Soup & tea biscuits at Parks Blueberries 

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Marsha Idella


It’s worth the drive to Parks Blueberries in Bothwell on hwy 2 for their amazing bakery, baked goods and shopping boutique! I love love love their homemade soup and cheese tea biscuit. This visit I had their very yummy cream of asparagus soup and hot apple cider, which tastes like the holiday season.  Continue reading →

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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. While the patio is delightful so is their elegant dinning room, and I especially like sitting by the fireplace.  Continue reading →

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ViaRail should be apart of your culinary vacation 

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Marsha Idella


I’m on my way to the Food Bloggers of Canada convention, and what a perfect way to kick off this culinary trip then with ViaRail from London to Montreal!

Breakfast’s spinach eggs, sausages, home fries, croissant and fruit were a perfect start to the trip. With some peppermint tea too. I was so excited for lunch, but didn’t realized all the snacks in between… Tea and cookies, peanuts with Mike Weir’s Chardonay too. Continue reading →

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Test Kitchen’s cauliflower is a life changer 

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Marsha Idella


Unfortunately Burlington’s Test Kitchen is no longer open. And I really miss the love of my life, their Korean Fried Cauliflower (KFC)!  Continue reading →

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Canada’s most southern bakery’s the heart of Pelee Island

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Marsha Idella

Pelee Island has got a lot of heart thanks to Conorlee’s. Well thanks to Rickolte’s healthy, fresh and tasty food with a lot of love and passion incorporated. Also the outdoor decor is fabulous: a tree-lined seating area with beautiful, welcoming, vibrant orange picnic tables.  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.   Continue reading →

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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. Continue reading →

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Vegetables for breakfast!

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Marsha Idella

With all the fresh vegetables readily available I want to incorporate vegetables into my every meal. Poached eggs on garden veggies is a great and simple transition for incorporating veggies into your breakfast because it’s fast, warm and I still get to have my favourite poached eggs!  Continue reading →

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Watermelon Margarita

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Marsha Idella


Watermelon Margarita
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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 bread. Local Beer. She was bang on, this is the perfect summer meal.” ~ This text I sent to my sister says it all in a nut shell.  Continue reading →

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