Staycation: Summer in the City

Olive loves traveling around the GTA west, unearthing fine global flavours, and sharing her finds with you. Being the #snaphappy girl that she is, Olive loves the instantaneous power of instagram. But those of you who aren’t on instagram are missing out, so here’s a snapshot of her finds from this past week.

As much as she cherishes the time she is lucky enough to spend with family in Muskoka and Montreal, a staycation in the city is pretty nice too.  These boots are made for walking, so that’s just what Olive did this week…from one end of the GTA west to the other.

Georgetown Farmers’ Market with one of my besties on Saturday morning. Read why I love Georgetown Farmers’ Market here: http://olivetoeat.com/2014/07/georgetown-farmers-market-olive-it/

Frog & Henry at #georgetownfarmersmarket #frogandhenry Georgetown Farmers' Market is so vibrant. Read why it is one of my favourite markets here: http://olivetoeat.com/category/businesses-products-recipes/neighborhoods/olive-georgetown/

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@sahacuisine has a new #jerkmarinade . I will make our own #jerkfest tomorrow. Find their delicious marinades and sauces at #georgetownfarmersmarket or visit their feed to find other locations. #olivetoeat #unearthingglobalflavours #gtawest #georgetownON

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#ahsummer #heirloomtomatoes #georgetownfarmersmarket #olivetoeat #unearthingglobalflavours #gtawest #georgetownON

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Thiessen Farms #georgetownfarmersmarket #olivetoeat #unearthingglobalflavours #gtawest #iloveartichokes

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And then Jerkfest in Etobicoke with our families Saturday night. What a great night that was!

#jerkchicken @jerkfest #igetaround #olivetoeat #unearthingglobalflavours #gtawest #etobicoke Such a fun night with a good crew @carolfroom and a great crowd, good food and good music… #caribbeanfood #reggae and oh my gosh #homemadegingerbeer made with imported #Jamaicanginger, so spicy and refreshing

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#isthislovethatimfeeling

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And a celebration lunch at Jamie’s Italian at Square One with my husband and son. How do you celebrate summer?

Guess where I am? #Sauga #jamielove

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#superyummy #superfoodsalad with grilled chicken, grilled avocado, pulses, Harissa, pomegranate seeds, beets, grains, fennel, cottage cheese #jamiesitalian #squareone #sauga #saugalife #olivetoeat #unearthingglobalflavours #gtawest #superfood

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One of the best #hamburgers my husband has ever had : juicy Prince Edward Island beef with balsamic onions, aged cheddar, and housemade mostardomayo. My son would not let me take a photo of his. #jamieoliver #jamiesitalian #squareone #sauga #saugalife #olivetoeat #unearthingglobalflabours #gtawest

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