Rebecca's Casual Fine Dining

Rebecca's Casual Fine Dining brings you exquisite food and exceptional service in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere all year long!

Voted Muskoka's Best Fine Dining for four years, Rebecca’s is committed to providing a memorable dining experience to each and every guest that entrees their century old home. Located on Hwy 118 in Port Carling, the warmth and charm wrap around you as you enter the restaurant. Casual (dress), fine food and service are certainly evident. Rebecca's staff are professional, friendly and knowledgeable.

Using only the freshest ingredients, chefs at Rebecca’s offer more than 55 menu items as well as 8 - 10 dinner specials nightly, preparing every dish to order. Early Bird Specials are daily with reservations at 5.00 - 5.30pm, with a price range of $10.95 - $15.95 including soup or salad. Rebecca’s also has an impressive wine list to suit all needs and tastes.

Rebecca and staff look forward to welcoming you this season, open Friday and Saturday evenings from 5pm to 9pm. Catering options available as well. Call 705-765-0244 for reservations.

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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

It's Time for Some TABOO

TABOO Resort is a perfect spot to have your family vacation, spend some time at the spa and beach, and dine on incredible savoury food with a perfect wine pairing.

Located within the newly renovated TABOO Resort, dining room Elements consists of a restaurant and culinary theatre as well as lounge. From the one-of-a-kind 18-seat culinary theatre guests encircle an open kitchen and are treated to tasting menus prepared by the Chef Andrew Dymond as he interacts with his audience.

In the lounge, the main dining area offers comfortable seating where you can enjoy a delectable meal for groups of up to 20 people. With soothing tones, modern art, and contemporary furnishings, Elements is a great place for quality, fresh cuisine. Allow their world-class Sommelier to help you select the best wine pairing for your meal.

A state-of-the-art private dining room is also available for groups of up to 20 people. Don’t wait any longer; make reservations today and have a taste of Muskoka.

A beautiful drive down Muskoka Beach Road will lead you to your destination or travel by boat if you’re coming from the cottage. Call 705-687-2233 to make reservations or check www.tabooresort.com to view their menus and additional information to find out what TABOO can offer you. 

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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Golf Today at the Lake Joseph Club

A stunning golf club created in 1997 and named the best new course in the country by Golf Digest, The Lake Joseph Club is a fantastic Muskoka getaway for golf and dining.

In 2002, the club was ranked #8 by SCORE Golf Magazine on a list of the top 100 golf courses in Canada.

The Water’s Edge Wine Bar & Grill overlooks a stunningly scenic Lake Joseph and is open daily for lunch and dinner during the summer and on a limited schedule during the spring and fall. There is the option of either indoor or outdoor dining, with reservations required.

The Clubhouse Bistro in their beautiful cottage-style clubhouse offers a casual menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Bistro overlooks the 18th hole of The Lake Joseph Club golf course and is open daily during their operating season.
Nestled outside the village of Port Carling, The Lake Joseph Club can be found at 1072 Elgin House Road. Reach them by phone at 705-765-2040 to make reservations for a savoury meal at The Water’s Edge or The Clubhouse Bistro.
Visit their website to learn more about what the Lake Joseph Club has to offer.


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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Debanna Farms in Sprucedale

Another addition to the list of SAVOUR Muskoka members! Debanna Farms is a small home-based business located in the heart of Sprucedale on Hwy 518 West. They provide natural fed, free range chicken, turkey, pork, goat meat, and occasionally beef as well. Also offered are in season vegetables and homemade preserves. All of their meats, preserves, and vegetables are grown at Debanna Farms.

They are breeders of Boer meat goats and provide the public with meat, breeder goats, or a lovely pet for your family. Let's not forget farm fresh eggs for your morning breakfast! A lovely, refreshing store is also available to browse through for feed, tack, and supplies.

Year-Round Products Include:
-Goat Meat
- Pork (sausage, pork chops, ground pork-ham)
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Beef (on occasion)
- Fresh Eggs
- Homemade Preserves
June to September:
Vegetables
-Lettuce
-Onions
-Squash
-Cucumbers
-Tomatoes
-Potatoes
-Peppers

For more information or for product availability, contact Debby at 705-224-8019 or visit the farm and shop located at 2352 Hwy 518 West in Sprucedale, ON.


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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Stephen's Butcher Shop

As another proud retail member, Stephen’s Butcher Shop originally began in 1927. Morley Stephen took over the business for his father and now he and his son, Richard, run the family business together. Open from March to the end of December, Stephen’s Butcher Shop offers top quality meats and products to local residents and cottagers from all across Muskoka. Specialty freezer orders are available to tide everyone over for the winter months.

At Stephen’s Butcher Shop you will be rewarded with friendly customer service. Fresh meat, fresh fish (every Thursday), complimentary products, local produce, baked goods, condiments, sauces, marinades, and more await you. Products from Belly Ice Cream, Milford Bay Trout Farm, Brooklands Farm, and other SAVOUR members are available for purchase at the shop. Located on 8 Harris Street in Port Carling, the store is also accessible by boat on the Indian River.

Stephen’s Butcher Shop offers certified angus beef, gluten-free gourmet sausage, natural all-beef patties, lamb, chicken, turkey, fish, seafood, live lobsters (order in advance), cold cuts, and much more!

Reach them by phone at 705-765-3936 or toll-free at 1-877-810-5824. Summer hours consist of Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 5:30pm (6pm on Fridays) and are closed on Sundays. For more details, please check out their website.

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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Maple Rum Banana Crepes

A simple way to make a delightful dessert that is sure to impress your guests.

Crepe Batter

½ Cup Flour
1 Beaten Egg
1 Cup of Milk
Pinch of Salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. vegetable oil

Add flour to milk and egg mixture and whisk gradually. Whisk in remaining ingredients and let stand for one hour before using.

In a hot greased pan pour 1.5 oz of batter and swirl around until pan is thinly coated. Turn after approximately one minute and cook reverse for ½ minute. Turn onto a plate. Repeat until batter is used. (Approximately 6 crepes).

Finale

2 Bananas
2 oz Muskoka Maple Syrup
1 oz White Rum
1 tbsp. Butter
1 Cup Fresh Muskoka Berries

Method

Peel bananas and remove any access pulp.
Place ½ a banana which has been sliced lengthways onto a crepe and wrap tightly
Trim edges of crepe and cut in half.
Repeat using 4 crepes
Boil maple syrup in a medium pan and remove from heat.
Add rum being cautious to avoid any open flame.
Return to the heat and warm through for one minute.
Whisk in butter and carefully add crepes to sauce.
Gently heat for ½ minute carefully remove and present on warm plates
Garnish with fresh berries and your favorite ice cream

Recipe Submitted by: Philip Leach
Executive Chef of Bigwin Island
Huntsville, ON
705.635.2582

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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

From Seed to Greens

SAVOUR Muskoka is excited to introduce one of our newest members.  Located in Emsdale, Seed to Green Farms specializes in organic micro greens, baby greens and wheatgrass. Seed to Green Farms believes that micro greens accentuates and deepens our connection with nature especially when included in our diet. From their pure aquifer water to organic soil, Seed to Green grows and harvests all products with care and our planet in mind.

With an astonishing nutritional value, extremely flavourful taste, and tenderness, micro greens are harvested at the beginning of their lives at 8 to 14 days old. As one of the most powerful foods in nature, micro greens are young vegetables that provide us with a powerful dose of digestible vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Micro greens are great for salads, sandwiches, soups, pizza toppings, green smoothies, on their own, and so much more.
 
Catch them this summer at the River Mill Farmers’ Market in Huntsville every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm where they will be selling micro-greens and wheatgrass shots.  They will also be a guest vendor at the Rosseau Market on August 19th, 26th, and September 2nd.  A supplier for Soul Sista’s Café in the new Fitt Gym Building in Huntsville, you can stop by for your daily shot of wheatgrass.
 
Stop by Seed to Green Farms directly to purchase their greens or even a Lexen Wheatgrass Juicer for those who wish to juice at home.  Visit their website for more details on products, including information on their October 22nd micro-greens course. 


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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Muskoka Beer Festival is Calling You

The weeks are going by quickly and the Griffin Gastropub is working hard with the preparations for their third annual festival. The 2011 Muskoka Beer Festival this year will be on Saturday, August 27th at Annie Williams Park in Bracebridge from Noon to 8:00 pm.

Keeping the focus on local, there will be over 20 craft breweries serving more than 75 different beers. The festival’s first year took in 700 paying customers. Last year that number almost doubled. The Griffin Pub is aspiring to have 2000 paying customers attend this year’s event!

Guests attending will be anyone and everyone from locavores, environmentalists, gardeners, beer enthusiasts, and summer tourists. So don't miss your chance to enjoy summer with this fantastic beer festival! Get your tickets now while you still can by clicking here!

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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

The Ridge at Manitou Golf Club

Designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the Ridge at Manitou Golf Club is nestled in the gorgeous Canadian Shield. Whether you love stunning landscapes, golfing on pristine land, or eating divine food, the Ridge at Manitou is sure to have something that suits your needs.

Enjoy eating in the comfort of their timber frame clubhouse and imagine you are at a lakeside cottage. Features include a screened porch and outdoor patio. Complimented by a grand three-storey stone fireplace, the dining room offers a central bar and adjoining lounge. Ceiling to floor windows show off the majestic view of Manitouwabing Lake.

Whether you prefer a casual bistro or fine dining menu, executive chef Philip Patrick creates monthly menus using local ingredients with fresh, local products. Relax and enjoy an afternoon or evening out or sit back after a rewarding game of golf. Make reservations by calling 705-389-9577.

If you are questioning what to do this summer, why not spend some time golfing at the Ridge and end off a fabulous day with a savoury meal? Please visit their website to check out their golf and dining options.

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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Oh Sweet Honey

Beekeepers since 1974, Board’s Honey Farm now has 300 colonies of honey bees. Nestled on a hillside farm just moments away from the village of Restoule, Board’s has something for everyone.

Visit, observe, learn, and enjoy! Meet a beekeeper, visit an active beeyard, and learn about the equipment they use. Board’s Honey Farm offers group tours, school/educational tours, workshops, bridal or corporate gift packages, and even more! Browse their honey shop for gourmet condiments, natural cosmetics, honeys, candles, treats, and flip through the books in their library. All products are natural and made right on the farm.

Not only does honey taste great, it has a number of medical benefits. Different forms of honey work as an aid to help bad coughs, it’s a mild laxative, it softens and heals skin tissue while attracting moisture, and even benefits people with certain diseases such as Parkinson’s. Learn more about apitherapy by visiting their shop and picking up a book or checking out their website.

The farm is open daily from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. But can’t make it there in person? Don’t worry! Visit their website today to make an order online.

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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Southwell Horsemanship Centre

Southwell Horsemanship Centre is located in the majestic Rosseau countryside. Holly Southwell teaches English riding and horsemanship year-round nearly every day. The centre also raises warmblood horses and frequently have a variety of horses for sale.

John Dixon and Holly Southwell have owned and operated Sweetgrass Farm, since 1996. The farm keeps John and Holly busy year-round, producing organic produce, wild rice, and maple syrup (among other things). In experimenting with winter gardening, Sweetgrass Farm has had amazing winter success for 7 years, with John and Holly harvesting winter greens in their unheated greenhouse approximately twice a week until June. When not busy with production, John and Holly have a variety of other activities on the go, including regular farm maintenance and upgrading.

For more information about Sweetgrass Farm/Southwell Horsemanship Centre, please contact John or Holly by calling 705-732-2283 to leave a message.

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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Savour the Flavour at Trillium Resort & Spa

Gorgeous Trillium Resort and Spa is nestled in Port Sydney, Ontario. As a resort guest you have the use of canoes, paddleboats, kayaks, mountain bikes, the tennis court and hot tub. You are invited to use the outdoor heated swimming pool and Finnish Sauna. Unlimited use of their state of the art fitness equipment. As a spa guest you will also have the use of the steam sauna and hot tub.

With more than 10 first class golf courses within a half hour drive, Trillium Resort would be more than happy to make your arrangements.

Conveying warmth and romance, the Farmhouse Lounge with its century-old Muskoka fieldstone fireplace and library, serves as the perfect place to relax with your favorite aperitif or after dinner coffee.

Through the magnificent arched windows, which soar up to the imposing, beamed cathedral ceiling, you can view the serene beauty of Devine Lake from the comfort of this popular gathering spot.

Call 705-385-1212 now to make reservations for your weekend getaway, vacation, or wedding!

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Trillium Resort & Spa uses fresh, local ingredients to offer savoury foods to their guests. Get an early taste by trying one of their recipes on your own!

SMOKED TROUT PASTA
1 large shallot
3 cloves of crushed garlic
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/3 of a Milford Bay smoked trout
3 pieces of asparagus cut in half
1/2 cup of pasta
3 tbsp horseradish
1/2 cup of 35% cream
1/4 cup of good parmigiano sane cheese
3 chives

First add your pasta to your boiling salted water. In a separate pan sweat off the shallots, garlic, and then add chopped asparagus (pre chop asparagus in to 3 pieces each).
The sauce, add the horse radish & cream, let it thicken a bit. While thickening, check your pasta when it is ready to your liking, add it with a bit of the pasta water so it is not to sticky then last minute add the Milford Bay smoked trout. Finally top with good parmigiano cheese and 3 chives.

Enjoy with a view of the lake and a full bodied white wine, like a Oregon or Australia Chardonnay.

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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Mobile Farmers' Market

Brand new to the Muskoka region, Tredki Acres is welcomed by SAVOUR Muskoka. With a successful launch last year in the Windsor/Essex area, owners Dan and Nancy Kenney are now fulfilling their dream to relocate to Muskoka and bringing their business with them.
 
Tredki Acres Mobile Farmers' Market is a local food delivery service. With two vehicles, Tredki Acres is able to offer fast and efficient service to their customers. One vehicle is insulated and refrigerated while the other is a full-size van for dry goods or non-perishables. Pick-up and delivery is conveniently the same day. If food isn’t able to be delivered until the following day, Tredki Acres is prepared to keep items refrigerated or frozen to keep all products fresh.
 
SAVOUR Members can benefit from this delivery service by having the time to concentrate on growth and production of their product and not worrying about how it will actually make its way to the dinner table. Restaurants, chefs, and culinary artisans have the stress-free advantage of their produce being delivered all at the same time.

Find out more about the benefits of Tredki Acres by visiting their website.

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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Hey Soul Sista

In beautiful Huntsville rests an organic internet cafe. Soul Sista's Cafe supports organic fair trade and serves a variety of wholesome food, including organic baked goods and wraps, soups and fruit smoothies.

Soul Sista’s Cafe offers healthy, nutritious eating, wholesome foods, organic baked goods, gluten-free products, wireless internet, private bookings, monthly cooking classes and much more. Diners have the option to eat in or take out.

The past few months have been exciting for Soul Sista’s as they have moved to a brand new location that opended earlier this summer. Originally in the downtown core, Soul Sista’s Cafe is now in the Fitt Gym building at 68 West Road in Huntsville.

Subsequent to their grand opening, business hours will continue as normal from Monday to Saturday at 8:30 - 5:00 pm and Sunday from 9:00 - 4:00 pm.

Visit their website to learn more about Soul Sista’s Cafe and the scrumptious, healthy options they have to offer.

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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Yum! Ice Cream in My Belly

Creative ultra premium ice cream and artisan gelato can be found at Belly Ice Cream Company located in the original lodge at Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville.

Offering a vast selection of flavours, ice cream at Belly’s is always made fresh to order and is free of preservatives and additives. Belly’s ice cream is always fresh and natural and uses no prepared products like marshallows, gelato flavouring paste, or prepared sauces. Using local sources, Belly’s ice cream is made with specific concentration to detail. With such unique assortments, Belly Ice Cream has a flavour for everyone using ingredients like honey, maple, berries, stone fruits, coffee, and even beer. Belly Ice Cream Company is accommodating to allergies and strict care is taken to prevent cross-contamination with options like ordering a “nut free pint.”

Belly can be found at Stephen's Butcher Shop, Port Carling; Silver Stream Farms, Port Sandfield; Muskoka Meats, Gravenhurst; Farmer’s Daughter, Huntsville; Cathy’s Corner Store, Milford Bay; and Millionaires Row. For ice cream cones see Red Barn Antiques and Abby’s Bakery in Port Carling. Contact owner Shelley Westgarth at 705-789-7113 ext. 4415 for this weeks flavours, special orders or visit their website or more details.

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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Griffin Gastropub's Hawaiian Party

The Griffin Gastropub is having a Hawaiian Party this Friday night, July 29th and YOU need to be there! Have a blast in Bracebridge's downtown at Midnight Madness and pop over to the Griffin on Chancery Lane for some mouth-watering food and icy cold beer. The reggae-style party is not something you will want to miss from the fun Hawaiian theme to the pig on a spit! What could be better than that?!

The Griffin Gastropub brings the flavours of the world to their patrons while predominantly using local ingredients. Along with the unique and bold dishes created by their chef, The Griffin features over 50 different beers made exclusively by Ontario Breweries.

Friday night. July 29. Hawaiian theme. Great music. Local food. Awesome fun.

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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm! You'll also get to meet the Griffin Gastropub owners Jed and Curt as they perform live music!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Have a Fine Thyme!

Owners Elizabeth and Claude come from quite diverse backgrounds but Fine Thymes brings together their common strengths and has made this restaurant and tea room into the charming, relaxed place it is today.

Fine Thymes Restaurant and Tea Room specializes in delectable, homemade food made with top ingredients from scratch just like our mothers and grandmothers used to make it.

Eating out does not mean you have to comprise any of your goals if you are watching your waistline. Fine Thymes has something for everyone whether you are trying to eat healthier or have a craving for something sweet and decadent.

Fine Thymes also provides catering services, bread and soup workshops, homemade specialty breads, Spinning Reels dinners, acoustic music evenings, and private parties.

Stop by and enjoy a top quality tea with dessert or have a fresh, homemade meal at 95 Manitoba Street in downtown Bracebridge. Take a look at their website to browse the menus.

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Are you a fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or just discovering us?

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

TGIF in Muskoka

What is there to do on a Friday afternoon?? Hmm.... How about strolling through an afternoon farmers' market?!

Baysville Farmers' Market is a great place to go on your Friday afternoon, and to visit some of SAVOUR Muskoka's members. Start off your weekend with fresh produce, meats, and goodies you just purchased at the Baysville market!

The market is in its 10th season! It runs from July 1st to September 2nd from 2:00 to 6:00 pm on Friday afternoons at the arena parking lot on University Street.

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm.

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

SAVOUR Muskoka TV Series

Coming Fall 2011..... SAVOUR Muskoka's TV Series!

SAVOUR Muskoka is thrilled to have the next season of the SAVOUR Muskoka Cogeco TV series airing this Fall. Filming is currently in production and this year's line up of featured members are going to be fantastic!

TVCOGECO is "proud to partner with Savour Muskoka to showcase area representatives from the agricultural, hospitality, retail, and micro-processing industries." With production underway, SAVOUR is thankful to be partnering once again with TVCOGECO.

Stay tuned and learn about the great products and skills offered by some of our SAVOUR members such as Taylor Strawberry Farm, Black River Food Co., Muskoka Meats, Arowhon Pines & Chef David Cooke, Fern Glenn Inn, and Oke Cook Farm.


Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm.

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Market Mondays

One of the best things about summer are the wonderful farmers' markets with great vendors from all around Muskoka, including a number of SAVOUR Muskoka members. Start off your week at the Bala Summer Market every Monday from late June until Labour Day from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

At the Bala Summer Market you will find everything from fresh produce, exquisite hand crafted collectables, artwork, hot foods, desserts, and so much more! There is something for everyone so don't miss out. Enjoy your Monday with a visit to the Bala Summer Market located at the Muskoka Lakes Sports Park on Muskoka Road 169 by the OPP.

Enjoy fresh, local food at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm.

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Wheat-free Delights

Started by Sabine Leidums in 2009, Wheat-free Delights offers a variety of top-quality gluten-free products. From fresh multi-seed breads to muffins, butter tarts and decadent European macarons, gluten-free has never tasted better.

After two successful summers touring Muskoka's farmer’s markets, the positive response to Sabine’s products was overwhelming. Bursting the seams of her home kitchen, Sabine made the transition to a Huntsville location, in Brendale Square (directly across from Price Chopper) the year-round, gluten-free facility her customers have been anxiously awaiting.

Regular Hours of Operation:
Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Saturday, 9am-4pm
CLOSED SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS

Don't miss out on delicious desserts and goodies from Wheat-free Delights at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm.

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Riverwalk at Field-to-Fork

Located by the waterfalls on the shores of the Muskoka River, Riverwalk Fine Dining Restaurant has been consistently recommended by WHERE Magazine and won the Reader’s Choice Award for Best Fine Dining Restaurant. This Mediterranean-inspired dining room, features an open kitchen allowing full view of your meal as it is being prepared, and you the opportunity to chat with the chef's at work. Menus change to reflect seasonal ingredients with features such as house marinated salmon and free-range Muskoka chicken.

Riverwalk Restaurant is on YouTube! This Cogeco TV also features Brooklands Farm where SAVOUR Muskoka's Field-to-Fork event will be taking place!

Taste Riverwalk cuisine at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm.

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Poppa Jim's Honey on YouTube

Member of the Ontario and the Muskoka/Parry Sound Beekeepers’ Association, Jim Smith has been working in apiculture for over twenty years. Smith has 32 hives in eight bee yards strategically located throughout the hills of Raymond, Windermere and Ullswater so that bees have easy access to wild flowers all season long. Lavendar, lilac, wild apple and cherry blossoms enhance the flavours in Poppa Jim's honey. Pure and creamed wildflower honey along with honey comb is available year round. The Smiths also gather wax to make a variety of clean-burning decorative candles. Jim Smith also has an education hive that he can bring to resorts and other locations to show visitors how honey is made.


Watch Poppa Jim on YouTube! Feature also includes Executive Chef Ken Schulz of Grandview Resort as he uses Poppa Jim's honey to create delicious, local cuisine.


Come visit Poppa Jim at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm.

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Muskoka's Cranberry Trails

The Cranberry Trails at Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh offer a wonderful Muskoka experience around the cranberry marshes for any time of the year whether you want to go hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or snowmobiling. Pets are allowed on leashes as well. The trails are free to roam, all you have to do is check in at the Cranberry Store first. View the trail brochure for a map and trail details. Length of trails vary from 1.0 km to 5.0 km. There are three self-guided tours and three geocaches for your enjoyment.

Have an interest in Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh? Then maybe you’ll also be interested in their Muskoka Lakes Winery. Enjoy samples of their delicious, fruity wines at the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm.

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Folk Artists to Perform at Field-to-Fork

Acoustic Folk Artists Curt Dunlop and Jed Corbeil will be performing at this year’s Field-to-Fork tasting event at Brooklands Farm in Milford Bay, part of beautiful Muskoka cottage country. Proprietors of Bracebridge’s Griffin Gastropub, talented musical artists Curt and Jed are versatile with an acoustic folk, rock, blues, and jazz style to their music.

What could go better with genuine, acoustic music from two fantastic Muskoka artists than fresh, local food in a picturesque setting? It couldn’t get any more Muskokan than that! Click here for more details about the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event where Curt and Jed will be serenading guests.

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The Griffin Gastropub will be hosting Muskoka’s Beer Festival once again this year on Saturday, August 27th, 2011 at Annie William’s Park in Bracebridge. Click here to learn more!

Your Picture Perfect Wedding

You might have just stumbled across that perfect location you’ve always wanted for your special day! Delta Sherwood Inn is available to be your exclusive host for a wedding in any season with beautiful floor-to-ceiling dining room windows, majestic scenery, and delectable cuisine. Sherwood situated in Port Carling couldn’t be a better location for your gorgeous Muskoka wedding.

Their luxurious Amba Spa is sure to prepare you and your guests for that exciting wedding day. Golfing is also available at the exquisite Lake Joseph Golf Club. Other seasonal attractions at Sherwood include a fitness centre, boat cruises, trails, racquet sports, ice skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

On the beautiful shores of Lake Joseph, Sherwood is Muskoka’s only award winning CAA/AAA Four Diamond dining room. Sherwood offers fine linens and Muskoka-inspired cuisine featuring local ingredients prepared by their culinary team. Sherwood’s on-site natural smokehouse provides a delicate flavour for one of the Inn’s favourites, smoked salmon or any of Chef’s creations. An extensive wine cellar featuring over 160 wines, many of which are VQA Wines from Ontario’s top wineries, will ensure a fabulous wine pairing culinary experience.

Click here for more details about the Field-to-Fork Tasting Event that Delta Sherwood Inn will be taking part in.

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Golf, Dine, Sleep: The Perfect Trio

Let the searching for your ultimate holiday stop here! Delta Grandview Resort is nestled in beautiful Huntsville in Muskoka cottage country and offers a perfect trio and a wide variety of recreational activities.

Whether you are a newbie at golf or experienced, Grandview can meet your needs. With their 9-hole Academy Golf Course, introduce yourself to the world of golf. Play at the Mark O’Meara Golf Course to practice your skills and challenge yourself.

Grandview offers beautiful accommodations for their guests whether you are there to focus on golf or sit back and relax at their Amba Day Spa. Other recreational opportunities include a wide assortment of water activities, indoor and outdoor tennis, basketball, mountain bikes, board games, tiny town for toddlers, and even more!

Located at Delta Grandview in the historic inn, the dining room features scenic vistas overlooking floral gardens and Fairy Lake. Mains change with the seasons and may include steak, pasta, risotto and always decadent desserts – featuring local ingredients. Three other gastronomic experiences offered at the Delta Grandview Resort include Owl's Nest Lobby Bar & Lounge, experience the warm ambiance and the casual intimacy it provides; Dockside Bar & Grill, waterfront dining at its best and is the ideal casual location for a meal or snack while observing the true beauty overlooking Fairy Lake; and O’Meara Clubhouse, enjoy a meal before or after a round of Golf with exceptional items prepared with local ingredients by Executive Chef Ken Schulz.

Click here for more details about the Field-to-Fork Tasting Event that Delta Grandview will be participating in.

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Farm-to-Table with Becky Lennerton

Started four years ago, Rebekah Lennerton created the Black River Food Company in the small town of Washago with the "Farm-to-Table" philosophy. The company specializes in social and corporate catering, prepared soups, sauces, and entrees, as well as culinary classes.

A variety of Black River Food’s products use locally grown organics and farm raised game such as elk, bison, and red deer. These products are featured at the Gravenhurst Farmers’ market, Tastebuds in Gravenhurst, and at Stephen’s Butchers in Port Carling. You can keep an eye out for Black River Food Co. at the Mariposa Folk Festival in July and the Bala Cranberry Festival in October. All meals are made in their own kitchen with pure, fresh, natural ingredients. Products used are from local farmers' markets, apiaries, and specialty farms - ensuring local promotion and seasonal freshness. All meats are pasture raised, provincially inspected, and sourced from Muskoka Meats and other local butchers. Items are prepared in small batch sizes so everything is done by hand. No machine can replace a chef and Black River Food Co. refuses to give in to mass production.
Find out more at www.blackriverfood.ca or call 705-689-1617 with any questions. Products can also be purchased at their new kitchen at Muskoka Meats and the 100 Mile Store.

Click here for more details about the Field-to-Fork Tasting Event that Black River Food Co. is taking part in.

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Shiitake Mushrooms a Popular Choice

Muskoka is flourishing with oak trees and it makes for the perfect location for shiitake (Japanese for oak) mushrooms. Windy Acres Farm supplies select stores, resorts and restaurants with Shiitake Mushrooms. Mushrooms are all organic, grown on hardwood logs [the same way as the 600 year Japanese traditions] making for a much enhanced flavour as compared to the conventional shiitake grown year round on sawdust.

Season is from mid June till start of November. Farm sales by advance order, preferably 10 days as all logs are fruited on a timed cycle with weekly markets and chef demand. Products sold include mushroom caps, whole mushrooms, dried mushrooms, and dried mushroom extract used year round. A small greenhouse adds fresh, natural grown produce; mostly varieties of cherry tomatoes. Look for WINDY ACRES at local farmers’ markets!

Get a taste of fresh shiitake mushrooms from Windy Acres Farm at SAVOUR Muskoka’s Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on August 14th. For more details about the event and to purchase tickets, click here.

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Are You at a Crossroads?

Sit back, relax and savour a delectable breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Crossroads Pub and Grill in Rosseau, a beautiful Muskoka village. The only decision you’ll have to make at these crossroads is what mouth-watering items on the menu you’re going to pick.

Richard Lalonde has become owner and executive chef at Crossroads Pub and Grill and has been insistent on the use of local products such as Brooklands Farm produce and naturally raised beef and pork from Winding Fences Farm. Executive Chef Richard Lalonde likes good, 'honest' cooking with respect to products and ingredients and the inspiration of the season. It is all about good quality, atmosphere and value.

Pub and grill nestled at the crossroads. Drop in for a quick bite or a hearty meal. An lovely outdoor patio is available for those great Muskoka days and docking for those coming by boat.

Hours:
Monday - Friday
11:30 am - taking last dinner reservation at 9:00 pm

Pub style menu being served
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
closing at 11:00 pm.

Saturday & Sunday
Serving 9:00 am - 11:00 pm.

Serving Breakfast from
9:00 am - 11:30 am.

For inquiries or to make reservations, please call Crossroads at 705-732-4343 and view their website by clicking here.

For more details about the event and to purchase tickets, click here.

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Eclectic, Contemporary, and Fresh: Morandin Catering

Since 1989, Morandin Catering has been creating amazing food and spectacular events for the seasonal, full-time and corporate residents of Muskoka.

They have a reputation for creating food that is eclectic, contemporary and fresh and whenever possible, they use locally produced ingredients from area farmers and producers.

The team at Morandin Catering offers exceptional service and has the resources and experience necessary to make any event an unforgettable one.

As they continue to grow, Sandra gets to do what she loves most which is to help create perfect food and perfect memories for each and every client. Browse through their new website and discover what they have to offer your special event!

Don’t miss Morandin Catering at SAVOUR Muskoka’s Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th from 1:00 to 4:00pm. For more details about the event and to purchase tickets, click here.

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Muskoka is Beating the Wheat!

Beat the Wheat, located in Huntsville, ON and co-founded by Stephanie Dunn and Adam Palubiski, offers fresh, gourmet gluten-free pasta (made with no additives or preservatives) that EVERYONE can enjoy!

Stephanie and Adam started Beat the Wheat in March 2010, after great success at the Muskoka Natural Food Market. With Adam's background of being a pasta chef at one of the top rated restaurants in Whistler, B.C. he has had ample experience and a solid background working with fresh pasta.

Beat the Wheat offers gluten-free pasta in many forms, including tagliatelli, spaghetti and pasta sheets for lasagna, ravioli, cannelloni or stuffed pasta. Beat the Wheat pastas make for a quick and easy meal that cooks in a fraction of the time of dried pasta. Try a bite... you won't believe its gluten-free!

Beat the Wheat now also supplies their fresh, gluten-free pasta to some of the top resorts in and around Muskoka, including Deerhurst Resort and Delta Grandview. Beat the Wheat products can also be found throughout a variety of stores in and around the Muskoka area including: Wheat Free Delights in Huntsville, The Natural Food Market in Bracebridge, Robinson's General Store in Dorset, The Great Vine in Huntsville, and Bearfoot Gourmet in Baysville.

During the summer months, Adam and Stephanie can also be found selling their fresh pasta at the Gravenhurst, Huntsville and Bracebridge farmers’ markets.

For more information on Beat the Wheat products, email beat.the.wheat1@gmail.com. For updates, visit their Facebook page or check out their blog for some delicious gluten-free recipes.

Sample their fresh pasta at Field-to-Fork on August 14th. For more details about the tasting event and to purchase tickets, click here.

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Summer Getaway in Muskoka

No matter what the season, you'll find everything from healthy balanced meals to casual fare to indulgence at Taste, the Restaurant at Touchstone.
This casually elegant restaurant is an unexpected jewel set amidst a beautiful Muskoka background. Executive Chef Guy Bedard of Taste has created a balanced menu embracing regional flavours of Muskoka’s contemporary cottage cuisine. Guy and his culinary team are dedicated to their craft, taking classical and modern dishes fusing them with the freshest qualities of local Ontario ingredients to create imaginative dishes that stimulate the senses of Sight, Smell and TASTE.
From decadent to simply outstanding, Taste has created a menu guaranteed to satisfy every palette. Enjoy a summer getaway this year at Touchstone on Lake Muskoka or spend an evening at TASTE restaurant for an exquisite dining experience.

Get a taste of Touchstone at SAVOUR Muskoka’s Field-to-Fork on Sunday, August 14th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details about the tasting event and to purchase tickets, click here.

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Early Morning? Muskoka Roastery Coffee Has You Covered!

When William Snell first raised a family in the wilderness more than a century ago, he was a Muskoka pioneer. Now great grandson Douglas is a pioneer in his own right as the first Coffee Roaster of the region. With a deep sense of history, years of specialized training, and a great desire for that perfect brew, he is creating a unique line of coffee blends.

They're distinctively Canadian - authentic regional flavours from sweet maple to rich, earthy espresso. Whether you're brewing up a coffee over a campfire in the heart of Algonquin Park, enjoying the rustic experience of a lakeside cottage, or simply relaxing at home, take the time to inhale the aroma and experience the Taste of the Wilderness!

The summer heat can be rather draining on the body but if you need an energy boost, Muskoka Roastery Coffee has you covered at the Field-to-Fork tasting event on August 14th at Brooklands Farm. The event is SAVOUR Muskoka’s annual fundraiser and Muskoka Roastery’s supply of coffee is sure to compliment the fine desserts that will be available. For more details about the event and to purchase tickets, click here.

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Enjoy a Muskokan Summer with a Refreshing, Local Pint

Interested in that refreshing ice cold, Northern taste? Lake of Bays Brewing Company is the newest craft addition to Muskoka. Situated only a few hundred metres from the town docks in Baysville on highway 117, Lake of Bays’ facility is in a brand-new building equipped with large windows for public viewing, high ceilings, and tons of natural lighting. Bottles and kegs of their freshly-made brews can be purchased at the retail store in the entrance of their brewery or at local LCBO and Beer Stores.

The grand opening took place in May 2010 with the release of their Pale Ale. Their seasonal winter flavour is a Mocha Porter that combines the great taste of beer; smooth, revitalizing coffee; chocolate goodness; and a touch of roasted barley.
Now prepare yourself for their brand new Rousse Red Ale, Quebecois-style! Naturally red in colour from carefully brewed ingredients, you won’t be disappointed by this dark and flavourful beer. Using dark crystal and roasted malts with spicy, earthly hops, the flavour is well-balanced with a stimulating taste. Drop by the brewery for a taste or pick up a whole case!
For retail hours, visit www.lakeofbaysbrewing.com or reach them by phone at 705-767-2313 with any questions.

SAVOUR Muskoka’s Field-to-Fork event wouldn’t be complete without some fantastic, local drink. Enjoy an afternoon tasting delicious food from local chefs and farms while cooling down with a fresh taste of Lake of Bays Brewery. For more details, visit www.savourmuskoka.com/events.html

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Sprucedale Quality Meats: Muskoka’s Abattoir

As one of the only licensed abattoirs in and around the Muskoka region, Sprucedale Quality Meats offers fresh, local meat products and custom butchering of beef, pork, poultry, lamb. Sprucedale Meats is equipped with a retail store and also takes freezer orders. Barbeques are available for pig roast and barbeque packs. Visit their retail store in Sprucedale, ON or call 705-685-7747 for more information.
Fresh products from Sprucedale Meats were featured with great success at the SAVOUR Muskoka booth at this year’s Flavours of Muskoka tasting event that took place on June 29th at the Rosseau, a JW Marriott Resort and Spa.

Taste delicious samples from Sprucedale Meats at the 2011 Field-to-Fork in Milford Bay at Brooklands Farm on Sunday, August 14th. The tasting event is SAVOUR Muskoka’s annual fundraiser and always attracts large amounts of guests. Purchase your tickets today as they are selling fast! Visit www.savourmuskoka.com/events.html for tickets.

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Wheatgrass? Sprouts? Yes, Please!

Four Season Greens grows sprouts and wheatgrass to order for the Muskoka area. Steve and Sharon Bacon run sprouting workshops at their place in Port Sydney or at your own! They sell sprouting kits, seeds and resources. The sprouting kits are 100% complete and easy to use, you just add water!

A huge variety of sprouts are available from pea greens, sunflower shoots, golden corn shoots, wheatgrass, red cabbage, arugula, fenugreek, peppercress, broccoli, basil, adzuki, and many more! Sprouts are fantastic for salads, sandwiches, pizza toppings, snacks, smoothies, or whatever you can come up with! They also have great nutritional value with powerful digestible vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Wheatgrass has become popular in juice form for health benefits, particularly from the high source of chlorophyll it has to offer.

Want to know more about sprouts and wheatgrass juice? Contact Four Season Greens at 705-385-2987 or fourseasongreens@cogeco.ca with any questions about their products or to make your first order today!

Meet them in person and learn about sprouting at the Field-to-Fork Tasting Event at Brooklands Farm in Milford Bay on Sunday, August 14th from 1:00 to 4:00pm. Purchase tickets today at www.savourmuskoka.com/events.html

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Muskoka’s Vegetarian Café & Natural Food Market

The Muskoka Natural Food Market is your place for everything natural. They strive to support local food growers and producers in Muskoka and also throughout the province.
Enjoy a full service health food store with fresh organic produce, frozen and dry goods, and homemade foods. Also offered is a state-of-the-art bulk food section for your convenience. A vast selection of teas are offered with a taste to match everyone’s needs. Have a sweet tooth? No worries! Guilt-free chocolates and other sweets are offered.

Natural vitamin supplements are also available. Other products such as soaps, natural bug repellant, shampoos, cosmetics, books and countless more products are to be had.

Anyone who is a vegetarian knows how tricky it can be to find convenient food that is healthy, especially when you are on the go. Try their Dali Lama vegetarian café! A vast array of dishes and bites are available for take-out or eat-in, with catering options offered as well.

Check out Muskoka Natural Food Market today in the Bracebridge Shopping Centre off Hwy 118 W by Pizza Pizza and The Source. For inquiries, call 705-645-5471.

Hours:
Monday to Thursday-9 am to 6pm
Friday-9 am to 7pm
Saturday-9 am to 6pm

Summer Hours:
Monday to Saturday-9am to 7pm
Sunday-11am to 4pm

Muskoka Natural Food Market will be one of the members participating in the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event. This great, summer marché-style experience is scheduled for Sunday, August 14th from 1:00 to 4:00pm at Brooklands Farm in Milford Bay, ON.

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Alternative Baking in Muskoka

Situated in Rosseau village, Donna’s Homestead Bakery is completely dedicated to baking gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free breads and treats. So delicious, you would never know they are gluten-free!

This alternative bakery is a great resource for anyone restricted to a gluten, dairy, or soy-free diet and also for anyone who is interested in scrumptious baked goods. A great selection is available at Donna’s Homestead Bakery with cookies, muffins, breads, waffles, and tons more!

Donna and Burkhard Kurfiss and their gluten-free products can be found Fridays at the Rosseau Farmers’ Market from 9-2pm, every Saturday (until October 9th) at the McKellar Farmers’ Market from 9-2pm, and year-round at the Orillia Farmers’ market every Saturday from 7:30am to 12:30pm.

The bakery itself is also open every Thursday and Friday from 10am-6pm, and also on Saturdays from 4pm to 7pm. For more information on their products, or to place an order, call Donna or Burkhard at 705-732-2064.
Get a taste of their treats and wholesome foods today!

You won’t want to miss them at SAVOUR Muskoka’s Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th! For more details, view the events page at www.savourmuskoka.com and purchase tickets while you can.

Stunning Muskoka Farm to Host Field-to-Fork Event

Since 1876, Brooklands farm has supported six generations of the Riley Family. Wetlands, forests, fields, streams, and heritage buildings are all part of what makes Brooklands Farm a spectacular Muskoka farm and the perfect location for SAVOUR Muskoka’s Field-to-Fork Tasting Event.

Brooklands Farm offers a vast selection of produce from their own maple syrup to vegetables and berries. Visitors are welcome to come pick their own berries and vegetables during the growing season. Produce is grown with sustainable farming methods and they rely on improving soil health rather than chemicals.

Their hotline is a quick way to find out what produce they have in season and what is available. They can be reached at 705-764-1888 or browse their website at www.brooklandsfarm.ca and learn more about their history and what they have to offer. For local chefs and families who are interested in supporting the local food movement, the farm offers weekly deliveries.

Visit them today at 1375 Butter and Egg Road off of highway 118W in Milford Bay!
The SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork Tasting Event will be taking place on Sunday, August 14th from 1:00 to 4:00pm. To order tickets, visit www.savourmuskoka.com and check out the events page.

Muskoka Brewery Celebrates 15 Years

Founded by Gary McMullen and Kirk Evans, the Muskoka Brewery was excited to celebrate their 15th Anniversary this summer on June 18th.

Now equipped with a team of 18 people, the brewery strives to provide you with the finest hand-crafted beer. Nestled in the heart of Muskoka, the brewery is the Taste of Cottage Country! In keeping with their Muskoka home and surroundings, the brewery’s goal is to lead the industry in craft beer excellence and innovation, environmentally sound and sustainable practices.

Muskoka Brewery values an authentic, respectful, open and honest relationship with all of their customers and business partners. At the brewery, they hold true to their three core beliefs of freshness, purity, and independence. Best before dates are used to enable the consumer to enjoy the product while it is at its finest. Unlike the vast majority of breweries, Muskoka Brewery labels their ingredients so you are aware of just how pure the product is. To pick up a case, visit the brewery on Taylor Rd. in Bracebridge or visit select Beer and LCBO stores. Check out their website at www.muskokabrewery.com for more details.

Enjoy Muskoka Brewery samples at the Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on August 14th. See events at www.savourmuskoka.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

Holiday BBQ at Arowhon Pines Resort

Arowhon Pines Resort is nestled in picturesque Algonquin Park and will be hosting a “100 Mile Challenge” barbecue on Monday, August 1st from 12:30 to 3:00 pm at $32.00 per person. With the 100 mile concept, food being served will have been grown from within a 100 mile radius of Arowhon Pines. This is a challenge to promote the creation and execution of a local diet. The 100 mile idea raises awareness about the environmentally and economically friendly benefits of eating locally produced food. Not to mention, it is absolutely delicious!

With hopes of this becoming an annual custom, Arowhon Pines is thrilled to be organizing the 100 mile barbeque. Chef David Cooke of Arowhon Pines has been working vigorously over the past 10 years to use local produce and meat suppliers from the region. Some of their partners include Brooklands Farm, Pork of Yore in the Ottawa Valley, Kawartha Diary, Grenville Farms, Sprucedale Meats, and Four Season Greens.
For more information, please visit www.arowhonpines.ca or contact Arowhon at 705-633-5661. We look forward to seeing you there!

Can’t make it out to the holiday BBQ or want more of what you tasted at the BBQ? Arowhon Pines will be back at SAVOUR Muskoka’s Field-to-Fork Tasting Event on Sunday, August 14th from 1 to 4pm. Check the events page at www.savourmuskoka.com to learn more.

Muskoka Meats’ Workshop Series

You are invited to Muskoka Meats and the 100 Mile Store for their workshop series that is currently running until the beginning of October 2011.

Located on Hwy 11 North, Muskoka Meats is excited to offer Muskoka its first 100 mile store. Muskoka Meats is now home to a significantly larger facility, and has expanded to include a whole series of natural, local products. To combine the efforts of the farmers, chefs, and processors just “made sense” to owner David Purdon.

A full-service solution, Muskoka Meats aims to supply and produce the best meats possible, using the finest ingredients available. Also joining Muskoka Meats is Chef Becky Lennerton from Black River Food Company and Ron and Bonnie Karson of All Fired Up in Muskoka.

The 100 Mile Store offers meat, produce, preserves, fruit, honey, maple syrup, gourmet soups, salads, pulled pork and campfire baked beans, arts, crafts and perennial plants, wood-fire bagels, flatbreads, and pizza all produced within a 100 mile radius. Based on the season, availability, and local participation, products will change regularly. Visit www.muskokameats.com to find out more about the products being offered.

Intrigued by what Muskoka Meats and the 100 Mile Store have to offer? This is where the workshop series comes in! Visit www.savourmuskoka.com and check out our events page to view a full schedule of Muskoka Meats’ workshops from canning and preserving to cooking chicken and pork.

Muskoka Meats is on the list of our great vendors who will be participating in SAVOUR Muskoka’s Field-to-Fork Tasting Event. Tickets are available on our events page at www.savourmuskoka.com

Deerhurst Resort to Participate in Field-to-Fork Tasting Event

Just under a month is left until SAVOUR Muskoka’s 2011 Field-to-Fork Tasting Event. Scheduled for Sunday, August 14th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, tickets are available for purchase online at www.savourmuskoka.com and will be hosted by Brooklands Farm (www.brooklandsfarm.ca) in Milford Bay, ON. If you are interested in an exciting, culinary experience then you won’t want to miss out. Enjoy a summer afternoon tasting fine cuisine and drink, meeting local chefs, farmers, and artisans with majestic farm scenery.

SAVOUR Muskoka is proud to announce one of the vendors at this event will be Deerhurst Resort, home of the 2010 G8 Summit. This fine resort is Ontario’s largest and is situated in Huntsville on Peninsula Lake. Executive Chef Rory Golden is truly an artist of his trade with skills that include ice sculpting with his creations used for a variety of special occasions, remarkably a banquet attended by Queen Elizabeth II. Chef Rory Golden is a fine example of a master of culinary arts. Have a taste of Deerhurst’s Eclipse restaurant at SAVOUR’s tasting event with savoury cuisine prepared by Chef Golden. This is not something you will want to miss!
To learn more about SAVOUR member, Chef Rory Golden and Deerhurst’s Eclipse restaurant, visit their website at www.deerhurstresort.com.

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