Category Archives: Elgin County

Eating in Elgin County: St. Thomas, Alymer, Bayham, Central Elgin, Dutton/Dunwich, West Elgin, Malahide, Southwold.

Port Stanley’s Windjammer a yummy year round delight 

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Marsha Idella

The Windjammer’s dining room is a lovely setting The Windjammer’s fresh, local, seasonal fare is amazing. I loved visiting the Windjammer in the summer and most recently in the fall and can’t wait to try it in the winter too. … Continue reading →

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Fine dining at Kettle Creek Inn, Port Stanley 

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Marsha Idella

I loved my experience tonight at Kettle Creek Inn.  

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That Crepe Place: a culinary hug for your soul

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Marsha Idella

 “Before you, I hadn’t been able to eat donuts in years since being diagnosed with celiac’s disease. Your gluten-free donuts are so amazing, they make me so happy” said a customer clearly touched by Helena’s baking.

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The perfect summer culinary experience: Pinecroft Green Frog Tea Room

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Marsha Idella

“I’m in summer culinary heaven at The Green Frog Tearoom at Pinecroft pottery. I’m sitting outside on their beautiful tree covered patio. The waitress ordered for me: homemade Seafood crepe with a fresh Caesar salad and in-house, made from scratch … Continue reading →

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Tall Tales Cafe: Do you want pie with that? 

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Marsha Idella

I had amazing pie… for breakfast!!!

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Cookery Bank: My Favourite Chef in my hometown, West Lorne

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Marsha Idella

    I got to meet Jeff Crump, one of my favourite chefs and owner of my favourite restaurant: Earth to Table Bread Bar in Hamilton. But what’s more exciting is I got to meet him in my hometown of … Continue reading →

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Mackie’s Orangeade Milkshake: YUM!

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Marsha Idella

If you visit Port Stanley, you have to have a Mackie’s Orangeade! But now I’ve learned you also have to have Mackie’s Orangeade Milkshake!

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GT’s fab new food, excellent customer service (& still a great location)

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Marsha Idella

GT’s in Port Stanley has a great location on the beach and amazing lake views, but do you know they’ve got fabulous food too?   

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St. Thomas’ got Country Charm 

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Marsha Idella

You know those restaurants that are so bright, cosy, welcoming, warming and make you feel like you’re coming home? Well welcome to Country Charm Cafe in St. Thomas. Ray’s been the chef and owner for 15 years and you’ll understand … Continue reading →

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Take a bite, in Dutton 

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Marsha Idella

Jeff built his wife, Amal, a food truck and now I know I love mac and cheese balls… amongst many of their other great items.   Take a bite, food truck,

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