Owner, personal chef and food writer Cynthia Peters will bring the joy of cooking local foods to her guests by providing the ultimate field to table food experience, starting in June 2010.

From the Farm culinary experiences include harvesting produce at local farms and hands-on cooking classes in a state-of-the-art kitchen at Willow Hill farmhouse. This beautifully restored 1850’s home is located in the heart of the popular wine-growing region, Hillier Township. The teaching area, dining room and the rural setting provide clients with a relaxed and authentic experience. Students will learn about the region, its food and wine, and the stories behind the menu they create together.

“Today, people are interested in knowing where their food comes from. They also want to prepare more meals from scratch for better taste and health, especially for their families. From the Farm provides an enjoyable opportunity to learn first hand and have a fun afternoon in the country” commented Peters. “Our menus are customized for each group and are built on traditional recipes from around the world, so people can choose a menu that works best for their tastes and preferences.”

Peters and her team entertain classes up to eight individuals. Programs are designed for groups interested in a shared farm experience, couples looking for a fresh approach to cooking and entertaining, and themed classes for those who want to learn new menus with like-minded people.

From the Farm believes in giving back to the community by supporting programs that enable others, through education and accessibility, to enjoy healthy food everyday. A portion of every cooking class will be donated toward a community food security initiative in Ontario. People participating in cooking classes have the opportunity to give back too with a portion of their time by harvesting food for the local food banks through the “Farm Experience” package.

Passionate about food and well-being, Peters has been actively involved in a number of community food endeavors, including the Ontario Association of Food Banks, Slow Food, and Foodshare. She is a food writer, personal chef and honors graduate of Liaison College of Culinary Arts, and holds certificates from the Cordon Bleu in Ottawa. Peters co-founded The Spice Sisters, a personal chef services business in Toronto. Today she owns and operates From the Farm Cooking School and From the Farm Enterprises Inc. in Prince Edward County.

For more information contact
From the Farm Cooking School
http://www.fromthefarm.ca
613.922.9194 or 416.712.7763

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Taste the County is Prince Edward County’s Destination Marketing Organization. For a copy of the 2010 Insiders Guide to Prince Edward County please email tastethecounty@bellnet.ca.