Presentations and Demonstrations

Tent 1 

9:45 - 10:30- Gay Cook - "The Unfolding Story of Our Canadian Cuisine"

Author, "Mrs. Cook's Kitchen and Beyond" and former columnist with the Ottawa Citizen

11:00 - 1:00- Chef Cook-Off
An annual favourite, the Chef Cook-Off is a cooking demonstration and competition rolled into one informative and entertaining activity. Three local chefs compete for culinary domination where the audience becomes the judges. Don't miss it!

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2:00 - 3:00 - Diana Beresford-Kroeger
Diana Beresford-Kroeger is a botanist, medical and agricultural researcher, lecturer, and self-defined “renegade scientist” in the fields of classical botany, medical biochemistry, organic chemistry and nuclear chemistry. She lives in Merrickville, Ontario. Deresford-Kroeger is a native of Ireland who has a bachelor’s degree in medical biochemistry and botany, and has worked as a PhD-level researcher at the University of Ottawa, School of Medicine, where she published several papers on the chemistry of artificial blood. She calls herself a renegade scientist, however, because she tried to bring together aboriginal healing, Western medicine, and botany to advocate an unusual role for trees.

Education – Botany, medical biochemistry, organic and nuclear chemistry, surgery

Book Signing - Diana will be signing her latest book "Global Forest" at the authors table at the Information Booth.

10 AM - Bhuvaneswari Devi - "Sacred Herbs to Aid Meditation"

Bhuvaneswari Devi is a spiritual teacher with an eclectic background in latin-shamanism, gestalt, yoga and meditation. She is an active visionary in the field of self-transformation around the globe, where all age audiences received training and counseling. She is the founder of the Bioenergetics Institute, Club Yoga for children and Bhuvaneswari Teachings. Her 25 years of experience make her a representative of inner peace, integrity and self-commitment. More about her at www.bhuvaneswari.ca.

Bhuvaneswari will present an active meditation on the inner spirit of Sweet Basil, one of the most sacred herbs in India. Her approach to presenting knowledge is uplifting and refreshing and will leave the audience with a practical perspective.

11 AM - Beverly Chen - "The Labyrinth Journey" Talk and walk"
Veriditas™Certified Labyrinth Facilitator

Beverly began to work with the labyrinth in 1999. Wanting to support others in using the labyrinth, she took facilitator training in 2002. Her labyrinth work reaches out to many groups and communities from her base at the Galilee Retreat Centre in Arnprior, Ontario. She offers presentations, walks, and workshops and integrates the labyrinth into retreats, conferences, and special events. 

The labyrinth is an ancient spiral circle pattern, a sacred symbol, that can be found around the world. Come to hear some highlights of the Labyrinth's long and rich history that is filled with fascinating patterns and people, cultures and traditions.   In our times, the labyrinth has emerged as a powerful walking meditation tool for personal and professional transformation and community building.  Walking the labyrinth can be an experience and practice that gently leads you into relaxation, reflection, and renewal.  Learn about the many benefits of walking the labyrinth and then join Beverly in a walk to the Herb Garden Labyrinth and the opportunity to walk its path surrounded by herbs and other flowering plants that will enrich your walk with scent, colour and texture.

12 Noon - Loreen Osborne - "Vegetarian for a Day"
Come and learn how cookbook author Laureen Osborne became a vegetarian and how you can too – whether you are looking for a way to improve your health or just want to eat more nutritious foods, the vegetarian diet may be the alternative you’ve been looking for. Laureen will discuss the basics of a healthy vegetarian diet and ways to modify your existing diet to include more vegetarian options. She will introduce you to her book “Vegetarian for a Day” and talk about a few of the recipes in the book. Most of the easy to follow recipes can be prepared in about half an hour.

Please visit her website:www.Larkspurpublications.com
     

1 PM - Vanessa Simmons -  "The Great Ontario Cheese Discovery - It's More Than Just Cheddar"

2 PM- Dale Dalessio - "Herb Magic and Lore"

Join Aromatologist Dale Dalessio (of LifeScents Aromatherapy) as she  presents her talk on "Herbal Magic and Lore" at Herbfest this year.  Have you heard of the terms Snakes Milk and Crow's Foot? Have you  ever wondered what they mean? Join us in learning about the power  and virtue of herbal magic, lore and aromatherapy where this  question and more will be answered.  LifeScents Aromatherapy is a  small Canadian company located in Ottawa, Ontario and has been serving the Ottawa area since 2000. Armed with a passion for essential oils, herbs and their properties, Dale has dedicated herself for the past ten years to producing quality body products where the use of  essential oils and herbs, by their unique properties, can help to  balance the mind, body and soul.

3 PM - Anne Driscoll - "Improving Digestion with Herbs"

‘Ever taken a cup of peppermint tea to soothe a troubled tummy? Herbs have a centuries old history of helping us improve and maintain our digestive functioning. Our digestive system is the gateway to our body for all nutrients. These nutrients are the building blocks for good health. Learn more about how herbs act on the digestive tract and how to incorporate them into your diet for a healthy digestion.

A Traditional Western herbalist Anne Driscoll has been working with and studying herbs for well over a decade. Her practice (Avalon Herbal Clinic) has been located in the Ottawa valley for the past 3 years. A graduate of the Living Earth School of Herbalism she is a Registered Herbalist with the Ontario Herbalist Association.


Music

9:00 - 9:45 - Marimba Band 
1:00 - 2:00 - Lucas Haneman and Elyssa Mahoney
2:30 - 3:30 - Vocata [AcapellaTrio]
4:00 - 5:00 - Peter Brown Trio 

Other Activities