September 2014

Jacob MacKellar arrives bearing a tangled armload of Ontario edamame still on the vine. “This is fresh — right from the field,” says the fourth-generation farmer, handing over the bright green bundle followed by a mason jar of his mom Annette’s salsa. The items aren’t connected (there’s no edamame in the salsa) except that they both come from his family’s Alvinston farm southwest of London and showcase what two generations of MacKellars do best when it comes to food.

The MacKellars have been farming since the 1800s, mostly grain and other commodity crops. About five … READ MORE ●

In honour of its 25th anniversary, Quail’s Gate Winery has created limited quantities of a new Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, which are now available at the winery. QuailsGate.com

Canada has its first ever edamame farmer. Jacob MacKellar, an Ontario-based fourth-generation farmer, is growing natural, completely GMO-free edamame. Game changer? Well, considering 99 per cent of the edamame in Canada is imported from China, we think so. Find it at Choices, Whole Foods, Donald’s, Stong’s and other grocery and health stores. MackellarFarms.ca

The Parker’s chef Curtis Luk has moved on to take … READ MORE ●

MacKellar Farms is a pioneer of the fields, the first producer of 100% naturally grown edamame in Canada (an astounding 99% of edamame is imported from China). Holding itself to the absolute highest standards, the company produces one of the world’s top “super foods” – edamame that is completely GMO-free and wholly owned and operated in Canada.

While many Canadians balk at buying other produce, like apples from China, they don’t give second thought to the origins of their edamame. MacKellar Farms is the alternative – founded on authenticity and the belief that consumers … READ MORE ●