This year’s long winter seems to finally be over and we’re sure everyone is looking forward to warm breezes and plants starting to sprout in the garden. While I love having a garden and enjoying the benefits of fresh grown produce, it’s always a challenge for me
Read more →One of the best aspects of being located in the heart of Elmira’s downtown is that you can park your car once and wander the streets, popping in and out of all of the wonderful places we have to offer. The downside to this, combined with Ontario’s
Read more →If you were among the other thousands of people who trekked to Elmira a month ago for the 50th anniversary of the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, then you probably went home with an abundance of the liquid gold – and perhaps are looking for some new recipes
Read more →It’s officially been spring for a month now, even if the weather hasn’t always displayed the signs synonymous with this season. But despite this fact, we’re gearing up for fresh, local produce to once again be in abundance and in our kitchen. With warmer weather also comes
Read more →Easter is upon us and with that comes Good Friday. Many Christians and even some non-Christians continue to observe the tradition of eating fish on Good Friday. This stems from the Catholic Church, which fasts on Good Friday – not a full day fast, but allowing one
Read more →We’re very excited that the annual Taste of Woolwich event takes place in Elmira this year. Even though there may still be snow on the ground, the Taste of Woolwich event stands by its mantra: “local food is always in season”. This is where you can buy
Read more →This year, on April 5, the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival is celebrating 50 years! Since 1965, the annual event has attracted thousands of people to the biggest festival of its kind and we’re excited to once again be part of the action. We especially love that proceeds
Read more →Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Not just a day for green beer and “kiss me I’m Irish” pins, but also a great day to enjoy some authentic Irish cooking – like corned beef on rye or Irish stew. Stew is especially a favourite this time of year when
Read more →Even though spring is technically only a couple of weeks away, the white stuff is still piled up outside and you’re probably pretty sick of winter by now. We try to make the best of our time indoors by cooking with flavours that’ll give your house that
Read more →Whether you call it Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday, Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras (in French), the day of eating breakfast for dinner is happening tomorrow. It’s the day preceding Ash Wednesday and the first day of Lent, which is determined by Easter, and therefore, changes from year
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