SAVOUR Muskoka

The Rosseau: Recreational and Special Events!

2011-09-01T11:57:00.000-07:00

Just because summer is over doesn't mean the fun has to stop!

The Rosseau, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa has you set with a huge variety of recreational activities and special events for September and October 2011!

Saturday, September 24
10am – 3pm
Mushroom Foraging and Cooking Class
Spend the day identifying and collecting edible mushrooms with naturalists Robin Tapley and Bob Bowles. Learn tips and tricks on how to prepare and cook different mushroom dishes.
Includes a mushroom-inspired meal prepared by The Rosseau chefs. Please contact the Concierge at 705-765-1900 ext 7300 to register. Reservations subject to space and availability.
Before September 1st $85 per person, after September 1st $95 per person.

Saturday, October 8
2pm – 3pm
Muskoka Autumn Cookies
Learn how to prepare and bake scrumptious, festive cookies with The Rosseau’s Pastry Chef.

Saturday, October 8
Sunday, October 9
Thanksgiving Dinner
enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving Buffet Feast at Cottages Restaurant. Reservations are required.
$45 per person, 12 and under $21

Friday, October 14
Saturday, October 15
Sunday, October 16
Bala CranBerry Festival
Celebrate autumn with the tradition of the Bala Cranberry Festival. enjoy cranberry marsh tours, craft shows, street carnivals, entertainment, and of course the cranberries!
Festival admission prices: $7 per person, 12 and under are free.

Saturday, October 29
Sunday, October 30
10am – 12pm
Hallowe’en pumpkin Carving
Celebrate Hallowe’en by creating your very own jack-o-lantern!
$10 per pumpkin

For detailed information on ALL the endless recreational activities (such as zumba, yoga, hikes, survival skills, bonfires) and special events with The Rosseau during the months of September and October, CLICK HERE!

From Farm to Plate

2011-08-31T12:50:00.000-07:00

Get to know where your meat comes from and the best possible ways to cook it by taking part in the workshops at Muskoka Meats & the 100 Mile Store.

Chicken
Tuesday, September 13th
$50.00 per person
The wonderful world of chicken, for the whole bird to your plate and how to get it there.

The Whole HOG
Tuesday, October 4th
$50.00 per person
From nose to tail a workshop dedicated to pork. Where the cuts come from, how best to prepare them and even how pork become such delicacies as bacon and sausage.

Contact: 705-687-3283
Location: Muskoka Meats, Hwy 11 N, Gravenhurst, ON

Pay Now and Reserve Your Spot in the 2011 Workshop Series!

Muskoka Harvest Ale is BACK!

2011-08-31T08:22:00.000-07:00

Muskoka Brewery is bringing back their Harvest Ale for the Fall season!

CLICK HERE & ENTER THE HARVEST ALE CONTEST!

Available Only: September 1st - November 1st

Muskoka Harvest Ale was the brewery’s pioneering venture into seasonal beers. Now in its third year, the Harvest Ale marks the end of the growing season and the process of gathering mature crops from the fields.

Dry hopped and brewed using a selection of premium local ingredients, this ale has a rich malt backbone and a subtle grassy character reminiscent of the freshly cut harvest. It’s their way of celebrating another prosperous growing season. And they’re proud to share it with you.

ABV: 6.4%

Available at:
The Beer Store
LCBO

Get to Your Know Your Local Artisans

2011-08-30T11:18:00.000-07:00

Get to know your Muskoka region chefs, restaurants, farmers, and artisans by staying connected with SAVOUR Muskoka.

If you are keen on learning about the culinary experiences that Muskoka has to offer, you might be intrigued by our YouTube channel that features episodes from the TVCOGECO series.

Discover how Muskoka Meats & the 100 Mile Store operates their business and the savoury foods that can be created using their products, as Becky Lennerton of Black River Food Company will demonstrate.

Watch the Video Now!

Maple Products from Hubbert's

2011-08-30T07:05:00.000-07:00

Three time winners at the Royal Winter Fair World Championships, the Hubbert’s maple bush has been producing syrup since the area was settled in the late 1800’s. Bill’s parents moved to the farm in 1949 as part of a settlement program for war veterans. Bill and Lori both have a degree in forestry from the University of Toronto and have been managing the forest and producing the syrup for many years. Now one of the largest area producers, the farm now includes 580 acres.

Bill also works off the farm full time as a forester with the Algonquin Forestry Authority. By concentrating their efforts on a single product - maple syrup - they have been able to purchase the latest equipment and upgrade their facility with the latest technology. Health spiles are used to collect the sap through 100+ km of tubing with a modern vacuum, filtering and bottling system to ensure a clear top quality product. The 5,000 square foot sugarhouse also includes a basement where the sap tanks are kept cool prior to boiling in the 6’X16’ wood fired evaporator. At present there are 15,000 taps with the ability to produce close to 15,000 litres of product when the weather cooperates! Executive Chef Rory Golden at Deerhurst Resort is just one of their many customers.

Located in Sundridge, they can be reached at 705-384-7847.

Allow SAVOUR Muskoka to Keep You Up-to-Date

2011-08-29T11:46:00.000-07:00

Are you curious to learn more about the culinary scene in gorgeous Muskoka cottage country? Let SAVOUR Muskoka open your eyes to the vast array of talented individuals in our community that are defining Muskoka as a dynamic culinary destination!

Keep up-to-date with the local culinary world by subscribing to our SAVOUR Muskoka newsletter where you will learn about events; updates on what has been happening; featured chefs, restaurants, farmers, and culinary artisans; savoury and decadent recipes; and so much more! To sign-up, send us your e-mail address by e-mailing admin@savourmuskoka.com

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Mark Marchment, Executive Chef

2011-08-29T10:21:00.000-07:00

With over 20 years of luxury-culinary experience, Chef Mark Marchment brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the food industry to the Windermere House. Chef Marchment boasts an impressive resume that includes four-diamond hotels and award-winning Toronto restaurants.

Chef Marchment has participated in international culinary competitions where he has received several prestigious awards. He is also a published writer with a monthly column and various articles and recipes appearing in Table Fare, Incredible Edibles and the Orillia Packet and Times.

Most recently, Chef Marchment was recognized for opening the acclaimed Oliver & Bonacini Restaurant at Blue Mountain as Executive Chef.

Chef Marchment has crafted exceptional dining experiences at the Windermere House by drawing upon his expertise, talent and brilliant creative vision. He uses local and organic foods, avoiding commercially prepared products. Guests will experience bold flavours and simple food, drawing on the philosophy of ‘let the food speak for itself.’ Guests experience “farm-to-fork” cuisine crafted with fresh local ingredients and guests can choose from an ample bar menu offering exquisite ware.

Summer Fun at Beer Fest

2011-08-29T09:45:00.001-07:00

The end of Summer came with a big hit at Muskoka’s Beer Festival on August 27th at Annie Williams Park in Bracebridge. Organized by the Griffin Gastropub, the 3rd annual event hosted 12 of some of the best craft breweries with a huge variety of tastes in the beer samplings along with six Muskoka food vendors.

Muskoka's Beer Festival had its first year in 2009 and took in roughly 700 people. Last year was a great success with almost double the number of guests. This year was the biggest yet as the number increased over 50% from last year, bumping it past 2000 guests.

Guests were treated to performances by six musical acts throughout the day. A blow-up obstacle course made for additional excitement at the festival with all proceeds donated to the Annie Williams Park for their upgrades on September 10th. Congratulations go out to the Flying Monkeys who won the Brewmaster Challenge that includes a weekend away at Delta Grandview and a beer on tap for a month!

Though the event took place solely on Saturday, residents and visitors had a blast the night before at the Griffin Gastropub as they prepared for the day to follow. On Saturday night after the beer festival ended, an "after party" was held at the Griffin in the parking lot to celebrate another successful year at the beer festival.

Next year is bound to be another promising beer festival that the Griffin Gastropub looks forward to. Whether you missed this year's festival or you attended and had a blast, make sure to attend next year's festival for another great way to end the summer!

Click here to check out a video to hear from the breweries at the festival!

What else is happening with the Griffin? Ontario's Craft Brewing Awards (Golden Tap Awards) took place on Saturday in Toronto at Beerbistro. The Griffin Gastropub has received an editor's circle award for contribution to the industry. Unable to attend in person because of the beer festival on Saturday, the Griffin sent in a video. Click here to watch it! (Please note, the page may take several minutes to load).

Additional Links -
Muskoka's Local Breweries at the Festival:
Lake of Bays Brewing Co.
Muskoka Brewery

Your Chef In Muskoka is Mackenzie Taylor

2011-08-29T09:42:00.000-07:00

Mackenzie Taylor does it all as Executive Chef of the Old Station and as Chef/Proprietor of Bearfoot Gourmet/My Chef In Muskoka.

Chef MacKenzie Taylor grew up in suburban Ontario, north of Toronto. This is however, not where he fell in love with food…

MacKenzie shared his time between Ontario and New York State, staying with family in Manhattan and summering on Nantucket Island (USA). Rubbing elbows with the Mayor of NYC as he savoured the velvety bliss of Lobster Stew (Bouillabaisse) at the Grand Central Oyster Bar (still on the menu today!) is a memory that has lingered over a life time for the accomplished Chef. MacKenzie’s tryst with food continued while traveling Europe, camping by the side of the road and enjoying local cuisines from the northern coast of Scotland to the southern tip of (former) Yugoslavia.

MacKenzie debuted as he completed his culinary apprenticeship under the mentorship of Certified Chef de Cuisine Roddy Fenner of Scotland at the upscale private club Port Credit Yacht Club. MacKenzie worked with Chef Fenner for 10 years, becoming his Restaurant-Chef at The Doctor’s House in Kleinberg, Executive Sous-Chef at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, and Head Chef at the Brampton Golf Club. During these years MacKenzie refined his skills in a la Carte Cuisine for 50 to 200 seat dining rooms, and in hotel style Banquet service for conferences and weddings with over 2000 guests.

Mackenzie took a year's leave on an adventure to British Columbia, leaving his mark in Vancouver while developing and opening MoonBean's Bistro (with friend Banu) in the west-end.

Upon return to Toronto MacKenzie was invited downtown by close friend & mentor Stephen Czetyrbok (Bloom Restaurant) to support the re-launch of the historic Sultan’s Tent. Working closely with Consulting Chef Al Tennenhouse and Gary Hoyer of Millie’s Bistro, he developed a deep passion for North African and Moroccan cuisine.

MacKenzie's next gig with Czetyrbok was the launch of “Prime Steakhouse”, a newly renovated 400 seat Scottish castle/manor at Steeles and Warden. This offered the opportunity for MacKenzie to kibitz with consulting Chef Domenic Zoffranieri, Certified Chef de Cuisine and President of the Escoffier Society.

Five years ago, after 15 years cheffing in urban mayhem, MacKenzie and his wife Kyla, decided to change course for Muskoka after accepting an offer in Port Carling for the renowned Complete Angler. Since landing in Muskoka, MacKenzie has worked as the Executive Chef at the Greene Slate Inn/Links Grille a 400 seat steakhouse (A Complete Angler Restaurant) where he won the 2005 Best Fine Dining Award, Executive Chef at the Complete Angler a 150 seat fine-dining seafood restaurant, Restaurant Chef for Riverwalk a 65 seat fine dining restaurant, and Executive Chef / General Manager for the Bala Bay Inn a 400 seat restaurant and boutique hotel.

Presently, MacKenzie has come to play with knives in Lake of Bays! Executing a 15 year joint-vision to provide Muskokans with a unique and engaging Chef's Table dining experience, Mackenzie and his wife Kyla have launched My Chef in Muskoka. MacKenzie will now bring his venue to you.

Links:
Bearfoot Gourmet
My Chef in Muskoka
The Old Station

Great Success at Field-to-Fork this Year!

2011-08-29T09:21:00.001-07:00

SAVOUR Muskoka is thrilled with the turn out at this year’s Field-to-Fork tasting event that was held at Brooklands Farm in Milford Bay. A perfect day without rain and scorching summer heat, the event was full of delicious food and drink to please your palate with soothing, live music in the background as guests wandered from station to station.

The afternoon event invited in over 250 guests from all over, making this SAVOUR Muskoka’s biggest Field-to-Fork event to date. Guests were treated to cuisine from some of Muskoka’s finest chefs and restaurants, samples from local breweries and wineries, and live music performed by Curt Dunlop and Jed Corbeil from the Griffin Gastropub.

With attendance from a great list of vendors, some included Delta Grandview Resort, Deerhurst Resort, Touchstone on Lake Muskoka, Arowhon Pines, Riverwalk Restaurant, Sprucedale Quality Meats, Muskoka Brewery, Muskoka Lakes Winery/Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh, and Muskoka Meats.

SAVOUR Muskoka gives their many thanks to Lynn Ogryzlo, author of The Ontario Table, who graciously donated a portion of her profits from the day to SAVOUR.

Volunteers from the Run for the Cure team and also Brooklands Farm were a tremendous help to SAVOUR Muskoka on this busy day.

With a great variety of vendors, there were stations for dessert, preserves, fruit wines, sausages and jerky, fine dining samples, fresh Muskoka water, and more. Plenty of food and beverage for everyone, guests were able to leave with a full and satisfied stomach.

Next year looks to be another promising Field-to-Fork tasting event and SAVOUR Muskoka is keen to see the event unfold once more with Muskoka’s fantastic chefs, farmers, and artisans.

Dock Your Boat at Glenn Burney Lodge

2011-08-29T08:25:00.000-07:00

Perched on an 11-acre hilltop property, the newly refurbished Glenn Burney Lodge combines lakefront charm with world-class comfort, making for a truly relaxing getaway experience. Choose from cozy lodge rooms or indulge your need for privacy with your own cabin. You can even book the entire lodge for any special event you have in mind.

Glenn Burney even has dock space for boats as big as 75 feet, plus a 50amp power down at the dock as well! So don't miss out on a stunning weekend away or that great location for a special event.

Learn more about Glenn Burney Lodge in stunning Parry Sound:

Visit their website.

Like them on Facebook.

Follow them on Twitter.

Gotta Love Garlic!

2011-08-28T06:16:00.000-07:00

Since 1991, Big Ass Garlic products have been featured at farmers’ markets and over 30 shows across Ontario. Striving for top quality, good value, health and fun, the business has now grown to include a commercial kitchen that processes over 8,000 lbs of farm fresh garlic and pickled products.

Products Include:
•Big Ass Garlic - Pickled Preserves & Jellies
Pickled Garlic available in 7 sizes. Regular and hot.
Relish horseradish, dill pickles, mustard, BBQ sauce, garlic butter, spicy herb garlic butters.
Pickled beets, aparagus, beans, mushrooms, garlic relish.
Garlic jelly, cranberry jelly, blueberry jelly
•Garlic Scapes
Available Mid June for two weeks.
Great for grinding up in food processor to marinate for coating roasts and steaks. Chefs, this is also great for garnishes and accenting red wine jus.
•Garlic
Ontario Fresh Garlic available Mid July
Will keep for 10 months at room temperature

Catering with Christine

2011-08-27T11:11:00.000-07:00

Since 1985, Christine Bib Catering has been making events perfect for hosts and guests alike from Toronto to Muskoka. Their mission is to provide superior product and service customized to their clients’ needs.

They have organized clam bakes on island beaches and created fairy tale weddings in the woods. They have served Prime Ministers, royalty, the rich-and-famous, and the not-so-rich-and-famous. With the expertise and experience to provide full service catering for five to three thousand guests, they will get the job done right - professionally and discreetly. With confidence, you can enjoy the event just as much as your guests.

Please call or email for more information, sample menu packages, or to have a customized proposal created for your special event.

Christine Bib Catering invites you to enjoy their superb cuisine and dazzling presentation. Experience true customer service.

The Hidden Valley of Muskoka

2011-08-27T09:00:00.000-07:00

Enjoy a lakeside setting at the Hidden Valley Resort, this summer with a new and exciting resort destination in the heart of Muskoka.

The HV-Hidden Valley Resort area is centrally located and minutes away from many cottage country attractions including the Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Hill, Cross Country Skiing and Snowmobiling, Deerhurst Highlands and Deerhurst Lakeside Golf courses, Nature trails, fine dining and family restaurants and more. You'll enjoy all that Muskoka has to offer in beautiful, historic Huntsville.

Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat, a family getaway, or you are planning an important corporate event, the Hidden Valley lakefront ski resort is Muskoka's best kept secret!

Check Out Muskoka’s Coffee Roasters

2011-08-27T07:42:00.000-07:00

Diesel House Coffee Roasters was born out of a love for the spectacular coffees that are available from around the world. By choosing the finest beans and using modern roasting techniques, they ensure that you receive a consistent, high quality product each and every time.

Their blends are uniquely crafted from years of roasting experience and bring out the best in each varietal. The coffees include single origin, specialty blends and Certified Fair Trade Organic.

As a young and dynamic company their goal is to provide businesses and individuals access to the broad variety of fantastic coffees from around the world at fair prices.

They have developed many distinct blends and provide customized roasting and packaging options to suit your needs.

Learn all about Diesel House Coffee Roasters by browsing through their website.

The Man Behind Tall Trees

2011-08-26T10:46:00.000-07:00

Randy Spencer along with his wife Karen hit 2 milestones in 2000, 1st becoming restaurateurs 2nd Being Named Muskoka Chefs Association Chef of the Year. Taking over Tall Trees Restaurant in 2000 they became its caretaker and proprietors they have put their stamp on a local institution. For 24 years the restaurant has had an active roll in the community with its dining and entertainment contributions.

This Quebec born and Toronto raised Certified Chef de Cuisine had the opportunity to work at some of the cities finest hotels growing up. His International experience from Europe, Bahamas, West Indies and The USA is reflected in the menus prepared at Tall Tree’s Restaurant.

With his small brigade of staff they service the restaurants needs and a growing catering business along with pastry chef Kim Groomes produce all their own pastries and preserves, chutneys and marinades as well as producing fruit and savoury pies for ½ dozen local retailers as well as full catering services.

Tall Tree’s is an upscale dining establishment in the heart of Muskoka located in the Town of Huntsville overlooking Hunters Bay. They are just 25 minutes from the west gate of Algonquin Park. The restaurant is in a 120 year old Muskoka building that typifies that old Muskoka charm. Sitting on a 6.5-acre property of manicured gardens, they have seating for 98 guests in the restaurant and up to 40 people in their timber frame Muskoka room.

They are the proud recipients of the Wine Spectator and Ontario wine Councils Awards of Excellence 4 years running for our wine Portfolio.

View their website for further details including menu, hours, and directions.

Muskoka Beer Festival Tomorrow!

2011-08-26T09:29:00.000-07:00

The Griffin Gastropub is excited for their third annual festival. The 2011 Muskoka Beer Festival will be tomorrow 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 attendees. Last year that number almost doubled. The Griffin Pub is aspiring to have 2000 attendees at this year’s event!

Guests attending will be anyone and everyone from locavores, environmentalists, gardeners, beer enthusiasts, and visitors. So don't miss your chance to enjoy summer with this fantastic beer festival!

Try a Delicious Roast Using Fresh, Local Meat

2011-08-26T06:54:00.000-07:00

Located just minutes outside of the Bracebridge town area on South Monck Road, Ballmer Farm is your place to go for fresh lamb. Try using their meat for this savoury dish using lamb and spinach stuffing.

Lamb Roast with Spinach Stuffing Recipe

Ingredients:
1 (6-pound) leg of lamb, boned, butterflied
¼ cup olive oil
¾ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
10 ounces chopped spinach
2 medium eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon crushed dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon black pepper
6 cups plain croutons
½ cup water
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 350°F.

2) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium; add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring. Set aside.

3) Meanwhile, mix together spinach, eggs, parsley, basil, rosemary, marjoram, and pepper in a large bowl. Add onion mixture; mix well. Add croutons, water, and cheese; mix gently. Set aside.

4) Pound lamb to an even thickness; spread stuffing over the top. Roll up meat, jellyroll style; tie. Place lamb seam side down on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake 2 hours. Remove from oven; allow to rest 15 minutes. Carve and serve with fresh mint.

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The Winding Fences of Utterson

2011-08-26T06:32:00.000-07:00

Named for its rolling landscape and curving fences, Winding Fences is situated on 200 acres of the 3 Mile Lake clay belt, one of the few agriculturally viable pockets in Muskoka.

Since 2002 Winding Fences has been raising and finishing beef and pork naturally.

Their beef is age verified under 30 months of age and comes from some of the best registered purebred Hereford genetics in eastern Canada.

Exclusively raising Berkshire pigs since January of 2009, they are pleased to provide pork that is also raised on an all vegetable diet, free from antibiotics and processed foods. As a result their pork has a traditional flavour and moistness that sets the Berkshire pork apart. Beef and pork are available year round.

Products and Services Offered:
•Beef
•Pork
•Free Range Eggs
•Farm Tours and Experiences
•Day Camp for Kids
•Western Horseback riding lessons from CHA certified instructor

Please visit their website for more information. They can be reached at 705.769.1418 or by email at windingfences@gmail.com.

The Donkey's Shack

2011-08-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hee Haw!

The Donkey's Shack and Feed Store is the little store in the country offering quality Masterfeed feeds, from equine, livestock, poultry, pet food, wild bird feed, to much, much more! Equine tack and gifts, electric fencing, as well as fresh eggs, are also available at the Donkey's Shack.

New products are brought in monthly, including consignment items.

Products include Barefoot physiological saddle systems; Frey's chicks, turkeys, and ducks; Masterfeeds; Amish wood stoves; Stablelyx equine supplements; Mapleseed paddock and pasture mixture; and Pagoda bird feeders.

Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm.
For more information call 705-687-4062 or drop by for a visit at 2532 Doe Lake Road in Gravenhurst.

Fresh Muskoka Maple Syrup

2011-08-25T12:13:00.000-07:00

Do love the absolutely delicious taste of pure, 100% real maple syrup?

Mark's Muskoka Maple has you covered with pure Muskoka syrup made with completely food grade equipment. They have been maple syrup producers since 1976 and with a seal of quality you will love the flavours of their light and amber syrups.

Lynx Lake Road, #20
Huntsville, Ontario Canada
P1H 2J3

Phone: 705.789.8569
Email: lupton@vianet.ca

That Potted Lady

2011-08-25T08:32:00.000-07:00

Visit That Potted Lady to purchase fresh herbs that make a wonderful addition to your favourite recipes, aid in your health, or create a beautiful decoration on a professional plate.

Owner Gloria Marshall produces organically grown seedlings (including heirloom flowers and vegetables), organically raised herbs and edible flowers, herbal vinegars and oils, handmade Soaps, specially requested herbs and seedlings. Specialty medicinal, ornamental and culinary herbs, herbal products, and herb garden design are all offered.

Located in Parry Sound, she can be reached at 705-342-7612 or by e-mail at marshalls@vianet.ca

Take a Trip to Visit the Farmer's Daughter

2011-08-25T07:46:00.000-07:00

Visit the Farmer's Daughter today for fresh, homemade foods that are sure to please your palate!

Fresh Ingredients
In support of local farmers and producers, you will find fresh quality produce at Farmer's Daughter. Farmer's Daughter's own products are handmade using only the best natural ingredients. Whether you are looking for ready-made components or raw ingredients to compose a sensational meal, Farmer's Daughter can help.

Fresh Ideas
Great meal making doesn't have to be intimidating. Farmer's Daughter is dedicated to providing delicious, premium quality gourmet products that bring enjoyment to meal making and gift giving. Entertaining ideas offers simple recipes featuring Farmer's Daughter products. Let us take care of the "gourmet" while you take care of the "cooking". A few simple ingredients and you have a sensational meal!

Take a trip to the Farmer's Daughter today in Huntsville located at 118 Highway 60. Call 705.789.5700 for more information. Don't forget to check out their website for details on their products and services!

Muskoka's Windermere House

2011-08-25T05:43:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the new Windermere House in Muskoka, where the mere idea of hospitality is YOU. Muskoka's legendary resort on beautiful Lake Rosseau has been stunningly upgraded in 2008 for the most discerning tastes. Experience everything Muskoka has to offer in unsurpassed comfort. Luxuriate in plush pillowtop beds, indulge in sumptuous dining and relax amid plentiful, carefree recreation. We're here to spoil YOU.

Offering family vacations, romantic getaways, golf packages, weddings and conferences facilities, Windermere House resort on Lake Rosseau offers the ideal backdrop for your Muskoka getaway.

Why not enjoy your summer by booking a getaway at Windermere House. Enjoy our dining facilities, including the elegant Rosseau Grill, the casual Pub n Patio or our Wasabi Sushi Cafe. For something to do ask about our 50 things to do.

For more information, be sure to check out their website or call 705-769-3611 (or 888-946-3376) with any questions.

Farm Help Wanted at Beautiful Muskoka Farm

2011-08-24T12:05:00.000-07:00

Situated on 87 acres, Hopkins Farm offers healthy produce from May through October. Equipped with 60 acres of majestic grass and hay fields, a serene riverfront makes for a perfect farm location. Fresh, crisp asparagus and juicy blueberries are the specialties at Hopkins Farm.

To purchase organic produce, you can book an appointment or visit them at the local farmer’s markets throughout the summer months.

As owner of Hopkins Farm, Gerald Hopkins is looking for the right couple to take on the long-term control of the established farm just outside the northern boundary of Gravenhurst.

Assets include:
2 acre drip system
1 acre of asparagus
¾ acre of blueberries
Heated greenhouse – 20’ x 48’
About 5 acres of garden soil
Located on 1320’ of river front
About 60 acres of hay/grass
No capital required
Accommodations available
Several farmers' markets in the area

Farm is located on 1039 Hopkins Road, RR#3 Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1R3. Please contact Gerald Hopkins at 705-687-0765 for more information on this incredible opportunity.

Culinary Passport Now Available

2011-08-24T08:32:00.000-07:00

Become an associate member today with SAVOUR Muskoka and receive your 2011 Culinary Passport full of fantastic discounts from Muskoka region restaurants, farmers, and culinary artisans!

Associate Membership Benefits:

Monthly Newsletter - Regular updates on regional Chefs, Culinary Artisans and Farmer profiles along with a locally themed recipe guide.

Savour Muskoka Map - A guide to the region's farms, restaurants, retailers and artisans.

SAVOUR Muskoka Market Bag - shop the region in style while showing your support for local food in Muskoka.

Limited Edition SAVOUR Passport - Over $1000 worth of savings at local farms, restaurants and local artisan shops.

Associate Membership Coupon List (PDF)

Associate Membership Coupon Samples (PDF)

Priority Sign-up Privileges for Farm Workshops - Grassroot workshops administered by local farmers and chefs include, starting seedlings, growing shiitake mushrooms, bee keeping and many more!

Complimentary ticket to the SAVOUR Muskoka Fall Member Reception - TBA

2011 SAVOUR Muskoka Associate Membership $40.00 (tax included)

Click here to become an associate member today!

Dutch Bakery in Huntsville

2011-08-24T08:15:00.000-07:00

Tjeerd Wouda comes from a long line of old-fashioned bakers. He had a bakery in the Netherlands before moving to Canada in 1981 and puchasing the Windmill Bakery in Huntsville. Serving not only the public but also several resorts, lodges and restaurants the Windmill Bakery is known for “scratch“ baking and milling with their own stone mill wheat - and ryekernels for their grainy breads and ryes. Tjeerd also makes his own almond paste for the Windmill’s specialty: the Apple Beignet and also for almond rolls and Christmas breads. Windmill Bakery incorporates Ivanita Farm Meats for their chunky beef meatpies, chicken potpies and sausagerolls. When available, fresh fruit, rhubarb and cranberries are used for specialty breads, pies and desserts.

Windmill Bakery is located at 969 Muskokaroad 3N, Huntsville (3 min. past the hospital)
Tel.705-789-4324.

Retail hours are:
Sunday’s and Monday’s Closed
Tuesday thru Friday 9 to 5
Saturday 9 to 12

For wholesale customers they deliver in the Huntsville area: specialty or regular bread orders can be taken the day before delivery.

Bearfoot Gourmet

2011-08-24T08:13:00.000-07:00

Bearfoot Gourmet is Baysville's one and only gourmet food boutique. New owner Chef MacKenzie Taylor and his team of epicurean specialists provide a unique combination of fresh food, hand cut ontario meats, and delicious cheese to go along with all the essential tools for your kitchen. They also carry a selection of prepared foods, plus cookbooks, kitchen gadgets, dishes, stemware, bakeware, quisinart small appliances, oils, vinegars, mustards, dips and a terrific selection of environmentally friendly cleaning products.

If you require a catered dinner party, a hostess gift, food for unexpected guests or a new gadget for your kitchen they can help you out. Drop in and see us.

Summer Hours:

Friday Open 12pm to 6pm
Saturday Open 12pm to 6pm
Sunday Open 12pm to 4pm

Call 705.767.1100 for more details and information on what they have to offer you!

Eric Gagnon of Port Cunnington Lodge

2011-08-24T07:55:00.000-07:00

Executive Chef Eric Gagnon showcases his culinary skills and training in the savoury dishes he prepares at Port Cunnington Lodge in Muskoka's beautiful Lake of Bays.

Chef Gagnon started his career as Sous Chef at Bartlett lodge in 1998. As a 1999 graduate from Canadore College culinary management program, he worked as Executive Chef for Marshlands in Sackville, New Brunswick until 2001. In 2002, he received the Red Seal. Chef Gagnon moved to the Muskoka region and worked from until 2006 as Executive Chef for Bartlett Lodge. For a year he worked at Remingtons of Niagara before coming to Port Cunnington Lodge in 2008 as Executive Chef.

Most of his training was completed under Executive Chef Marc Lepine who was voted chef of the year for Ottawa in 2007 and also trained under Executive Chef Andrew Carter from Blue Mountain Resort. With experience working the winters as Sous Chef at Pottery Restaurant at Blue Mountain Resort and Nottawasaga Inn, Chef Gagnon has a strong knowledge of the culinary world.

Grenville Farms in Severn Bridge

2011-08-23T08:03:00.000-07:00

What is the need to import food when we can grow the same food right here in the Muskoka region?

Diane Kretchsmar of Grenville Farms, located in Severn Bridge, believes that we live in a world that has a need for more diversified, local food.

Grenville Farms supplies many of the top, local resorts. With all seedlings and vegetables grown organically, Grenville Farms takes great care in what they do. All livestock is grass fed and eggs couldn’t taste better coming from their free-range birds.

Grenville has a wide variety of produce available, including:

Squash
Beets
Carrots
Tomatoes
Turnips
Beans
Potatoes
Lettuce Varieties
Parsley
Edible Blossoms
Green Onion
Spring Bunch Onion
Lamb

Check out the Bracebridge farmers' market throughout the summer to get your fresh, organic items from Grenville Farms.

Diane can be reached at 705-689-6431 for more details about current inventory and price inquiries.

The Old Station Restaurant, Downtown Bracebridge

2011-08-22T08:15:00.000-07:00

The Old Station Restaurant is a Muskoka tradition and has proudly served customers for over 25 years. Executive Chef Mackenzie Taylor brings more than 20 years experience to the table at The Old Station. The menu offers casual and gourmet cuisine suited for the whole family, inside or on the patio. The Old Station offers lunch and dinner features and a stroll through the historic past. Centrally located on top of the hill, Manitoba St. in Bracebridge.

The Old Station is conveniently open 7 days a week.
Sunday through Thursday: 11:30am to 9:00pm
Fridays and Saturdays: 11:00am to 10:00pm

Prepare yourself for delicious, local food at great prices!

Meet Executive Chef Shaun Crymble

2011-08-19T12:24:00.000-07:00

“I believe that doing any job with excellence requires not only giving your personal best, but also sharing your skills with those around you. Experience gathered over the years can only strengthen the team and enhance the result.”

Executive Chef Shaun Crymble says his passion for the culinary arts began at a small bed and breakfast in northern Ontario, Canada, where he cooked fresh trout caught daily and made French Fries using a hot air drum instead of a deep fryer full of oil. This passion developed over the years, into a culinary vision for capturing the unique northern Ontario environment in the flavours and textures of the food he prepares. Add Crymble’s personal expertise for Asian and Italian cooking, and the result is delicious.

The young culinarian completed his culinary apprenticeship through Humber College at an Ontario hotel in the late eighties. In 1990, he graduated as Chef from George Brown College and joined Marriott hotels in Toronto.

Crymble’s career with Marriott took him stateside for more than a decade – first, to the Long Wharf Marriott in Boston, Massachusetts and most recently to the JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert, California. One of the chef’s career highlights was a “California Dreams” menu he prepared with his team, when they catered an event at the James Beard House in 2010.

And now, Chef Crymble has returned to Canada to lead the culinary team at The Rosseau, Canada’s first JW Marriott resort and spa.

The Executive Chef’s responsibilities for culinary operations at the luxury hotel are far-reaching. He is like the conductor of an orchestra, with its many sections: Cottages restaurant, Teca “simply Italian” restaurant, the hotel’s in-room dining service, Lakes lobby bar, The Deck poolside café, as well as the hotel’s bustling business in Banquets, Weddings and Special Events.

Crymble knows that a great dining experience is like a symphony in many ways; it depends on strong leadership, superb teamwork and obsessive attention to detail. Chef Crymble emphasizes the importance of handcrafted seasonal dishes, with a focus on locally-produced ingredients.

This conductor’s “symphony” is the delivery of a unique dining experience offering the highest quality cuisine for resort guests. His kitchen is a place where promising impresarios can develop their culinary expertise with the guidance of a master.

Silver Stream Farms Market

2011-08-12T11:39:00.000-07:00

Heading out to the cottage this weekend? Need to pick up some groceries or need some entertainment?

Silver Stream Farms Market in Port Sandfield (past Port Carling before Minett) by the swing bridge is your place for groceries and movie rentals. The food and drink shop was first established in 1923. Today it is a bakery, deli, produce, grocery, ice cream, and video rental store!

Call 705-765-3361 for store hours. Stop by the shop the next time you're passing through and pick up whatever products it is that you need!

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

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Rockhill Farm in Burk's Falls

2011-08-12T11:28:00.000-07:00

Our Committment is "all natural". From greenhouse grown tomatoes, salad mixes, peppers, cucumbers and greens to the outdoor gardens of cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, peas, beans and much, much more.

Available through local farmer's markets and restaurants or visit our farm gate for vegetables and naturally raised chicken, pork, beef and eggs.

•Product List
Rhubarb
Beans
Beets and beet tops
Broccoli
Brussel sprouts
Cabbages
Cauliflowers
Carrots
Onions
Salad mixes; mesclun and micro greens
Peas
Peppers
Radish
Spinach
Tomatoe and cherry tomatoes
Zucchini
Corn; sweet and ornamental
Squash
Gourds
Pumpkins
Straw bales and minature bales for decoration
Fresh meat chickens
Eggs
Stewing chickens
Pork; cuts and freezer orders
Beef; cuts and freezer orders.

Located in Burks Falls, ON they can be reached at 705-382-9851 or rockhill@xplornet.ca

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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!

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Fern Glen Inn Bed & Breakfast

2011-08-11T11:23:00.000-07:00

Fern Glen Inn is a four-season B&B nestled on 120 woodland acres north of Huntsville, offering 5 guest rooms with queen beds and ensuite bathrooms.

Jackie and Jim Leung, owners of Fern Glen Inn, nourish their guests with meals prepared fresh, often with seasonal local ingredients including eggs from their chickens, wild berries and local maple syrup.

Visit their website to learn more about packages and getaways, or call directly at 705-636-1391. Visit Fern Glen Inn’s blog as well to keep up on events and activities.

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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!

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Yummies in a Jar

2011-08-11T09:45:00.000-07:00

As proud members of SAVOUR Muskoka, Lynn and John Murden of Yummies in a Jar are pleased to offer over 60 varieties of gourmet fine foods as well as many other locally made SAVOUR Muskoka products, including:

Liquor Jams & Dessert Toppings, made with real liqueurs and spirits to enhance the flavour and create a truly unique product.

Non Liquor Jams, unique combinations of fruit - minus the liqueurs but not the flavour.

Condiments / Pepper & Herb Jellies, delicious with meat, poultry and a variety of appetizers.

*Oil Free* Vinaigrette Dressings, Marinades and Dipping Sauce, which are perfect drizzled over greens, spinach, pasta and fruit salad or use as a marinade for chicken, pork, fish, beef or whatever is on the grill.

Flavored Maple Syrups, enhanced with pureed fruit or spirits!

Gift Boxes and Baskets, custom made using your choice of Yummies in a Jar and/or other SAVOUR Muskoka food products.

And MUCH, MUCH MORE!

Visit the Yummies in a Jar Gallery on Hwy 117 at 1002 Earth Park Road in Baysville to pick up your yummies in a jar today! Or call 705-767-2578 for more information!

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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!

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Roam, Dine, Sleep at Barlett Lodge in Algonquin Park

2011-08-11T08:42:00.001-07:00

Explore majestic Algonquin Park, just a few hours north of Toronto and West of Ottawa. Relax in Bartlett Lodge's beautiful cabins that are available for your comfort and privacy.

Find out why a dinner at Bartlett Lodge is a “not to be missed” night out in Algonquin Park. A ride in their motorized freighter canoe begins an unforgettable evening. As you enter their lounge and dining room, the history of tourism in Algonquin comes alive. Their tabletop models of the Highland Inn, Mowat Lodge, the Hotel Algonquin and Nominigan Lodge remind you of the days gone by.

The Muskoka Sun in July 2002 commented; “This is an experience that we would recommend to anyone looking for a day and a meal they will never forget.”

Frommer’s 2002 Algonquin Provincial Park guidebook designated Bartlett Lodge as a “find.” Their review called them “the scrappy gourmet newcomer on the Algonquin lodge dining scene. In a short time they have managed to acquire a reputation for daring and delicious cuisine...”

Dress is informal and casual in the dining room. Although the dining room is not licensed to serve liquor, guests are welcome to bring their own wine and staff at Bartlett Lodge will be happy to uncork the bottle for you.

To make reservations please call 705-633-5543 or visit their website to discover what 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!

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Board's Honey Farm in Restoule

2011-08-10T17:04:00.000-07:00

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.

Huntsville's Seven Main Cafe

2011-08-10T12:15:00.000-07:00

Barb Stronach, owner of Seven Main, has always had her roots here in stunning Muskoka. Since she was three months old she has spent summers on Fairy Lake and last spring was able to acquire Seven Main Café. Thrilled to be living in Muskoka year-round, Barb welcomes everyone to the charming and cozy café.

The oldest existing commercial building in Huntsville is home to Seven Main with a welcoming atmosphere to enjoy fresh home cooking and other local food. This café is a great place to come relax and appreciate what Muskoka has to give.

Dine in or take out with food made fresh at Seven Main using local ingredients or made by other local SAVOUR Members. They offer a selection of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, homemade soups, hot entrees, and tasty sweets. Some of Muskoka’s finest coffee and over 35 tea varieties can be found at Seven Main Café in Huntsville’s core.

Local products come from Muskoka Roastery Company, Tall Trees Restaurant, Poppa Jim’s Honey, Mark’s Muskoka Maple, Big Ass Garlic, Belly Ice Cream, Windmill Bakery, Old English Cookie and Fudge Company, Wheat Free Delights, Four Season Greens, and Gramma’s Summer Kitchen. Items from these producers were compiled into Muskoka gift baskets and were featured at the G20 in Toronto as well.

Seven Main is open at 7:00 am weekdays and 8:30 am on Saturday. Treat yourself today at the café located at 7 Main Street West, Huntsville or call 705-789-3107 for further details or catering options. Learn more about their history by viewing 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.

Milford Bay Trout Farm

2011-08-10T10:11:00.000-07:00

Founded by Rolf & Edith Uhde in 1973, Milford Bay Trout Farm started as a dream and has since developed into a thriving business. Currently owned by Ralph & Wendy Uhde, the farm features fine smoked trout products including trout filets, trout pate and gravlox.

All natural hardwood smoke combined with a superb marinade process makes for a most delicate and distinctive Muskoka flavour. Fine organic fish can also be caught daily by the public from the spring fed farm. So bring your own fishing rod and keep all that you catch!

Currently, the trout farm sells wholesale products to over 50 stores. Milford Bay Trout Farm can also be found at local farmers’ markets with samples of their delicious Muskoka trout.

Enjoy some fresh, smoked trout this summer by visiting Milford Bay Trout Farm on Hewlitt Road between Bracebridge and Port Carling off of Hwy 118. The farm is open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays.

Reach them by phone at 705-764-1797 or through e-mail at rwuhde@rogers.com if you have any questions or would like to place an order.

Check out their profile on SAVOUR Muskoka.

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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.

Ali Hunter Cuisine

2011-08-10T05:56:00.000-07:00

A full service catering business, Ali Hunter Cuisine is focused on quality and exceeding your expectations while using locally grown product. Ali Hunter Cuisine will cater to your needs from start to finish whether it be a private dinner, cocktail party, barbeque, dock side lunch or any celebration. Cooking lessons are an option for those who want to find their inner chef and explore new menus and dishes to share with friends and family.

You will be on the right track with Ali Hunter Cuisine with nutritional menu planning for those who take pride in their health and making the right nutritional choices. Help is available for menu planning and grocery shopping for the most nutritious and healthy ingredients. Knowledge and information is provided as to what will best benefit you.

Place an order with Ali Hunter Cuisine, choose from a selection of soups, lasagna’s, ravioli, quiche and appetizing dips and spreads. More information with all that Ali Hunter Cuisine has to provide can be found on her website or reach Ali by telephone at 705-641-1433.

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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.

What's in Season in Cottage Country?

2011-08-09T08:51:00.001-07:00

What local produce is in season during the month of August in Muskoka, Ontario?

Here is a list of delicious, local foods you can find at our farms and markets this month.

Maple Syrup
Honey
Meats
Fish
Raspberries
Corn
Shiitake Mushrooms
Garlic
Onions
Shallots
Eggs
Assorted Herbs
Sprouts
Tomatoes
Broccoli
Romanesco
Cabbage
Summer Squash
Beans
Zucchini
Lettuce Varities
Summer Turnips
Beets
Potatoes
Carrots

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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.

Local Farmers' Harvest in Gravenhurst

2011-08-09T07:14:00.001-07:00

Don't have time to find parking at a farmers' market and find the vendors selling fresh products? Or you work later than the market runs? You can still get your fresh produce and meats in Gravenhurst until 5pm on Friday and Saturdays!

Find fresh meat, eggs, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, perennials and annuals outside the Muskoka Heritage Building on Bethune Drive in Gravenhurst every Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm until September 3, 2011.

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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.

Strategic Planning Begins for SAVOUR Muskoka this Fall

2011-08-09T06:32:00.000-07:00

Starting this fall, SAVOUR Muskoka will be going through strategic planning sessions to develop SAVOUR Muskoka further into the organization's vision, mission, and goals. SAVOUR Muskoka is excited for the future and how the strategic planning will mold the organization and provide SAVOUR with a solid foundation with a clear vision and 3-year plan. Input from SAVOUR members and key community stakeholders will be requested during the strategic planning. With the assistance of a professional consultant, SAVOUR hopes to gain a concrete view of the events, activities, and overall awareness of what SAVOUR Muskoka is and will be as an organization.

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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.

Field-to-Fork Ticket Giveaway

2011-08-09T06:18:00.000-07:00

Experience local food like you've never experienced it before at SAVOUR Muskoka's 2011 Field-to-Fork Tasting Event!

Date: Sunday, August 14, 2011
Location: Brooklands Farm, Milford Bay, ON
1375 Butter and Egg Road, Milford Bay, ON P1L 1X4
Time: 1pm-4pm

Sample a variety of tantalizing locally-inspired food dishes and beverages from Muskoka's premiere Chefs and Restaurants, while learning about the vast amount of culinary and agricultural resources that Muskoka has to offer

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Here is your chance to win tickets to SAVOUR Muskoka's Field-to-Fork tasting event that will be taking place on Sunday, August 14th! Moose FM radio will be giving away tickets to the event throughout this week. Keep tuned at 99.5 fm during the morning show for your chance to win tickets!

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 through RTO12 to the SAVOUR Muskoka Field-to-Fork, simply click here and follow the link.

Fall Farm Workshops with SAVOUR Muskoka

2011-08-09T05:12:00.000-07:00

Fall is approaching at a steady pace and that means SAVOUR Muskoka is preparing their 2011 Fall farm workshop series. Topics such as canning and preserving, soil health and garlic, cranberries, beekeeping and harvesting honey, introduction to draft horses, and microgreens and sprouts are all potentials for workshops this fall.

If you have never been to a SAVOUR Muskoka workshop, you need to try at least one. These farm workshops give you information from experts and offers great educational value that is both interesting and refreshing. Not only are you taught by an expert, you also get to try delicious food samples made in front of you by a local chef! Locations, topics, and prices will vary for each workshop but all details will be posted on SAVOUR Muskoka's event page as the fall season gets closer.

Below you will see an example syllabus to give you an idea of what you can expect from a workshop.

Workshop Introduction: SAV 107 - Canning & Preserving is a three hour introductory workshop about canning and preserving locally grown foods. Canning and preserving are great ways to enjoy locally grown foods all year-round. This workshop shows individuals how to can and preserve food themselves to be able to enjoy throughout any season.

Workshop Description: Learn how to preserve locally grown foods and enjoy your favourite recipes all year round. This workshop will discuss basic principles and methods of food preservation, and will provide participants with knowledge and practice to increase chances of successful preservation. Themes that the workshop will touch on, but are not limited to, include:

1. History of canning and preserving and the evolution of food preservation techniques
2. Common preservation techniques and methods
• Water-bath canning
• Pressure canning
• Drying
• Freezing
3. Tools and equipment for food preservation
4. Canning and preserving safety
5. Choosing ingredients and recipes
6. Sources of supplies

Workshop Objectives: The workshop will help guide individuals in learning how to preserve food safely and effectively. Knowledge and experience gained from the workshop will enable participants to:
• Understand the common techniques and practices of food preservation
• Recognize safety concerns in food preservation
• Can or preserve a variety of local foods and/or food creations

Workshop Agenda:
• 1.00pm Arrival, networking and orientation
• 1.15pm Workshop introduction and overview
• 1.45pm Gallery tour and hands on demonstration of preserving
• 2.50pm Tasting and lecture
• 3:30pm Discussion and Questions
• 4.00pm Closing remarks

Workshop Cost: $30 per person, limit 8 people per course

KEEP POSTED for the 2011 Fall Workshop Series on SAVOUR Muskoka's event page.

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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.

Organic Greens with Toasted Pine Nuts, Feta and Blueberry Vinaigrette

2011-08-08T12:53:00.001-07:00

Try this delicious summer salad!

¾ cup Muskoka Lakes Winery Blueberry Wine
1 garlic clove, crushed – Big Ass Garlic
1 tbsp. Sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
½ cup canola oil
½ cup pine nuts
12 cps mixed organic greens – Grenville Farms
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

- Mix the Blueberry Wine, sugar and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a food processor or blender and add the vinegar and mustard. While blending, slowly add the canola oil.
- In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the pine nuts. Stir frequently, making sure not to burn them.
- Divide the greens evenly between the plates. Top with pine nuts and crumbled feta cheese and drizzle with blueberry vinaigrette.

Recipe Submitted by: Sandra Morandin
Owner of Morandin Fine Foods
RR #6 Bracebridge, ON P1L 1X4
705.764.8065

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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!

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SAVOUR Muskoka Promotes Region as Dynamic Culinary Destination

2011-08-08T11:42:00.000-07:00

At SAVOUR Muskoka our vision is to provide the consumer with a wide selection of regional culinary products, experiences and packages that are unique to Muskoka and that can be marketed successfully to the visitor market. We are working to successfully develop the Muskoka region as a dynamic culinary tourism destination, by promoting all sectors of the economy with an interest in local food and drink.

Overall, culinary tourism in our region has a proud history but its most recent chapter began in the 1800's with the arrival of tourists on steamship and train for summers at area resorts and cottages. Indeed, many of the first resorts evolved from farming operations started by settlers. At one time, much of the fresh produce consumed by visitors was grown locally and to this day Butter & Egg Road near Milford Bay serves as a reminder of the many farms that used to supply dairy products to tourists. Through SAVOUR Muskoka you now have the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of our culture through local food and drink. In December 2004, area representatives from the agricultural, hospitality, retail, and micro-processing industries came together and created a plan to promote the Muskoka/Parry Sound region as a dynamic culinary tourism destination.

You can now choose from a wide variety of quality culinary events, trails, packages and experiences as you explore Muskoka & Parry Sound. To ensure that what you buy is either processed in Muskoka or grown locally look for the SAVOUR Muskoka logo at area farmers' markets and retail locations. When you dine at Member restaurants, signature items will be highlighted with the logo indicating that they have been made with local product.

Are you a chef, restaurant owner, farmer, or culinary artisan? Learn about our membership 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.

Fall Fairs in the Muskoka Region

2011-08-08T09:43:00.000-07:00

Fall fairs in the Muskoka region are quickly approaching and you won't want to miss out on the fun!

Have a blast while enjoying fresh, local products, watch the horse shows, take part in games, and have a thrill on the rides at these upcoming fall fairs:

BRACEBRIDGE—September 16-18 at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds, 331 Fraserburg Rd.

EMSDALE—August 27 at Emsdale Fairgrounds, Highway 592

HUNTSVILLE—September 23-25 at the Huntsville Fairgrounds, Ravenscliffe Rd.

McKELLAR—September 10 at McKellar Community Centre, Hwy 124

MAGNETAWAN—September 2-4 at the Magnetawan Fall Fair Community Centre, 4304 North Sparks St.

PARRY SOUND—September 2-4 at the Foley Fairgrounds, 60 Rankin Lake Rd.

ROSSEAU—August 27 at the Rosseau Fairgrounds, 274 Star Lake Rd.

SOUTH RIVER-MACHAR—September 9-10 at the South River/Machar Community Center, 1 Lincoln Ave. in South River

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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!

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Seasonal Produce at Field-to-Fork Event

2011-08-05T07:39:00.000-07:00

August is here and so is SAVOUR Muskoka’s annual Field-to-Fork tasting event. Hosted by Brooklands Farm in Milford Bay, the event takes place on Sunday, August 14th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy a summer afternoon with mouth-watering cuisine made using local and seasonal ingredients from some of Muskoka’s finest chefs and restaurants or have a taste from our local breweries and wineries. Vendors include Delta Grandview Resort, Deerhurst Resort, Touchstone on Lake Muskoka, Arowhon Pines, Muskoka Brewery, Muskoka Lakes Winery, Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh, and many more!

Tickets are being sold individually for $65.00 or $60.00 each when you buy two or more. Children ages 10-18 are $30.00 with free admittance for ages nine and under.

To order your tickets online, please check out the events page on our website.

Tickets can also be purchased at:
- SAVOUR Muskoka in-office (111 Manitoba St., Bracebridge)
- Brooklands Farm
- Four Season Greens
- Muskoka Brewery
- Muskoka Meats
- SAVOUR Muskoka
- Sprucedale Meats
- Taste Restaurant at Touchstone

If you are interested in a fun afternoon full of local venues and delectable local, seasonal foods made by Muskoka’s chefs and restaurants then you won’t want to miss out! We hope to see you there!

Fan of SAVOUR Muskoka or want to know more about Muskoka’s culinary scene? Follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

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

Sprouting Workshops at YOUR Home

2011-08-05T06:50:00.000-07:00

Four Season Greens of Muskoka produces micro-greens and sprouts, plus sprouting resources. Steve & Sharon Bacon’s extensive research and experimentation in sprouting, wheatgrass production, aquaponics, and the nutrition of living foods provides the backdrop for their engaging and fun workshops.
Info: FourSeasonGreens@cogeco.ca

Workshop length: 2 hours

PURPOSE: To present the “how’s” and “why’s” of sprouting and sprouted foods in an informal, inter-active, and multi-faceted workshop.

PRESENTERS: Steve & Sharon Bacon of Four Season Greens, local micro-greens and sprouts producers

PROCEDURE:
1. 30 min. power point presentation. Attendees will learn:
• why sprouts are considered superfoods;
• the health-promoting benefits of living foods and especially sprouted foods;
• how food traditions of various ancient cultures were rooted in living foods, contrasting with modern food production
2. Sprouted food demonstrations and samples:
• lots of tasty sprouted food samples, such as Sprouted Sunflower Seed Hummus, sprouted multi-grain and vegetable crackers, garlic sprouts, spring salad sprouts, almond milk, wheatgrass and living sprout salad.
• Participants will learn how to create several of these food ideas;
• Take-home recipes will be provided.
3. Demonstration of basket sprouting technique:
• Attendees will learn how to grow their own sprouts at home, using the basket sprouters, which are available for purchase.
4. Q & A

Sprouting resources and books will be available for purchase.

Cost: $15 per person, $20 per couple
includes seminar, many food samples and recipes
$100 minimum charge

Information Courtesy of Four Season Greens

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Maple Crème Caramel Recipe

2011-08-05T06:31:00.000-07:00

A house favourite at Delta Grandview!

RECIPE:
1 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Water
1 tbsp Lemon Juice

1 Liter 35% Cream
1 pinch of Salt
4 Egg yolks
2 Eggs
1/4 cup Maple Syrup

In a heavy saucepan over medium heat melt the sugar and lemon juice until a nice amber color is reached. Avoid stirring the sugar while simmering, as this could cause crystallization. Pour about a quarter inch into 2-ounce ramekins.

Bring cream to a simmer. Whisk together the maple syrup and the eggs. Slowly combine the hot cream mixture with the egg mixture. Strain and pour into moulds.

Place ramekins in 1 inch of hot water, cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 280F for 45 minutes to an hour. The custard should be just barely set. Place on wire rack to cool then refrigerate.

To remove from the molds, run a paring knife around the edge. Invert over dish, garnish with desired fruit and serve.

Recipe Courtesy of Ken Schulz, Executive Chef of Delta Grandview Resort.

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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!

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Muskoka Fresh Water

2011-08-04T11:07:00.000-07:00

At Springhill Fresh Water, their mission is to “provide high quality, environmentally friendly bottled water and exceptional customer service to local residents, seasonal visitors and businesses alike.”

Huntsville’s Springhill offers premium natural spring water that is top quality clean with a great, fresh taste. Produced in small runs, freshness is guaranteed. No need to worry about chemical treatment, sodium, or fluoride as they are not used in Springhill Fresh Water. Their products have a balanced PH, very low mineral content, and an 88 p.p.m.

Water is bottled in an award winning facility and is sourced in Muskoka (the only real Muskoka water bottled)! You couldn’t get fresher water than this if you tried.

Locally owned and operated, providing excellent water to Muskoka is their passion. With a commitment to environmental sustainability, Springhill received the ‘Environment Award’ by the Town of Huntsville. The award recognized Springhill's "ongoing efforts to preserve and protect our natural environment.” With a dedication to high quality, safe water, Springhill’s efforts were noticed by the Canadian Bottled Water Association. Springhill received their ‘Excellence in Manufacturing’ award.

Check their website, www.springhillfreshwater.ca, for more information and where you can find their products.

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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.

Lavender Hills Farm

2011-08-04T09:57:00.000-07:00

Lavender Hills Farm is located on twenty-five acres just outside of Orillia in central Ontario with hives located throughout Muskoka. In addition to the existing hardwood and softwood forests, they now have a tall grass prairie that they created three years ago. Their bee yards spread throughout the Muskoka and Orillia/Ramara region have roughly five million bees altogether!

Products Include:
*Honey—liquid, creamed, honey ginger, honey fudge, honey mustard, honey tahini, and wedding honey.
*Cosmetics—therapeutic hand salve, propolis plus, lip balm, and glycerine soap.
*Candles

Catch them at the Barrie, Gravenhurst, and Orillia farmers’ markets. Find their award-winning, natural products at Muskoka Meats & the 100 Mile Store, Gravenhurst; Stephen’s Butcher Shop, Port Carling; and Yummies in a Jar, Baysville.

Browse their website at www.lavenderhillsfarm.ca to learn more about what they do and the products they offer. For inquiries, call 705-329-3043.

Keep up-to-date with their intriguing blog posts at lavenderhillsfarm.blogspot.com

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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's North Restaurant

2011-08-04T09:51:00.000-07:00

At North, their focus isn't just on the food, but on making your meal an enjoyable experience.

The dining room has been designed to provide an urban, Muskoka feel, and their servers will provide you with an evening that perfectly balances your privacy and food experience.

The cuisine, prepared by Chef Alain and his team, rivals any urban establishment and is found right here in Muskoka. Alain's global experience spans three continents, having prepared cuisine for some of the most prestigious hotels and resorts throughout the world.

Since opening in 2007, North has been awarded the catering contract on the Muskoka Steamships and won the prestigious Where Magazine Award for one of the Top Ten Best New Restaurants in Canada.

North is located at 530 Muskoka Rd. N. in Gravenhurst, Ontario. Give them a call at 705-687-8618 and make a reservation or visit their website at www.northinmuskoka.com for more details.

Check out their new 2nd location, North West, at Pride West Marina between Gravenhurst and Bala at 2194 Highway 169. Reach them at 705-687-0619 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.

Canadian Speckle Park Cattle

2011-08-04T09:28:00.000-07:00

Ravenbrook Farm, located at 214 North Lancelot Road in Utterson specializes in raising Canadian Speckle Park Cattle—a breed that owners Jack and Cheryl van Mil believe is the best breed for carcass quality.

Canadian Speckle Park Cattle from Ravenbrook is described as lean, fine grained beef you can trust for superior taste, consistent quality, tenderness, and its AAA grade. All cattle are 100% naturally raised—grass fed, hormone, and antibiotic-free. They are available in whole, sides, and split sides.

Ready-cut or custom cut to your specifications. Products are available directly from the farmgate or by delivery.

For more information or to place an order, please call 705-788-7289. They can be reached by email: ravenbrook2007@yahoo.ca

Try top quality beef from Ravenbrook Farm today!

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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.

Who's Coming for Dinner?

2011-08-03T09:31:00.000-07:00

3 Guys And A Stove, located in Huntsville, is a ‘must eat’ whenever you are in Muskoka! Walk through the door and enjoy the great food, friendly service and music.
Enjoy lunch or a delicious dinner 7 days a week and be prepared to enjoy the best breakfast around every Saturday and Sunday! Their Kids menu is both yummy and healthy.

Marché Breakfast is served every Saturday (9-12 noon) & Sunday (9-12:30).

For more information, take a browse through their website at www.3guysandastove.com. Give them a call at 705-789-1815 to make a reservation today!

The restaurant is located central to Huntsville and on Highway 60, the busy roadway between Highway 11 and Algonquin Park.

Live near Collingwood or driving by sometime soon? Stop in for a meal at 3 Guys and a Stove’s 2nd location at 1-190 Jozo Weider Blvd. in the Blue Mountains!

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Do you have a passion for cooking or like trying new recipes? Try out 3 Guys and a Stove’s Curried Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup! Get the recipe at www.savourmuskoka.com

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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.

Sheer Bliss at This Farm....

2011-08-03T09:08:00.000-07:00

Established in 1972, the Bliss family began the enormous eight-year task of clearing land just as pioneers had done generations before. Ever since the Bliss family has remained devoted to the production of healthy, affordable government inspected meat products.

Their products are “Farm Fresh – Raised Naturally” and available at the farm gate and farmers’ markets. They practice the raising of the best product they can produce using natural methods. No use of growth promotants, stimulants or injections of any sort to increase weights or cause speedy growth.

The beef produced at the Bliss farm is brought off summer pasture and finished in the fall on hay and grain. This practice improves the overall product as well as flavour. The beef produced is lean and unnecessary fat is not produced on the carcass that you (the customer) would have cut & trimmed off at your expense, not to mention, the needless cost to produce.

The farm is located at 178 South Lancelot Road in Utterson. For more information call 705-789-3079 or look up their profile at
www.savourmuskoka.com to find out more about specific cuts and products that are available at Bliss Family Farm.

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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.

Inn at Christie's Mill

2011-08-03T08:10:00.000-07:00

Located at the Inn at Christie’s Mill on the shores of Gloucester Pool near Lock 45 of the legendary Trent Severn Waterway in Port Severn, Twigs dining room offers a scenic lake view in a comfortably elegant atmosphere.

The Chef de Cuisine is proud to offer dishes with a decidedly regional accent through such flavourful offerings as Georgian Bay pickerel and locally grown produce. The inn's wine list features some of the very best VQA wines from Canada's premier wine-producing regions.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily so treat yourself today with a casual, fine dining experience.

Coming by boat? No problem! Christie’s Mill has docking available.

Are you making a trip to Muskoka? Inn at Christie’s Mill not only offers accommodations and delish food, a spa is also onsite to make your visit even more spectacular. Whether you are looking for a great location for your wedding, a night out with a friend or special someone, or just want a relaxing place to spend your Muskoka holiday then look no further.

For more details about the Inn at Christie’s Mill and what benefits they have to offer you, visit http://www.christiesmill.com/ or reach them at 705-538-2354.

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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.

Rebecca's Casual Fine Dining

2011-07-29T08:34:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-29T08:26:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-29T08:22:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-29T08:16:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-29T08:12:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-29T07:48:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-29T07:04:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-29T06:49:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-29T06:40:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-29T06:30:00.000-07:00

Southwell Horsemanship Centre

2011-07-29T06:03:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-29T05:32:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-28T12:48:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-28T12:36:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-28T12:07:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-28T09:36:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-07-27T12:36:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-27T12:15:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-27T09:35:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-27T05:29:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-26T12:30:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-26T12:19:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-26T11:48:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-25T11:40:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-25T11:39:00.003-07:00

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.

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

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

2011-07-25T11:39:00.001-07:00

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.

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

Golf, Dine, Sleep: The Perfect Trio

2011-07-25T11:38:00.003-07:00

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.

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

Farm-to-Table with Becky Lennerton

2011-07-25T11:38:00.001-07:00

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.

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

Shiitake Mushrooms a Popular Choice

2011-07-25T11:37:00.002-07:00

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.

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

Are You at a Crossroads?

2011-07-25T11:37:00.001-07:00

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.

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

Eclectic, Contemporary, and Fresh: Morandin Catering

2011-07-25T11:35:00.002-07:00

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.

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

Muskoka is Beating the Wheat!

2011-07-25T11:35:00.001-07:00

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.

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

Summer Getaway in Muskoka

2011-07-25T11:32:00.002-07:00

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.

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

Early Morning? Muskoka Roastery Coffee Has You Covered!

2011-07-25T11:32:00.001-07:00

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.

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

Enjoy a Muskokan Summer with a Refreshing, Local Pint

2011-07-25T11:31:00.000-07:00

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

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

Sprucedale Quality Meats: Muskoka’s Abattoir

2011-07-25T11:30:00.000-07:00

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.

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

Wheatgrass? Sprouts? Yes, Please!

2011-07-25T11:29:00.000-07:00

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

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

Muskoka’s Vegetarian Café & Natural Food Market

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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.

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

Alternative Baking in Muskoka

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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

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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

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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.