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Thursday, August 09, 2007
Toronto Taste Testing Countdown
Later in August, In-Compasse International will be in Toronto meeting with national food distributors representing clients who produce specialty food items.
The products, primarily from New Mexico, include chiles and salsas that contain chiles. New Mexico is one of the largest chile producing areas of the world; the climate perfect for chile growing.
New Mexico is also home to the Chile Pepper Institute whose mission is to “educate the world about chiles.” They must be doing a good job.
There has been a recent interest in spicy foods in Canada. Canadian distributors are looking for unique products for differing tastes; Toronto being one of the most diverse cities in the world. Toronto is home to to nearly all the world’s culture groups and is the largest city in Canada.
It has been a while since I have been to Toronto. Since moving to New Mexico, Toronto is not easily accessible. Not like when I lived in Michigan.
I would take the train to Toronto when I lived in Michigan. It was fun taking the train and a much better option than driving the straight, flat 401. I love Toronto. It is one of my favorite cities.
I expect it has changed. I will re-visit some of the museums, walk along the lake, perhaps go up the CN tower. Of course, I will have to try different restaurants. There are new foods to be sampled but then I have the inside track on that.
So go to Toronto, I must. But hey...somebody’s gotta do it and it might as well be me.