Attended: MarketPlates (Kemptville, ON)

(From Eric Gutknecht Memorial Bursary and Geronimo: Award winning jam on scone w/ espresso whipped cream)

On Sunday I travelled to Kemptville with a few friends to sample the offerings of local chefs paired with vendors and farms at the annual MarketPlates event.  The event celebrated the market season and showcased the tastes available in the North Grenville area.  For a donation ($15 is suggested) to the Kemptville Kinsmen you're given a (non plastic!) plate, fork and passport to the tasting stations.

(From Netherfield Farms, Little Tart Pastries and Catered Affairs: Bright beet hummus, peach butter crisp and ricotta muffin)

(From Earth's Harvest Farm and Brewed Awakenings: Ground cherry bar)

The outdoor event was victim to the cold, windy weather but it didn't stop the North Grenville community from celebrating harvest time.  I enjoyed bites from Wyatt's Grill, The Branch Restaurant, Brewed Awakenings, Brigadoon, Catered Affairs, The Kemptville Pub, The Crusty Baker, The Landing and many more.  Pictured are some of my favorites.

(From Kings Creek Garlic Farm, Pinch of Penny's Kitchen and Crusty Baker: Wonderful garlic soup)

(From Aubin Farms and Brigadoon Restaurant: Lamb w/ bean spread on fried wonton & carrot cheese cake)