THUNDER BAY — The people behind a magazine that focuses on the food system in Northwestern Ontario had no trouble coming up with topics for articles.
"We didn't have a hard time...the community had lots of ideas for us to include," says Karen Kerk, co-ordinator for the Thunder Bay and Area Food Strategy.
The 76-page Northwest Nosh includes articles ranging from how to dehydrate your own food for camping trips to how to grow fall vegetable crops.
It also contains stories about innovative community programs, local farmer profiles, and information on new food-themed partnerships.
The second annual edition of the magazine touches on some broader social and environmental challenges as well, and examines opportunities to build sustainable food systems in the northwest.
Northwest Nosh will be officially released at the Thunder Bay Country Market from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22.
After obtaining a copy, patrons will have an opportunity to take part in interactive displays upstairs.
Roots to Harvest will offer samples of wild food preserves, the Northwestern Ontario Women's Centre will be promoting the local Good Food Box, and the Thunder Bay and District Health Unit will provide information about Canada's new Food Guide.
Eco Superior will also offer information about composting and rain gardens.
"This is my favourite project to work on," Kerk said. "It's just so much fun to pull it all together."
The magazine — produced in partnership with The Walleye — will be available at various locations around the community.
