Calling all cheese lovers! Learn a 30-minute at-home mozzarella recipe that Joy’s tried and tested for years. Joy Weir, Jolly Farmer Cheese On the rolling hillsides in the Saint John River valley of Northampton, New Brunswick, Jolly Farmer operates a mixed farm. We raise grass-fed beef and lamb, pasture raised pork and chicken, but our…

The people of Portugal have been growing grapes along the Douro River for centuries. Port is a rich, often sweet style of wine that is “fortified” with spirits, this gives the wine a unique strength and allows it to age for many years. Join the staff at Bishop’s Cellar for a fun and friendly education…

The Goddesses of Food We’re thrilled to host the world premiere of this film at the sixth edition of Devour! Filmmaker Vérane Frediani circumnavigated the globe to tell the story of the world of women and cuisine. Featuring some of the greats from Chef Dominique Crenn to Chef Barbara Lynch, to those at the very…

Chicken People Christopher Guest’s Best In Show has nothing on these proponents of poultry pulchritude. Meet the cocks of the walk as they ruffle more than a few feathers and henpeck their competitors as they fight for the win. And we’re just talking about the owners of these banty birds. USA, 2016, 83 minutes Director…

Open Tables Take two parts dining experience, three parts relationships, and one part human heart.  Stir as required, and season liberally to create a quirky film about three couples and the lengths they go to live, love, and eat. As one character in the film says, “It’s about finding your own flavour of crazy.” USA,…

Featuring treats from Oceanwise Executive Chef Ned Bell & Sober Island Oysters! Vancouver Chef Ned Bell presents some delectable and sustainable treats while delegates and festival guests have a chance to meet and mingle with Filmmakers from the 2016 Devour Program. Sample local wines, our festival brew  “KinoBier”, oysters from Sober Island, and ethically sourced seafood…

A Year in Port We’re three for three now–after explorations in both Burgundy and Champagne at the last couple of festivals–we’re diving deep into the dizzying world of Port. Director David Kennard returns with well-known wine importer Martine Saunier to guide us through the intoxicating microclimate of the Duoro Valley and the spirited seaside city…

This five-course dinner is inspired by the film The Goddesses of Food and will be prepared by chefs:   Menu: Charlotte Langley, Toronto Cured steelhead trout with cold pressed canola oil garlic and lemon Christine Flynn, iQ Food Co, Toronto Composed salad  w/ beets, fennel, radish, arugula, labneh, everything bagel spices + crispy salmon skin Laura MacLeod, The Old…

An Acquired Taste In An Acquired Taste, director Vanessa LeMaire documents the various paths – emotional, personal, ecological – that every hunter must follow. But in this case, the hunters are teenagers from Southern California who learn that hunting for one’s food isn’t to be taken lightly. USA, 2016, 80 minutes Director Vanessa LeMaire Distributor…

Come and celebrate the wrap of a great festival week (almost!)–drink, dance and mingle with new and old festival friends alike until the wee hours! All the usual suspects will be there–including our favourite drink purveyors–Benjamin Bridge & Spindrift Brewing along with a few food surprises and  featuring music by the Mark Riley Project. The…