Stratford - The County Food Co.

I visited this cute little restaurant one day last month as I was driving through Stratford looking for good, wholesome food on the go. It's so easy to stop at a coffee shop or some other fast food place but it never leaves me feeling very well. So I opted for something just as fast, way more delicious and even included local ingredients!

The quaint little shop has an incredible variety of food to choose from, both hot and cold dishes, soups, salads, wraps and entrees. They include both meat and vegetarian items on the menu to accommodate everyone - from vegetarian pot pie to homemade lasagna to asparagus and cheddar crepes - oh my!

Fresh pastries, cookies and pies for a yummy treat as well.

The County Food Co. has been in business for three years and buzz for the restaurant is continuously growing. The chefs use local ingredients in their dishes as much as possible and sometimes opt for organics. They foster relationships with local farmers to bring the freshest and most nutritious food to their customers. I enjoyed two yummy things on my trip:

Grilled vegetable and feta cheese foccacia pizza (above) and a veggie wrap (below). Both delicious. I will be visiting this place again, next time I am in town.

For more information and directions visit their website @:

http://www.countyfoodco.com/Site/Home.html

And definitely stop in next time you visit the cool city of Stratford!

Much love & good eating,

Stephanie

KindFood Cafe - Burlington, ON

Mmmm.... makes me excited just thinking about my experience at KindFood this past weekend in Burlington, Ontario. After an hour of shoe shopping, I was starving. What are your choices when away from home to eat out? Hamburgers & fries, semi-fresh pizza, or coffee shop treats - ugh, it all made me feel a bit queezy just thinking about it. I had heard of a new little place and went out of my way down to John st. & Lakeshore to this cafe/food shop called KindFood. A pink & lime green patio greeted me and inside was a small vegetarian menu board, loads of fresh smoothies, organic produce, fresh bread and tons of vegetarian food stuff.

The staff were super friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be there. The place was easy to navigate, it was packed with people and the atmosphere was warm & welcoming. I ordered a B.L.A.T. sandwich with veggie bacon, avacado and vegganaise on gluten-free bread. I also purchased a green smoothie (which was half-way done by the time I left).

Man it was good. I definitely recommend visiting KindFood the next time you are in downtown Burlington. The food was absolutely amazing, quick & healthy when you're on the go and you can grab a couple of organic & local grocery items while you wait. The best part is, after eating on-the-go I didn't have that sick feeling you get after a greasy burger, taco or slice - I headed back on the road for my trip back to Waterloo in great time, a full tummy and with a new favourite spot in Burlington. Check out their website @ http://www.kindfood.com/

Yum Yum. I'll be back soon!

Much love & good eating,

Steph