There is something magical about returning to a familiar place. A place where you were born and where your relatives have always lived. A place you move back to after many years away. The magic happens when you realize it’s the same place but delightfully different. Phyllis was born in Stratford and grew up in Perth County. After high school, and a short career in banking — with a stint as a teller in Stratford — she groomed racehorses, worked at Disney World, attended Wilfrid Laurier University, and earned a degree in creative writing at the University of British Columbia, where she met Lamont Mackay in a writing course. Together, they travelled throughout Europe for nine months, owned five restaurants in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, explored Canada and the United States in a motorhome for nine years, and owned a test kitchen on the north shore of Lake Erie. Phyllis moved back to Stratford in 2018.
Phyllis is the author of Stratford For All Seasons: Theatre & Arts and Stratford For All Seasons: Secrets & Surprises.
Author Website: thecookingladies.com
Author Instagram: @cookingladies2
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Stratford For All Seasons: Secrets & Surprises
$20.00Discover the magical and little-known stories about Stratford, Ontario in “Stratford For All Seasons: Secrets & Surprises.” Written by Phyllis Hinz and Lamont Mackay, this book is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the history of this scenic city.
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Stratford For All Seasons: Stay Trips & Day Trips
$20.00Discover the hidden gems of Stratford, Ontario with “Stratford For All Seasons: Secrets & Surprises.” Explore magical places and little-known stories. Get your copy now! Target keyword: Stratford, Ontario.
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Stratford For All Seasons: Theatre & Arts
$20.00Explore the year-round theatre and arts scene in Stratford, Ontario with “Stratford for All Seasons: Theatre & Arts.” Discover the cultural events and creative scene that makes this city extraordinary.



