We try to support local businesses as much as possible year round, but wanted to make this year the year for keeping it local. We're sharing our Manitoulin Holiday Gift Guide! Gifts for the foodies in your life Manitoulin Island has something for all the foodies on your list! Some of our Manitoulin Holiday Gift Guide favourites include: New Grain Bread has delectable … [Read more...]
Super Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe
Many moons ago, when my daughter was old enough to go on play dates with friends' kids her age, my friends and I came up with tons of toddler-friendly activities to do with our tiny tots. Baking sugar cookies was one of those activities and this super easy sugar cookie recipe is a definite keeper. We use this super easy sugar cookie recipe for all occasions. Christmas, … [Read more...]
Holiday Favourite! Gingersnap Cookies!
I have to say that Gingersnap Cookies happen to be my all-time favourite cookie! There's just something about the flavours from the ginger, cinnamon and molasses that make me feel all toasty warm inside! Gingersnap cookies are to me, THE ultimate holiday cookie! Admittedly, December is all about the baking in this house. I put together assorted cookies for our mail and … [Read more...]
Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
It's December and that means it's time for me to bake batches and batches of Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies! December is the month when I bake up a storm in the kitchen. I get all my Christmas baking done and the house smells like cookies for weeks! ~HAPPY HOLIDAYS!~ Each year, as a little thank you, I bake cookies for our Canada Post mail carrier and our other delivery … [Read more...]
Cattle and the Ecosystem
Cattle and the ecosystem -- There has been much debate in the past few years about cattle and the environment. When it comes to topics like Climate Change, one proposed solution is for the population to move toward more of a plant-based diet. What many people may not realize is that cattle grazing is actually critical for a healthy ecosystem. Disclosure – This post is … [Read more...]
Not Your Regular Beef Pot Pie ~ This One Has a Biscuit Topping!
Usually when you think of beef pot pie, you think of a flaky pie crust. Right? Well, though I do make pie crust at home, I actually don't enjoy making it. I'm just not a pie kind of gal. Disclosure – This post is written in partnership with Canadian Beef. All thoughts and opinions on this blog are honest and my own. Proud to be a Canadian Beef Advocate. This recipe came … [Read more...]
Beef Caldereta #MyCanadianBeef
Beef Caldereta is a dish that transports me to my childhood. Whenever I have this dish, I think of the days when I was a kid in my grandparents' kitchen and I would watch my grandparents cook food from their country of birth. They spoke fondly of life in the Philippines and preparing Filipino food at their house was a way my grandparents were able to share their stories and … [Read more...]
Little One’s Favourite Beef Nachos
Little One wanted to share an easy recipe that can be made with when you don’t have lots of time. The kid loves her favourite beef nachos! Disclosure – This post is written in partnership with Canada Beef. All thoughts and opinions on this blog are honest and my own. We know how busy work days and school days can be. We sometimes make these beef nachos (with beef from … [Read more...]
Rural Rules for Public Safety
This written piece is meant to be informative and to show our perspective as a farming family. With tourist season and the transition of urban population to rural Canada, it is so important to highlight the importance of farm safety as part of public safety, as well as talk about theft and property. This is important for the safety of people and animals. Disclosure - This … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Island Restaurants Serving Up Manitoulin Beef
As beef farmers, it is really important to us to see Manitoulin Island restaurants serving up local beef. Disclosure - This post was written in partnership with Canada Beef. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. Supporting local businesses has always been important, and with over a year living in a pandemic, it is even more important than ever to … [Read more...]
Western Manitoulin Community Garden selected as 1 of 5 finalists for David Suzuki Foundation Future Ground Prize sponsored by the Desjardins Group
We were excited to learn that Western Manitoulin Community Garden has been selected as 1of 5 finalists for David Suzuki Foundation Future Ground Prize sponsored by the Desjardins Group. This contest highlights existing, citizen-led initiatives within Ontario that have had a positive impact on the environment and local communities. To win, Western Manitoulin Community … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Mother’s Day Gift Ideas + GIVEAWAY
Are you looking for Mother's Day gift ideas? Our province has just entered another Stay at Home Order and this pandemic has been challenging for everyone. We have been thinking of how to support our amazing local Manitoulin Island artists, artisans, and businesses during these challenging times. What better way than to promote shopping and dining (take-out) locally? With … [Read more...]
In The Book Personalized Books
In The Book Personalized Books make the perfect gift! Disclosure - We received product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. The best fairy tales don’t start with “Once upon a time”. They begin with your child’s name intertwined into the book, where they’ll journey along as the tales unfold… Our daughter, Little One … [Read more...]
Baklava Two Ways
One of my mom's favourite treats is Baklava. We're going to do Baklava two ways today, because I have two great ways to make it. One is my favourite way and the way I first learned how to make it, and the other way is my aunt's way. My Tita Fely always cooks for huge crowds. I would say that she is probably the best cook in my mom's family. When it comes to cooking … [Read more...]
Experience PEI with PEI Food Box
PEI holds a very special place in my heart and I am glad we can experience PEI with PEI Food Box. Disclaimer - This post was written in partnership with Meetings & Conventions PEI/@meetinpei. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Growing up, it was my dream to one day visit Prince Edward Island. I fell in love with PEI through L.M. … [Read more...]