. Guests themes like ‘Flow’, ‘In between Presence Anyone can learn to knit, you don’t have visiting PEC Fibrefest this year will have and Absence,’ and ‘Botanical Realm.’ to have any natural talent or skill, just opportunities to browse a vast selection of Participants tackled political subjects like a good teacher and now there are video hand dyed and commercial yarn, fleece, the Mexican wall, metaphysical subjects tutorials for every knitting stitch problem and fibre of all varieties, beads, tools and like angels’ head dresses and traditional that you will ever meet. ideas for fibre arts, rug hooking materials and bohemian wall tapestries made from and supplies, a vast array of finished atypical materials displayed in museum “Interest in the fibre arts and crafts ready to wear items, and much more styled galleries. community is spread across many diverse on offer from over sixty vendors hailing demographics, which is part of the reason from Ontario, and as far as Quebec, and The festival curator states, “We believe it has seen such growth over recent years. New Brunswick. that some of the most exciting and For instance, lately there has been an compelling artwork being made today explosion of male knitters, to the point Local fibre groups will be offering free is happening in the field of fibre arts.” where it is no longer unusual to see men demonstrations including spinning, The further you delve into the history happily knitting in public.” weaving, and machine knitting. Guests and mystery of fibre artistry the more are encouraged to set some time aside you see that the descriptive term, The community also connects well with for a meet and greet with a few of our ‘functional craft’ is only a fragment young people, as they strive to disconnect fuzzy friends like sheep, alpaca, and of a powerhouse legacy. Fibre art is a themselves from the digital world, and angora rabbits, and to watch shearing primary art form that connects us to our begin to understand the magic of hand demonstrations and learn about their care past, embraces our present and creates a making practical and beautiful items. from local livestock handlers. Also, on legacy for the future. The County itself is well known for its offer will be a variety of workshops aimed

12 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 Thanks to the following for contributing to this article - Gesina Laird-Buchanan, Marion Casson, Glenn Ryley Cotton, Claire Dunn, Kirk Dunn, Ann Fales, Jeff Keary, Kelly McClare, Lesley Snyder, Tim Synder, and Christopher Walker.

Readers interested in the fibre arts might what to check out following groups. The Quinte Fibre Artists, a group of twelve women engaged in a variety of fibre arts disciplines spanning quilted wall hangings, weaving, felting, hooking, doll making, knitting. The Belleville Weavers and Spinners Guild, The Felters Five, and the Rednersville Road Art Tour on Labour Day weekend also features fiber artists. E

If the festival piques your interest you might like to sign up for The Knitting Pilgrim - at Fibrefest 2019

What: The Knitting Pilgrim, featuring the Stitched Glass tapestries When: Saturday, May 25, 2019 Time: 5:30 pm - 7pm (1 hour performance, 30 min talk-back) Where: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 31 King Street, K0K 2T2, Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario Cost: $15 with proof of Prince Edward County Fibrefest entry, early bird (by May 24) or if a congregant of St. Andrew’s; $20 at the door

To purchase tickets, please go to: http://fibrefest.ca/ For more information: Ergo Arts Theatre, https://www.ergoartstheatre.com/knittingpilgrim

Performance description: The Knitting Pilgrim is a one-act interdisciplinary performance using theatre, image projection and the remarkable Stitched Glass tapestries that explore the commonalities and conflicts of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The play, performed by Kirk Dunn, recounts his fifteen-year artistic and spiritual journey with hand-knitting. An ambitious project, his hope is to contribute to the vital conversation about xenophobia, interfaith strife and fear of the other.

Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 13 LilacLilac FestivalFestival Warkworth MayMay 25-2625-26 20192019 Where Hope Springs Eternal per restaurant is one of Warkworth’s difficulties. Michelle Kennedy organised recognized as a top garden destination in favourites for foodies seeking the a ‘gofundme’ campaign. Demand was Canada, not bad for a tiny village entirely Sfarm to table experience. Many such that the fundraiser was relocated to reliant on volunteers. have enjoyed the “Saffron Evenings” the Legion, with the cost met by Teri and where a seven course tasting menu Co. Roaming Valley Farm generously Along the trail will be artisans and explores the versatility of saffron whilst provided the meat for the Tuscan themed crafts persons. The village proper hosts demonstrating Chef Doug Hope’s menu. Doug, whose recovery continues, horticultural vendors and art displays creativity. Collaboration with True commented the event “reaffirmed organised by the Ah! Centre. Musical Saffron and Chef Doug spurred on the essential goodness of humanity.” performances by the Main Street a series of happy saffron pairings…. Warkworth remains the small village Rhythm Band will take place in the such as Centre & Main’s delicious with the big heart. mews between Cheeky Bee and Village saffron infused chocolates. Grapevine Pantry. For children, there are activities Magazine has been delighted to witness Famed for its attractive series of events, at metaphorhome parking lot. how these cooperative developments, in the season opens with the Lilac Festival combination with exhibitions at the Ah! on May 25 and 26. David Rawlins’ idea Day one of the festival concludes with the Centre and events at the Town Hall, have is celebrating its ninth year. Over three "Lilac Room" jazz event held at the Town been positively promoting the village’s hundred unique varieties of lilacs have Hall Centre for the Arts: a presentation economic fortunes. been planted by community volunteers, by the Moonglow Jazz Strings featuring along its almost three kilometre length vocalist Karen Oxorn, harpist Alanna Unfortunately on New Year’s Day Chef now allowing enjoyment of the flowersEllison, cellist Mateusz Swoboda, Doug suffered a heart attack and would from both sides. With their intoxicating guitarist Michael Monis and Howard have died but for the prompt response aroma, colours range from white to Baer on upright bass accompanied by a of his partner Tina Bastas. Quickly the pale blue to violet purple tones. Bring full string section. Jazz classics by Irving village’s business community rallied a camera and you can participate in the Berlin, George Gershwin and Cole Porter round. Elizabeth Aikenhead of Our photographic competition. At the Gazebo are on the menu, scored and produced by Lucky Stars Café organised a ‘Dinner a Victorian Tea will be served and visitors Howard Baer. E for Doug and Tina’ to assist the couple are encouraged to dress up. Renamed through any immediate financial as The Millennium Lilac Trail, it is

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Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 15 The Journey of a Stone Mason’s Hands by Deidre Reitav

Inside, beneath his mother’s heartbeat his his insomnia is a ethereal stone labyrinth, hands formed. holding all the parables of masons before. Marble fingered, they began their journey like Cluden Schist and spacial geometric world, well tumbled river stone. Escher heart and Ashlar journey of stone. Soft boned in the foetal carnelian and citrine world. He molds the lunar glow like marble and The universe crafted his fingers to work the harvested strata of the it becomes stalactites of white light. earth. The dreams of a stone mason ossify all they touch, even his music becomes the treble clef of chisel and hammer; With quicklime for blood and granite for souls fool’s gold sparkle. the stone masons of the world erected pieces of themselves till they made the Taj Mahal, Parthenon and Chartres Cathedral. His stars are mica and sun dappled quartz and his They drew their veins over the ground mind roams the landscape looking for telling lines with and made the Cuscos Incan wall. infra-red vision that betrays the shaped vertebrae of rock, that will give him a cornerstone. They whistled to the quarrymen and sang a carol The way a shipwright sees a keel in a tree, that called for Caen Limestone. the stone mason sees a cathedral in the Sedimentary, and Metamorphic they sang a song calling bones left on the table of the earth. for stones as I would for falcons or greyhounds. Calling, calling for Hyde Grey Schist with its clean Streets of London, gladiator cell, and accurate cross grain. Byzantine and Renaissance, The Welsh hands seeking the linear quartz lines of sparkling Gibbston. all generations have given us stone masons. The Stone Mason’s hands with their Delphic genius, All connected to each arcane, that used old stone mines in France other through earth skeletons. to build the arteries of ossuaries. They are capstones in the corbel arches of the human Stone mason with your seemingly igneous skin, journey. your long walk gave me They are born knowing meteors and granite, Tenchtitlan and Stonehenge. And how to tame and whisper to the cut lines in noble stone. Hands that built the floors of the world, If I were to examine his hands I fluent as dove keepers, pain elusive as sword swallowers. would trace the life lines of a Roman road, Your heart is an unflinching Archivolt. the Great Wall of China, the tower that held Anne Boleyn. I see the world through your arches, His palms hardened but transparent with fable, across the capstones your eyes placed. as the Lancent Arch between two worlds. Your palms handed me a towering place of worship I would see into the palms as if they had depth impervious to the battle of lightning, and like a pool or slate lake. the chisel acids of rain. The sunshine in the water would be sandstone laughter. I would find there a castle, a monastery, They say limestone holds the best ghosts, Or rubble and Venice. encapsulating memories of a place. Florence and Gothic chapter, The clash of steel and wickedness, lament and prayer, Norse rune and Tabula Rasa secrets and love lost all living in stone archives. Clang of guillotine, hieroglyph and sacred tablet. Tabula Rasa, Oh the souls that must live in the quarry in Normandy. curled under the heart of a woman as she gathers water from her well; a stone well, The eyes of a stone mason see the world in whose water she can see her future in chasms of green slate, and the elliptical path seasons that produced the stone from volcaniclastic ash. that always will bring In the hollow cave of night a new stone mason’s hands.

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Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 17 VQAO RECOMMENDS MARQUETTE GRAPE TO APPROVED WINE LIST

This month, in a move to expand and improve the Vintner’s Quality Alliance of Ontario’s (VQAO) ‘Permitted List of Grape Varieties;’ the agency has recommended to the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, that the Marquette grape be added to this list. By Sandor Johnson

Peter Hemstad at The University of Ancient Wine, The Search for the Origins Minnesota developed Marquette in of Viticulture, pg. 26, 27.) 2006. Peter was one of the scientists in a department made famous for the successful Undoubtedly, the misconception about commercial development of the delicious ‘hybrid’ grapes is one of the reasons for Honeycrisp apple. The Marquette grape any delayed governmental acceptance is the lovechild of vitis vinifera Pinot Noir of Marquette and others. It’s a four-letter and vitis riperia North American grapes. word. People automatically think the Critics claim that the wine exhibits the word ‘hybrid’ means ‘less than,’ when distinct ‘violets’ nose and the cherry, dark in fact, it can, in the case of Marquette, chocolate and spice flavour profiles of ‘Old clearly be ‘better than.’ Chardonnay, for World’ French Bordeaux . Former Ottawa example requires a litany of systemic Citizen Wine Columnist Peter Ward sprays in North America to keep the described Marquette as “resembling an old plant from succumbing to our indigenous growth European Carmenère wine.” Quite fungal diseases (black rot, anthrac an oenological feat given that it’s also nose, downy and powdery mildew for highly disease-resistant due to its North example). Chardonnay hails from France, American genetics and can survive down remember, not from here. All Chardonnay to around -30C. grapes have to be grafted with North American root stock as it’s also prone to This is the first time in over two decades that phylloxera (a North American grape- a new grape ‘hybrid’ has been considered killing insect that wiped out Europe’s for addition to the VQAO’s list. The last grape industry when it was imported two grapes to be added and approved were there by accident in the late 1800’s). Baco Noir and Vidal. I must admit that I’m Marquette, by contrast, is phylloxera- very careful when using the term ‘hybrid’ resistant and only requires only a mere as new science is proving this word to be fraction of systemic fungicide sprays due passé in educated circles. Recent scientific to its North American parentage. This is findings at the University of California at better for the environment, better for you Davis proved that the term “hybrid” is a and better for the grape farmer as it saves negative and anachronistic buzzword: on the cost of purchasing these pricey, cold hardiness and sustainability.” toxic fungicides. Furthermore, the VQAO states that By proving scientifically that Chardonnay the “VQAO’s Standards Development is a hybrid cross of Gouai Blanc and The process of adding a grape to the Committee, comprised of 14 senior Pinot and that Cabernet Sauvignon VQAO’s list is expectedly rigorous. winemakers and representatives from (the Holy Grail of reds) is a hybrid cross According to Laurie MacDonald, Executive Brock University, Niagara College and between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Director of the VQAO, Marquette was the LCBO, reviewed the request to have Blanc; professors John Bowers and Carole recommended after “detailed records of Marquette listed and found the submission Meredith at the Department of Enology its parentage, breeding history, vintage to meet the technical requirements and Viticulture undermined in one fell history and a detailed rationale on why set out in the policy. A range of wine swoop, France’s honorable Appelation this new variety is expected to produce samples made from Marquette grown in d’Origine Controllé (AOC) system, which high quality wines in Ontario, including Ontario were tasted and found to be of sets French wine standards and excludes wine style and quality, market experience good quality. Based on its review, the hybrid varietals.” (Patrick E. McGovern, and consumer reaction, disease resistance,

18 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 Committee concluded the Marquette met This results in a greater the criteria and recommended it be added economic incentive for to the permitted list of hybrid varieties. Wineries and stakeholders were consulted more vineyards and winery over a three month period and, although businesses to be not unanimous, the change was supported established in colder by a large majority of those submitting winegrowing areas - comments. After reviewing feedback leading to greater from the industry, the VQAO Board tourism and economic agreed that Marquette met all established policy guidelines and including it on the growth where world-class grape variety list was consistent with winegrowing is a VQAO’s strategic vision and mission.” challenge.

Pending the Minister’s approval, this would be positive economic news for Ontario’s wine industry. This means that future grape growers in our area who plant Marquette - currently one of the few grape varieties that can truly thrive in Hastings and Prince Edward County for example, can now get wines made from these grapes sold in Ontario farmers’ markets, LCBO stores, Ontario bars and restaurants without suffering the current LCBO’s 58% tax penalty and other regulation disincentives on this wine. This means more great quality Ontario-grown wines having greater access to the domestic and international marketplace - which is a huge bonus for Ontario’s economy.

This results in a greater economic incentive for more vineyards and winery businesses to be established in colder winegrowing areas - leading to greater tourism and economic growth where world-class winegrowing is a challenge.

As the very first grower and pioneer of this grape in the province of Ontario ~Gluten-free (officially recognized by The Grape ~Dairy-free Growers of Ontario and regional winner ~Diabetic of the Ontario Premier’s Award for Agri- ~Meat Alternatives Food Innovation 2017) and a recent ~Low-Sodium Products international Gold Medal winner of ~Organics Marquette wine out of 4300 entries at ~All Natural Cleanings Products and Personal Hygiene Products The San Francisco International Wine ~Plant Based Foods Competition; I will personally raise a ~Vegetarian glass of this amazing wine to the VQAO’s ~Paleo most wise recommendation. It’s my hope ~Ketogenic that the Ministry of Government and ~Vegan Consumer Services will agree with the 5529 Highway 62 South, Belleville, Ontario K8N4Z7 VQAO’s findings, keep their promise of (We are located between Rossmore Stop and Gilmour Meats) making “Ontario Open for Business” and Phone: 613-391-1108 or 613-661-6706 that you will be raising a glass too! E greenrootbelleville.com

Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 19 Artivism #music4HRDs campaign spreads around the world

By Frank Horvat his May, I’ll be speaking at the Lumpur and in so many more regions So far we’ve had over 27,000 views on big international Classical music of the world have been coming together all the shared videos. When I started Tconference, ClassicalNEXT, about to amplify the message of what is writing this composition in 2016, after Artivism. Yes, that’s like activism happening to activists in Thailand. They reading a New York Times article, I combined with art. For my whole career are videotaping themselves playing one couldn’t have imagined that the music I’ve been composing music on social justice of the 35 pieces dedicated to a victim I was writing would ensure that tens of issues and then taking that music out into of violence perpetrated against human thousands more people around the globe the world via tours, albums, videos, and rights defenders. Then they are sharing were aware of what is going on. I’ll never talks to help bring awareness to important the video and victim’s story to all their forget what someone who attended the issues of our day. But now, more than followers online. North American premiere of the work ever, I think the world is looking for a suddenly realized while listening to the little music to help us navigate the world’s Every string player who I have come in music. He could see the humongous bag problems. contact with has an immense desire to want of shrimp sitting in his freezer at home, to help, to utilize their unique skills to spread which he had scored for unbelievably In the last issue I talked about my latest the word to more people. I don’t know cheap at an supermarket. For the first artivist project, the release of the album, why, but I was surprised. Surprised by the time he began wondering about the For Those Who Died Trying, which immense outpouring and desire to make a human consequences of his purchase. I contains 35 short compositions dedicated difference. We are all so busy these days don’t know how many more people were to 37 Human Rights Defenders who and all these string players are no exception. impacted by that concert or by watching were murdered or abducted in Thailand They all have many challenges in the way all the #music4HRDs videos but I do know because of their work. To my surprise, of participating but the desire to help was that people have the ability to make the in the past couple of months, the music stronger than any roadblocks. I could be change we need in this world and music has helped spawn an international social wrong, but I feel this is the result of a shift can help spur us to make those changes. media campaign - #music4HRDs. in the Classical music community over the Feels good to be an artivist! E past decade. Protest music isn’t seen as just String players from Newfoundland to for pop musicians anymore. No matter New York, from Quito to Amsterdam, what your unique skills are on this planet, music4HRDs.com to Prague, Paris, Hong Kong, Kuala they can be used to make a difference. #StandUp4HumanRights

20 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 The Waring House Class Is Now In Session!

he cookery school at The Waring House is one of its great attractions. Opening Tin 1996 after the Rogers where inspired by attending a cookery school in Italy, it has been developed as a hands on recreational activity for all ages and levels of expertise. It’s fun but people always learn something new and enjoy dining on, or taking home the products of their labours. Cookery refers to the art, craft, technology and science of preparing food for consumption. The school’s scope is broad, so the chef can be imparting sous vide hints one day and taking people on a trip to a nearby farm to pick produce, the next. E

Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 21 Spice Rub 1 tbsp ground espresso Coffee and Spice 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp ground coriander Rubbed Lamb Rack 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp dry mustard 2 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground ginger

Mix all ingredients together well in a mixing bowl.

The Lamb • Cut your lamb racks into desired portions, I usually serve 3-4 bones per portion. • Trim away any excess fat, be sure to leave some to help keep the meat juicy. • Pat dry with paper towel or a rag • Allow the lamb to come to room • temperature • Rub the lamb with a generous amount of rub • Preheat oven to 300°f • Turn grill to maximum setting • Sear on the grill for 2-3 minutes per side • Finish to desired temperature in the oven (I suggest medium rare) • Let the lamb rest for 3-4 minute

22 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 Minted demi-glace

I don’t expect everyone to have demi-glace on hand at home as it takes a very long time to prepare. You can buy frozen or powdered varieties at your local supermarket. They aren’t as good but will work in a pinch. Come see me for the real thing! This sauce can be made in advance

1 tsp of diced garlic 1 tbsp diced shallot 5 finely chopped mint leaves ½ cup red wine 2 cups demi-glace

• Preheat a sauce pan on medium high heat • Add 2 tbsp of canola oil • Sautee shallot and garlic until tender • Deglaze pan with red wine and reduce for 2-3 minutes and add chopped mint • Add the demi-glace, bring to a simmer for 5 minutes

Duchess potatoes

3 lbs russet potato, peeled and quartered 2 large eggs 7 tbsp melted butter ½ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp nutmeg 1tbsp salt (you can add more if desired) 1tsp ground black pepper ¼ cup plus 2tbsp 35% cream ½ cup melted butter for brushing

• Preheat oven to 400° • Boil potatoes until fork tender (around 20 minutes), drain and place in a mixing bowl to sit for around 10 minutes • Add remaining ingredients and mash until you reach a smooth consistency (you may need to add another tbsp or 2 of cream) • Check the seasoning, add more salt and pepper if desired • Place mixture into a pastry bag with a large start tip • Pipe the mixture into 10 mounds on a large greased baking sheet • Brush melted butter over the top of each mound • Bake for 16-19 minutes or until golden brown Enjoy! Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 23 Hope Springs Eternal

“Maybe we should try going for a natural look,” I suggest. “You know, embrace the weeds and all that.” By Angela Hawn

ope springs eternal. As does my necessarily signalled the same weather- desire to become a better gardener wise. Not a quitter, even when that “And it can also burn down the house,” Heach time springtime rolls around. might be the wisest course of action, he has my husband mutters, raising his spade And quite frankly, any improvement at insisted on tackling the green alien plant once again. “C’mon troops, back at it.” all would make a marked difference in full on once again this year. He holds the wee bit of local landscaping for which his spade aloft like a weapon, seemingly “But seriously, I wonder if you can eat it,” my family is responsible. In fact, given wary the thing might decide to branch I say. It’s a stalling tactic. I just don’t feel the state of our yard, I’m surprised a move out and start attacking other species, like like gardening anymore and am counting to drum us out of the neighbourhood mammals, at any minute. on my husband’s love of good food and altogether hasn’t already happened. We cooking to take him solidly off track. “Is live on a kind and tolerant street. “Hmmm,” I murmur in what I hope is a anyone else feeling hungry?” soothing tone. I hack off a long, thread of Strictly a black-thumbed, no talent our garden invader and fling it over my At that moment my older daughter outfit, none of us cares much for yard work. shoulder, then glance behind to make sure helpfully wheels into the driveway. If we manage to get the leaves raked up it’s not starting to inch its way back from She escaped gardening chores earlier and disposed of prior to November winds whence it came. by offering to do the grocery shopping, carrying them far and wide, including another job no one in the household onto the lawns of those aforementioned, “Maybe we should try going for a natural particularly likes. To everyone’s surprise, oh-so-tolerant neighbours, we are look,” I suggest. “You know, embrace the she looks happy as she starts to unload the fortunate. Entirely too much time is spent weeds and all that.” car. with gardening tools lying unattended on the ground, high-fiving each other, “Even the weeds get choked out by “Look what’s already for sale at the smug with self-congratulation at having this thing,” complains my husband, farmer’s market,” she gloats, opening up accomplished anything, no matter how brandishing the spade in frustration. “It’s a paper bag. It’s full to the brim with trivial. even started growing beyond the flower some of the season’s first asparagus: green, bed border.” When he says “flower bed” tender and definitely edible. And as far as planting anything is he uses air quotes. There haven’t been concerned, forget it. The previous owners any actual flowers readily visible for a “Will you make Béarnaise sauce, mom?” long ago put in perennials, something we couple of years now. My younger daughter is already once thanked them for. However, as time shedding her gloves. Tired of supervising, passed and the weeds took over, including “I wonder if it’s edible,” my daughter she’s ready for a break. “We could have it a particularly noxious type of green muses from the sidelines. Gloved up and for lunch and get back to this later.” groundcover, apparently not a weed, apparently ready to help, most of her though it acts like one, we had actually contributions so far on this early spring “Or we could eat lunch and have a nap,” planted ourselves, optimistically thinking morning have revolved around observing says my husband. He’s already started it might be our own small contribution to mom’s and dad’s frantic on-the-ground gathering up the gardening tools. the front flower bed, we realized we were battles from a safe distance. Someday she in over our heads. The groundcover thing will make a great supervisor. “That’s the spirit,” I say, and hand him my took over on a level comparable with own spade and trowel. “I’m sure this stuff a small alien invasion and those poor “I’d be afraid to eat it in case it started will still be here tomorrow.” perennials who still dare show their meek, to eat me from the inside out,” claims my little faces every once in a while simply husband. And he puts down his spade “And tomorrow, and tomorrow and serve as bleak reminders of our gardening and proceeds to act out a scene from a tomorrow,” decries my husband failures. famous 1980’s horror movie. dramatically, easily crossing over from horror film to Shakespearean tragedy. If “What were we thinking?” My husband “Didn’t they use flamethrowers in that only we could take on some more practical is sweating profusely, despite the fact movie?” I say. “Fire can be cleansing to a roles, like those of competent gardeners. spring’s return on the calendar has not natural environment.” “Let’s go make some Béarnaise sauce.” E

24 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 Béarnaise Sauce Béarnaise sauce is simple to make and relies on so few ingredients. It goes well on steak or salmon, and can even serve as a tangier substitute for Hollandaise when making Eggs Benedict. When our children were small, they found vegetables went down a whole lot easier with a spoonful of yummy Béarnaise dressing up their greens.

Easy Béarnaise Sauce: 4 oz. whipped cream cheese 2 egg yolks 1 tablespoon onion, minced 2 tablespoons white wine splash of lemon juice (optional) pinch of dried tarragon (optional) Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until warmed through. Do not boil. Makes approximately half a cup. Pour over almost anything, but green veggies are a great choice and enjoy!

Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 25 The Renaissance Of Quinte’s Professional Ballet Training School

By Helen Wells

atherine Taylor may be petite in stature, but her vision and presence is large at the Quinte Ballet School of Canada (QBSC) in Belleville. Appointed Artistic Director in 2012, Taylor is a dynamo - an exceptional teacher who oversees all dance training Cprograms, faculty, students, performances and outreach activities at QBSC. Established in 1972, Quinte Ballet’s faculty and staff are dedicated to creating an inspiring and supportive environment that nurtures talented young people towards a career in the dance industry through their professional training program.

After graduating from Canada’s Performances are a big National Ballet School, Taylor continued her part of the professional post-graduate dance studies at the Royal training curriculum Winnipeg Ballet School under David Moroni ‘I maintain a close connection with many of my previous dance associates,’ says Taylor. She recently visited with David while on an audition tour for QBSC in the Maritimes.

As a dancer in the RWB corps de ballet, Taylor performed in ballets by Sir Frederick Ashton, John Neumeier, Kurt Jooss, Oscar Araiz and John Butler. She was asked by long-time RWB Artistic Director Arnold Spohr to join the artistic staff as Assistant to the Artistic Director, a role she held for twenty years. During that time, she worked alongside many great international and Canadian choreographers, to learn and restage their ballets, teaching and coaching the dancers. She also returned to the stage herself as a character artist in such roles as Juliet’s Nurse in Rudi van Dantzig’s Romeo & Juliet, Berthe in Sir Peter Wright’s Giselle, Lead Hungarian and Queen Mother in Swan Lake and Queen in Sleeping Beauty.

After her tenure at RWB, Taylor relocated to Ottawa with her family in 2000 and continued as a guest teacher and rehearsal director for Ballet BC, Banff Centre, Arts Umbrella, Ballet Jörgen and Ottawa School of Dance.

As Quinte Ballet School’s Artistic Director, Taylor continues to travel across Canada each year with other members of her artistic staff, conducting master classes and auditions for the QBSC’s Summer Dance Intensive (SDI), a 3-week program held in July.

26 GrapevineGrapevine MagazineMagazine I I SpringSpring 20192019 ‘Over each of the past several years we of Spring Showcase’ have included Swan Information on have welcomed between 80 to 100 students Lake, Giselle, Paquita and Sleeping QBSC’s audition tour to SDI, where we observe and consider Beauty. Taylor carefully selects which them for acceptance into the Professional main work to present, based on her and summer dance Training Program (PTP)’ says Taylor. The student base. ‘It can be challenging, and program is on the Summer Intensive concludes with an in- I must adapt choreography to suit the studio Demonstration for parents, special students in their various levels, making Quinte Ballet guests and faculty, proudly displaying sure that performance time is metered out as School of Canada’s their newly gained experience in a variety equally as possible among the students,’ website or by visiting of choreographed works prepared by the she says, ‘When I was dancing, one of my artistic director and teachers. favorite pieces was Paquita as it was the 6-studio facility musically enjoyable, demanding in at 196 Palmer Road Under her nurturing and watchful quickness of technique, footwork, jumps tutelage and that of her dance faculty, the and turns, all while enjoying the feminine students gain priceless experience within Spanish style.’ Excerpts from Paquita quinteballetschool.com the studio, from technique and musicality were recently featured in the 2018 Dance to the rehearsal process and performance of Spring production. outcome. The students also benefit from Taylor’s many contacts within the dance Quinte Ballet School also offers a strong world, most recently including Henning recreational dance program which Albrechtsen, former principal dancer with provides a variety of classes on evenings the Royal Danish Ballet and international and weekends for people of all ages who instructor in the Bournonville style of love to learn to dance. In the year-end classical dance, who has been a guest production of Assemblé, held at CSS, teacher at QBSC for the past two years. students in classes from Ballet and Pointe to Lyrical, Jazz, Tap and Hip Quinte Ballet currently has students from Hop present works choreographed by British Columbia to Newfoundland in the the artistic staff to their families and the professional training program who moved general public. In addition, the school to Belleville to study at QBSC until they runs the “Dancing with Parkinson’s” finish Grade 12. Quinte Ballet’s partnership program, led by certified instructors with the Hastings & Prince Edward District and houses a spacious visual arts studio School Board is unique, allowing for which is used by community art groups. academic study through the morning and early afternoon at Centennial Secondary School, followed by two to three hours of Over the past seven years, Taylor has dance training in our studios next door. been a main force in the renaissance of Students at the QBSC receive training in QBSC, guiding the school into a new the many styles of dance: ballet technique, era through her professionalism, passion, pointe, modern, jazz, hip hop, classical vision and dedication. Catherine Taylor’s repertoire, contemporary ballet, flamenco, philosophy for her students is that they conditioning with additional workshops continue to develop their art, nurture their led by guest teachers. spirit, practice an excellent work ethic, and show respect and support for their Performances are a big part of the fellow dancers. Armed with this purpose, professional training curriculum and graduates during her tenure have earned near the end of each term Taylor and the opportunities to move into successful her staff mount two full-scale productions careers and interesting opportunities that are open to the public and within the dance and artistic world. presented at Centennial Secondary School’s (CSS) large theatre auditorium. With a permanent relocation to Belleville December’s annual ‘Holiday a few years ago, Taylor and her husband Dance’ presentation with 3 are building a life within the Quinte showings features highlights from community, helping to promote the arts Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, and and bring awareness of the art of dance rehearsals begin in October after regular to Quinte’s citizens. E classes. Ballet masterpieces for the ‘Dance

Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 27 Greek Tomato Fritters

From Seasons Fine Foods and Cookery School, Napanee

Ingredients: 4 tomatoes 2 zucchini 1 onion 1/2 bunch parsley 1/2 bunch of mint 1.5 cups of self-rising flour salt and pepper Canola oil (for frying)

Instructions: Finely chop tomatoes, grate zucchini and onion, and place into a bowl. Cover and place in the fridge for a few hours. Squeeze out moisture from the mixture as best as possible. Mix in self-rising flour and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Heat Canola oil in a deep pan. Drop tablespoon size amounts into the oil and deep fry for approximately 5 minutes, turning every so often, until golden brown. Drain on paper towel and serve fresh with tzatziki sauce.

28 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 29 Keeping Music Live By Christine Peets Visits The Old Church Theater

hen Lesley Bonisteel and her Theatre is out of the way for touring husband Brian Weston took musicians but the rural location is now Won keeping her father’s dream a draw as it offers a bit of respite from of live performances at the Old Church their hectic schedule while still affording Theatre north of Trenton she didn’t know bands the opportunity to get on the road how challenging or how rewarding, it and travel to larger cities after their gig. would be. Getting the audiences in to see the musicians is something of a challenge. Lesley’s father, author and broadcaster Roy Bonisteel, who died in 2013, had “We tend to attract lesser known but still purchased the old Johnstown United amazingly talented performers, but unless Church, which dates back to 1876, as he they’ve had a hit on YouTube, or have wanted to preserve it. At first he just won several awards, it can be hard to used the space to do live readings of his convince people to come out to see them,” work and that of other local playwrights. Lesley notes. “Fortunately our reputation There was also some live music but when for booking quality acts is growing and Lesley and Brian decided to purchase the people trust that even if though they may church from her dad they had a vision not be familiar with the artists they will to do much more. The church has been still see a good show.” completely and lovingly restored and renovated and is gaining a really good Acts are booked for the rest of the reputation as a performance venue. year. (See sidebar.) In addition to the regular music, live readings, and Open “It took some time but slowly we are Mic nights, the Old Church Theatre becoming well-known and respected by will be featuring a special art exhibition musicians, especially acoustic musicians, running from May 8 to June 5. who are happy to have a real ‘listening space’ for their music,” Lesley says. “We Lesley says that the paintings featured put in really comfortable chairs that can in this exhibit were created during the be configured in different ways, and we Spectrum of Valour program, by eight put in a bar where we feature local craft talented artists, all of whom are either beers, so we’ve created a really intimate veterans or currently serving members of space.” the Royal Canadian Armed Forces. The program was designed in 2016 by Edith It was a challenge that the Old Church Lepage Crete and aims to help veterans

30 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 and those who have been medically- released who have suffered a physical or psychological trauma.

“The art program aims to help the participants to adapt and transition to their ‘new normal’, a different phase of their lives and to provide new social opportunities,” Lesley says. “We are thrilled to have this at The Old Church Theatre, especially as it is something really new for us.”

Something else that will be new will second floor be the hours the theatre will be open soft-seat cinema for the art show. Instead of just being documentaries open on a day or evening when there is arthouse films a performance, the theatre will be open live music daily so people can come in to see the show. They will also be able to order some food prepared in the new wood-fired pizza oven. Here’s what’s coming up at Lesley and Brian acquired the oven in the winter and Lesley says they’ve really The Old Church Theatre had fun experimenting with some new April – June...along with pizza and panini recipes that they hope Wednesday Open Mics Nights 201 Division Street Cobourg On K9A 3P6 their guests will enjoy. Seating will be set up outside for the food, which will be April 7 Nicole Craig available not only for the art show but April 12 before other performances. April 12 Taylor Angus RearView Vintage Doc Fest – Woodstock The addition of the food may make going April 13 Andrew Mack to the Old Church Theatre an even more April 13 complete experience, but it is still the April 14 and 15 Auditions for One RearView musicians that are the big draw. Touring Act Series “Sharpen the Acts” Vintage Doc Fest – 10 Films musicians from different parts of Canada as well as from overseas are adding this April 27 Fraser – Girard April 14 venue to their schedule. RearView Vintage Doc Fest – 10 Films “Our reputation is spreading amongst April 28 Variety of local musicians, and they are contacting us to musicians fundraising for April 27 see when they can play here, but I can’t Ride for Cancer JAZZ always accommodate them when they Dave Young, Reg Schwager, are going to be in the area because we May 3, 4 and 5 Kevin Turcotte have other things already booked. It’s a Double-feature plays, nice problem to have.” “Nightshade” by Ian Feltham May 15 JAZZ Whether you are interested in live music, “Butler’s Marsh” by Robert Butler Jillian McKenna Trio with dramatic readings of plays, art shows, or Adrean Farrugia just want a unique rural experience that May 8-June 5 offers music and much more, be sure to July 10 visit the Old Church Theatre. E Spectrum of Valour Art Exhibit JAZZ Bookings and reservations must Marutyri – Octet from be made in advance and can be June 12 James Skarnikat Rotterdam done through the website where June 14 Tony Silvestri details of all events are posted. June 15 Michael Schatt cobourgloft.ca oldchurch.ca Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 31 24th Northumberland Hills Studio Tour

Call for Entry for Sept. 7 & 8 Tour Application Deadline: April 14

Early Bird is March 22 northumberlandstudiotour.ca

Just an hour east of Toronto, some of Northumberland County’s most talented artists open their studios for you to explore. Our participating artists are tucked away in historic towns such as Port Hope and Cobourg and throughout the beautiful Northumberland Hills. Applications available online.

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Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 33 MEET THE MAKERS

Monica Johnston & Paul Tjiang Frantic Farms Celebrates 25 Years in Warkworth By SHARON HARRISON

While the frantic element of Frantic Farms has subsided a little over the years, its two resident artists, also business partners and husband and wife, are also a little mellower after 30 years together. The artistic community of Warkworth in the rural Northumberland Hills, is home to potter Monica Johnston and glass blower Paulus Tjiang, where they continue to hone their individual crafts.

Participating in craft shows together like a hobby farm, as well as making work, so we came up with Frantic Farms because but using their individual names, they it was always frantic at our place,” laughs Johnston. “Frantic Farms has always had a realized at the start of their careers bit of franticness while our kids were home.” they needed to come up with a better name for the business to make a greater There is a full glass blowing studio built by Tjiang with a massive furnace that melts impact. Juggling life involved operating about two hundred pounds of glass every week. “The glass, we actually make it from sand as opposed to melting down other glasses,” explains Tjiang. “The working properties of the newer glass and its better longevity are needed for sculptural work.”

“Warkworth definitely has an artistic vibe about it especially in terms of contemporary glass,” says Tjiang. “However, glass has always been produced in a factory setting traditionally; if you look back a century or two, it was a highly organized, an almost industrial process. It is one of the reasons why people don’t typically dabble in glass because it is very technologically intensive; there are a lot of things to understand both in terms of chemistry and equipment.”

The vast majority of people tend to look at glass from a commercial or production standpoint, but now, “There is a very strong movement for art glass which has been growing for about a hundred years,” advises Tjiang.

Johnston works in porcelain and makes functional and fun pottery pieces which two separate businesses, raising a family, she decorates. The ceramic artist likes that her pieces fit in with people’s décor and working odd hours to spend as much time enhance the dinner table or kitchen space, whether it’s a vase for flowers or a tea set with growing kids, plus travelling to and that takes the ritual of afternoon tea to another level. “I really like making work that attending shows meant life was busy. is going to be used regularly and is fully functional,” reflects Johnston, who finds it gratifying when people come back again and again to the visit the gallery or let her “We came up with Frantic Farms know they are still using a piece they bought years ago. because we were raising chickens and selling eggs, we had a garden, we had Johnston is not into disposable stuff and doesn’t want to make trendy work. She makes kids, we had cats and a dog and it was pieces that are long lasting that can be passed down, so there is longevity in the

34 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 design, especially in the glazes and the it’s almost like a mentorship as well as a patterning she uses. “I like to make things social thing. While she enjoys teaching, Frantic Farms that are useful but are also beautiful.” the more classes she takes on means less Clay & Glass & Gallery time she has to create in her own work. Tjiang suggests both he and Johnston As a result of the popularity of the 2 Mill Street, Warkworth, ON work in a very traditional manner, in classes, Johnston has a waiting list. that the techniques they employ are franticfarms.com based in history and the traditions of the “I have found that there are more and material. more people who really want to do pottery,” notes Johnston. “There’s been a As artists in Toronto, they were unable big push for people to get more creative to afford to buy a house and find space and do more art or pottery classes or just to accommodate both their studios, so in for creative therapy..” the late eighties, they decided to leave the city. Moving out to the country they In the gallery, not only is their work on created a home-based business, eventually show, Frantic Farms represents other local purchasing the property they presently artists. The couple make a fair amount of occupy, comprising of studio spaces and a functional articles including dinnerware, gallery. “It’s a great building, which we teapots, glassware, stemware, pitchers bought and renovated in 2004. There’s a and containers which Tjiang says are bakery next door to us and we also have repeated quite a number of times. an apartment. It’s nice to have separation However, they remain quite individual. from our personal space.” “We have a production line of works we may repeat, but not in a machine sense, Johnston and Tjiang met in Toronto whilst they are all similar and hand where he was attending the Ontario made, the design changes to explore College of Art and she was a student aspects of interest to us and also of interest at George Brown College. “We were in to our clients so we continue to develop Toronto for five years doing our thing those things.” and trying to launch our careers,” said Johnston. “I worked in a cooperative They want people to know everything pottery studio and taught pottery classes; they create and sell is all handmade. Tjiang was resident artist at Harbourfront “We care very much; it’s not just a living.” Glass Studio upon finishing at OCA.” Their philosophy is that objects are not Tjiang speaks to the relatively small just things to be used and discarded. community that makes up glass blowers. “We are part of the culture of life and In Canada there are probably about only it is very important that we know what about one hundred and twenty. He says, personal associations are with “The community is so small that most everything,” concludes Tjiang. of us know one another and we tend to share resources whenever we can because Frantic Farms Clay & Glass & Gallery it is such a small community of people.” is open with regular hours mid-March through Christmas Eve, although This creative couple will be celebrating they are typically closed on Mondays. twenty five years in business in spring. Drop by and wish them a happy “It’s an important milestone,” says Johnston. anniversary! E

While Tjiang doesn’t invite people to his glass studio for classes, he does teach on a regular basis at the Haliburton School of Art and Design. Johnston, who has been teaching for thirty years, holds about four classes a week in her pottery studio through winter, spring and fall. Some of her students have been with her for over a decade. For some of them

Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 35 hanging seasons lend themselves to differing and Cunique styles of entertaining: platters are certainly having their moment right now. Successful entertaining is sensual and requires the perfect fusion of sensory experiences with location, menu choices, sounds and scents to create a memorable experience for your guests. Creating the mood is the real art of entertaining.

Platters are so perfect for dinner parties at home, especially for large numbers of guests, as the host can mostly have everything prepared in advance and then be free to join in the fun. Guests can relax and simply help themselves and mingle at leisure. Often, it is said we eat with our eyes and in the case of entertaining platters, it’s particularly true as they are so visually appealing. However, despite their sophisticated good looks they are actually relatively easy to prepare and do not even really require any advanced cooking skills.

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A Score for Westben World Class Summer Concert Series Celebrates 20 Years

By Sharon Harrison

very special anniversary must include and a convergence of people, bringing June 2 is going to a big party and Westben is doing just ideas and activities together and making be an exciting concert.

Ethat in 2019 with a remarkable 20th those connections through the highest “ anniversary celebration concert on June 2. standards of music making. We will welcome back

The date marks the beginning of two full guest artists who will months of dazzling performances at The What began as a cornfield on a fifty acre perform classical, jazz and Barn, as it is fondly known. For those not farm at the beginning of the twenty Indigenous music, “ familiar, the timber-framed, purpose-built first century, transformed into a venue concert hall with its superb acoustics is set incorporating a four hundred seat rustic as well as songs from past among the rolling hills of Northumberland yet sophisticated structure catering to productions County. Less than a two-hour drive from music and the arts. What followed over the Toronto, an hour and a half from Kingston, next two decades was the welcoming of forty minutes from Cobourg, Belleville Canadian musicians, international artists, international artists and local musicians. and Peterborough, and about three hours new graduates, household favourites and It has sold more than 91,000 tickets. from Ottawa, the venue, its environs and more as the community-focused, not-for- Annually, it attracts about 9,000 patrons the spectacular natural setting are worthy profit organization grew, evolving to widen from across Canada and beyond. of exploration. its repertoire to serve growing audiences Westben has mounted fourteen operas and broadening tastes, whether it’s jazz and ten musicals, including several world Westben is the brainchild of performers and pop, folk and fiddle or Broadway andpremieres, and has welcomed some of the and husband and wife team, Brian Finley comedy. world’s most accomplished performers. and Donna Bennett, who co-founded the To allow programming to continue year- organization with the help of an eager “Brian and I are just so happy to be round, Westben has operated at a second community. World class musicians and celebrating twenty years of Westben venue since 2013 at the Clock Tower performers gather in a field in ruraltogether with the community,” said Cultural Centre in Campbellford. These Ontario to play or sing or entertain before Bennett. In 2017, the couple received offerings include House Concerts, First- enthusiastic loyal audiences. A summer the Order of Canada for their work with Friday Lunchtime Tick Talks, Concerts to a concert at Westben has to be tried to be Westben. “We accepted it for the team, Tea, as well as Fall and Christmas concerts. fully appreciated; nothing compares to it. Team Westben!” adds Bennett. One may describe Westben as informal, Westben endeavours to provide something playful, relaxing and exuberant. It’s gentle Westben is not just a concert venue and for the whole family to enjoy with a broad and diverse, culturally empowering and it does not solely cater to the traditional spectrum of genres for the most discerning creatively enriching, where you can feel classical crowd, although it does offer patrons. The line-up is designed to offer the passion of the performers as well as many classical options for the many faithful an inclusive and affordable platform for the audience generated energy. followers. “Westben is more than music, all, youth tickets for all performances are it is an experience. The concert venue is just $5, with a great selection of big names “June 2 is going to be an exciting concert,” a beautiful barn on a fifty acre farm, with and interesting personalities, along with a said Bennett, “We will welcome back guest side doors that open fully, so from inside variety of musical tastes and musical eras. artists who will perform classical, jazz and the audience can see the meadow and the Indigenous music, as well as songs from pond, hear the birds, and feel the warm, August 1 brings international star violinist past productions, like The Sound of Music, gentle breeze. Adding to this is a series James Ehnes, and opera singers, soprano Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof of unique, interactive experiences that we Joyce El-Khoury and baritone Jason Howard and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour are developing around the concerts,” said performs on July 27. Ehnes and El-Khoury Dreamcoat.“ Bennett. “We are giving people more to do are known all over the world from their by coming to these experiences, but it also performances at the Sydney Opera House, In 2018 Westben announced a reimagined gets them more involved in music; they Covent Garden in London, England, and future and a new vision, with changes learn about it, they have fun with it, they other European Opera Houses, plus the acknowledging a new direction and interact with it and they can spend more Canadian Opera Company. “And now at forming a prelude for their upcoming time exploring it.” The Barn!” Bennett enthuses. twentieth anniversary year. The move saw Westben evolve into a Centre for Over its twenty years, Westben has Developed by The Royal Conservatory of Creativity and Connection through Music, presented close to four hundred concerts Music, Kuné–Canada’s Global Orchestra encompassing not just an annual summer featuring several hundred performers, is an eclectic ensemble of musicians concert series, but a year-round facility; including the very best Canadian talent, hailing from many corners of the globe,

Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 39 all of whom now call Canada home. Using artist before the performance and hearing over twenty traditional instruments from inside stories. For example, on June 30 sitar to voice, Kuné will take listeners on at the Vivaldi Four Seasons concert, you a musical journey around the world and might even meet Mr. Vivaldi himself! back home. Before the concert, on July 28, we welcome Kinsip House of Fine Spirits, On July 20 before the Moonlight Concert a distillery from Prince Edward County, at The Barn, you can come taste the music which will be paired with international with us in a new Dare to Pair experience foods by chef Melissa Smeets from Mellie called Chocolate Voices. It’s a sonic food Rolls, along with a local storyteller. pairing led by multiple award-winning chocolatier Angela Roest from Centre & Jeremy Dutcher is the winner of the 2018 Main Chocolate and opera singer and Polaris Music Prize. A classically-trained author Chris Cameron. They will take you tenor/composer, Dutcher blends his on an adventure like no other. Discover Wolastoq First Nation roots into his music. how sound heightens your sense of taste, He will perform from his debut release, it will surprise you. Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa, which involves the rearrangement of early 1900s For the adventurous who can keep a wax cylinder field recordings from his secret, another of Westben’s new Indigenous community, which he sings in experiences is a Secret Concert on his own Wolastoqey language. “Expect an July 21. Both location and the type of entirely new musical aesthetic that shape- concert remain undisclosed till showtime. shifts between classical, traditional and Participants are told when to arrive, what pop from this gifted artist,” says Bennett. to wear, and how many people will be in the group, but no more. “These experiences Another unusual group on July 21 is Scrap have been incredibly rewarding,” says Arts Music, a high-energy art percussion Bennett. “Seeing the participants’ faces ensemble from Vancouver who create discover new things is so joyful. Plus interesting sounds with weird instruments the partnerships with area businesses assembled from scrap material. Scrap and community members have been so Arts Music promise athleticism and incredible.” imagination in their visually striking and sonically riveting performance. Tradition dictates, Westben wraps up the summer concert series with its famous TGI Fridays offer pop, folk, comedy and Jazz Fringe festival. “We have jazz at The more, and on the meadow why not Barn, but it’s also jazz in restaurants in enjoy delicious pre-concert barbeques? Campbellford, Warkworth and Hastings.” Canadian pop/indie treasure Basia Bulat “After the show or before the show, you is welcomed on July 5, and for Corner can go to a restaurant and have a meal Gas fans, Brent Butt drops by for a much and enjoy some jazz too.” And Matt Dusk anticipated evening of some seriously fans take note as he will be performing on funny comedy on July 12. Andy Forgie August 3. returns with a show called Abbey Road to Woodstock on July 19 and Juno-nominated Never experienced a concert under the folk artist Rose Cousins appears July 26. rafters of a hand-crafted, locally-milled wooden barn before? Escape the city and Bennett is “really excited to be offering embrace a country concert of world class a family-friendly show at The Barn.” proportions. Why not discover the warm Grandparents, parents and children alike intimate space of Westben this summer will enjoy The Snow Queen (based on a where culture meets nature with a storyline similar to the musical Frozen), friendly smile. Feel the breeze, soak up the presented by The Canadian Children’s scenery and be a part of the momentous Opera Company on July 7. There will be vicennial celebrations! Check out interactive family activities on the meadow westben.ca for detailed scheduling. E before the show.

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42 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 43 Music is the Key Euterpe brings live performances of classical and jazz to Durham Schools

By John Arkelian Some of Canada’s most accomplished Mind (MIMM) in Hamilton, Ontario. music and movement produces profound musicians are bringing high-caliber music Among the ‘big questions’ it seeks to social effects. When we listen to music in to schools in interactive live performances. explore is ‘the importance of music, sound, a group, we synchronize with other people Organized under the banner of a and movement in human development, in subtle ways, something that prompts us charitable organization named after health, and society.’ The institute’s to subconsciously regard them differently. the Greek muse of music, their goal is to founding director, Laurel Trainor, a MIMM’s studies show that those who give children what many have never professor of psychology, neuroscience, and move together to music like each other experienced before – live performances of behaviour, says that, “We often think more, trust each other more, and cooperate the best in classical and jazz music. Art for of music as just auditory; but it’s hard with each other more. Trainor notes that art’s sake? Certainly. But, it goes much to play it or listen to it without moving it’s probably no coincidence that music deeper than that. As concert pianist, our bodies.” Indeed, there seems to be an plays such an important role at weddings, and Euterpe’s founding artistic director, intrinsic connection between the auditory parties, and funerals; it’s also a solidarity- Catherine Wilson points out, “Music is and movement-related regions of the builder in military training. In schools, the key,” it is an inimitable catalyst in brain. When we play (or hear) music, it was once much more common for bolstering empathy, cooperation, social the motor areas of our brain are activated, kindergarten teachers to play the piano cohesion, and self-esteem. even if we don’t move. And for humans, and to sing: ‘leading their charges in movement, like music, is often rhythmic coordinated singing helped keep things In classical Greek mythology, nine lesser – even in its most unconscious forms, like in order.’ And as Euterpe’s practitioners goddesses known as the muses are the the beating of our heart or our walking point out, more complex musical forms, pagan patron saints of the most civilized gait. Synchronized movement to auditory be it Bach, Mozart, or jazz, “can benefit aspects of human existence (everything rhythm is not widely seen in nature; it’s [people] on deeper levels because of the from astronomy to dance); for her part, something that sets humans apart from complexity of structure” in such music’s Euterpe is associated with lyric poetry and most other species, including our closest harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic bones. music. Discovering what makes music so genetic relations. These days in schools, recorded music is special in the human equation is the work far more common. The result often is of McMaster Institute for Music and the Trainor says that the relationship between that kids aren’t singing, even though

©EUTERPE Denise Grant

44 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 involving them in music-making is a very important tool in social interaction. When we listen to music in a That’s where Euterpe comes in. group, we synchronize with other people in subtle ways, Since the spring of 2018, members something that prompts us to of Euterpe’s flagship ensemble, the subconsciously regard them internationally-acclaimed Ensemble differently. Vivant, have been performing in schools through the length and breadth of Durham Region – from Beaverton in the north to Oshawa in the south. They launched their school visits program in Durham, though Euterpe operates across the country, with a free concert at Oshawa’s historic Regent Theater in May. By year’s end, they had visited eight schools in the region, presenting two concerts per school, with audiences of typically 250 students, ranging from kindergarten to Grade 8. Nine more concerts are already confirmed for 2019. Of those hundreds and hundreds of school-kids, as many as 95% have never been to a live concert, and certainly not one featuring classical and jazz music. But almost all of them are eager to repeat the experience. The musicians of Ensemble Vivant (Catherine Wilson, piano; Corey Gemmell, violin; Norman Hathaway, viola; Sybil Shanahan, cello; Jim Vivian, bass; Kevin Turcotte, trumpet; & Mike Murley, sax) are determined to dispel the assertion that you have to be white and well-off to benefit from a musical education.

Euterpe’s free hour-long school concerts ©EUTERPE Marion Voysey combine music and commentary (and a Q&A session), and they’re designed to the complexity of the string instruments “We do it because we want to be good get the kids involved. In some schools, while listening to classical music.” citizens, [to] engage the public, and bring the children paint or draw their free- Euterpe has a follow-up program in place value to the community.” association responses on paper. The rapt for schools with music teachers; and they’re fascination and delight on their faces is hoping to find funding to send visiting Zsombor Burany brings a European unmistakable in Euterpe’s promotional choral directors to schools. Speaking of sensibility to the partnership, with an video. Jayne Krattiger, the principal funding, Euterpe’s school visits in Durham upbringing in which music was a way of at one of the host sites, Hillsdale Public Region are being supported by TelMax, life. But, why is live music so important? School in Oshawa, says that the visit got a new player on the telecom block with And, why is it so important that children rave reviews from all ages. Before things ambitious plans to connect all of Oshawa be exposed to the best in classical and even got underway, merely getting a with fiber optic cable. CEO Zsombor jazz music? Catherine Wilson did her close-up look at unfamiliar (and therefore Burany says his company is intent on doctorate in music and healing: “It’s exotic-looking) musical instruments integrating into the community – both well-documented that classical and jazz elicited some looks of awe. And, how literally (in their fiber optic expansion) are important for the development of in the world, they wondered, did they and figuratively (by engaging with and the young brain, yet most kids today get the baby grand piano through the supporting activities in the community). are not exposed to these genres. Live, door? “Informative, entertaining, and For Burany, Euterpe is “a really good high-caliber performances create an engaging” is how Krattiger describes the match.” Indeed, there is common cause intimate personal experience between the experience, as the children “participated between the community-driven visions of audience and the performers, that is quite in rhythmic patterns and learned about the company and its charitable partner: distinct from electronic or recorded music.”

Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 45 “The ‘vibrational element’ inherent with high quality acoustic instruments beautifully played provides healing benefits – even for students with hearing impairments. The kids are engaged; they exude joy and excitement; they express how the music makes them feel; and they ask, ‘When will you come back?’ Often, they’re inspired to play an instrument themselves and to make music with others. Euterpe plants musical seeds and awakens young minds to the joy of this music.” For her part, Laurel Trainor says that when people are asked why they listen to music, they often say, “When I’m feeling sad, music makes me feel better.” For Trainor, it’s a way to “regulate [our] emotions.” Its link to human physiology finds expression in MIMM’s study of music’s potential to help patients with Parkinson’s disease by priming their motor system and improving their ability to walk. (MIMM is also studying ways to improve hearing aids, which are currently better at making speech more intelligible than they are music.) Music can “nourish the soul,” as Norman Hathaway, who does double-duty as Euterpe’s president, puts it. Wilson adds that “Not everybody is going to be a concert performer, but everybody has the right to be nurtured by music.” A musical visit by Euterpe to a Toronto hospital prompted this reaction: “[They] enchant and stir the listener to the deepest levels of their mind, body, and soul.” Whether we find inspiration in music, or catharsis, whenever we experience it with others it is an agent for social cohesion – and what could be more valuable at a time when society’s centrifugal forces too often drive us apart? E

©EUTERPE Marion Voysey

©EUTERPE Marion Voysey

O body swayed to music, “ O brightening glance, “ How can we know the dancers ©EUTERPE Marion Voysey

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Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 49 Heard it Through the Grapevine

What do County winemakers do in the midst of a blustery winter, when sleet weaponizes highways, snowdrifts bury signs and driveways, giant icicles block doors to retail shops, and there’s nothing to do in the empty tasting room? By Konrad Ejbich

First, let me clarify one thing: there’s Instagram proof of their joy just to remind wine. He’s awfully proud of the three gold never nothing to do at a winery. Never. But us of our misery. Lucky dogs. medals the winery won at the National Wine January, February and March—the coldest, Awards. Alex is particularly happy that, darkest, meanest, most miserable months Paul Battilana, winemaker at Casa-Dea as a result, the retail store has been busy of the Canadian calendar—provide the best Estates, tells me the weather in Cuba year was round. chance for winery folks to take a short break fabulous in February, the cigars cost one before returning to the pressing nature of quarter what they do here and yes, the rum- For Hubbs Creek owner-winemaker Battista another year of turning grapes into wine. spiked coconuts were, well, nuts! Calvieri, there was barely enough winter to get done all the things that needed to be done. Some fly off to Europe to meet with foreign Once back, Battilana warmed up sorting Ice-fishing with his brothers on Lake Simcoe agents, distributors and best customers, and through his seed collection and perused yielded more than half a dozen decent sized seek out local winemakers for shop talk, stacks of seed catalogues in preparation yellow perch. There was only time for an storytelling and, of course, researching the for some serious vegetable gardening this Instagram photo before the boys settled into competition. This is about the other side of coming spring and summer. Did I mention fileting, beer-battering and deep-frying the winemaking—selling what you produce. fall pickling? When does the man find time little guys for instant gratification. to squeeze grapes? In March, at Prowein in Germany, Dan Back on frozen land, Battista made a massive Sullivan’s top-of-the-line, award-winning Not every County winemaker has the batch of classic Italian-style soppressata Rosehall Run JCR Pinot Noir was featured opportunity to scoot away during the worst sausages, and cured scores of duck breasts in an all-Canadian Pinot Noir tasting staged Canadian months. Mackenzie Brisbois, of for family friends and occasional charcuterie for sommeliers, media and trade. Canadian Trail Estate, tells me she managed to get a lot platters in the tasting room. He tells me wineries must compete with every other of paperwork done. Then, for excitement, they are the perfect accompaniment to his country on the planet for attention. Shows she’d traipse out to the far ends of the exceptional Pinot Noir. like Prowein, VinItaly and VinExpo are vineyards to ensure the new GeoTextile™ invaluable opportunities to expose Canadian installed to protect the vines from extreme The winter hasn’t slowed down Glenn wines to some of the world’s biggest sales cold was holding up and doing its job. Symons either. Some of that energy agents and distributors. comes from his delight at releasing the first Trail Estate owner Alex Sproll says his Lighthall Vineyards Grüner Veltliner. If In the dead of winter, some winemakers vineyards are coming into their own and you’ve never had a Grüner, this white wine, prefer to take Caribbean vacations so they have been fully producing now for a couple common in Austria, is an amazing food can poke naked toes into sandy beaches, of vintages. That, of course, means a larger wine. Somebody needs to open a schnitzel suck on spiked coconuts and send home percentage of his production will be local house in The County.

50 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 And the quietest change this winter: there are new owners at Redtail Vineyard

This spring, Glenn will complete building a new cheese production facility next door to the winery. Demand has been soaring for his cow and goat milk cheeses and this year he plans to add cheddar to the mix. Symons is And the quietest change this winter: there also intent on erecting another new building, are new owners at Redtail Vineyard. this time, a tasting bar in the vineyard rather If you’ve never heard of the winery, you’re than at the winery. What could be nicer not alone. The tiny, solar-powered, off-the- than noshing al fresco on the localest of grid winery on Partridge Hollow Road near local cheese and charcuterie while sipping Consecon was established a decade ago as some of that new Grüner? (Perhaps some the retirement project of Gilbert Provost and schnitzel?) Pauline Joicey. The couple planted their 11 acre estate with Pinot Noir and Pinot Pinot pioneer Geoff Heinricks, the original Gris. I tasted the earliest vintages of their fool with 40 acres, continues to follow his unreleased reds from barrel and came away aspirations for Domaine La Reine vineyard excited by the potential. and winery. He needs to do some replanting this spring; so over the winter, Geoff spent Pauline tended the vineyard while Gilbert time grafting Pinot, Chardonnay and Melon made the wine. When production began vine cuttings in preparation. to approach 1,000 cases, Gilbert hired an assistant winemaker. That was Keith Tyers, Meanwhile, he’s going into his fourth who now heads the winemaking team at season raising heritage poultry for a few Closson Chase Vineyards. local restaurants, big-city chefs and private customers. As if that isn’t enough to keep Redtail’s new owners are from somewhere one man busy, Geoff hopes to start building across the pond. New owners, of course, his dream stone house this year, now that means changes are inevitable and I’ve he’s managed to accrue a few hundred learned the first one will be in the name. tonnes of limestone in the yard. I’m going Redtail Vineyard will henceforth and from to bet there’s another book hiding in there now on be known as... wait for it... Redtail somewhere, too. Vineyards. E

Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 51 Welcome to Kingston’s

LvivOne of Canada’s OldestUkraine! Ukrainian Folk Festivals By Nadia Luciuk ifty years ago the Folklore festival was Who hasn’t been thrilled watching our Вітаємо! Welcome! organized by the Kingston and District dynamic Ukrainian Cossack dancers Folk Arts Council. Originally four launching themselves into the air while Lviv, Ukraine Folklore Festival 2019 F Regiopolis-Notre Dame communities participated – the Austrian, performing the traditional Ukrainian dance, Catholic High School Portuguese, Scottish and Ukrainian – but the Hopak? For years, the young women 130 Russell Street, Kingston, Ontario the number of groups involved soon grew and men of our Maky Ukrainian Dance to include many others, becoming a much- Ensemble have entertained and delighted We gratefully acknowledge the support beloved annual event. Alas, only the audiences of all ages with their intricate of the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Ukrainian community of Kingston manageddance steps and vibrant music, wearing Taras Shevchenko and the Temerty Family to continue this tradition, hosting their Lviv, a variety of hand-embroidered regional Foundation Community Development Fund, Tourism Kingston and all of the other Ukraine pavilion for five decades, making costumes reflecting the rich cultural diversity businesses supporting our festival. this one of Canada’s oldest consecutive of Ukraine. And this year our Maky dancers Canadian Ukrainian community festivals. will be celebrating their 50th anniversary! Admission by Souvenir Passport: Only $5 each and good for all three days of the In 2019 Folklore takes place on Friday to Come and enjoy our museum-quality festival. Children 12 and under are Sunday, the 14th, 15th, and 16th June, hosted displays, sample Ukraine’s delicious food, free when accompanied by a passport holding adult. by the Ukrainian Canadian Club of Kingston buy souvenirs from our vendors and help and Kingston Branch of the League of celebrate not only the achievements of over Festival Times: Friday, June 14 - 6 to 9 pm; Ukrainian Canadians at the Regiopolis- 1.4 million Canadians of Ukrainian heritage Saturday, June 15 - noon to 9 pm; Sunday, Notre Dame Catholic High School, 130 but our joy in witnessing the rebirth of an June 16 - noon to 5 pm Russell Street, Kingston. Join us to learnindependent Ukraine in Europe! about Ukraine’s culture, traditions and history while enjoying delicious homemade We welcome you with the traditional Entertainment by: The Maky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, VOHON Band of Fire, Ukrainian food and being entertained by Ukrainian greeting of bread and salt along Odessa Dance Group and other special Ukrainian music, song and dance. And, to with good cheer and entertainment at the guests. our delight, some of the original founding Lviv, Ukraine Folklore Festival! E groups involved in Folklore will be joining us More information: 613-549-5060 and this year – including the Rob Roy Highland please visit the Lviv, Ukraine Folklore Dancers and the Kingston Irish Folk Group. Festival Facebook page for updates.

52 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 Ladies On The Rocks Fundraising Calendar to Benefit Alternatives for Women

By Sharon Harrison Photography By Dave Rabinet Ladies On The Rocks

Looking for an inexpensive gift for a hard to buy for friend? Want to get ahead with Christmas shopping; what about birthdays or that just-because present? Be the envy of family and friends and get ahead with gift planning with a unique calendar showcasing the extraordinary women of Prince Edward County.

When a small group of feisty females from the Prince Edward County adult community of Wellington on the Lake decided to emulate the theme of the very successful 2003 British movie Calendar Girls, a lot of hard work ensued. A local professional photographer was found, locations sourced and a year on, the Wellington on the Lake Calendar Girls Project became reality. Please support this Representing some alluring features of County life, $20 gets you a 2020 14-month calendar, where all proceeds from the sale of the made-in-the-County, for the calendars will go to Alternatives for Women, a not-for-profit organization County initiative by buying a offering confidential help for abused women in Prince Edward County. But most importantly, the Ladies on the Rocks eloquently demonstrate calendar or two. how a group of 21 courageous women, ranging in age from late-50s to 85, stepped beyond their comfort zone to benefit a local worthy cause. For businesses or individuals interested in purchasing a Look for the calendar from mid-April at various locations throughout Prince Edward County, including all participating businesses: large number of calendars or The June Motel, Lockyer’s Country Gardens, Grange of Prince Edward to make a financial donation, Estate Vineyard and Winery, Festival Players of Prince Edward County, The Manse Boutique Inn and Spa, Hagerman Farms, Prince Edward please contact Cathy Ness at Fitness and Aquatic Centre, Midtown Brewing Company, By Chadsey’s Cairns Winery and Vineyard, Stache on Main Piano Lounge [email protected] and Gallery, Prince Edward County Lavender and Sunflower Fields Ice Cream Shoppe. E

Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 53 ‘Bear’ and Gillian Maloney“ in Tandem on an “ Excellent Adventure

Volunteers at ‘Ground Breaking Day’ helloMillennium Trail Project fun!... Picton

A life long interest in hiking and cycling lead ‘Bear’ aka Patrick From the 80’s onwards the pair had been visiting The County on Maloney and his wife Gillian to open a Pedego pop up shop as a pilot weekends and for longer trips at camp grounds however a exercise during the summer of 2017 in the location now occupied vacation in 2015 clinched the deal. The couple were very impressed by Flame + Smith. Successful beyond their expectations, the three with the vibrancy of the winery, gallery and restaurant scene and month project met with nothing but encouragement and support from proceeded to buy a house. other Bloomfield business owners and provided proof of concept. Plans evolved to seek a permanent position for a future store and as It was at the Toronto Bike Show where Bear and Gillian became aware luck would have it one was able to be carved out of vacant space in of electric bikes for the first time and immediately saw the potential a disused building, not only in the street where they live, but in very for a bike sales and rental business in The County. An electric bike close proximity to the Millennial Trail adjacent to County Traders. can take you anywhere you may want to go in The County and bring Clearly it was meant to be. you back if you get tired. Riders can laugh at head winds and hills whilst building up their stamina. These bikes are not just for fresh air Bear played a significant role as chair of the Prince Edward County fiends and outdoor sporty types, they are suitable for almost anyone, Trails Committee in soliciting the funding from the private sector to though you could use one to get into shape by combining exercise repair and refurbish the Millennium Trail. and fun!

Previously they had run an alpaca farm in Niagara and latterly been This passion project aspires to be The County’s premier dealer in involved in high tech enterprises and publishing, both in a managerial electric bikes, and the store is evolving into a drop in centre ‘one capacity. In establishing the Pedego enterprise they had to come to stop shop’ for all bike related activities: customers are becoming terms with working together 24/7 for the first time and to decide friends and dropping by to chat. There is talk of coffee down the line. who would be the worker and who the boss! Readers can guess the The bikes are not inexpensive and should be considered investments. answer to that, but Bear confesses, “Gillian reads manuals.” A stint They are well made and reliable and require neither licence nor working in a Toronto bike shop and a posting to Australia resulted in insurance. People who haven’t ridden a bike in thirty years are a tandem bicycle adventure across the Antipodes and cemented the trying them out and remembering what fun it was to ride a relationship with cycling. bike. One can rent a bike for a few hours and reconnect with nature and childhood. E

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Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 55 Celebrate Earth Day with Earth-Friendly Wines!

By Priya Rao

Ugh winter. This one has felt especially overview of these approaches) approaches, with many leaning towards long, cold and unforgiving but as the days Last September I attended a Vegan Food & vegan-friendly practices. Harwood Estates, gradually grow longer we can finally start Wine Pairing dinner at Toronto’s popular for example, has been environmentally looking forward to spring—chocolate egg Planta Restaurant, hosted by Toronto- friendly since day one and their winemaker, hunts, swapping the shovel for garden tools based Master Sommeliers John Szabo and Karlee Moore, furthered this both in the and that first outdoor meal are all within Jennifer Huether. The event was Huether’s wine making and in the vineyard. Owners reach. brainchild and I asked what made her and John Rode, Margaret Harwood and Kerry As the saying goes, “April showers the folks at Jackson Family Wines decide to Wicks say, “By not using animal-derived bring May flowers” but April is also the host the world’s first such event. “Because products we are maintaining (a) philosophy month the world celebrates Earth Day, of my disposition towards being health of inclusivity. We were getting a lot of with festivities in over 190 countries. The conscious I think this trend was on my radar emails and questions asking whether we first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 in perhaps before most Master Sommeliers. used animal products and we realised we the United States and expanded to become That being said, its clear to see that this hadn’t so it was just a natural progression. a global day in 1990. is beyond a trend, but a way of life for We have always focused on making very It’s with this day celebrating many with a growing importance on the clean, authentic wines and we don’t use Mother Earth in mind that I wanted to environment as well.” many additives at all.” look at one of my favourite beverages— In terms of winemaking practices Sherry Karlo of Karlo Estates wine—in terms of the environment. As and the final product she went on to say went so far as to become the first vegan- a vegan this has been an area of great that “This is one planet and one thing affects certified winery in North America. “As personal interest ever since I discovered that another. There are many options as wine a vegan myself, I appreciate the peace of all wine is not inherently free of animal makers and they have the ability to choose mind knowing a product is certified vegan. products. Since then I’ve learned a lot about the most earth-friendly one.” It allows me to rest assured it is the kind of sustainable, organic, biodynamic and vegan Wineries in Prince Edward County environmentally-friendly product I want to winemaking practices. (See sidebar for an seem to be embracing more planet-friendly support and put into my body. We don’t 56 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 have to tell our customers our wines are vegan, and they don’t have to believe what we say because they can see the VegiCert Winemaking Styles logo on our back label.” Both Harwood and Karlo believe by Definition in low intervention and interference in the vineyard and in the fining process, avoiding synthetic yeasts and additives and adopting Sustainable other environmentally-friendly systems. A classification created by As a vegan winery, Sherry says the wine industry to develop Karlo has “fewer erasers in our toolbox so best practices to reduce the we have to go slower and make the wines overall footprint of a winery, right the first time. However, if we do the term can be used to find interesting, is that I feel when wines are need to adjust any acids or tannins, we use denote sustainability in terms plant-based ingredients like potato protein, made with a great deal of care, when lots of of finances as well as in terms love is put into the vineyard and vines, the pumpkin protein and pea protein. As for of environmental impact. fining, we use time and gravity, but the wines taste better. So in my humble option, odd timewhen we do need extra help, we whether biodynamic, sustainable, organic, use Bentonite clay”, one of the most popular vegan and so on....the wines tend to show more vegan-friendly alternatives to the animal life.” Organic products mentioned above. Ultimately, Mother Earth no doubt appreciates Certification varies by country winemakers who are looking after her, but all of but, generally speaking, their good intentions would be fruitless if there organic wineries do not use wasn’t an audience for these wines. With this synthetics of any kind, i.e., no in mind I spoke to Magdalena Kaiser, Director sulphites/pesticides etc. of Public Relations for the Wine Marketing Association of Ontario who told me, “I have been involved in the wine business almost all my life and in my current role promoting Biodynamic Ontario VQA wines for 10 years. It’s clear This is more of a spiritual/ there is a growing consumer interest in wine ethical/ecological approach choices that support environmentally conscious to winemaking, which practices including organic, biodynamic and considers the vineyard as an sustainable certifications. This trend has been entire ecosystem and takes steady; yet in the past few years there is been into account astrological an obvious thirst for knowledge around vegan influences and the impact of wines. As consumers and producers learn more lunar cycles. about plant-based choices it will be interesting to see how this wine category grows locally Sherry says, “Clients and critiques alike and globally.” Vegan experience a clean taste profile and tell us Global citizens looking to make more ethical choices paired with a growing number the wines are very fruit forward.” There is no governmental of winemakers embracing more planet- At Harwood they focus on, “Issues classification in this approach, friendly practices? I’ll drink to that! E such as reducing our water usage, how we which refrains from using any can better manage our grape waste through animal fining agents (such composting, using environmentally-friendly as egg whites, fish bladder, chemicals such as potassium based (rather gelatin and casein) in the than sodium-based) cleaners. We are solar- production of the wine. None powered at Harwood and we are seeing of the three aforementioned a few more wineries converting to this styles are inherently vegan- energy.” friendly as they may still use “Most of us are aware that not only animal proteins in the fining/ do we have a duty to be environmentally filtration processes. conscious, but being mindful of creating a healthy vineyard and local environment makes healthier and much better wine for all of us to enjoy.” Huether agrees, “What I

Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 57 Meeting Andy Wunsch® This is the story of Andy’s Original® dressings, sauces, dips and seasonings, made by Andy Wunsch of Prince Edward County.

Andy moved to The County from Scarborough, in 1995, after a successful stint with his restaurant, The Alpenrose. He brought with him the family recipe for honey dill dressing. In his early days in the County, Andy was chef at several local establishments, eventually running his own – The Cellar on Main – in Bloomfield, by the mid-2000s. The honey dill dressing was the house dressing at each restaurant and was a favourite with the customers. While Andy retired from the hospitality industry over 10 years ago, the demand for his honey dill dressing remained. After much thought and planning, and with continued encouragement from his wife, Emma, Andy decided to launch a food production business making dressings, sauces, dips and seasonings. PEC Foods Inc. was born. Recognizing the importance of locally made food, his products are produced at the Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre. Local and provincially-sourced ingredients are the staple of all Andy’s Original® products. The first dressing – Andy’s Honey Dill – was brought to market in 2017. The sweet tomato basil dressing, along with two seasoning blends, followed in summer of 2018 and new products will be on the market in summer of 2019. Andy has the pleasure and good fortune of working with an exceptional team of local talent – Milé Murtanovski, Tim Snyder, Christopher Gentile, Ruth Gangbar, and Revue Design – all of whom contribute towards the strong visual appeal of the labels, packaging, and online presence for Andy’s Original®. Andy’s Original® products are available at many local and regional grocery and specialty stores. Andy has kindly offered Grapevine readers a recipe (see below) and, for a limited time, a special discount of 20% off online purchases. Visit www.pecfoods.com, and use promo code GRAPEVINE20. I love toast and everything that goes on it! “ Sunny Chawd Avocado toast with Brie and sweet tomato basil dressing

Ingredients · 2 slices of bread of choice (Bavarian rye makes great toast!) · 1 ripe avocado · squeeze of lemon · 2 slices Brie cheese (or cheese of choice) · sliced tomato (optional) · Andy’s Original® Sweet Tomato Basil Dressing

Method • Fire up the broiler in the oven! • Score the avocado and remove pit, scoop out avocado from skin, place in bowl, add lemon juice and lightly mash with fork, set aside. • Toast your bread. • Slice the Brie (or cheese of choice or tomato). • When toast is ready, spread avocado, top with Brie (or cheese of choice or sliced tomato). • Place under broiler to warm the cheese – watch carefully. • Put on plate, drizzle with Andy’s Original® Sweet Tomato Basil Dressing. Enjoy! Andy

58 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 Prince Edward County Art Dealers Association Fennel and Apple Gratin By Alex Ojan sets Charitable Agenda Ingredients: Lemon juice 2 large fennel bulbs Cheddar Six of the principal art galleries in Prince (stalks and cores removed) Parmesan Edward County have joined forces to create 2 granny smith apples (peeled) Walnuts (roughly chopped) - 1/4 the Prince Edward County Art Dealers 1 yellow onion cup Association. The members are Blizzmax, Canola oil - 3 tbsp Panko Breadcrumbs - 1/4 cup Carbon Art and Design, Hatch Gallery, Mad Cinnamon - 1/2 tsp Thyme - 2 tbsp Dog Gallery, Oeno Gallery and Sybil Frank Cloves - 1/4 tsp 3.25% milk - 1 lt Gallery. Nutmeg 1/4 tsp Butter - 60g Tabasco All-purpose flour - 60g This new not for profit organisation will support the visual arts and the Canadian Cook time: 60 mins Total time: 1 hour 30 mins Serves: 4-6 people art market, through advocacy and public For the Bechamel: Making the Gratin: outreach, aspiring to build a national and 1. Melt the butter in a saucepan on 1. Preheat oven to 400f and grease even international reputation for The medium heat and add the flour a small baking dish with butter. County’s commercial galleries. when fully melted. 2. Mix fennel/apple mixture with The organisation will work towards elevating Whisk together for one minute to 3-4 big tbsp of bechamel (note emerging artists while also supporting mid cook out the flour. you will have plenty left over and senior career artists. When possible, they 2. Whisk constantly while slowly for more gratin dishes), a dash will also promote the sale and promotion of adding half of the milk. Bring it of Tabasco and lemon juice, and historical works. to a boil and then add the rest season with salt and pepper. of the milk and bring it to a boil 3. Pour mixture into the baking Charitable activity will support a small again, whisking the entire time dish and grate over cheddar and number of important civic fundraising (this prevents lumps forming or parmesan cheese. efforts and this year PECADA has selected the mixture burning). 4. Mix the walnuts, panko, and the Prince Edward Memorial Hospital 3. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme together and sprinkle over Foundation’s Back the Build capital nutmeg. Cook for an additional 2 the gratin. Press everything down campaign and The Picton Public Library’s minutes until milk has thickened. with a spatula so the surface is Time to Renew campaign. 4. Pour into a plastic container and flat and even. cover it with plastic wrap so it is 5. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes In respect of the former, an art auction will in direct contact with the and then broil until golden brown be held on Saturday 11 May from 5 – 9.30 bechamel (this prevents a skin on top. at Crystal Palace, 375 Main Street, Picton. from forming). Allow to cool to 6. Rest for 5 minutes before digging in. Works to be auctioned can be viewed at room temperature. www.princeedwardcountyartdealers.ca. 5. For the Fennel/Apple mixture: 6. Preheat oven to 450f and line a For the latter an online auction will kick off large baking sheet with with a launch party on Sunday 31 March parchment paper. at The Drake Devonshire, 24 Wharf Street, 7. Cut fennel, apple, and onion into Wellington. The auction will run from 1/4 inch slices and mix with the midnight April 1 to noon April 30 and works oil and spices, as well as a can be viewed at www.renewart.ca. E sprinkling of salt and pepper. 8. Spread out onto the baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, mix it up halfway to ensure even cooking. Let cool to room temperature.

If you would like to join us in supporting one or both of these important public resources, please visit www.pecada.ca

Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 59 Michael Pinkus Interviews Fredric Pickard of Huff Estates John and Sacha Squair of Three Dog Paul Battilana of Casa DeaEstates

Fredric Pickard John & Sacha Squair Q: Why did you come to Canada - and did you come specifically to make wine? Q: Why did you open a winery in an already crowded area? I had a chance to come in Canada a few times when I was younger to complete a graduation or to work in a farm in Saskatchewan. So I always wanted to come back. After my studies in winemaking in France I believe that the Ontario VQA wine industry and a few harvests all over the world, I met a Canadian woman from Ontario and decided to try to work is not over crowded. We live in the only wine there. Thankfully I found a job for harvest in Niagara and then a job as winemaker at Huff Estates winery producing region in the world that consumes a couple months later more offshore wine than what is produced locally. . This is partly because of the retail arena, but it is Q: Why Prince Edward County? also due to the consumer. In general the Ontario When I met Lanny Huff (owner of Huff estates winery), I liked his project to start a winery here. Even public and licensees have embraced Ontario if I knew the weather was colder in the winter, I wanted to take up a new challenge and see how far we Craft Beers, which import hops and grains and could go. Prince Edward County was a discovery for me and quickly became a very nice place to live. manipulate the water to create their great beers. After a couple of harvests, I could see the potential of making good wines here and knew it will be an While these same consumers and licensees have interesting journey to develop world-class wines not embraced VQA wine which grow the grapes . that go into the wines. Only one of these can be Q: What is the grape variety you most like working with and why? called truly “local”.

I will say definitely Chardonnay. It is so versatile! You can really make different wines with it, sparkling, Q: Is that the reason for getting into the wine oak aged or not. Also, it is a variety that fits perfectly with our cool to cold climate. It is at its best on business? clay and limestone soil which we have here in abundance. County Chardonnay shows a lot of mineral character but also lots of elegance and can be made in a young and light style or rich and age-worthy After visiting and falling in love with The County wines. I would also say that they make amazing sparkling wines! we started looking for property in the mid 90’s. Purchasing our 103 acre farm in 1998, before any Q: Why don’t you use any American oak? winery was officially open, we wanted a property I tried a few years ago to use American oak and it was not a great success. Our wines are usually that was large enough to run our dogs and at the low in alcohol and lighter in structure than other wines. American oak is usually used for heavier same time plant a few acres of grapes to make wines with higher alcohol and strong tannins. I don’t think a small percentage of American oak would wine for ourselves. The original plan was not to be wrong as part the whole of an oaked wines, but we are a small producer and usually our wines are open a winery however in 2000 we planted a few crafted in small amounts. French oak seems to be more compatible with County wines being more gentle test plots of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay on the fruit and respectful of the Terroir. and Syrah. Each year we continued to plant out

.. art, wine and accommodation go Uncork. Unwind. naturally together. — Lanny Huff Unmatched.

Huff Estates: a special place in Prince Edward County. Discover fine wines at Huff Estates Winery, contemporary art at Oeno Gallery and first class accommodations at the Inn, all in one unmatched location. Winery: 613-393-5802 Inn: 613-393-1414 www.huffestates.com

60 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 a few more vines, focusing on Pinot Noir. Now Q: How did you come to buy Casa Dea / we have four clones of Pinot, and our location Paul Battilana Carmela - what were the pitfalls and benefits? farther from Lake Ontario lets us enjoy a much Q: What made you interested in wine? warmer growing season especially in the spring. The biggest benefit to purchasing Carmela Estates My wife Sasha and I made the decision in 2013 was that the entire infrastructure was already in Interest in wine for me goes as far back as I can to either open the doors or sell our farm. Not place. There were 32 acres of vineyards already remember. Growing up in an Italian family it was being clustered around Wellington like many of planted at the same time that Domenic had planted part of everyday life. Every dinner, celebration the wineries we knew from the beginning that our other property on First Concession Road and relaxation time involved wine. It was usually we would have to make Three Dog a destination. North. This gave us a total of 65 established acres made by the family, of course, there’s no such Consequently we are having regular events on that were producing grapes. Carmela was setup thing as an Italian family that doesn’t make their the property and most customers end up staying with a restaurant and banquet hall adding to the own wine, which was just another reason for for a few hours. We are small and have no other possibilities of what could be achieved as well as everyone to get together and take part in helping partners other than the bank. This is a passion a rental house on site. All of this helps us to offer a and socializing. From this early age I was for us. Now we live full-time on the property lot of options for customer experiences. Now the interested in wine and as I got older I would taste and work seven days a week all year round. Our wines from around the world and the thought of pitfall ... let’s just say that Carmela’s reputation fantastic staff have been with us a long time and was waning over the past couple of years before being a winemaker or owning a winery became without them we could not enjoy the odd day off. its purchase. Without going into a lot of details it part of my dream. I make the wine, Sacha manages the tasting room was difficult to convince customers to come back and Norah, who has been with us since day one, to the location and give us it another try, even Q: Why Prince Edward County? helps with both. Visit the tasting room you are under a different name and new ownership. The almost guaranteed to find Sacha, Norah or myself vineyards at Carmela needed a lot of attention as The owner of Casa Dea Estates, Domenic there. they were also somewhat neglected. DiPietrantonio planted vineyards in The County because this was where he has lived for years. In Q: fact he has been playing with growing vinifera What does Casa Dea mean? Q: What experience did you bring with you? grapes in the area since the late 80’s at his house. He had told me it was part of his dream too to own The answer is quite simple, romance. You see, I have been making wine for nearly thirty years, and open a winery one day. For me making wine ‘Casa’ translates to home in Italian and Dea means and directly involved in the Ontario wine industry in the County was not my first thought. I spent ‘Goddess’. Dea also happens to be the name for fifteen plus years. Sacha has worked for 10 years in Niagara at Creekside and Peninsula of Domenic’s wife of over 60 years. Casa-Dea various wineries in The County since 2006. After Ridge before moving to The County to undertake translated: Home of the Goddess. The winery moving to The County in 2001, I started Grapevale a new challenge as the head winemaker here at was named as a tribute to Domenic’s wife.E Vineyard Management. I have consulted on, or Casa Dea managed many vineyards and wineries including Terra, Trail and Sandbanks as well as various other projects that never developed into wineries.

Q: What kind of dogs inspired the name and what are their names?

We have three Golden Retrievers. All rescues from Golden Rescue, the current three are Jersey, Reiki and Bacchus. We bought our farm in 1998 with the thought that we wanted to have enough space for dogs. The three original ones are buried on the farm.

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Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 61 journalist may want to be thrown back in Lexus 350 ES review their seat, but we must remember they are not paying for the privilege. However for those requiring even faster acceleration, the A Winter’s Tale gear box has a sports mode, and one can hold it in the desired gear. A cocoon of silence envelopes the This is the second in our occasional demeanour turned a few heads and our driving experience and I soon find myself series of Lexus car reviews written neighbours probably thought we had won exceeding the notional national unofficial the lottery. from the standpoint of an ordinary speed limit of 119kph! A look down at Keyless entry means the doors the rev counter indicates astonishingly low person just driving the car, we are not open when one pulls anyone of the four revs, around 1500, which no doubt accounts motoring journalists and hence no handles and helpfully as one approaches for the tranquil progress. Leaving the 401 reference to horse power, gearboxes they illuminate at night. Push button start and joining highway 49, aka Grapevine’s or drive trains will be made. allows one to leave the ‘dongle’ in your ad hoc test track and The County’s worst pocket. Pressing the start button brings to road surface, it was pleasing to observe that By Jeff and Tracey Keary life a short visual display reminiscent of the this was engaged with a calm equilibrium beginning of the universe, which concludes and our fillings remain in place. Another he Lexus 350 ES, either executive when systems have been checked. challenger for that title: the decrepit Closson saloon or elegant sedan depending Inside it is understated in a Road, which winter has further ravaged Ton who you believe, is pitched in a sophisticated and understated manner: and is now akin to a war zone suitable only very competitive market sector populated minor controls are minimalist and cruise for use by farming equipment, or maybe particularly with BMWs and Audis who and radio/phone are all close to hand on hovercraft. This was accomplished with a manufacture very attractive vehicles. A the steering wheel. Powered leather seats, ride quality significantly better than our dear traditional three box saloon like the 3 and heated and ventilated, move in every way old Equinox. Whatever the Lexus engineers 5 series BMW or Audi A4 or A5, the ES is possible and various degrees of lumbar and designers do with their suspension invested with a flowing eye pleasing design support are obtainable: it took just moments tuning and passenger cabin isolation, it that’s almost sporty. Whilst sharing the to secure a comfortable driving position. certainly works. family resemblance with the Lexus style The information centre is well placed and The test drive took place during front grill, this car is graced with grey slats in our experience the screen’s visibility one of the worst snow storms in recent which seemed to us a little less aggressive is never compromised by stray sun light. memory and driving in the general direction than the impression we formed of the RXL Navigational prompts also appear in the of Wellington was probably ill advised with reviewed last fall. This latest incarnation of instrument cluster directly in the driver’s the high winds whipping up white outs. An the 350 ES has been remodelled to appeal line of vision. At dusk I was prompted to encounter with a snow plough coming from to a wider audience than just business turn on the headlights as it switched the the other direction proved alarming, the professionals and perhaps more mature display to the very cool night mode. Selected car was drowned in a plume of snow and drivers. In our driveway the car’s sportyoptions for temperature, air conditioning, or slush blown up by the gale and suddenly I volume controls etc. etc. also make a brief couldn’t see a thing. To the rescue came the appearance on the screen. rain sensing wipers and all was clear again It seemed like a criminal act to clamber in a couple of sweeps. I hadn’t even realised into the immaculately prepared pristine that the car was equipped with that very pearlescent white vehicle in snow covered useful option. Other safety devices the car winter boots and muddy jeans…I felt like I has available are radar controlled adaptive should have been better dressed. cruise, lane departure alert, a plethora of Running on ordinary gas this air bags, and automatic high beams, which vehicle earned brownie points straightaway detect the brake lights of preceding vehicles, with my frugal nature. As a sedan it’s a long hence not blinding the driver in front. I way down for my tall frame and I’m not had a concern that the mirrors were on the as flexible as I used to be but once inside small side, but once adjusted they work well there is actually plenty of head room for my enough and are kitted out with blind spot 6 ft 4 ins. monitoring. The way back to The County from As mentioned the audition took Kingston offers the opportunity for highway place in a snow storm, one of such ferocity driving on the 401. For normal driving the that by the time I’d swept the snow off the car accelerates quite fast enough without car, it was time to go round again! The roads even dropping down a gear. Motoring were well covered and only some recently

62 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 If you, like me, place comfort, tranquility and fuel economy over outright performance, then this is a car well worth considering.

ploughed, however never once did the Lexus without lights in such circumstances. presented a very realistic sound stage lose its footing, despite being front wheel When I first returned home having to the driver’s seat and prevented much drive and never once did the traction control been listening to the radio along the way, I unnecessary fiddling with controls. need to engage. Introducing the car to actually forgot to turn the engine off, and left The Lexus 350 ES presents a serene Fingerboard Hill was a test of faith that was the car idling. At those revs the engine is driving experience soaking up imperfect rewarded by getting to the top in dreadful so quiet one can hardly hear it over ambient road surfaces and tire noise with aplomb and conditions, albeit slowly. noise. By now I was running low on gas and is a delight to drive on long journeys. For If you like me you place comfort, the information centre asked me if I would normal people, it combines an abundance tranquility and fuel economy over outright like to be guided to the nearest gas station! of power with every safety feature you can performance, then this car is well worth This might seem like an indulgence but we imagine, remarkable fuel economy, and also considering. Which is not to say the car imagine it could be pretty useful when in provides a more than comfortable ride for is slow…it is not…the visceral thrill of unfamiliar territory. five adults and their luggage as the trunk very rapid locomotion is there if you want Criticisms, well same as the is bigger than one would expect. Its sporty it. Exiting the car propels the driver’s seat RXL, there could perhaps be more spaces looks are growing on me and my neighbours backwards to assist egress, so rear seat for glasses and sunglasses, though the are envious. Yes, we would call it an Elegant occupants might well be advised to exit in cupboard between the front seats opens from Saloon. Time to take it back to Kingston! E advance. However this feature is triggered either side which seems very clever and only when the driver releases the seat belt, you can plug a phone in the power outlet which is well thought out. without requiring the manual dexterity of a A warning message also advised contortionist, unlike the Equinox. turning off the lights and previously another Due to the road conditions we did had warned me to turn on the lights as I not get to fully test out the sound system as started the car in brightly lit supermarket we thought our full concentration should car park at night. It is all too easy to set off be on driving, however we felt the radio

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pring is maple syrup season and from March onwards, it is appropriately Canadian to work maple syrup into our daily cooking. A butter tart is a celebration of maple syrup, but if you’re not one to fuss with the pastry, then a good butter tart square is just the Sticket. I included walnuts and chocolate chips here, but feel free to use raisins, pecans or even cooked bacon in their place. I serve these bars as a plated dessert, topped with ice cream made from using the trimmings of the bars. Makes one 8-inch or 9-inch 2. Stir the flour and icing sugar together in the pan before slicing and once sliced, the (20 cm or 23 cm) pan a bowl and use a box grater to grate in the squares can be stored at room temperature. Cuts into 16 dessert portion bars cold butter, followed by a fork or pastry Or 25-36 nibbles cutter to work the mixture until crumbly To get precise squares, trim away the Prep Time: 18 minutes and pieces of butter are no longer visible edges (save for butter tart ice cream, Bake Time: 60 minutes (the mixture won’t come together like a recipe follows) and cut when chilled. dough.) Spread this into the prepared pan Crust: and press down and up the sides just a BUTTER TART ICE CREAM 1 ½ cups 225 g all-purpose flour little bit. Bake for about 20 minutes, until 5 Tbsp 40 g icing sugar it just begins to brown at the edges. Cool 2 cups 500 mL 3/4 cup 175 g cold unsalted butter completely before filling. vanilla ice cream, softened slightly trimmings from butter tart recipe (above) Filling: 3. Sprinkle the walnut pieces and 2 Tbsp 30 mL maple syrup ½ cup 50 g walnut pieces, lightly toasted chocolate chips over the cooled crust in 1/2 cup 125 mL chocolate chips an even layer. In a large mixing bowl, Using electric beaters or a stand mixer 1 cup 200 g packed light brown sugar whisk the brown sugar, corn syrup and fitted with the paddle attachment, beat 2/3 cup 160 mL maple syrup or corn syrup melted butter. Whisk in the eggs, white the ice cream on medium speed to soften it 6 Tbsp 90 g unsalted butter, melted vinegar and vanilla until smooth. Pour a touch. Break in the trimmings from the 3 large eggs, at room temperature this carefully over the nuts and chocolate Butter Tart Squares and add the maple 1 Tbsp 15 mL white vinegar chips and bake for 30-40 minutes until syrup. Mix just a moment to blend in the 2 tsp 10 mL vanilla extract set, and beginning to bubble at the edges. pieces and then return the ice cream to the Cool the pan on a rack and, while still a freezer to set up. E 1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C). little warm, lift the parchment (with the Lightly grease and line an 8-inch or square) out of the pan so that it can be For more recipes from Anna, go to 9-inch (20 cm or 23 cm)) square pan with easily removed once chilled (the sugar grapevinemagazine.ca parchment paper so that the paper comes sets and sticks once cooled). Chill this in up the sides. Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 65 Cool Climate Australia By Michael Pinkus or what I did on my holidays

ecently I returned from a lengthy on the ground. It’s the similarities to back Let’s take for example the Syrah grape, or as trip to Australia and New Zealand. home that were the most jarring when you the Aussie insist on calling it, Shiraz. The RWhilst there I traveled both the find them, and find them I did. North Island New Zealand region of Hawkes North and South Island of New Zealand, Bay makes what they call Syrah and the and through a number of the regions in New First off, the regions I visited were all “cool regions of Orange and Canberra make Shiraz South Wales, Australia, Southern Highlands, climate”, especially for what we perceive as but if you taste these wines side by side and Orange, Hunter Valley and Canberra. What “hot” Australia; but even those in Australia take note of the stylistic differences between I noticed first and foremost was how similar realize that their cool climate is different them, (meaning Shiraz is juicy, jammy with these regions are to our very own home: to ours, as Justin Jarrett of See Saw Wines big fruit and Syrah is peppery, elegant and Ontario. in Orange told me, “We grow grapes in a delicately fruited) you could easily mistake cool climate of Australia, but I have to keep the Hawkes Bay version for Australian While it’s very easy to spot differences, the reminding my sales and marketing people Shiraz and the Orange and Canberra similarities are just as important to note, who they are talking to when they talk about versions for New Zealand Syrah. Now, even when they seem not to be as apparent. the cool climate aspect of our region, we are take into account that Ontario also makes Look, anyone can tell you that New cool climate Australia not Canada, you guys and grows Syrah, which we now rightly call Zealand is more mountainous, more lush,are real cool climate”. Syrah, so that’s a step in the right direction. more beautiful and has plenty more “oh In the great warm vintages of 2007, 2010, wow” moments around the next bend than And that is the really important part of that 2012, 2015 and 2016 we could easily make Ontario or that Australia is more flat, more conversation, the crux of the issue is no and mistake the wines for Pseudo-Shiraz, arid, has larger road kill such as kangaroos. matter how cool climate they think they are but no matter what the weather or the year, Australians see them like we see squirrels there is somewhere cooler. But cool climate we will always make Syrah, leaner, more and raccoons, as pests, but their pests can is not just about the weather, it’s the state elegant, smoky with more pepper than fruit severely damage your car. Australia is also of the “cool” you find yourself in. Sure the and great balancing acidity. That’s definitely significantly warmer and has more vineyard region of Orange, New South Wales can get what I found in the Syrah/Shiraz from these land than Ontario or even Canada, since frost damage, but they do not know about regions both Australian and New Zealand. we are comparing a country. But these winter kill at -26C, and I had to explain the differences are rightly apparent and can be concept of freezing rain to more than one Riesling is also a grape of interest in garnered within a couple days of setting foot person, “It’s not quite snow and it’s not hail” Australia. As you know, Ontario is known

66 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 for its Riesling and Australia is known for another kind of Riesling, but not all regions in the country can make it, or at least make it right. Too hot and Riesling tastes like lemon and limes macerated in kerosene, but given the right locale, Riesling can truly shine – that’s where cool climate Australia fits in again. We’re back to the concept of cool climate Australia and yes it does have a different meaning to them than it does for us when it comes to this grape. Planting it in the right place is incredibly important. They can have more lime meringue notes and plenty of minerality with a touch of lanolin and beeswax. They may not be what we think of Rieslings from Germany or here in Ontario – but it is a grape that shows the terroir to the max, so much so that one gentleman, Ken Helm, created an entire winery dedicated to the Riesling grape. New Zealand seemed less enamoured with it, instead choosing to focus on more marketable varieties.

Pinot Noir is another grape with which both the Aussies and the Kiwis have a love affair. All the regions I visited were in search of the best Pinot possible – with the exception of the Hawkes Bay region, which knew its strengths to be in the Bordeaux varieties and Syrah. But Pinot Noir is probably the most sought after and coveted grape to grow – my interviews with winemakers and irony: Chardonnay is also the variety that the rest of the world, and how Australia is winery principals centred around questions the Aussies as well as the Americans (read pulling itself out from the shadows of “over” like, “What grape would you grow or wine California) totally destroyed in the eyes of Chardonnays; as for New Zealand, these would you make if you had carte blanche the world, sparking an ABC (Anything but wines are hidden gems worthy of a look to do whatever you wanted?” Pinot topped Chardonnay) movement; the wines were when you see them at Vintages. many of their lists. And the same can be over-oaked, over buttered, over vanilla-ed, said for Ontario, there are plenty of wineries over done and over blown. But recently It’s the rebirth of Australia and the coming in search of Pinot perfection with some they’ve gotten the message and fruit is coming of age of New Zealand; Australia is learning devoting their entire red production to the back into the Chardonnay vernacular; in about sub-regionality and New Zealand Pinot Noir grape. It’s amazing how the “cool climate” regions of the countries theywineries are pulling themselves out from the strive for the perfect Pinot is so very much are leading the way to bring Chardonnay looming shadow of all Sauvingon Blanc all alive so far away and yet so close to home. back from the dead. They are leading with the time. Ontario can totally relate to both fruit, subtle oak, minerality and oodles of as we learn about our micro-climates and Which brings me to the final grape I saw length; as a non Chardonnay person I found what grapes best grow where, and trying similarities to, and it really is no surprise, myself looking forward to tasting what they to extract ourselves from the icewine all Chardonnay. A follow up question I always had on offer, where once I would be pulling the time shadow we cast over the industry. asked was, “What’s your favourite grape away and wanting something else. The Get a look at what Australia is doing by to work with” – winemakers parroted one styles they were introducing, or is that re- searching out wines from Orange, Canberra, another with choruses of Chardonnay. introducing, to the world I found remarkable Hunter Valley and Southern Highlands; and Everybody loves to grow this grape, becauseand palate pleasing. I found them similar to be ready to try other varieties from New it does so well in all climates, and the making the version Ontario is making, leading with Zealand as they come to market – you’ll of it is up to the winemaker’s flight of fancy, fruit and showing subtlety in so many other be surprised at what you recognize in these so many different styles from wild ferment ways, but always with that seam of acidity bottles and the similarities to our own wines to lees ageing to the barrel regime used. to keep everything in balance – I look right here at home. E Chardonnay is known as the winemakers’ forward to seeing some of these wines at the grape for good reason. But here’s the upcoming i4C to see how they compare with

Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 67 By Aara Macauley Great Reads for Kingston WritersFest Spring is a busy time for new book releases, so here’s a crop of shorter titles that you can savour in a few sittings. You’ll find fantastical elements, fable, and folk lore woven into each one, signaling, perhaps, the author’s desires to put a little distance between the reader’s world and the bleakness of current affairs.

Lanny by Max Porter (Strange Light) - May 2019

If you had told me that a modern-day fairytale featuring a character called Dead Papa Toothwort would be one of the most memorable, moving books I’ve read in a long time, I wouldn’t have believed it. I’m so glad I took a chance on this short, curious little story. The structure of this book is experimental, but the story is easy to follow, and moving and human enough that it will hook you before you know it. In simple terms, the book is about the disappearance of the titular young boy – an ethereal, dreamy character that is both loved and misunderstood by those who know (or don’t know) him. Be prepared to be charmed and heart broken in equal measure by this beautiful piece.

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Moccasin Square Gardens by Richard Van Camp (Douglas & McIntyre) - April 2019

Richard Van Camp’s latest collection of short stories takes its reader on a tour of Indigenous communities both rural and urban, and explores topics both ridiculous and sublime. The book addresses topics of masculinity, sexuality, gender expression, poverty, abuse, environmental disaster and alien invasion. But don’t let that simple synopsis put you off, though. Van Camp knows when to add humour and hope, instructing and offering suggestions, instead of just admonishments. A wide-ranging collection despite its small size, this is a great way to introduce yourself to the people of the very far North.

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Days by Moonlight by André Alexis (Coach House Books) – February 2019

The fourth book in a planned quincunx, Days By Moonlight is another delightfully odd exploration of classic literary genres by its author. Drawing inspiration from Danté, Jonathan Swift, and several other classic and modern texts, Alexis takes readers on a fantastical and increasingly strange journey through a fictionalized version of several Southern Ontario towns in search of an obscure and elusive poet. Despite being set in the modern day, the narrator, Alfred (Alfie) Homer keeps a journal that reads like an 18th century European travelogue, replete with commentary on the curious rituals of the locals and locales they visit, lovelorn reminiscences of his ex-lover, and records (some detailed, some half-remembered) of his conversations with his fellow traveller, Professor Bruno, and a colourful cast of characters. A playful book with a good dose of fantasy and social satire, it would be a treat for lovers of classic works who don’t mind an unexpected detour......

Fatboy Fall Down by Rabindranath Maharaj (ECW Press) – April 2019

Some people control their own destiny, and some people let life happen to them. Orbits, the protagonist of Rabindranath Maharaj’s latest novel, is certainly one of the latter. Born into a home (and hometown) full of big personalities with big ambitions, Orbits seems to have no distinguishing quality, other than his outsized physical form. Teased, dismissed and disdained for his weight and constant day- dreaming (hence the nickname), Orbits drifts from youth to adolescence, through failed careers, accidental weight loss, surprise marriage, promotions, family life and dashed ambitions. The book is lively and warm, painting a vivid picture of the sights, sounds and flavours of Trinidad (flies, mud and all), which makes it a welcome escape in the early, grey days of Canadian Spring. Full of farcical humour balanced by the slightly melancholy passivity with which Orbits meets his fate both good and ill, this promises to add some levity to your spring reading list.

68 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 Why settle for ordinary, when you can have extraordinary!

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riginally called Ernesttown, in does not cover all the operating costs.” A few choices for refuelling are J&P’s 1817 it was renamed. Without Rental income from events and meetings Family Restaurant where a tempting Odoubt a walking tour is the best raises some money, but volunteers are menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner way to embrace the depth of history just the backbone of the operation, keeping awaits. And they also offer takeout for a waiting to be rediscovered. First port the house open from late June to August. picnic. 360 Castaway’s Ice Cream Parlour of call should be the Fairfield-Gutzeit Many relics of a bygone age can be re-opens in April will satisfy your sweet- House, 341 Main Street, an example of found, one particular treasure is a cook tooth and provide a cool treat for a warm the earliest classical architectural style book written by Dora Estelle Fairfield. day. Or if you want to sit and enjoy a cup in Ontario. Built in 1796 by William The society has kindly offered to share of coffee, muffin or more, stop bythe Fairfield Jr. and his brother Benjamin, itseveral recipes with our readers, which Lodge Coffee House, 376 Main Street. has seen many changes, but much of the indicate something of cooking styles Village Pizza, 426 Main Street is another original structure remains. Paul Reinke, and dietary options, such as frogs and choice for feeding the busy tourist while Director of the Fairfield-Gutzeit Society pigeons. exploring. There is also a dining room in or one of his team of volunteers will be the clubhouse of Loyalist Golf Club. delighted to offer visitors a guided tour. A day spent touring, shopping and The Society not only owns the Fairfield- perhaps enjoying a snack in Bath’s While in the village drop into Heritage Gutzeit House but also the nearby Town historic atmosphere will be an adventure Point Antiques and Gifts and experience Hall, now the Bath Museum and the for everyone who takes the time to visit the wide selection of merchandise. Layer Cake Hall, which accommodates and learn a little history of the village. Jo-Ann McGraw, the owner, is always the County Library. One can also enjoy relaxing in Centennial happy to show visitors around the Park which offers tables and benches, store. Visit The Melon Patch for vintage, Most of the furniture in the home was a sandy beach with play structure, re-purposed items and new kitchens. left by Mrs. Gutzeit, who was the last washrooms, a pier and access to the Take time to chat with Elizabeth Harvey, member of the family to reside there. Fairfield-Gutzeit house. A short thedrive owner and an interior designer. Unfortunately she and Dr. Gutzeit did west brings one to Finkle’s Shore Park, Annie Sloan chalk paint is available for not have any children to carry on with which benefits from a pavilion, tables those aspiring to refinish furniture. the family home, which boasts as many and benches, a dock, look-out pier Loyalist Cove Marina is the perfect as four fireplaces and an art collection and washrooms. Both parks make for spot for boaters to dock and then walk from the period. Included in the site is a perfect location for watching the around the village. It is a full service the LaFarge 1812 Discovery Centre which ducks and geese bobbing on the water marina and has eighty slips available to documents the American attack on the whilst enjoying a picnic. Take the time accommodate twenty to fifty foot vessels village. to capture the day with your camera or with a draft up to eight feet. on canvas with your brush. It will be a As Paul guided me through the museum, memorable experience. Bath has done a wonderful job of pride and enthusiasm are evident in his melding the old and new together in a voice but the conversation quickly turns Explore the village on a self-guided cohesive community. Modern homes to finances, “Fund raising is necessary walking tour. See the side bar for list of in surrounding sub-divisions blend with to maintain the property. A series of historic sites. Except for museum and the ambiance created by Main Street’s ‘ghost walks’ throughout the village last library, please note the buildings are not historic architectural presence. E fall were helpful in that regard.” Though open to public, but visitors are certainly there is some government funding, “It at liberty to enjoy their exteriors.

70 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 A Guide to Bath’s Historic Architecture.

William Burley House (1856) Recipes from 188 Church Street Home of the first Bailiff and town hat maker. An example of Ontario domestic Dora’s Estelle Fairfield’s cookbook; architecture, an enlarged version of the ‘Ontario Cottage’. Courtesy of Jean Hudacin, St. John’s Church (1925) 212 Church Street Fairfield-Gutzeit Society. Third church on the site. Original built 1793. Second destroyed by fire. One of the five earliest churches in Upper Canada. SOUR MILK BISCUIT. Rub half a spoonful of butter into one quart of flour, and wet it with Orion Hancox House (1832) one quart of sour milk, into which you have previously stirred one 352 Queen Street teaspoonful of saleratus, (aka baking powder) which has been Justice of the Peace and money lender. dissolved in a little hot water. Make the dough stiff enough to roll out well on the board about an inch thick, and cut with the biscuit cutter. Bath Academy (1811) Bake in a quick oven. 352 Academy Street Province’s first Grammar School and Public Library. STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE. Peter Davy House (1819) Make a short pie crust, roll two thicknesses and sprinkle flour 370 Academy Street between them. Bake together in a quick oven. Have the berries Prominent merchant family, Inn Keeper, Mill Operator. sprinkled with sugar. As soon as the cake is done, split open and spread the berries over it, and replace the cover. Bath United Church (1849) 402 Academy Street Erected as a Wesleyan Methodist Church. Became United Church 1925. SCONES. Put a pound and a half of flour into a bowl, and mix thoroughly with it Layer Cake Hall (1859) a pinch of salt, a large teaspoonful of cream of tartar, one teaspoonful 193 Davy Street of soda. Stir in a pint of sour milk to make a light paste, knead the Named due to its elaborate woodwork and interior hall. During 1890’s home to dough a little, roll the paste till half an inch thick, and cut it into three Presbyterian Church on lower level. Anglicans used the upper storey. cornered pieces. Bake on a floured tin in a quick oven. Today it houses the County Library.

J.J. Johnson House (1841) POTTED PIGEON. 180 Lodge Street First clean them, then fry some salt pork, and fry the pigeons until One of only two structures left in the block after the fire of 1942. brown, then stuff them the same as a turkey with dressing; put them Became a tearoom after the fire and is now a private residence. in a pot with water enough to cover them, let them simmer until tender. Take the pot liquor and thicken for gravy. The Fairfax Store (1818) 394 Main Street Bath’s oldest commercial structure. FRICASSEED CHICKEN. Cut up chicken, and boil with a slice or two of pork in sufficient water E.D Priest Store (1820) to cover till quite tender. Fry some pork, and, when cooked a little, 428 Main Street drain the chicken and fry with pork till quite brown. Then take out, Only remaining double verandah building. Today home of local Masonic Lodge. and pour the broth into the frying pan, with the pork fat, and make a gravy with brown flour, season well with butter and put the chicken W. H. Davy Store (1817) into the gravy. Be sure and have the fat quite hot when the chicken is 428 Main Street One of two limestone buildings in Bath. Neo-classical structure. Residence on top put in, so it will brown readily. floor and store on bottom. Later became Royal Bank site of $350,000 robbery in 1945. Once the largest bank in Canada. SCALLOPED FROGS. Scald the hind quarters in boiling water, rub them with lemon juice, Hiram Hilliard House (1859) and boil them for three minutes, wipe them, drip them first in cracker 432 Main Street crumbs, then in a mixture of two beaten eggs, in half a cup of milk Built by Mr. Hilliard Later owned by Ernest Sheppard, harness maker, dry goods merchant and seasoned with pepper and salt, then again in cracker crumbs. When Clerk of the Division Court. they are well covered with crumbs, fry in a mixture of lard and butter.

Bath Old Town Hall (1861) 434 Main Street Home of Bath Museum. Open Victoria Day to Labour Day, Wednesday to Sunday 10 am to 4 pm.

The Reeves Brothers House (1850) 452 Main Street Brothers served as Presbyterian ministers and as shoemakers.

Davy Street Old Mill and Wharf (1800’s) Steam operated Grist Mill at east side of Davy Street waterfront. West side of Davy Street waterfront is a beautiful point of land jutting into the lake. Some pieces of the original Davy wharf cribbing still can be seen. http://www.loyalisttownship.ca/default/assets/File/Page%201%262-WALKING%20BATH.pdf Full descriptions of buildings can be found on line with a printable pdf file.

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Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 73 Colborne Art Gallery Founded in 1997 the Colborne Art Gallery is a collectively run and managed organisation with a current membership of thirteen artists most of whom are established and a couple are described as ‘emerging.’ The range of disciplines represented within the group is very broad, with painting in several forms, photography, print making, jewellery and wood working.

The current show by Erica Tacaks is entitled ‘Shoebox Stories’ and runs to April 21. “The idea for the Shoebox stories was sparked by a shoebox on the floor, waiting to be discarded, passed by for days, but suddenly commanding attention, and a call to action. The box was perfect for framing a narrative, event, or scene.” Sounds most intriguing: definitely worth a visit.

Following hot on the heels of that is the Annual Juried Show, which this year is its seventh season. The show will be curated by Leila Timmins of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery and the deadline for submissions is 2 April. Generously this exhibition showcases artistic talent from almost anywhere but the present membership. If you are artistic why not take advantage of this opportunity to see your work displayed in this charming historic light filled building?E

The show will be curated by Leila “There are painters Timmins of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery and the deadline for who transform the sun submissions is 2 April. into a yellow spot,

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78 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019 79 THE LAST BITE By Sharon Harrison A Day for Mothers hile its history can be traced back to the ancient Greeks Wand medieval England, Mother’s Day as we know it originated in the United States and only came to pass about a century ago. In 1908, Anna Jarvis campaigned to have an official day marking the importance of motherhood— interestingly, Jarvis was neither married Mother’s Day nor had children. It was a day borne out was a simple of the mourning women remembering fallen soldiers of war and after years of affair in the campaigning, in 1914, the second Sunday early 1900s in May was officially established as as folks spent Mother’s Day in the United States. Earlier still in the 1850s, Anna’s mother, Ann the morning Reeves Jarvis, held mother’s day work attending church, clubs in an effort to help mothers care for usually wearing their children. a single carnation. A day devoted to giving thanks and recognizing the role mothers play within the family unit soon spread. Nowadays, Mother’s Day or a form of it is marked in many countries, although the date differs widely from country-to-country. Along with Canada, Mother’s Day is marked on the second Sunday in May in many countries, including Australia, Japan, Brazil, most of Europe, China, afternoon was given over to the task of commercially it ranks second or third New Zealand and South Africa. There children writing letters of thanks to their after Christmas. Customs and traditions are, however, exceptions as Spain and mothers. It didn’t take long for the initial vary around the world: in Japan, children Portugal celebrate on the first Sunday in sentiment to lose much of its simplicity, sketch illustrations of their mothers or May; in Thailand, Mother’s Day coincides soon becoming a highly-commercialized what represents their mothers, which are with the Queen’s birthday on August 12, event. Greeting card companies couldn’t entered into a contest on a day known with Argentina celebrating on the third create special cards fast enough—the first as ‘haha no hi’; Brazil enjoy special Sunday in October. In Bulgaria, Mother’s came in the early 1920s—flower growers performances put on by children and Day is recognized on March 8, the same expanded their offerings and their prices, India celebrates with a 10-day festival day as International Women’s Day with and telephone companies saw the day called Durga Puja in October centred on a Norway going for the second Sunday bring the highest volume of calls of religious ceremony which includes home- in February. Many Arab countries the year. Unhappy by how her vision cooked fare, gifts, decorations and large celebrate on the first day of spring, and had become distorted and outraged family reunions. A festival dedicated to by its commercialization, Anna Jarvis in the United Kingdom, it falls on the mothers, Ethiopia makes it a three-day ultimately spent the rest of her life trying fourth Sunday of Lent and is known as event coinciding with the end of the rainy to abolish the very day she had fought Mothering Sunday. season which is celebrated with a large to honour, only to die penniless in 1948 feast. But it is the mothers in Serbia who having not got her wish. Mother’s Day was a simple affair in the seem to get the short straw: tied up by early 1900s as folks spent the morning It has become a $25 billion industry in their children, they can only be untied attending church, usually wearing a once they hand out treats, sweets and single (often white) carnation. The the United States alone and the holiday has become so large in many countries, small gifts. E 80 Grapevine Magazine I Spring 2019