A GOOD WAY TO SPEND A RAINY DAY

We Canadians have made it to the Victoria long weekend. It officially kicks winter out, sets summer up and sends campers out.

I woke up in time to watch the Royal Wedding in blissfully blue-skied England. But alas, here in Ontario it was rainy - Really Rainy, like a serious drenching. 

That removed all guilt I had about spending time in the garden and Sheldon and I went off for a Food Tour in Kingston. It was a good way to spend a Rainy Day.

Umbrellas in hand, we met up with our group and peppy tour guide Jess. 

Let the walking and eating begin!

Our first stop was Dianne's Fish Shack and Smoke House where they warmed us up with a Margarita and Fish Taco.

We were off to a good start!

Jess kept the group moving and provided a wealth of information about historical Kingston along with inside tidbits on all our stops. 

Anybody whose ever been to Kingston has quite likely been to Pan Chancho Bakery but this time we were allowed into the back beside the monstrous oven. We each had a bite of Maple Chomeur, like a maple pound cake, and fresh bread topped with meat, a spicy mustard and fresh cheese.  Better start pacing myself.

We stopped at Atomica Pizza for a Donair inspired pizza and a local craft beer from MacKinnon Brothers.

What? Still hungry? (Not), but the food keeps coming! We head to Olivea for a yummy morsel of Gnocchi with beef ragu, truffle and shaved parmesan.

General Brock himself in complete regalia, met us inside General Brock's Commissary where we nibbled on local cheese, fudge and seasoned meat. 

We headed to the Kingston Olive Oil Company where we sampled olive oils and balsamic vinegars of all types. I could, and did, spend a lot of money here. 

Umbrellas up, we headed to Tango Nuevo for Sioux pastry with an Olive tapenade.

Next up was the Common Market, a great little meeting place where you instantly feel welcomed.

They warmed the cockles of my heart with a piping hot shot of coffee.

Our last stop was Mio Gelato where they cleaned up our palettes with a strawberry sorbet. 

I was damp and wet but my tummy was warm and full. 

I highly recommend the tour, it was informative, fun and delicious. You can find them at www.kingstonfoodtours.ca

It's a good way to spend a day, rainy or not!