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Jessica Huras

Jessica Huras

Jessica Huras is a freelance food writer who divides her time between Stratford and Toronto. Her work has appeared in the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and LCBO Food & Drink, among other publications

Recent Work by Jessica

The truth about best before dates in Canada

The truth about best before dates in Canada

By not confusing “best before” with “expired” and letting judgment steer your decisions around what to eat and what to trash, you can continue to minimize your risk of food-borne illness while also fighting food waste.
Bake My Day and The Bean opens in downtown core

Bake My Day and The Bean opens in downtown core

Stratford has a new spot for morning caffeine pick-me-ups, sweet treats and coffee meet-ups
Stratford's The Butcher The Baker gets a refresh under new ownership

Stratford's The Butcher The Baker gets a refresh under new ownership

An accountant and real estate broker, respectively, Andy Vivian and Bettianne Hodges are the new owners of The Butcher The Baker in downtown Stratford. Both believe in local producers and local products and keeping the neighbourhood grocer going
Sweetening up Shakespeare with fine chocolates

Sweetening up Shakespeare with fine chocolates

What began as a side hustle has blossomed into a business for Stephen Beaumont, with a dedicated production space in Shakespeare
Student-designed menu dinners return to Stratford Chefs School

Student-designed menu dinners return to Stratford Chefs School

Part of the school’s 32-week professional program, the dinner series sees chefs-in-training creating a menu under the guidance of a chef instructor
Back home again and a new Stratford restaurant for the Linleys

Back home again and a new Stratford restaurant for the Linleys

Aaron and Bronwyn Linley returned to the Festival City after living and working in Toronto. Bluebird Restaurant and Bar at 30 Ontario St. opened last week, during the off-season, providing the owners a chance to focus on building a local connection before theatre season starts
Just one more sleep for mint smoothie liqueur aficionados

Just one more sleep for mint smoothie liqueur aficionados

Signalling for some the official start of the festive season, Junction 56 Distillery’s annual Mint Smoothie Day is Saturday
Brch & Wyn's new menu ready for its close-up

Brch & Wyn's new menu ready for its close-up

Watch the snow fall with a nice big glass of red wine and some meat and cheese at Brch & Wyn
Good coffee, good local music at The Bunker Cafe & Studio

Good coffee, good local music at The Bunker Cafe & Studio

Delicious drinks and local music talent come together at a unique Stratford venue that recently launched a new menu for autumn
Corner Store Candy Co. a sweet addition to downtown Stratford

Corner Store Candy Co. a sweet addition to downtown Stratford

From the banking sector to offering hard-to-find and unique candies while living out her dream, life is sweet for Kelly Lindsay after opening up her new business on York Street