Fall Fairs in the Muskoka Region

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!

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

Seasonal Produce at Field-to-Fork Event

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!

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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

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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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 Crème Caramel Recipe

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!

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

Muskoka Fresh Water

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

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

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.