In County Heirlooms, local food enthusiast Natalie Wollenberg collects stories and recipes from chefs, farmers, and other food producers who are making their mark in Prince Edward County. A cookbook with a local flavour, County Heirlooms offers a glimpse into what fuels each contributor’s love for food and what keeps them doing what they do—from cultivating honeybees and growing heirloom tomatoes to cooking for crowds. Featuring 42 interviews, favourite recipes, and fabulous photos, County Heirlooms is a celebration of food in all its forms.
Royalties from sales of the book will support Food to Share, a County-based initiative working to address food insecurity. Contributors include:
Aaron Armstrong, Blue Wheelbarrow Farm
Chris & Jessie Armstrong, LOHA Farms
Tim & Angela Baker, Jubilee Forest Farm
Angelo Bean, Italian Cooking Studio
Mike Bell, Big Mike’s BBQ
Laura Borutski & Elliot Reynolds, Bloomfield Public House
Chris Byrne, vegan catering/pop-ups
Heather Coffey & Stephanie Laing, Fiddlehead Farm
Natalie Comeau, Prince Edward Honey Company
Joaquim & Amor Conde, Quinta do Conde
Jenifer Dean, The County Cider Company
Neil Dowson, Midtown Brewing Company
Vicki Emlaw, Vicki’s Veggies
Jenna Empey, Pyramid Ferments
Andy Feller, Blumen Garden Bistro
Mike Fountoukis, Gus’s Family Restaurant Scott Royce, Seasoned Events “County Heirlooms offers both tantalizing, approachable recipes and candid conversations with food producers, brewers, entrepreneurs and food stylists… With County Heirlooms, Wollenberg and Leigh Nash succeeded in throwing a really fab dinner party. Bonus: You don’t have to beg for the secret recipes. They are all here, from Maple Honey Cornbread to Chiles Rellenos to Dill & Garlic Sauerkraut. Don’t be late to this party.”—Harrowsmith “Prince Edward County is home to some of the best culinary finds in Ontario, so it’s no surprise that a new cookbook pays tribute to the region known for wineries, five-star bed-and-breakfasts and fine dining. Take a trip to Canadian wine country through stories and recipes from chefs, farmers and food producers in the area, who break down everything from growing the perfect heirloom tomatoes to cooking for a crowd.”—Ontario Culinary
Ruth Gangbar, Ruth’s Canteen
Enid Grace, Enid Grace Culinary
Leah Marshall Hannon, Stella’s Eatery
Jared Hartley, Hartley’s Tavern
Rebecca Hunt, Picnic PEC
Lee Arden Lewis
Zach & Luhana Littlejohn, Littlejohn Farm
Sas Long, Floralora Flowers
Jennifer McCaw, Farmhouse Eats at Hagerman Farm
Gavin North & Bay Woodyard, Honey Pie Hives & Herbals
Tim Noxon, Mirepoix
Albert Ponzo, The Royal Hotel
Michael Potters
Steve Purtelle, The Acoustic Grill
Nick Sorbara, Edwin County Farms
Lili Sullivan, The Waring House
Mike Sullivan, The Merrill House
Glenn Symons, Lighthall Vinyards
Ed & Sandi Taylor, Honey Wagon Farms
Samantha Valdivia, La Condesa
Brian & Jane Walt, Walt’s Sugar Shack
Henry Willis, Humble Bread
Natalie Wollenberg, The County Canteen & 555 Brewing Co.
Chris Wylie, The Manse Boutique Inn & Spa
Hidde Zomer, Flame+Smith