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: Continue reading →

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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. Continue reading →

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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.  She recommended the Baja Fish Tacos 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 Continue reading →

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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 I grew up in and call home.

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

I’m even impressed with the videos tag line: “The pride the producers in Ontario’s Southwest feel runs deep. It’s about more than the 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 Continue reading →

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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 Continue reading →

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Magical Sunday brunch at the Windjammer

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Marsha Idella


There’s magic in Port Stanley: in particular at the Windjammer for Sunday brunch! It’s a place you can go solo, with a Continue reading →

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Summer eats at The Windjammer

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Marsha Idella


The Buddha bowl at the Windjammer is a fabulous summer dish.  Continue reading →

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Asparagus at Park’s Blueberries 

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Marsha Idella

One of the best ways to enjoy asparagus this time of year is a trip to Park’s Blueberries!


Their hearty asparagus soup pairs perfectly with their asparagus quiche, and of course their tea biscuit too!  Continue reading →

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