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VEGAN FOOD + CRAFT BEER = S AT I S F Y I N G A S H E C K I'M VEGAN!

WHAT'S INSIDE? GOLF IN THE CITY WHY PLANT RED THIS SUMMER?

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Spring is finally here and we have the summer to look forward to! And it is wonderful to be living more normal lives as the restrictions and uncertainties of Covid 19 are eased. But the lingering after-effects of the pandemic (and now more recently the war in Ukraine) are still impacting our business community, including our local small businesses. Massive price increases, supply chain issues, and product shortages are the new obstacles to overcome. So local small businesses still need your help. Please keep supporting local, and be patient as we all deal with the latest challenges and problems. We will get through this together! #SupportLocal!

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JUNE 2022

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10 HOME & GARDEN The Year of the Garden

18 JUST FOR FUN

Our Guide to Golf in the City

24 SHOP LOCAL

Gifts for all the Dads

30 ENVIRONMENT

Try Meatless Mondays

36 COMMUNITY Community Events

40 FOOD & DRINK

Craft Beer + Eating Vegan

46 LOCAL RECIPE

Vegan Beet Hummus

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to photographer Stephen Uhraney for his amazing work on our front cover! Try this delectable burger and fries (and many more delicious vegan meals) at Nourish Moi, 229 Lakeshore Road East, nourishmoi.com... and don't forget the beer! We paired this dish with Stonehooker's S'ouwester, a traditional IPA with notes of citrus and pine. Stonehooker Brewery, 886 Lakeshore Road East (stonehooker.com) will be at the Mississauga Creative Craft Beer Festival on June 17 and 18!

VOLUME 2 ISSUE 9 PUBLISHER

Kristy Elik

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Jonathon Root

CONTRIBUTORS

Ilana Clamp Anwar Knight Stephen Uhraney ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Tammy Mifsud

ART DIRECTORS

Sarah Lush Jennifer Brewster COVER PHOTO

Nourish Moi and Stonehooker For general inquiries, contact Kristy Elik at kristy@looklocalmagazine.com For advertising information, contact Tammy Mifsud at tammy@looklocalmagazine.com Look Local Magazine is published 10 times per year and is distributed for free at over 500 locations in Mississauga. Copies are also distributed to select neighbourhoods using direct mail. Look Local is a registered trademark of Novavita Publishing Limited. Look Local Mississauga is published by Eloquent Editing, Writing & Proof Reading Inc. under the license of Novavita Publishing Limited. Copyright: All rights reserved. Reproduction of any article, photograph or artwork without written permission from the Publisher is strictly prohibited. Editorial contributions: Look Local encourages contributions of articles, recipes, photographs and other creative materials from the community. Please email kristy@looklocalmagazine.com. We reserve the right to edit materials received and can assume no responsibility for unsolicited materials. Select photos courtesy of Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation. Disclaimer: Advertisements published in Look Local Magazine are supplied solely by the advertiser and the Publisher accepts no responsibility for opinions expressed in advertisements or for copyright issues with respect to them.

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PUBLISHER'S LETTER

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ut of all the memories I treasure in my time as a proud suppor ter of Mississauga—in editor roles at the Mississauga News, the Mississauga Booster and now here, as publisher of Look Local Mississauga, I have to say I cherish the Festival

Me and my kids had so much fun over those Mississauga Waterfront Festival weekends and counted down the days until the annual Streetsville Founders’ Bread & Honey Festival—our backdrop to adventures in food, rides, games and live music. Many of us are only realizing now the effects of the pandemic on every aspect of our lives… including our community events. This year, Bread & Honey has pared down to a one-day celebration and sadly, the MWF is no more. The great news? Organizers are prepping to host FOUR Festivals over the shelf life of this issue, including Mississauga Vegfest and the firstever Mississauga Creative Craft Beer Festival. We’ve missed these opportunities to gather over the past two years… make sure you come to one, or more (or all!) of these shindigs. Also in this issue: it’s the Year of the Garden! Our Home and Garden section has tips how to plant red this season in support of the celebration. Golf is back! And Mississauga boasts two stunning public courses for you to tackle. Check out at our Health & Wellness story for more details. Our Shop Local feature is all about Father’s Day Gift Ideas, and just in time for Vegfest, our environmentalist Anwar Knight discusses the merits of Meatless Mondays. In our Food & Drink story, you’ll learn how vegan food and craft beer can complement each other—why not try out our Vegan Beet Hummus on our Recipe page and test our advice? Look out for this issue at all the spectacular Festivals taking place in June. We can’t wait to say hello!

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Home & Garden

Garden YEAR OF THE

2022

INCLUDE RED AMONG YOUR NURSERY PICKS THIS SPRING by KRISTY ELIK

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ver the past two summers, many of us have turned to our gardens for refuge from isolation and for time outside. After all, it’s rewarding to dig in the dirt, plant seeds, water young plants and watch as the fruits of your labour blossom into glorious flowers. Now, more than ever, gardens satisfy our need to immerse ourselves in nature, which is a form of mindfulness. Our physical health gets better, too, when we bend, stretch, lift and carry the tools we use to keep plants healthy. Even our neighbourhoods improve when we garden—especially if we plant trees to improve air quality and, in our own small way, help to reduce effects of climate change. To celebrate the evolution of gardening as a national pastime, the Canadian Gardening Council has appointed 2022 the Year of the Garden, promising to “commemorate Canada’s rich garden heritage, celebrate today’s vibrant garden culture and create important legacies for a sustainable future.” Also, the CGC is encouraging all of us to use the colour red as much as we can this year, as we’re planning and planting our annuals, perennials…. even trees and bushes. Just imagine how stunning our communities will look as Mississauga’s many personal garden sanctuaries— whether on balconies, decks, in back or front yards—are transformed into a sea of red. But how to incorporate red? We asked members of the Mississauga Master Gardeners for their insight and recommendations for beautiful crimson foliage to include on your nursery bucket list to make your beds extra-red this year. looklocalmagazine.com

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2 Connon Nurseries plants.connon.ca 3 Mississauga Master Gardeners mississaugamastergardeners.ca 4 In The Zone Gardens (a guide for planting native in our area) inthezonegardens.ca

MISSISSAUGA MASTER GARDENERS' PICKS FOR ADDING RED

IMPATIENS: THE SHADE LOVER Although technically a perennial, impatiens is usually grown as an annual, with its masses of large flowers from late spring to the first frosts. Blooming freely all season, the blossoms contrast nicely against the foliage of long, deep green leaves. Impatiens are the perfect choice for beds and borders and superb for baskets, containers and window boxes. Bonus: they actually prefer full shade! Impatiens are not drought tolerant, so they need to be watered regularly during dry spells to keep the soil consistently moist and prevent the plants from wilting. To help retain moisture, pump up the soil with organic matter and apply a layer of mulch.

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Q: Who can get a reverse mortgage? A: Anyone 55 years of age or older, and listed on the property’s title, is eligible to apply.

Q: How much money can I get? A: Once approved, typically you can receive

up to 55% or your home’s value. The money you receive from a reverse mortgage is tax free.

Q: How often can I get money from my reverse mortgage? A: You can receive a lump sum or receive money periodically.

Q: How do I repay the mortgage and when do I have to pay it back? A: Payments are flexible. You do not have to

make monthly payments, but you can if you like. The mortgage is due when you sell, move or when you die.

Q: Why would I get a Reverse Mortgage instead of a Home Equity Line of Credit? A: If you need a loan and do not have the required income to qualify for a line of credit, you can get access to funds through a reverse mortgage.

Q: Does the bank own my house if I get a reverse mortgage? A: Absolutely not. You remain on title and continue to own

your home. You will never owe the bank more than the value of your house.

Q: If my house increases in value, who benefits? A: You do! You will only ever owe the amount you borrowed plus the interest.

Q: What can I use a reverse mortgage for? A: For an elderly homeowner, the equity can be used toward

homecare instead of moving into long term care. You can use the money to modify your home if required, or renovate. You can use the money for healthcare, purchasing another property, pay off debt, increase cash flow, help a family member financially or even take a vacation! Just about whatever you choose.

Q: What are the costs involved? A: You will require an appraisal of your home. There are

administration and closing costs applicable. An early payout penalty may apply.

Q: What about interest rates? A: Interest rates are slightly higher on reverse mortgages. This is because a lender’s funding costs are higher and, on average, they wait 7 to 12 years to get their money back, since no payments are required monthly.

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GERANIUMS: THE SHOWY ANNUAL Commonly sold as annuals, geraniums grow as tall as 18 inches in full sun! This classic flower is a traditional favourite with gardeners and the contrast between the vibrant blooms and the green leaves is a striking combination. They attract bees and butterflies and do well in both containers and the ground. Geraniums are a sun loving plant that need 4-6 hours of full sun a day, or perhaps longer in somewhat filtered light. South and west exposures are usually best. These annuals will bloom all summer long. “Geraniums may not look like much in the nursery,” says Phyllis Hall, longtime MMG member, “but they bloom into these gorgeous giants you can see from a distance.”

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ROSE: THE TIMELESS CLASSIC Robbie Burns said it best: “O my Luve is like a red, red rose… That’s newly sprung in June”. The beautiful red rose invites admiring gazes anywhere it grows—and it’s surprisingly easy to care for. One caveat? “Almost all roses will need at least 6 hours of direct sun every day,” warns Ramona Christiansen, another member of MMG, “so make sure your chosen location has plenty of light.” Depending on the variety you choose, you can use roses for border plants, garden bed accents, climbing plants to train over arbours and patio lattice, or as container plants. Whatever location you select, just ensure it’s suited to the size and growth habit of your chosen rose variety, since there are so many different kinds to choose from.

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TIP: Applying a layer of mulch on top of the soil around your roses will help to retain moisture and control weeds. Some gardeners insist that cocoa bean shells are the best mulch for roses, but classic bark mulch still works fine.

SUMAC: THE EXOTIC TREE Not as common as red maple, Canada’s native sumacs are small trees (they can grow up to 30 feet tall) with fern-like compound leaves. These spreading, multiple-trunk plants have hollow, pithy stems which were highly valued by Native Americans and colonists for making pipe stems.

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Clusters of small, greenish-white summer flowers, usually covered with bees and other pollinating insects, are held upright in thick spires up to a foot long, which quickly start forming the characteristic dense clusters of crimson red seeds. Bonus: Sumac seed pods remain on plants well into winter, adding extra texture and colour after everything else has turned brown. They attract colourful winter birds, who know it as a great emergency food when other sources of food may be lacking. Best of all, sumac boast incredible fall colours. Topping the wide plants are leaves that turn brilliant golden and crimson in the fall—in fact, the name sumac comes from an ancient word meaning “red.” One final tip from our experts at Mississauga Master Gardeners: Whatever plant you choose to make a home in your garden, make sure to follow the instructions that accompany it to the letter. “Read and follow the instructions,” says MJ Kucera... “and you’ll very rarely have trouble.” LL

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Just for Fun

GOLF IN THE CITY No shortage of great courses to hone your skills by KRIST Y ELIK

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f you discovered a secret passion for golf during the pandemic, you’re not alone.

Seems that in our quest to find safe, healthy activities that would get us out of the house, Canadians figured out that a. playing golf is fun AND b. the sport checks all the boxes for social distancing protocols. After all, it takes place outdoors, it’s healthy—both mentally and physically—and it’s a great way for people from different households to spend time together. Word got around. Whether there was play at a local course, a nine-hole layout, or a championship 18-hole track, 2021 saw more of us teeing it up than ever before—this after a record-setting year in 2020. Whether you’re experienced or not, now is the time to plan your golf adventures this summer. DYK? The City of Mississauga offers two public courses, Lakeview and BraeBen, and there are also several private courses within driving distance that you can add to your bucket list. Both public courses are family-friendly, affordable and accessible by public transit, and whether you’re looking to practice your putting, visit the driving range or hit the greens, both courses are good for all skill levels. Amenities at each location vary, although both offer cart rentals, pull carts and licensed snack bars.

TOP OF THE CITY At BraeBen, be prepared to take in the view! 360-degree vistas of surrounding Mississauga can be seen from most holes and from the driving range. Braeben will be the official golf course for the 2022 Ontario Summer Games, taking place July 21 to 24. Looking to improve your game? BraeBen also offers golf lessons and clinics for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re looking to improve your skills or pass on the love of golf to your kids, you can register and check lesson times online. Online review: “this is a fun, challenging, scenic course in the heart of suburbia.” looklocalmagazine.com

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MATURE AND PICTURESQUE Known as one of the ‘gems’ of the Ontario golf scene and the finest municipal golf course in Toronto, Lakeview Golf Course has played many roles in golf history (including hosting the Canadian Open twice, in 1923 and 1924). Located south of the QEW, just minutes from downtown Toronto, this majestic jewel offers a parkland-style layout with lush greenery and tall, shade-giving trees. Sand traps and elevation changes provide challenges throughout the 18-hole course, and golfers can rent carts and clubs on site. Additional amenities include a driving range and a clubhouse.

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COURSES NEAR MISSISSAUGA Lionhead Golf & Conference Centre offers scenic views and two championship courses designed to blend in beautifully with their natural surroundings. This attention to detail and the Ontario landscape make the two courses here—the Masters and its lengthier cousin the Legends—a memorable day for golfers at any skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep the two eighteens challenging yet friendly, with staff happily offering tips and tricks. Players who pride themselves in accuracy and concentration may find themselves rewarded here. — from Ontario Yours To Discover Granite Ridge Golf Club is located on the beautiful Niagara Escarpment in Milton. A 36-hole facility offering challenging layouts that can play up to 6500 yards, Granite Ridge was designed by renowned Canadian golf course architects Rene Muylaert and Dick Kirkpatrick and opened its doors to the public on July 1, 1996. The architects designed a user-friendly course with playability and tournaments in mind. Quick undulating greens and menacing water hazards await you.

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Local Links 1 Mississauga Golf mississauga.ca/golf 2 Braeben Golf Course mississauga.ca/golf/braeben 3 Lakeview Golf Course mississauga.ca/golf/lakeview 4 Mississaugua Golf & Country Club mississauguagolf.com

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Regarded as one of Canada’s most historic and significant golf clubs, Mississaugua Golf & Country Club is a natural jewel hidden in an urban setting. Over a century old, Mississaugua offers a classic setting and style, with modern agronomy and conditioning. An easy, charming walk, with holes regularly running along and over the Credit River, this course has tested the game’s best for decades. The club’s fabled “Big Chief”—the par 5 12th—bettered Jack Nicklaus on several instances, but the course has also created great winners. The natural landscape dominates the features of Mississaugua, starting with the opening holes that plunge into the valley surrounding the Credit River. LL

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We’ve rounded up some great Father's Day gifts for dads of all kinds, including stepdads, fathers-in-law and grandpas. Don’t forget your brother who just became a new dad, your husband, who is a real-life superhero, or your friend from work, who is expecting a new baby any day now. IMPRESSIONABLE GIFTS & DÉCOR Fun novelty socks that let Dad express himself! Assorted designs of premium quality socks with reinforced deep pocket heel and toe. Antimicrobial, shoe size 7-12. 74 Lakeshore Road East impressionablegifts.ca

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IMPRESSIONABLE GIFTS & DÉCOR Ideal for dad’s office, man cave or at the cottage, this model sailboat will make a statement in any room. Wood, measures 24” x 17”. 74 Lakeshore Road East impressionablegifts.ca

LADNER'S CLOTHIERS The perfect example of casual chic, this blue linen shirt from Serica is cool enough to keep your Dad looking fresh all day. Elegant and fun. 220 Queen St S Suite D • ladnersclothiers.com

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t’s a calling card of summer: that aromatic and ever-so-tempting scent of a neighbour barbecuing something delicious on a warm evening. A distinct aroma tempts the taste buds—the fragrant goodness that only an outdoor grill can provide.

To those who are lifelong, dedicated meat eaters, a tofu steak or veggie burger will likely not offer the same primeval reaction as the sausages on your neighbour’s grill, but it doesn’t mean plant-based products aren’t a tempting and tasty choice. These options have come a long way. Today, there are some 18,000 vegan food and drink products available on the market. In 2021, plant-based dairy and meat sales were over $650 million in Canada and are projected to increase five-fold by 2030.

I'm not serving up these numbers to try and entice you to become a vegetarian. For the record, I chose to stop eating red meat over a decade ago, but I still eat poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products. The reality is the world is not giving up meat; in fact, we are on track to set a new record for consumption. A small adaptation in our diet, however, would help our environment immensely. The global meat industry generates about one fifth of manufactured greenhouse gas emissions, which, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, is more than the entire transportation sector. Eating meat, in itself, is not the problem. The issues are with the resources required to sustain the supply and the by-products produced as a result. Cattle and other farm animals produce huge amounts of methane. This gas is particularly dangerous to our climate because it traps more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide (CO2). Cutting methane is the “biggest opportunity to slow warming between now and 2040,” according to Durwood Zaelke, a lead reviewer for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Zaelke urged world leaders to recognize the problem at the global climate summit COP26, which took place in Glasgow late last year. looklocalmagazine.com

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An easy first step is adopting a "Meatless Monday" to your weekly diet routine. This global movement encourages people to reduce meat in their diet for their health and the health of the planet. To date more than 40 countries participate, including Canada. Plantbased meals are more environmentally efficient because the food is directly consumed, rather than the growing, feeding, transporting, processing, etc., that is needed to produce beef. By replacing at least one meat-based meal each week with a plant-based option, The Earth Day organization says that would be the equal to taking your car off the road for over 500 km each year. Here’s the meat of the story: going vegan or even vegetarian does not have to be all or nothing, but we need to start somewhere. This summer, try reducing your consumption of meat one day per week while supporting local at the same time. Discover the many amazing local farmers' markets in our region and create tasty veggie-based dishes grown close to home.

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Don’t feel like cooking? Explore the endless options of international cuisines offered by our local restaurants. Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Thai, just some of the cultures that feature vegetable-based cuisine options. A sustainable future is achievable and part of that journey begins with your dinner plate!

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ANWAR KNIGHT is an award-winning broadcaster, whose genuine and warm engaging personality has made him a favourite with audiences nationwide. With an insatiable curiosity, Anwar connects and inspires real-world action through storytelling. He is a passionate steward of nature and is working to propel efforts to preserve our earth. Join Anwar on his podcast BigBlueMarble.earth and his recently launched FBLive show “Here n’ There” every Friday at 1pm facebook.com/AnwarKnightTV LL

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Celebration Square Movie Nights

MAY

Grab a blanket and join your friends and neighbours at Celebration Square, the City’s biggest outdoor theatre. From nostalgic throwbacks to blockbuster hits, this year’s Movie Nights line-up includes Dinosaurs, Wizards and Superheroes. Movie Nights are free and accessible. All featured films offer closedcaptioning and are displayed on both Celebration Square digital screens. See website for movie lineups. 8 pm Thursdays, May 26 to Aug 30. mississauga.ca/arts-and-culture/ locations/celebration-square/

MAY

Streetsville United Garage Sale

Find household items, children’s toys, jewelry, linen, plants, furniture, sporting goods… or come for the BBQ, featuring hot dogs and peameal on a bun. Cash and masks preferred but not mandatory. 9 am to 2:30 pm. Streetsville United Church, lower level 274 Queen St. S. streetsvilleunited.ca

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JUNE

Orchestral Fireworks: A 50th Anniversary Celebration of MSO

Expect a bombastic concert to conclude a milestone season! Highlights include the finale from Respighi's Pines of Rome, Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks, and Haydn's Fire Symphony. Living Arts Centre livingartscentre.ca

50th Annual 4 Streetsville Founders Bread and Honey Street Festival JUNE

Since 1973, this iconic festival has been held every year on the first weekend in June! This year’s day-long Bread and Honey Street Festival will feature great vendors, food trucks, free kid’s activities, a kiddie train, music in the square, merchant participation with promotions, a beer tent, art show and sale, and more, all along a portion of Queen Street South (which will be closed to traffic). breadandhoneyfestival.ca

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JUNE

Hazel McCallion Walk for Health

Join our remarkable former Mayor Hazel McCallion for a 2 km or 5 km community fundraising walk to celebrate health care workers and support Trillium Health Partners. The family-friendly event (the first annual!) will start with the walk and end with a barbeque lunch, inflatable bouncers, balloon animals, colouring contests, music and more! Proceeds will help build Canada’s largest hospital, the future home of The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital. 8 am to noon. Port Credit Memorial Park 40 Lakeshore Rd. E. secure.trilliumgiving.ca

Mississauga Creative Craft Beer Festival

This celebration, a long-awaited nod to those who have mastered the quenching of thirst, will feature 15+ craft breweries and cideries, delicious food offerings and live music by local talent. Set against the unique backdrop of the Small Arms Inspection Building, a restored heritage treasure, this event promises to be a memorable, thirstquenching experience for craft beer lovers everywhere. Bring the Dad in your life for an early Father’s Day surprise! Choose from 3 individual sessions and hurry! Tickets ($30) are limited. CreativeHub 1352 at Small Arms Inspection Building 1352 Lakeshore Road East creativehub1352.ca/craftbeerfest looklocalmagazine.com

National 21 Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations JUNE

Enjoy a line-up of delicious Indigenous food vendors, browse through the artisan market, then head to the main stage for an exciting concert of Indigenous artists featuring headline performance by Logan Staats. In collaboration with Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.6 to 10 pm. mississauga.ca/arts-and-culture

JUNE

The ultimate familyfriendly vegan experience, the third Mississauga Vegfest 2022 features all that veg-life has to offer, showcasing the GTHA’s finest veg-based food, drink, clothing and accessories, personal care products and causes. Admission is free. 10 am to 6 pm. Port Credit Memorial Arena 40 Stavebank Rd. mississaugavegfest.ca

JULY JUNE

Clarkson Village Live

A memorable community summer gathering is planned, featuring local businesses, musicians, artisans, kids’ activities and more! Detailed info will be available closer to the date. Noon to 4 pm. clarksonbia.com

JULY

Mississauga Vegfest 2022

Canada Day Celebrations

This patriotic evening celebration offers a stellar lineup of tribute bands (including The Hip Experience), plus the Memorial Park Kids Zone, with crafts and games (and karaoke!), then kaboom… fireworks at nightfall. 5 to 10:30 pm. Streetsville Village Square (Queen St. S. and Main St.)

Canada Day Parade and Entertainment at Memorial Park

The only Canada Day parade in the GTA! Parade participants include colourful, cultural marching bands, performance groups, youth, community groups and Mississauga businesses. Live music stages set up throughout Port Credit and Memorial Park include local music school students and musicians, all focusing their performances on Canadian musicians and songwriters. This highly anticipated, first-class red and white celebration attracts thousands of citizens and visitors to the Village of Port Credit to enjoy civic pride. Parade starts at 11 am. Fireworks at nightfall. paintthetownred.ca

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PINTS PLATES AND

ADVENTURES IN VEGAN FOOD AND CRAFT BEER by ILANA CLAMP

erfect pairings abound in the world of food and drink—think wine + cheese, gin + tonic, chips + dip… you get the idea.

But for those embracing a vegan lifestyle, some pairings might become a bit more challenging. Have no fear! If you love craft beer but not necessarily the typical meat-centric foods that tend to be paired with it, get ready to enjoy some vegan food and beer pairings that will leave you hungry and thirsty for more! A good first step is to focus on the basics of what you are trying to pair.

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Give the beer a taste (do we have to twist your arm?) and you might identify characteristics such as bitter, sweet, malted, roasted or floral. You can also pick up hints of specific flavours such as caramel, molasses, grain/bread, or coffee. Alternatively, you might want to begin with the taste profiles of the food. Consider the main elements of the food you are eating: is it spicy, sweet, strong or mild? Does it have a lot of heat, or is it more mellow-tasting? Is it rich or mild?

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From there, you can consider two ways to pair your food with your beer: complementary 2.8_LLM_IndianCuisineQP_V2.indd flavours or opposing flavours. Either choice will work! Have some fun and experiment… take notes each time you give new pairings a try.

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LET’S STICK TOGETHER: COMPLEMENTARY FLAVOURS

Consider pairing similar types of flavours, such as a sweet dessert with a smooth, sweet beer, or a sharp vegan cheese with a hoppy, more full flavoured beer. As you enjoy your pairing, try to taste the similarities as they enhance and complement each other. looklocalmagazine.com

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How about an example? KEEPING IT BALANCED: OPPOSING FLAVOURS

Another approach would be to have contrasting flavours and intensities—a mild food paired with a boldly flavoured beer, or a bold food with a more mellow beer. You could match a simple rice and veggie bowl with a strong IPA, or pair a spicy, garlicky roasted veggie platter with a smooth amber lager. The combinations are endless! Let’s say you are starting with a boldly flavoured vegan appetizer platter, complete with some spicy hummus, garlic olives, sesame crackers and a fiery guacamole. From there, you can go one of two directions:

Complementary ie. a smooth, mellow pale lager

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Opposite a hoppy beer like an IPA

LET THE PAIRINGS COMMENCE!

We love the idea of having a “plates and pints” party with friends and family. Visit local craft breweries (Stonehooker is a great spot) to pick up an assortment of beers across a range of flavours, then whip up lots of delicious vegan eats (or pick them up from your local restaurants and grocery stores). Set your food and drinks out with notecards or labels that list details and ingredients, then let your guests have fun mixing and matching. Keeping perfectly with the theme of mixing our vegan plates with our pints, Mississauga is hosting two amazing events this June: Mississauga Vegfest on June 25, and the Creative Craft Beer Festival on June 17 and 18 (see sidebars for information about both events). You won’t want to miss either event—come out and try a new vegan food or taste some new brews. We hope to see you all there!

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We asked Adam Cherry, Brewmaster and COO at Stonehooker Brewing Company, for some perfect pairing ideas

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INDULGING IN INDIAN?

S AV O U R I N G SOME SUSHI?

Try Stonehooker Broad Reach Nor’Easter IPA it has a fresh citrus and tropical fruit character, with a smooth mouthfeel and light bitterness that will provide a wonderful contrast to the spices and rich sauces found in many Indian dishes.

Stonehooker Chill Pils Czech Pilsner is a crisp refreshing lager that will cut through the bite of wasabi and spicy rolls, yet compliment the subtle aromatics of the hops with the delicate flavours of fresh veggies.

CHOWING DOWN ON CHARCUTERIE V E G A N-S T Y L E ?

DELIGHTING IN DESSERT?

Victoria English Pale Ale is a traditional English ale that will provide a balance of malts and hops, pairing well with rich and savoury flavours in the charcuterie.

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Sweets pair well with Stonehooker’s Gibraltar Point Imperial Stout — a big, bold stout with toffee and licorice characteristics that will be a wonderful compliment to sweet, chocolatey treats. LL

CRAFT B EER AN D VEGAN

EVENTS SATU RDAY

June 25 10AM – 6PM

WH ERE Port Credit Memorial Arena

MISSISSAUGA VEGFEST Mississauga Vegfest is the place for everyone from foodies, animal and earth lovers to the health conscious. All are welcome to explore the life of animal-free alternatives to benefit humans, animals, and the environment. Explore all the veg-life has to offer with the GTHA’s finest veg-based food, drink, clothing & accessories, personal care products and causes. ADMISSION: Free!

Visit MISSISSAUGAVEGFEST.CA for more information.

June 17&18

(over three sessions)

WH ERE CreativeHub 1352 at Small Arms Inspection Building, 1352 Lakeshore Rd. E

MISSISSAUGA CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Quench that thirst with Mississauga’s first ever craft beer festival! Mississauga’s longawaited Creative Craft Beer Festival will feature 15+ craft breweries and cideries, delicious food offerings and entertainment featuring local talent. Set against the unique backdrop of the Small Arms Inspection Building, a restored heritage treasure, this promises to be a memorable, thirst-quenching experience for craft beer lovers far and wide. ADMISSION: $30 (includes souvenir sampling glass and 2 complimentary samples)

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Local Recipe

HUMMU

WE LOVE THE BRIGHT COLOUR OF THIS SLIGHTLY SWEET BEET HUMMUS. DON’T FORGET TO ADD A DASH OR TWO OF CUMIN AND CORIANDER TO ENHANCE ITS FLAVOUR!

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INGREDIENTS • 1 medium or 2 small red beets • 2 garlic cloves • 1½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed • 2 tbsp tahini • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice • 2 to 3 tbsp warm water • ½ tsp cumin • ½ tsp coriander • Sea salt • Freshly ground black pepper

SERVE WITH:

• 1 small baguette, sliced and toasted • Radishes, sliced in half (or other raw veggies)

OPTIONAL GARNISHES:

• 1 tsp sesame seeds • 1 tbsp chopped parsley • 1 tbsp pine nuts

METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 400°F. Drizzle the beet

wth olive oil and then wrap the beet and garlic together in foil. Place on the baking sheet and roast 30 to 40 minutes, or until the beet is forktender.

2 When cool enough to handle, peel the beet

skins under running water using your hands. Chop the beet and place it in a blender. Add the roasted garlic, chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and water and blend until smooth. Add cumin and coriander, if you like. Chill until ready to use.

3 Slather onto baguette and garnish with sesame seeds, pine nuts and parsley (all optional), or serve with crispy raw veggies FIND MORE DELICIOUS DISHES LIKE THIS ONE AT

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