Finding Local Grass-fed Beef
Finding exclusively pastured, grass-fed beef from Highland cows just outside Elmira, Ontario at Nature’s Choice Farm.
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Nourishing body & spirit with real, local food.
iLiveLocal began in 2012 as a motto and quest. Sourcing local foods around our south-western Ontario home led us on a journey to a more authentic life that we wanted to share with you.
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Sweet Potato and Kale Dauphinoise
Our version of this Dauphinoise may be a little less sophisticated but it makes for a satisfying one-dish meal! We bake several pans of it in advance and throw them from the freezer into the oven when we need a quick meal. Add a side salad, and you're done!
Paleo Crock Pot Chilli Con Carne
Chili typically uses ground beef. But, we like this chunkier version made with stewing beef and braising ribs for added flavour. Of course, you can do it with ground beef if you like.
Zucchini Noodles
In our quest to eat grain-free, and use the copious numbers of zucchini in our garden, we discovered zucchini noodles—they're easy and delicious—enjoy!
Pastured Berkshire Pork
Our quest for "happy" pork, led us to Alverstoke Farm, just outside of Paisley, Ontario. They raise free-range Berkshire Pigs and Rideau Arcott sheep using natural, biodynamic farming methods.
Grain-free Pancakes
Our quest to eat gluten-free has led us to experiment with a number of "alternative" flours. Sometimes, we compromise and us non-local flour. These delicious, very easy "treat" pancakes are made with lots of eggs and a little bit of coconut flour.
