Ontario Pavilion:

Foodland Ontario There’s something for everyone in the Ontario Pavilion, whether it’s on the stage or in one of the many booths bringing you the best of the province. Our student cooking competitions will feature the best chefs of tomorrow, with teams representing Humber College and Centennial College.

Humber Food Truck will inspire you daily with food the team prepares from local products to show you how easy it is to eat healthy and go local.

Foodland Ontario spokesperson Chef Tawfik Shehata will inspire and educate you about the many ways you can use Ontario lamb on your menu.

And watch for Gordon Food Service’s Ingredients for Success campaign, featuring delicious and versatile products brought to you by Egg Farmers of Ontario, Mushrooms Canada, Ontario Turkey, and the Dairy Farmers of Ontario.

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Sunday

11:00 AM - The Future of Food with Entomo Farms

Experience our planet's most sustainable protein and exciting new food trend - insects. Join Entomo Farms for an introduction to this revolutionary superfood and the possibilities for exciting culinary creations.

11:30 AM - Turkey Farmers of Ontario present: Simple brining techniques

Brining will help you cook the most succulent turkey you've ever served. Patricia Moynihan demonstrates the tips and tricks to this simple technique. Join us to "talk turkey" with the experts.

12:00 PM - Sustainable shellfish on your menu

How shellfish helps from promotions to the bottom line. Enjoy a shucking/oyster demo with tasting of CeiliCottage Chowder.

1:00 PM - Discover the diversity of Ontario lamb

Be inspired by the many ways you can serve Ontario lamb! It's one of the most versatile proteins out there and we have the menu ideas to get you started. Chef Tawfik Shehata will show you how to turn it into an Indian-spiced slider, a simple pita sandwich, served with an exotic beet raita.

4:00 PM - Get the real dirt on food and farming

You have questions about your food. We have answers. Meet some proud Canadian farmers who can help you connect the farm gate to your dinner plates.

Monday

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11:00 AM - Get cracking

Hear from chef Tom, owner of Egg Man food truck.

A born and raised Torontonian, Tom found a passion for cooking breakfast at a very young age. Now with almost 20 years of professional experience, Tom has created incredible menus and run brunches and breakfasts in high-end Montreal restaurants, airports, 5-star hotels and most recently in his very own Food truck, “The Egg Man”.

12:00 PM - Food tourism

Rebecca MacKenzie, President and CEO of Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance, addresses how to deliver an authentic experience to drive consumer spending.

12:45 PM - Student Culinary Competition

Our student cooking competitions will feature the best chefs of tomorrow, with teams representing Humber College, Liaison College and Centennial College.

2:00 PM - Discover the diversity of Ontario lamb

3:00 PM - Feast on flavours of the world with ingredients from Ontario farmers

The Honourable Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, cooks with chef Bashir Munye, using fresh Ontario ingredients.

Minister Leal was first elected to the Ontario Legislature in 2003 as MPP for Peterborough. He was named Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in 2014, and Minister Responsible for Small Business in January 2017.

Chef Munye's experience of food embraces many geographical and cultural boundaries. Born in Somalia and raised in Italy, he has called Toronto home for 22 years. He is currently working with Ontario Greenbelt in food literary and advocacy by educating multi-ethnic African chefs and food entrepreneurs in the accessibility of Ontario-grown culturally-diverse crops.