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What's On (six) - The final edition, TVA picks.
Thursday, 09 September 2010

W hat's On gives you the latest information every weekday leading up highlighting who and what will be at the 26th Annual Vegetarian Food Fair . For up-to-the-minute news, follow our Facebook and Twitter feeds. Make sure to check the official schedule before the Food Fair begins for any timing changes.

We'll see you tomorrow at the Food Fair, but for now, let's looks at who some of our volunteers and staff are most exited to see this year.

Tip: Relax and have fun. The Food Fair isn't meant to be stressful with lots of running around (though you'll be tempted, and probably will anyways). Take your time and talk to exhibitors and friends, relax and chill out to the music at the Redpath Stage. You're going to have a blast.

Krishna's Pick - Tiffinday


Founded on the premise that everyone has the right to delicious and nutritious meals, our commitment to environmental responsibility and enriching our community is evident in every facet of the business - from our reusable tiffins for meal delivery, to providing a living to those who face barriers to employment.

A self-professed foodie, Seema is dedicated to providing her customers with good food.  After 20 years in marketing for some of Canada's biggest corporations, it was time to reassess, regroup and reinvent.  Her deep commitments to environmental sustainability, social justice and access to nutritious food lead her to create Tiffinday which brings convenience, taste and nutrition to her community.

 

Find Tiffinday all weekend long in the World Cafe with Udupi Palace.

A special thanks goes out to Tiffinday for donating some fantastic volunteer gift/lunch bags - Thank you!

 

Steph's "Oooo" Pick - New Moon Kitchen

 

  New Moon Kichen is an All-Natural Gourmet Bakery that has been devoted to making delicious and healthy Baked Goods since 1997. Made with the finest ingredients, our line of dairy, egg, wheat, peanut and nut free kosher products can be found in Fine Food and Health Food sotes throughout the Greater Toronto Area, Southern Ontario, Ottawa and Montreal.

Find them in the International Marketplace all weekend long.

 

Luke's Pick - Toronto Veggie Pride Parade

 

 The Toronto Veggie Pride Parade is a registered non-profit organization founded in 2009 by Toronto animal activist Holly Larson.  It is inspired by similar parades held in Europe and the United States.  TVPP and the annual Toronto Veggie Pride Parade is organized and executed by a dedicated board of directors and a host of volunteers.

Find Toronto Veggie Pride Parade all weekend long in the International Marketplace.

 

Udai's Pick - Front Door Organics

 

 Front Door Organics is a family business, owned and operated by partners JJ Sheppard and Angela Donnelly. Serving Toronto for over 12 years, FDO has grown from a tiny seed—our first delivery was to just six homes in the High Park Area—to a dynamic enterprise with a staff of 12 and more than 800 fresh box deliveries a week. Initially, we prepared two sizes of fresh boxes with a set menu of selections, and customers could make a few substitutions on the phone. Fast forward 12 years: we now offer fully customized fresh boxes  to meet our customers’ unique needs, including groceries, primarily using web-based technology.

Customers can always know what’s coming beforehand, although some people still like the fresh surprises! Angela Donnelly and JJ Sheppard run one Toronto's most successful and ethical organic home delivery businesses. FDO initially emerged from the vision of Angela Donnelly. Hailing from bucolic Saltspring Island, Angela grew up working in her parents’ produce business, never guessing the blueprint for her future career was being set. After working in Vancouver at a variety of natural food stores, and organic food wholesalers (and a youthful turn at campus politics), Angela moved to Toronto to build Front Door Organics while still in her 20s.  In the meantime, Torontonian JJ Sheppard began to supplement her income as a musician by working as a driver at FDO. Then—as her inventory of skills became apparent—the long-time vegetarian and environmentalist, who also grew up working in a family business, took on her current focus as FDO’s sorely-needed “general engineer” and operations director. JJ can still be found playing her horn around town in FDO’s downtime.    While JJ and Angela are busy managing FDO and charting its future direction, they both like to keep a hand in the details of the business like today’s lettuce picks. They look forward to continuing to grow the business while maintaining the company’s commitment to social justice and environmental issues.

Find Front Door Organics all weekend long in the International Marketplace. We thank them for their donations of wonderful organic food for the cooking demo samples.

See you tomorrow afternoon at 4:00pm for the official opening of the 26th Annual Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair at Harbourfront Centre!