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Having lived and worked in the Georgian Triangle for over 35 years, I’ve experienced the wonderful lifestyle and beautiful surroundings that our communities have to offer. As a top producing agent for the past thirteen years, my success has been built using the power of the RE/MAX brand, while managing my clients with integrity, sincerity and a commitment to exceeding their expectations.

Let me show you all the benefits of living beachside to countryside in the Georgian Triangle.

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Michelle Seip 705.446.4046 Direct michelleseip@rogers.com

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This is Your Windfall Be a part of an inspired enclave where nature & neighbourhood are in perfect balance.

Welcome to the next phase of mountain homes nestled between Blue Mountain Resort and the award winning Scandinave Spa. A community set proudly apart yet connected by nature. Distinctive architecture inspired by Georgian Bay cabins and mountain chalets.

This is everything you want Blue Mountain living to be. This is your Windfall.

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Contents SUMMER 2021

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6 shopaholic nest 10 home tour local professionals 19 BEAUTY

GEORGIAN BAY LOCALE

PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS

taste

28 local flavour 34 goodlife wines feature 36 FERNWOOD FARM

SOUTH AMERICA’S LA FAMILIA

TOUR SIMCOE COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKETS

businesses 42 local roam 49 luxury adventures

GOODLIFE GOODLIFE Vice President, Community Brands Kelly Montague Regional General Manager Simcoe - York - Muskoka Shaun Sauve General Manager - Simcoe & Editor Elise Allain Graphic Design Joanna Kwong Advertising Supervisor Pamela Amero Advertising Representatives Corey Steingard Dawn Clare Martina Ernst Photography Contributions Dave West Louise Jones Editorial Contributions Barbara Ramsay Orr Carmelo Giardina Dawn Ritchie Katherine Elphick

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ROYAL LONDON CALLS

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Feed Your Ravenous Soul

A heretic is someone who thinks differently from the crowd.

They explore. They experience. They create. That essence permeates every last drop of our award-winning Gin #1 and Vodka #1.

Try Heretic Spirits today and please enjoy responsibly!

Discover us at hereticspirits.com and at your local LCBO. Crafted in Collingwood!

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Cheeks that shimmer Bronze cheeks

Enhance a tan with the Tower20 Bronzino Cream Bronzer.

Add the emollient blendable cream to cheeks for a summer glow.

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The Bronzing & Illuminating Powder by Guerlain is available as a limited edition this summer to create a flawless healthy glow. Its fragrance is a delightful combination of ylang-ylang and orange blossoms.

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The Nudies Bloom blush by Nudestix is your ticket to radiant cheeks. These makeup sticks create a natural flush of dewy colour on the go with a colour block on one end and a brush on the other.

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Roll with it

Lift, tighten and tone your cheeks with the CARAT Ray Face & Body Roller that can quickly reduce the look of puffiness, leaving the skin looking rejuvenated and fresh.

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Pocket-sized trio

The Kaja Play Bento Trio fits in your pocket. All you need for sun-kissed cheeks. It includes cream bronzer, powder blush and highlighter for an effortless look. Sephora.ca

Magic wand

The Facial Instant Sculpting Wand from SBLA targets the most visible areas of the face prone to aging: eyes, brows, forehead, lips, cheekbones, and the nasolabial folds (aka ‘puppet’ lines) with a noninvasive solution. Sbla.com

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Take care of the cheeks on your bottom this summer with the Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream. This award-winning, cult product tightens, firms and softens skin with a fresh coconut scent. Soldejaneiro.com

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Canadian Customs

Designer and TV personality, Jane Lockhart’s, customizable furnishings offer Canadian craftsmanship that feature unique tufting, nail heads, French seams, and piping all made to order. With 240 fabrics, 42 colour palettes and 14 collections in her Jane by Jane Lockhart line you can choose your frame, fill, and all the special details that will personalize your home furnishings.” Go to janelockhart.com to see more.

Forging Ahead

Lighting suppliers Hubbardton Forge continue to push the envelope with bold sculptural designs from the fiery forges of their artistic blacksmiths. Fluid shapes, crisp angles and burnished patinas make an artistic statement sure to become a lively topic of conversation at dinner parties. Look for their sconces, pendants, chandeliers, and floor and table lamps at the Georgian Design Centre in Collingwood.

Sweet Dreams

Bedtime should be fun for kids and the Tia Amo Adirondack Cabin Bed makes tuck-ins extra special. This mini cabin, with a real-wood shingled roof, has viewing windows from all angles, guardrails on the top bunk, and a sturdy ladder. Double bunks fit twin-sized mattresses with a Montessori style bottom bed. Appropriate for children aged six and up. Get it at Home Décor and More in Collingwood.

Rattan’s Return

Natural cane, wicker, and rattan from the vines of the rattan plant remain a hot trend signaling a return to sustainable products that lend an earthy connectedness to the home.

Find rattan in woven baskets, mirrors, shelving, chairs and upscale interior furnishings like this elegant woven cane sideboard from design retailer, Aspen & Ivy.

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By Dawn Ritchie

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e’re only halfway through 2021 but the unmistakable reality is, the pandemic has already reordered all our lives. From business, education and financial sectors to the construction industry and housing markets, no one has remained untouched.

Global supply chains impacted schedules, housing projects stalled, and pressure on the real estate market skyrocketed with low inventory and high demand as individuals took new measure of their lives and found them wanting. An unexpected diaspora from the cement metropolises to the greener pastures of the north resulted, driving housing prices in Simcoe County and the Georgian Triangle to new heights.

Both circumstances influenced commercial and residential construction project manager, Jeremy Shaw’s, decision to forgo

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ORIGINALLY DESIGNED WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF MEETING EVERY NEED OF THEIR GROWING FAMILY, SPACES IN THE HOME WERE DELIBERATELY CREATED FOR TOGETHERNESS, SEPARATENESS, AND SUPERIOR FUNCTIONALITY.

moving into his new dream home in Thornbury.

Shaw and his wife were deep into the construction phase of what they planned to be their forever home when the pandemic hit. This was the 15th property they’d built in five years as home builders and the nine-month building schedule soon drifted into a year and a half as they awaited delivery of materials. During that period, the Shaws too re-examined their lives’ trajectory. “Covid happened and everything that could be shaken was shaken and we realized we had our eyes on the same prize,” Shaw now says.

The couple had met in Bible College fifteen years prior, married, began raising a family and migrated into home building. Over the last year and a half, with children at home for online learning, they decided it was time to turn the page on that chapter. They recommitted to their work in theology and resolved to leave the construction business behind just as their new home neared completion. “We know it’s a risk but we’re getting out of the boat and walking to the Lord,” says Shaw. “One step at a time.” An on-site or virtual Bible College will be their new mission and the dream home they just built has been placed on the market for sale without ever being occupied.

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of Georgian Bay, Beaver Valley, the escarpment, and Wasaga. Originally designed with the objective of meeting every need of their growing family, spaces in the home were deliberately created for togetherness, separateness, and superior functionality. There are two main living areas. One on the main floor and another a floor above with a wraparound second-floor balcony that overlooks the great room below.

A black and off-white colour theme was chosen for the spacious open concept floor plan. High ceilings, generous windows (by Northstar) and custom millwork are featured throughout. From white kitchen cabinetry (by Kitchen Craft) to gun metal appliances (Bosch and Samsung) to dark matte door hardware (Weisers) and black railings (Ready Railings), the light and dark affect delivers the drama while country views streaming through the windows convey the calm.

At one end of the main floor lies the kitchen with a liberally-sized island, built-in wall ovens and abundant counter space and storage. The centre of the floor holds the dining table next to a perfectly-placed wet bar. The lounging area and fireplace (from Centennial) are at the far end.

“The kitchen is designed for a cooking enthusiast or professional chef,” Shaw explains. “There’s a proper workspace with multiple sinks. An oversized double sink, prep sink, and a wet bar sink.

All the features you need for the most elaborate or intimate entertaining settings.”

There are two areas of egress from this section.

Leading to a main floor bedroom, powder room, office, and mudroom and the foyer, where the grand main entrance boasts an eight-foot-high, forty-two-inch door with modern sidelights. The contemporary five-tiered bar lighting fixture dangling from the upper ceiling is from the Georgian Design Center. To the left, the magnificent stairwell leads to the upper levels, where the remaining three bedrooms and the second living area resides.

There is a total of 6000 square feet of finished space in this four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence, 4000 of which is above grade. Shaw purchased the original design rendering from an architectural firm in the U.S. Then customized the structure to his liking and had plans formatted to Ontario building codes with the expertise of Steenhof Building Services Group, an architectural firm in Orillia.

The set of floating stairs to the second and rooftop level divide the wings of the home. “Each are low pitch, soft step,” says Shaw. “Every step is a

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A COASTAL CALIFORNIA FEEL IS WHAT WE WANTED,” HE SAYS. “THE FLAT ROOF AND 16-FOOT PATIO DOOR ON THE MAIN LEVEL ARE TYPICAL OF THE CONTEMPORARY MALIBU STYLE. ALL WALKOUTS ARE ON GRADE. IF YOU’RE IN THE BACKYARD THERE’S NOT EVEN A RISE.

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Thinking of Selling?

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Home Improvements that Improve Values

By Max Hahne

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Max Hahne Broker, Author

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half-step. So, it’s like you’re gliding up the solid white washed oak steps. They’re a beautiful feature.”

The two bedrooms facing the front of the residence share a 300-square foot walkout raised patio. Glass railings here are from Railblazers. The master faces the rear of the property and enjoys a lush spa bathroom with 24 by 24 custom-sized marble-style heated porcelain floor tile, a soaker tub and oversized walk-in shower with full body sprayer, rain head and conventional shower jets.

“It has everything that every family in 2021 needs,” says Shaw. “The opportunity for two home offices, walk-in closets in every bedroom, even the location of the laundry room in proximity to the bedrooms and master bedroom. You go into the master bedroom’s ensuite, through the walk-in closet and you’re into the second-floor laundry. It’s the most strategically laid out laundry/bedroom set up on the market. Super convenient. There are so many houses where the laundry room is inconvenient.”

But one of the biggest draws for Shaw was the 700-foot rooftop patio with 360 degree views. “A coastal California feel is what we wanted,” he says.

“The flat roof and 16-foot patio door on the main level are typical of the contemporary Malibu style.

All walkouts are on grade. If you’re in the backyard there’s not even a rise.”

With plenty of room to roam outside (30,000 square feet of landscaped grounds) both kids and hounds can experience the freedom of movement a country lifestyle offers. Yet downtown Thornbury is a mere five minutes away and the biking and hiking trails and all the amenities that people come to Blue Mountain for are also within range.

“You’re close in proximity to Highway 26 too,” Shaw adds. “But with views like you’re not. It’s so quiet and serene there. We had a big bonfire there last week and not a single car went by.”

Even the three-car garage was given the special treatment. Walls inside are finished with the same stucco as the exterior of the house. The floor is custom epoxy. Garage doors have tinted glass (Owen Sound Overhead Doors) and the entrance into the mudroom/gear room has heated floors, built-in hangers and lockers for skis, helmets, and boots.

Although it was a momentous decision to release the dream home to a new buyer, Jeremy Shaw and his wife are content with their verdict.

The residence is currently a featured property on the market represented by Engel & Volkers Collingwood Muskoka Brokerage.

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Providing Employment Services for Job Seekers and Employers in our Community for over 20 years!

What We Do

Career Solutions provides a wide variety of employment services to both job seekers and employers in our area FREE of CHARGE. Our services are funded in part by the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada, and our team of Employment Specialists have impacted the local labour market by helping thousands of individuals in their search for work in our area over the last 20+ years.

Who We Are

Career Solutions is an Employment Resource Centre servicing Wasaga Beach and surrounding area including Collingwood, Stayner, Thornbury, and Creemore. This centre offers services to any Canadian citizen or landed immigrant who is seeking employment, and will assist with everything from creating a resume to putting a job search plan into action.

Career Solutions provides Employment Ontario programs - This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario

• NEED A JOB? • NEED STAFF? WE CAN HELP!

Our team of professionals are here to help you with all your employment needs 705-429-5543 | www.careersolutions.ca | 1367 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach

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every donation builds strength, stability and self-reliance

Be amazed by the selection of new and gently used furniture, home décor, appliances and so much more – all at incredible prices at Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Habitat ReStores take in large corporate donations of overstock and end of line merchandise as well as items from the community – keeping furniture, appliances and materials in use and out of our landfills. All the money raised locally goes back into building affordable Habitat homes.

Shop | Volunteer | Donate: Habitat ReStore – celebrating 30 years!

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Donate. Do Good. Feel Good 155 Sandford Fleming Drive Collingwood, Ontario (705) 446-9740 www.habitatgeorgianbay.ca restore@habitatgeorgianbay.ca

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People, Places & Things

Cathy’s Flower & Gift Boutique Brickhouse Home Inspection Services Carol Ireland Health Wellness Industries Inc. Fawcett Funeral Homes Ltd. Ava Alward Merle Norman Wasaga Beach

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Get Fresh Quality and World-Class Design From Your Neighbourhood Florist

For quality flower arrangements and gifts in Wasaga Beach, order from Cathy’s Flower and Gift Boutique!

Our florists are committed to creating beautiful, unique floral gifts for any occasion. Cathy’s Flower and Gift Boutique offers flower delivery in and around Wasaga Beach, as well as nationwide delivery through our reliable florist network! Need a last-minute gift? Cathy’s Flower and Gift Boutique provides same-day flower delivery! Fresh flowers are the perfect way to brighten a loved one’s day.

Send the perfect anniversary flowers, birthday flowers, or Mother’s Day flowers quickly and easily!

No matter what kind of bouquet you need – from a romantic Valentine’s Day bouquet to a breathtaking arrangement of get-well flowers,we’ve got all kinds of beautiful floral designs for many unique occasions.

Browse our website and shop our collection of fresh flower arrangements and customized gift baskets.

Choose from a variety of options! When you find the perfect gift, you can easily order online, drop by our store or call us directly. No matter what your taste or budget, you can trust Cathy’s Flower and Gift Boutique to deliver beautiful flowers to friends and family in Wasaga Beach or anywhere in the nation.

Now carrying a variety of unique local gift ideas, books & indoor plants such as succulents, tropicals & create to suit any occasion.

Veronica would like to thank residents of Wasaga Beach and surrounding areas, near and far for their continued business! www.cathysflowerandgiftboutique.com Cathy’s Flower and Gifts Boutique 1-3081 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, L9Z 1W7

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Current summer hours are: Monday - Friday 9:30-4:30pm Saturday - 9:30am-2:30pm Resume regular business hours late fall to: Monday - Friday 9:30am-5:30pm Saturday - 9:00am-5:00pm

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BRICK HOUSE HOME INSPECTION SERVICES Proud Pet Partner of the Georgian Triangle Humane Society A portion of every client fee is donated!

Darcy MacLeod, Owner of Brick House Home Inspection Services is a Professional, Experienced Inspector with over 1000 home and commercial inspections under her “Tool Belt”!

Darcy is a Registered Home Inspector (RHI), Commercial Building Inspector (CBI), New Construction Inspector (NCI), a Certified Master Inspector (CIMI) and WETT Certified #11142 (woodburning systems). Darcy is a member of the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI), the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA), National Women in Roofing (NWIR), the International Institute Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).

Purchasing a home can be very stressful. Our inspection reports are clear and concise, providing relevant information regarding any deficiencies noted during an inspection in order to help the client make “an educated purchasing decision.”

Covid-19 has brought dramatic changes to the real estate market. Purchasers have found themselves in multiple offer situations and often purchase a home without having a home inspection.

We suggest that the home buyer contact us for a “Post Purchase” home inspection upon possession.

The client will gain valuable information on the current condition of the home and any urgent improvements that should be performed.

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CENTURY HOMES • RESIDENTIAL HOMES • LOG HOMES • COTTAGES & VACATION PROPERTIES • CONDOMINIUMS • NEW CONSTRUCTION • RURAL & FARM PROPERTIES COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES • WOOD BURNING APPLIANCES

BRICK HOUSE HOME INSPECTION SERVICES

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BUYING OR SELLING?

Get honest, experienced help with all your real estate needs CLIENT TESTIMONIAL Carol Ireland impressed us in all aspects of her job performance and service. She more than deserves the highest praise we can give her. She was always professional, knowledgeable, prompt, patient and helpful.

We have used Carol’s services to buy 2 homes, sell 1 and also to search for cottage properties.

We have never felt pressured to sell or buy a property. In fact, Carol has always shown concern that we are completely happy before we’ve proceeded with any deal.

Carol has gone well above and beyond our expectations in every respect and we have no hesitation in offering her our full endorsement. If you want a real estate agent who will work diligently to meet your needs, choose Carol Ireland!

– Kealey Holmes, repeat client

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Health Wellness Industries 1423 Mosley Street, unit 3, Wasaga Beach, ON 705-352-3900 | www.healthwellnessindusties.ca www.seqex.ca | www.healthenergies.com

European Integrative Wellness Technology in Wasaga Beach, ON Get out this summer with confidence! Increased energy, tighter skin, less cellulite, and shrinking fat cells are a few of the benefits of light and frequency therapies offered at Health Energies.

Kim Sartor and Jackie Sartor King, two sisters from Collingwood have invested in Health Canada licenced medical devices from Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Quebec now right here in Wasaga Beach, so people from the area can use the technology in the local studio or they can purchase the devices for home use.

Kim was diagnosed with sarcoidosis and asthma and relied on puffers and pharmaceutical drugs to manage these conditions. She was at the Science Center in Toronto 6 years ago and saw a documentary called The Healing Field where the producer was interviewing a manufacturer of medical devices from Italy, and she intuitively knew she needed one to address her health issues. She got on a plane and flew to Italy and purchased one of those medical devices and started using it on herself. She is now drug free and 60 pounds lighter with an immensely improved quality of life.

Kim and her sister opened a local studio to offer this therapy to the public and began the journey to discovering other medical devices that could help people in a variety of ways. The first device was the Seqex from Italy that produces a pulsed electromagnetic field (mimicking the earth’s natural magnetic field) and a static magnetic field, creating ion cyclotron resonance (ICR). ICR is a

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patented physical phenomenon related to the movement of ions in a magnetic field. More information is available at www.seqex.ca and our You Tube channel – Seqex Canada.

Then, they were introduced to Vitamin D Phototherapy manufactured here in Canada for the improvement of vitamin D levels as well as improving many skin disorders.

The next revolution was Plasma Phototherapy, also referred to as Photo Bio-Modulation or LLLT low level laser therapy. This technology is also natural to the body because it utilizes the spectrum of light within that of the sun’s energy range, with ten wavelengths ranging from 700 to 1200 nanometers.

Those wavelengths are greatly beneficial in healing many areas of the body. This technology has been researched in a variety of medical fields internationally.

The same manufacturer also produces UVC Lighting that is used to help sanitize buildings from bacteria, mold, viruses, and pathogens. There are UVC systems for airducts, surfaces and large areas. They can be used in both residential and business/commercial applications to help keep the air and surfaces sanitized without the use of chemicals.

Health Wellness Industries uses medical devices from around the world, all licensed by Health Canada. The most important value for our company is the customer services and helping people achieve their wellness goals. Our staff truly cares about all the customers and advises on the best technology for everyone’s induvial needs and circumstances.

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82 Pine Street Collingwood ON L9Y 2N7 705-445-2651 Fax: 705-445-7542 info@fawcettfuneralhomes.com

182 Mill Street Creemore ON L0M 1G0 705-466-2108 Fax: 705-445-7542 info@fawcettfuneralhomes.com FAWCETT FUNERAL HOMES Celebrating 159 Years...

Fawcett Funeral Homes have proudly served the people of Collingwood, Creemore and Southern Georgian Bay for over 159 years, and are considered one of the oldest funeral homes in the country. They provide services that are steeped in tradition over the past, yet alert to the needs of the future.

The Fawcett family, along with their professional staff of funeral directors, pride themselves on catering to each and every individual family as if their own. Offering many different burial and cremation options to suit the personal and financial needs of every family, the staff at Fawcett Funeral Homes are available and at your service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

What Makes Us Unique We are proud to embrace traditional values, diversity and innovation in honouring the spirit and life of each person we serve. We offer a full selection of: - Funeral and memorial services, ranging from traditional to uniquely innovative and personal - Burial services and cremation options Letting go of a loved one is usually a very difficult process.

In order to provide your family peace-of-mind, our funeral home offers complete care, so you can focus on comforting each other as you prepare to say goodbye to someone dear to you.

Although there are many decisions you may have to make, we assure you that we will guide you through the entire process every step of the way. We promise to help you: - Design the most fitting memorial or funeral service to honour their memory and pay tribute to their life.

- Select the most appropriate products, including a casket, burial vault, cremation urn, cemetery or mausoleum, to fit your budget and suit your needs.

We hope you will turn to us for compassionate care and impeccable service. Our pledge is to honour your loved one and family with dignity, respect and personal attention to every detail.

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A Family Owned and Family Operated Funeral Home where the names on the sign are the names of the owners inside. We pride ourselves in keeping ownership of our establishment within the town we live in.

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RE/MAX of the Bay Brokerage

AVA ALWARD Sales Representative

Direct 705-441-2703 | Office 705-429-4500 Ava@AvaAlward.com

Selling Real Estate is what I love to do, not only to find you a home but the connections and friends I have made over the years has been incredible. Wasaga Beach is a wonderful place to live with so much to do. I am proud to call this town my home for over 30 years with my husband and 2 awesome boys. I have been a sponsor of Wasaga Beach Minor Hockey Association and other organizations also a current director on the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Let my knowledge of Wasaga Beach and area help you find the house of your dreams!

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Merle Norman Cosmetics & Day Spa 6-1 Market Lane, Wasaga Beach, Ontario L9Z 0B6 705-352-0600 | www.merlenormanstudio.com/mn-10522

HOURS Monday to Friday 9-7 Saturday 9-6 Merle Norman Cosmetics is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year and Brenda Bullions is bringing the celebration to Wasaga Beach Back in 1931 Merle Nethercutt Norman began mixing ingredients in her “kitchen laboratory,” which resulted in the development of the three products that would become the basis for her eponymous cosmetic line and the cornerstone of what would ultimately become a beauty empire. Cleansing Cream, Miracol Revitalizing Cream and Powder Base Foundation were the first three products Norman developed, and they are so tried-and-true that they are still part of the best-selling “3 steps to Beauty” line-up available today.

“Young girls think Merle Norman makeup is for older people, but that is not true.

I’ve tried all sorts of makeup brands and I’ve found that Merle Norman is by far the best.” Brenda loves the “try before you buy” aspect of Merle Norman especially for young people who are trying to find what works best for their skin.

Brenda worked for a Merle Norman Studio in British Columbia for a little over 2 years and fell in love with the product. She then went to work in the insurance industry but her passion for beauty pulled her toward owning a studio of her own. Brenda has been an esthetician for 13 years and is thrilled to be back in the beauty industry and helping her clients. Brenda loves the brand and has always been a true “Merle Girl” Brenda has 4 experienced ladies working with her. All are skilled professionals in the beauty industry. They look forward to sharing their knowledge and helping you with your skincare and cosmetic questions. The Merle Norman location provides rejuvenating spa services, retail sales and professional make up services. The studio even offers the services of a hairdresser. A true one stop shop for all your beauty needs.

Merle Norman Cosmetics & Day Spa is located in the Stonebridge plaza in Wasaga Beach. Brenda and her team look forward to welcoming you to the studio!

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Collingwood embraces al fresco dining with its 2nd Annual Patiolicious! The local foodie event offers a fresh way of experiencing the tastes of Collingwood at one of its many restaurants, eat-eries, cafes and craft breweries on their expanded patios.

This year, Collingwood Patiolicious gives everyone a chance to enjoy numerous outdoor patios, both in its historic downtown, as well as around Town and along its many hiking and bik-ing trails after extending the season to last all through summer and fall of 2021.

Guests are invited to experience sweet and savoury celebrations, as well as the exten-sive selection of locally brewed beers and distilled beverages at more than 25-plus participating locations. For more information, visit patiolicious.ca.

Tour Local Craft Wineries, Cideries and Breweries

Looking for a tasty experience that will quench your thirst, as well as give you some insight into the local craft beverage industry? If so, Blue Mountain & Collingwood Adventure Tours serves up some tempting tours with a driver and vehicle included.

Featured tours include: Waterfalls & Wine, Cheese Please & Wine, Hops N’Brew, Guided Hiking Adventures and more. Customized tours are also available.

You must be 19 or older to participate where venues serve alcohol. COVID group table restrictions may apply (at press time, groups of four per table are permitted).

For more information, call 705-446-5824 or visit bluemountainadventuretours.ca

Seafood Platters to Go

From freshly shucked PEI oysters to beautiful seafood boards brimming with mouthwatering lobsters, crab legs, salmon, shrimp and more, the Bivalve Oyster & Libation Co. offers a delicious variety of seafood platters to go. “Our platters are perfect for picnics, or just celebrating the summer at home,”explained Rory Crozier who owns and operates the local foodie business with his partner, Lauren Carter. A la carte and custom menus are available.

The local company pivoted from in-home catering to take-out seafood platters to adjust to COVID. “It was a great way for us to revive our business during the pandemic, while bringing a unique experience to people,” he explained. “We can’t thank our incredible friends Jesse and Alix (owners of Good Grief Coffee) who welcomed us into their space to allow us to continue to build our business throughout this challenging environment,” he explained.

To wash down that tempting seafood, the Bivalve will offer wine and spirit pairings (when in-home catering resumes).

Curbside pick-up (preorders only) runs Thursday to Sunday.

The Bivalve is located at 28 Bruce Street South in Thornbury (Good Grief Coffee). For information call: (647)674-1902, email info@thebivalve.com, or follow on Instagram (@thebivalve) or Facebook.

Local Sauce Sizzles

A locally-made barbecue sauce is turning into a grilling must-have. Made in Beaver Valley, Greg’s Sizzle Sauce is the creation of chef Greg Montfort.

“We always knew the sauce was good, so we decided to serve it at our wedding in 2015,” explained his wife, Jennifer Potter.

“The response was so amazing that we decided to bottle it, and we haven’t looked back since.”

Sizzle Sauce is now available in 50 Ontario food shops. Locally, it’s available at Ravenna Country Market in Ravenna, Catch 22 in Wasaga Beach, Goldsmith’s in Thornbury and Currie’s Farm Market in Collingwood — to name a few.

Along with grilling, Greg’s Sizzle Sauce can be used as a marinade or condiment. It’s also gluten-free, plant-based and showcases an official Ontario Made certification.

For more information, or to order on-line visit sizzlesauce.ca.

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On the Farm with Krista & Kevin Ward

By Katherine Elphick Photos by Louise Jones

ocal foodies are in for a treat at Fernwood Farms and Market, especially during harvest season. “We are famous for our pumpkin pyramid,” admits Krista Ward who owns and operates the Staynerarea 110-acre farm and farm market with business partner, Kevin Ward.

“It’s so amazing to see over 600 pumpkins light up the night sky!”

Along with home-grown pumpkins, the red roofed farm market is known for U-Pick berries, sweet corn and other farm fresh delights. Fresh baked goods, grocery items, dairy products, meats, prepared meals and much more are also on offer.

To learn more about this area farm and its rustic farm market that specializes in selling local food, this Goodlife reporter checked in with the area farmers. Here’s how the conversation with Krista and Kevin Ward unfolded.

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The Ward family has been farming this land for decades. Can you tell us a bit about the farm’s history?

Kevin Ward: In 1973, my parents purchased the land, which back then was an asparagus farm.

They planted new crops and in 1988, they opened the farm market.

Krista Ward: Kevin and I bought the land and the market in 1998, and we have been operating it ever since.

What are you growing these days?

Kevin Ward: In season, we have U-Pick crops for strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, currents, and pumpkins (call ahead or check the farm’s Facebook Page for picking times and dates).

We also grow plenty of sweet corn, asparagus, snap peas, peas, beans, radishes, field cucumbers, zucchini, cantaloupe, a new type of squash called honey nut, and more.

Krista Ward: During the local growing season, about 99 per cent of everything in our market is either grown in our fields, or comes from nearby producers. We are all about local and Ontario.

Do you have any new crops on offer this year?

Kevin Ward: We are growing our own popcorn, so people can take it home and pop it on the cob (the cob is put in a paper bag and then placed in a microwave to pop). It’s kind of a trendy thing on farms these days, so we decided to plant some this year and see what we can make of it. It’s funny because I planted some about 20 years ago, but folks weren’t interested back then. I guess we were just 20 years too early [laughs].

Krista Ward: We have also planted some broom corn, which is really fun for fall decorating.

Beyond farm fresh fruits and vegetables, what other products line the shelves?

Krista Ward: Along with a variety of baked goods and breads from our on-site bakery, we sell various frozen prepared meals, meats, eggs, ice cream, dips, sauces, pastas, spices, preserves and a variety of grocery items — really anything you need to prepare dinner. We even sell honey from our own hives.

Your bakery is a hit with many customers. What are some of the top sellers?

Krista Ward: People love our freshly made old style donuts, which we make on the weekends.

Topped with cinnamon and sugar, they are a tradi-

tional spice cake donut and they are just delicious!

We’re also famous for our various breads, and our tarts, pies, and cinnamon scones. We also have a new savoury spinach and feta pastry that we can barely keep on the shelves.

Beyond masks, social distancing and plenty of hand sanitizer, how has COVID affected Fernwood Farms and Market?

Krista Ward: We have everything fined tuned now, but we made lots of changes to the market when COVID first hit. We added over 50 new products, because we wanted to help people avoid long grocery store line ups. From various prepared meals to side dishes, salads, dips, condiments, staples and more — our goal was, and still is, to provide convenient local one stop shopping for our customers. And we plan to keep those new products as we move forward.

Kevin Ward: Unfortunately, COVID has put a hold on social events and the entertainment side of the business. We’ve had to cancel our annual strawberry pancake breakfast, mini putt, wagon rides and more. Hopefully, we will be able to bring those back soon.

Along with adding new products, I understand that COVID has also streamed lined your U-Pick business. Can you expand?

Krista Ward: On a positive note, COVID did make our U-Pick process super efficient. Rather than weighing containers of U-Pick fruit, we now sell different container sizes that people can fill up with fruit. You pre-pay for the containers, and then head to the field to pick the berries. Once you have filled your containers, you can hop in your car and leave. This really cuts back on line ups, and we will keep this process, along with curb-side pick up, well beyond the pandemic.

Thanks to your on-site free-range chickens, your eggs are truly farm fresh. Can you tell us more about them?

Krista Ward: Our chickens are a big hit! We have over 100 of them and our customers just love visiting with them. Since the chicken coops and houses are located next to the market, the hens just come and go as they please. We collect the eggs daily to sell in the market, or use them in the bakery. The chickens replaced our farm animal petting zoo, which we had to remove because of COVID. GoodLife | Georgian Bay Summer 2021

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How are this year’s crops shaping up so far?

Krista Ward: It looks really good out there. Everything is really growing well this year.

Kevin Ward: We are very fortunate because we can irrigate, and we have literally been irrigating 24/7 to make up for the lack of rain.

Featuring over 600 pumpkins, your pumpkin pyramid and lighting ceremony has been a beloved local attraction for almost 30 years. Do you think it will go ahead this year?

Kevin Ward: In normal years, it’s the highlight of our season. So, if the numbers stay low and we avoid a fourth wave — it’s definitely going up! We have planted all of the pumpkins, but I guess we will just have to wait and see how things are in the fall.

Krista Ward: If we are able to go ahead with the pyramid, it probably won’t feature our usual Pumpkinland activities, which include wagon rides, a corn maze, games, mini putt, a pumpkin hunt, a play area and animals. This year, we mostly likely offer pick-your-own pumpkins and the corn maze.

Farming isn’t an easy business. What’s the secret to your success?

Krista Ward: Perseverance is a definite must!

We never quit. And if something doesn’t work, we change it up.

Kevin Ward: Introducing new crops and new products is key. We keep the favourites, but we are always on the look out for something different that will draw people to the farm.

Any interesting future plans you’d like to share?

Krista Ward: We have planted a few different types of berries which are really high in nutritional value. These super fruits include: goji berries, Saskatoon berries, sea buckthorn berries, elderberries, and haskap berries — so we are just trying to branch out and try a few new things.

Kevin Ward: They are still maturing, so they won’t be ready for a few years, but we are pretty excited about these new crops. It’s fun to branch out a bit and try new products.

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Fernwood Farms Blueberry Cornbread This delicious cornbread is a real crowd pleaser!

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 25 min Yield: 6-8 servings.

1 cup cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup white sugar 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 2 eggs 2/3 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 cups Fernwood Farms blueberries For No Blueberry Cornbread: Substitute blueberries with corn from 2 cobs of Fernwood Farms sweet corn 32

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2. Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk and oil together. Add cornmeal mixture to the egg mixture and mix until just com-bined.

3. Fold sweet corn or blueberries into batter; pour into the prepared baking dish.

4. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean, 25-30 minutes.

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Eduardo Chadwick pictured here, whose Viñedos Familia Chadwick owns the Errázuriz winery in Chile.

The evolution of Chile’s fine wine renaissance

by Carmelo Giardina

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ine collectors and enthusiasts alike don’t need to set foot in Chile to understand that this South American country has entered the ranks of ‘First-Growth’ wine nations. For at least two decades, interest has been piqued by both the diversity and exceptional quality on offer.

Home to a varied palate of grapes and wine styles, the further south you go in Chile, the cooler it becomes. Ambitious winemakers have been exploiting this and other terroir matters; high altitude wines are all the rage in Chile, and terroir has increasingly become enshrined in law. Familiar valleys and sub-regions are officially divided into three key zones: Costa, Entre Cordilleras, and the Andes.

No longer is Chile merely the land of fruit-forward, varietal expressions – regional differences and sitespecificity are now king.

Typically, Chilean wines are known by many around the world to be exceptional value-driven wines known to wow consumers with their qualityto-price-ratio. It’s not unheard of to hear one raving about a Chilean wine that they purchased for $20-$25 and have them compare it to likes of a $45-$50 bottle of Bordeaux or a mid-ranged Italian super Tuscan. In fact, the country seems to be quite famous for this, no longer considered to be the wine world’s best kept secret. But as good as those wines may be, there’s an entire ‘next level’ of quality wine being made to tempt the curious imbiber, so long as you’re willing to reach further into your wallet.

Top-level Chilean wine – now priced very ambitiously – has become world-class. Growers across the nation have been refining their red and white offerings, getting better in leaps and bounds. At the turn of the millennium, there was a tendency to provide maximum impact with ripeness, concentration, and levels of oak. However, there has been a dramatic paradigm shift in recent times, with winemakers favouring elegance and restraint, in addition to the charms of perfectly ripe and expressive Chilean fruit.

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COMPARED WITH THE GREATS OF BORDEAUX, VIÑEDO CHADWICK MAY HAVE A BRIEF HISTORY, BUT IT’S BEEN A REMARKABLE ONE.

The pivotal moment for Chilean wine came during a 2004 tasting in Berlin that was conducted by Steven Spurrier, creator of the globally famed 1976 Judgment of Paris. Two wines from Chile were voted in first and second place ahead of some of the most heralded wines from France and Italy, including Château Latour and Lafite from Bordeaux, and Sassicaia from Tuscany. And just like California after that Judgment of Paris tasting, the word was out, and Chile’s reputation was sealed. And since that day, the quality of Chilean wine has gotten better and better.

This Chilean wine new renaissance can be largely credited to the uniting of two of wine’s royal families. In the early 1990s, Chile was becoming known for its mass-produced, affordable wines, but Éduardo Chadwick, whose Viñedos Familia Chadwick owns the Errázuriz winery – and controls additional portfolios, including Arboleda and Caliterra – knew that the country could produce top quality wines.

In 1991, Chadwick teamed up with California’s Robert Mondavi to make a world-class wine in Chile. The result was Seña, which means “sign,” as it was to be a sign of Chile’s ability to make fine wine. Crafted using grapes grown just 90 kilometres north of Santiago in the Aconcagua Valley, it would become Chile’s first icon wine and its current vintage, from the 2018 growing season, is arguably its best ever. Priced at $200 a bottle in On-

tario, Seña is made from five Bordeaux varieties and delivers beautifully defined fruit, balanced acidity, and fine-grained tannins. It will surely have a long life in the cellar.

Chadwick and Mondavi aspired to produce a fresh, balanced wine unlike the riper, fruitier wines from Chile’s generally warm growing conditions.

(Since 2005 – after the passing of Robert Mondavi in 2004 – Éduardo Chadwick is the sole proprietor of the Seña brand.)

The 2001 vintage of Seña ranked second at that Berlin tasting in 2004. It was beaten only by Chadwick’s other icon wine, Viñedo Chadwick.

Compared with the greats of Bordeaux, Viñedo Chadwick may have a brief history, but it’s been a remarkable one. As the comparative tastings and independent assessments have shown, it is a wine of high and consistent quality that has shone a bright light on the quality potential of Chile, and the wonders of cabernet from Puente Alto in the Maipo Valley.

Any list of Chile’s most lauded and expensive bottles cannot possibly omit Viñedo Chadwick.

At about $450 in Ontario, Viñedo Chadwick is quite different from Seña.

This is almost purely cabernet sauvignon (the 2018 vintage has three percent petit verdot) from the Maipo Valley, the source of Chile’s best cabernet sauvignons – an area that’s warmer than where the grapes for Seña were grown – and 2018 was a perfect year there, too. This vintage of Viñedo Chadwick is textbook cabernet, a wine that presents itself as a benchmark. Technically impeccable, it’s a delight to drink, with elegant and well-structured fruit that has depth and breadth, finely calibrated acidity, and harmony all the way through.

Backed by a long list of highly influential critics’ scores to prove it, the best Chilean icon wines are now world-beaters and quintessential South American collector’s items, now often distinctive and in a league of their own.

Seña and Viñedo Chadwick are a pair of magnificent wines, each distinctly different from the other.

What unites them, apart from their coming from the same stable, is their quality, year after year. And in the 2018 vintage, that quality has been enhanced by perfect growing conditions that have resulted in exquisite wines.

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Farmers’Markets Visiting

by Katherine Elphick

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s summer has officially arrived, it is time to visit local farmers’ markets. While some run year-round, most get rolling on the Victoria Day long weekend. With that in mind, here’s a rundown on various Simcoe County farmers’ markets.

Worth visiting, these colourful local markets offer a bounty of farm fresh delights and delicious food products.

During COVID

BARRIE FARMERS’ MARKET,

Barrie City Hall (corner Mulcaster and Collier Sts. barriefarmersmarket.ca Open Saturdays yearround 8 AM to noon. You can also choose to order online in advance and pick up your market finds. For the latest market updates, follow on Facebook or Instagram.

BRADFORD FARMERS’ MARKET,

Bradford (425 Holland St. W at the Bradford Library), 905-960-4565, bradfordfarmersmarket.ca. Open Saturdays 10 AM to 2 PM, May 22 to Thanksgiving weekend.

An online store is also available, and is open from 8 AM on Mondays until 9 PM on Thursdays. Pick up is on Saturday mornings in the Leisure Centre parking lot at 471 West Park Avenue (right beside the market’s usual location at the BWG Library).

COLLINGWOOD DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET, ALLISTON FARMERS’ MARKET,

Centre St. and Victoria St. W, Alliston, allistonfarmersmarket.ca. Open Saturdays 8 AM to 2 PM from May 22 to the end of October.

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CREEMORE FARMERS’ MARKET,

Creemore, Parking lot of Creemore Springs Brewery at the corner of Edward and Mill St., 705-466-3591, creemorefarmersmarket.ca. Open Saturdays 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend.

INNISFIL FARMERS’ MARKET,

Innisfil Recreational Complex (YMCA), South Parking Lot (7315 Yonge St.),(705)436-3710, innisfilfarmersmarket.ca. Open Thursdays: 1 PM to 6 PM, June 3 to Thanksgiving Weekend. A satellite site is located at 3311 County Road 89 (Entrance 4 of the Tanger Outlets Cookstown Mall) Open Fridays: 1 PM to 6 PM, June 11 to September 10.

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ORILLIA FARMERS’ MARKET,

Orillia, (beside Orillia Opera House at the Orillia Public Library), corner of West and Mississauga Streets), 705-238-7955 orilliafarmersmarket.on.ca.

Open Saturdays year-round 8 AM to 12:30 PM.

ORILLIA FAIRGROUNDS FARMERS’ MARKET,

Orillia (Orillia District Agricultural Society at 4500 Fairgrounds Road just off of Hwy 12 W), orilliafairgroundsfarmersmarket.ca.

Open Saturdays year-round 8 AM to 1 PM.

SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY FARMERS’ MARKETS Photo: Dave West

is open at two locations on different days, sgbfarmersmarkets.com. Open on Fridays in Victoria Harbour on Veterans Lane from 3 PM to 7 PM, open on Sundays in downtown Midland (525 Bay Street) from 9 AM to 1 PM. Both markets run from Victoria Day weekend until Thanksgiving weekend.

SPRINGWATER- ELMVALE FARMERS’ MARKET ,

Elmvale (municipal parking lot on 33 Queen Street West), springwater.ca/community/ springwater_elmvale_farmers_market.

Open Fridays 9 AM to 2 PM from June 18 to September 17.

WASAGA BEACH FARMERS’ MARKET,

Wasaga Beach (1724 Mosley Street/the RecPlex), www.wasagabeachfarmersmarket.ca.

Open Tuesdays 4 PM to dusk from June 15 to the first week in October.

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Bean & Vegetable

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 52 minutes Serves 4

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Rice Bowl

Steaming the carrots and sweet peppers maintains their colour and crunch in this Mexican-inspired vegetarian meal. Local Queso Fresco, a “fresh cheese” with a slightly salty taste and creamy texture is a tasty addition to this bowl.

1 cup (250 mL) long grain brown rice ¼ cup (50 mL) vegetable oil 1 tsp (5 mL) lime zest 2 Tbsp (25 mL) fresh lime juice 1-½ tsp (7 mL) Ontario honey ½ tsp (2 mL) ground cumin 1 clove garlic, minced 1-½ cups (375 mL) julienned Ontario carrots 1 Ontario greenhouse sweet yellow pepper, sliced 1 can (540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups (500 mL) Ontario greenhouse cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cups (500 mL) sliced Ontario greenhouse cucumber 1 head Ontario greenhouse Leaf, torn 1 cup (250 mL) croutons ½ cup (125 mL) crumbled Ontario queso fresco or feta cheese ¼ cup (50 mL) toasted pumpkin seeds

1. Cook rice according to package directions.

2. In small bowl, whisk together oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, cumin and garlic, set aside.

3. Place carrots in steamer basket over saucepan of simmering water, cover and steam for 4 minutes. Push to one side; add peppers to other side. Cover and steam for 3 minutes or until tender, set aside.

4. Divide rice, carrots, peppers, beans, tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce and croutons among 4 bowls. Top with cheese and pumpkin seeds; drizzle with dressing.

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Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Serves 4 to 6 4 cups (1 L) fusilli pasta (375 g) 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 tsp (5 mL) salt ½ tsp (2 mL) black pepper 2 cups (500 mL) 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces Ontario asparagus 1 cup (250 mL) diced Ontario greenhouse sweet red pepper

1-½ cups (375 mL) Ontario greenhouse grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup (250 mL) Ontario green peas fresh or frozen, thawed 3 Tbsp (45 mL) butter ¾ cup (175 mL) shredded plain or jalapeño Ontario havarti cheese (about 75 g) ½ cup (125 mL) chopped Ontario basil leaves Garnish: shredded Ontario havarti cheese

PREPARATION: 1. Place pasta in large deep pot. Add garlic, salt, pepper and 3-1/2 cups (875 mL) hot tap water. Cover; bring to boil over medium-high heat. Uncover; set timer according to cooking directions on pasta package. Cook pasta stirring often.

Recipe & Photo: Foodland Ontario

Steaming the carrots and sweet peppers maintains their colour and crunch in this Mexican-inspired vegetarian meal. Local Queso Fresco, a “fresh cheese” with a slightly salty taste and creamy texture is a tasty addition to this bowl.

2. When 5 minutes remain, stir in asparagus and red pepper. Cover, return to boil; continue cooking, stirring occasionally (if necessary, add another 1/2 cup (125 mL) hot water).

3. When 2 minutes remain on timer, stir in tomatoes, peas and butter; cover, cook 2 minutes.

Uncover, cook, stirring, until pasta and vegetables are tender and water is almost completely evaporated, about 1 minute.

4. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and basil; mix well. Serve immediately with additional cheese.

Strawberry Oatmeal Squares

The combination of Ontario strawberries and strawberry jam give these squares an extra kick of fruity flavour. The squares freeze well for up to 1 month.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Baking Time: 45 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Serves 16

Recipe & Photo: Foodland Ontario

1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed brown sugar 1-1/2 cups (375mL) large flake oats

1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced almonds 2 cups (500 mL) chopped Ontario Greenhouse or Field Strawberries 1/4 cup (50 mL) strawberry jam 1 tsp (5 mL) cornstarch PREPARATION:

1. Line 9-inch (23 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper.

2. In large bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add oats, flour, salt and baking soda; mix well with wooden spoon. In small bowl, set aside 1-1/2 cups (375 mL). Stir almonds into remaining oat mixture. Press into prepared pan. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

3. In medium bowl, combine strawberries, jam and cornstarch. Spread mixture evenly over crust. Top with remaining oat mixture pressing lightly.

4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack for 30 minutes before cutting into bars. Refrigerate any leftover squares.

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hile we may never be royal, and frankly most of us would not want the headaches and heartaches of being royal, the truth is we are endlessly fascinated by the pageantry of royalty. The history, the drama, the palaces and crown jewels never lose their allure. So, when the chance comes to travel abroad safely once more, London has a backlog of noble adventures available for visitors with an interest in the pomp and circumstance of British royal life.

ROYAL LONDON Like me, you may have spent several pandemic hours lost in the intrigue of the television series, The Crown. If so, London has new tours that will broaden your knowledge of the locations, the characters and the untold secrets of the royal family.

There are walking tours or a combination of walking and driving tours. You can lunch in the same restaurant where Diana had that chilly encounter with Camilla, or view Clarence House and Lord Mountbatten’s London home.

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guided royal walking tour, beginning at Buckingham Palace, ground zero for affairs of a noble nature. The palace is open to visitors for the summer months, but visits must be booked in advance. Just around the corner is Cleave, at No. 1 Buckingham Place, the bespoke jewellery store which specializes in state regalia and which made Meghan Markle’s diamond engagement ring. For real royal style, check out Lock & Co Hatters on St. James Street, the oldest hatmaker’s shop in the world, to find a great chapeau or a unique fascinator to take home, or just to ogle. Their hats have graced royal heads for generations, as well as the heads of commoners like Winston Churchill, Oscar Wilde and Jaqueline Onassis. Visit Grieves & Hawkes at No. 1 Saville Row to see what the gentlemen are wearing these days or to order a bespoke suit.

How about a romantic picnic in St. James Park, with a wicker hamper filled with lobster rolls, beef wellington shooters, Eton Mess, English cheeses and a bottle of sparkling wine? You can have the al fresco repast delivered to you or pick up your hamper at the Rubens Hotel ahead of time. Then, with the palace and the garGoodLife | Georgian Bay Summer 2021

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dens for scenery, you can while away an afternoon of aristocratic leisure.

After your picnic, you may be in the mood for some royal fashion. Kensington Palace will feature Royal Style in the Making, opening June 3. It will showcase the wedding dress of Diana, Princess of Wales, on show for the first time in 25 years, in addition to a rare surviving toile from the 1937 coronation gown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. The temporary exhibition, housed in the newly redone Orangery will explore the relationship between fashion designer and royal client.

Fans of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies can immerse themselves in Tudor England at the Hampton Court Palace exhibition running this summer, “Gold and Glory: Henry V111 and The French King.” The exhibition will feature works of art, gold artifacts, weapons, manuscripts and clothing from the Field of Cloth of Gold, Henry VIII’s legendary encounter with his rival, the King of France.

The show is displayed in the first floor apartments of Hampton Court, once used by Cardinal Wolsey.

While the large department stores, like Harrods, are a big draw, try shopping at the outdoor markets. Portobello Road Market is packed with curiosities, and Borough Market is a wonderful place for fresh food, and dozens of great little places to eat. Neal’s Yard is here, where you can sample some of the finest artisanal cheeses from across the kingdom.

You might as well sleep like a royal while you are touring London’s imperial places. The Guardsman Buckingham Gate is a new boutique hotel that brags of being neighbours with Buckingham Palace, a six-minute walk away. With an entrance just off Buckingham Gate in St. James, the five star hotel has the feel of a private club. If you want to hang out like an aristocratic neighbour, consider booking one of the private residences where you can settle in with a sitting room, terrace and kitchenette. The Guardsman is within easy walking distance of Green Park, Horse Guards Parade, Clarence House and Whitehall as well as Westminster Abbey. There are two tube stations nearby. (I haven’t stayed at The Guardsman, as it opened during the pandemic. but the guest reviews are excellent.)

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The Kew Gardens Hotel, one of my London favourites, is charming, with small but immaculate rooms, an excellent breakfast and a welcoming pub that features live music on some evenings. It has an engaging English comfort, with the added benefit of being a short walk from the famous Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. You can enjoy a tour of the gardens or visit Kew Palace, home of George II and Queen Charlotte and admire the views from the Great Pagoda. Visitors can tour the Royal Kitchens to learn about Georgian cuisine or visit the kitchen gardens that supplied most of the fresh ingredients for the royal feasts.

Kew feels like a village, even though it is so close to the city. It is home to the National Archives, where you can arrange to research your family tree by trawling through their 1000 years of records. It also holds a copy of the Doomsday Book, Guy Fawkes’ confession and Henry VIII’s letter of abdication.

There’s a Michelin starred restaurant, The Glasshouse, just down the street from the Kew Gardens Hotel, and you can walk to the train station. A 30-minute ride takes you into the heart of

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London. And Richmond, so upscale and beautiful, is in easy reach. Sunday roast in one of the pubs along the Thames in Richmond or an elegant lunch at The Ivy is a noble way to spend a summer afternoon.

The Lodge Hotel on Upper Richmond in Putney is another good choice, and is also close to good dining, with a train station close by for quick access to the city. At Putney Bridge, you can catch the Thames Clipper, a commuter ferry boat that will take you right down the Thames to the Tower of London. You can enjoy a glass of wine while you sail and along the way, you’ll see many of the important buildings of the city.

If now seems too soon to venture to England, most of these royal indulgences will still be there when you are ready to travel, and next summer will be very special; it’s the Platinum anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne. Special events and celebrations have been planned all across the country to celebrate her reign.

Whether it is now or next summer, dust off your bowler hat and shine up the tiara – London’s regal best is waiting for you! !

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