CHEESE BURGHER
Michael Simpson’s shop gives pride of place to such local cheeses as Monforte Dairy’s sheep’s milks, as well as affordable luxuries like canned San Marzano tomatoes. One more reason housing prices are rising east of the Don.
Leslieville Cheese Market, 891 Queen St. E., 416-465-7143.

BITE ME
As refreshing as a fall day and just as sweet, the juicy Honeycrisp could be the perfect apple. Researchers in Minnesota introduced the macoun-honeygold cross in 1991; now its acreage is expanding across Ontario. Find it at farmers’ markets and select stores.
Summerhill Market, 446 Summerhill Ave., 416-921-2714.

UNCOMMON GROUND
Who says you can’t be all things to all people? The Kuhn Rikon Vase Grinder can pulverize fl axseeds, peppercorns, salts and spices with its adjustable ceramic mechanism. Easy to open and close, the chamber is even big enough to grind a cup of coffee beans.
$44.95. , 2588 Yonge St., 416-484-8222.