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Page’s Platefuls: The Durham Coddle

This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday—the perfect day to cook a warming dish that soaks up the flavours of our local winter produce! To celebrate, Chef Alex Page is dishing up the Durham Coddle—a riff on the Irish classic, the Dublin Coddle. This hearty stew is slowly simmered with local ingredients from Pingle’s Farm Market, including sausages, bacon, cider and winter root vegetables.

Serve this traditional Irish dish with some of your favourite ciders from Banjo Cider Co. or a pint from

Tropical Restaurants Near Toronto That Will Make You Feel Like You’re On Vacation

Who says you have to hop on a flight to feel like you’re on vacation? We've compiled a list of local restaurants with a delicious menu and tropical atmosphere that will transport you to a sunny destination—so you can pretend you’re on vacation without having to go far from home.

Enjoy authentic cuisine and beautiful dining experiences right here in Durham Region with delicious food, tropical drinks, and good vibes. All that will be missing is the sand between your toes!

Mr. Delicious By The Beach

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A Local’s Guide To Durham Region: Visit Like A Non-Tourist

Left: Tap and Tankard, Whitby by Photo by: _maramoments | Right: Pizza Pino’s, Ajax by sellyfooddiary 

Located just outside of Toronto, Durham Region has become a well-known hub for winter sports, waterfront fun, farm experiences and scenic trails. With so many local businesses just a simple Google search away, we created this guide for the non-tourist tourist who's looking to take the road less travelled and plan an experience that’s unique. To help give you the ultimate Durham Region experience, we’ve

Page's Platefuls: Honey French Toast Casserole with Fruit Wine Spiced Berry Syrup

Looking for new and exciting recipes to make with the family? What better way to spend the weekend than exploring some of the great growers and producers here in Durham Region!

Spend the day on Saturday collecting your ingredients and prepare this easy French Toast Casserole for your Sunday brunch. This recipe is prepared ahead of time and left to sit in the fridge overnight. Come Sunday morning, all you have to do is simply place your dish in the oven and bake—leaving you extra time to relax...

Where to Find the Best Apple Fritters in Durham Region

By: Shaun Bernstein, The Write Stuff Agency

Imagine going on a mission around Durham Region—on a quest to save fall by trying as many apple fritters as you can!

Okay, maybe not that dramatic. Fall wasn’t really at risk.

The mission, though, was crucial—Durham has incredible apple orchards all throughout the region, and with great apples comes great apple fritters. There are bakeries all throughout the area, from Uxbridge to Ajax, and Port Perry to Bowmanville—each of which pride themselves in...