Category Archives: Restaurants

Tips on where to eat… and sometimes what to eat while there.

Lebanese breakfast at “Take a Bite”

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Marsha Idella

The garlic scrambled eggs, part of the Lebanese breakfast at “Take a Bite” are fantastic.  Congratulations to Jeff and Amal on opening up a restaurant inspired by their Food Truck.  They are serving so many of my favourites from their … Continue reading →

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Comfort & Soul in CK

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Marsha Idella

There’s a lot of love in the food at Comfort & Soul. I can’t believe I’m just outside of Blenheim because I can feel the soul of the south here.  I was so thrilled they had sweet tea to set … Continue reading →

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Pardoville’s food heaven! 

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Marsha Idella

Plan a road trip to food heaven, aka Pardo Villa Acres Farm Market & Bakery in Pardoville (outside Blenheim)! They are family owned and have an admirable selection of produce, homemade from scratch baking, local preserves & cheeses as well as … Continue reading →

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The Combine is…

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Marsha Idella

The Combine is… an amazing fairy tale like culinary experience! Everything I dream about in a perfect meal, The Combine delivers and more:

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Blueberry craving: parks hit the spot 

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Marsha Idella

If you have a blueberry craving, Parks Blueberries is sure to hit the spot.

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You gotta try the fish tacos:

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Marsha Idella

Willow Ridge Pub & Eatery is located in Blenheim at the Willow Ridge Golf Club. I was so lucky to have had Chef Angie, who created the menu, as my waitress. She is very personable and gracious with her time.  … Continue reading →

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Tall Tales’ Taco Salad makes eating healthy fun

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Marsha Idella

What a super fun summer salad! If you see the Taco Salad Bowl as a special at Tall Tales, you gotta try it! The bowl is edible: it’s a lightly deep fried tortilla that’s

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Next Stop: Taste… From Port Stanley to St. Thomas

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Marsha Idella

Kudos to OntarioSouthwest for such a well produced and thoughtfully written story of just a snippet of the passionate food and drink producers in central Elgin County. As I watched, I felt so much pride and gratitude for the region … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Salsa

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Marsha Idella

The Rosy Rhubarb Fest in Shedden was a success for me because I had Rhubarb salsa for the first time and I’m obsessed! Thank you to the Englehart’s for

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Lovely Sushi at Mikado

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Marsha Idella

I’m so impressed with the fresh sushi at Mikado. The sushi pizza is amazing! It’s a great central location being on Wellington street in London. The atmosphere is cosy and I like being able to

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