I always find that it's a bit harder to buy local foods during our colder months. There's something about the lack of berries, peaches and tender lettuce that just gets me down about grocery shopping. Oh, don't get me wrong, I love my sweet potatoes and apples just as much as the next gal, but I think spring and summer bounty is my absolute fave.

Luckily I came across WWF's Canada's Sustainable Food Buying Guide. The Guide has a handy list of what's available in specific provinces in different seasons. It also has some information about sustainable food, food-buying tips and yummy menu ideas. You can download your free copy here!

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Organic Living

Also, I have great news. I'm giving away one copy of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Organic Living, written by Eliza Sarasohn and Sonia Weiss. This is a guide that provides step-by-step solutions for going organic in most aspects of your day-to-day life. It's useful for anyone wanting to make sustainable changes to their lifestyle.

All you have to do is subscribe to my blog and leave a comment here telling me what your favourite fall and winter dish is (showcasing local bounty, of course)!

I'll announce a winner here on Friday, November 6.

I hope you all had a nice weekend!

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If anyone is looking for some entertainment next week, they should consider catching some shows at the 10th Planet In Focus International Environmental Film & Video Festival. Taking place from October 21-25 at various venues in downtown Toronto, the event celebrates environmental cinema. People seem to be getting excited about Finding Farley, a movie about a family taking an off-the-beaten road journey to visit famous Canadian author Farley Mowat.

There are close to 100 enticing films to check out, so browse around the website to find a few films that appeals to you. Also, the films are very affordable, even when you chose to donate a small amount to PIF. I'll be checking out A Blooming Business and The Toxins Return on Saturday and can't wait.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway, as I'll be announcing four winners on Monday!