A few years ago we decided to tap our trees. It was quite the adventure and a great learning experience. The main thing we learned is…this stuff is liquid gold! No wonder it’s so expensive. It takes so much sap to make a small amount of syrup. Basically it’s around a 40 to 1 ratio. Then there’s the time and firewood invested in boiling it down. We had a lot of fun making it but it was a one time deal. It hadn’t occurred to us to make it until the last year we lived on the property with a small wood lot. And since we no longer live there we’ll have to rely on friends and neighbours to supply us with our Maple Syrup.
The Dover Cheese Shop
If you love cheese like I do, you need to visit The Dover Cheese Shop. It’s located in beautiful downtown Port Dover, Ontario on Main Street. They have an excellent assortment of local, regional and international cheeses.
Turkey Patty Melt Panini
A modern version of a patty melt, Turkey Patty Melt Panini is made with lean ground turkey, creamy brie and zesty hot red pepper jelly. Pressing the sandwich in a panini press or between 2 hot pans gives the exterior a golden crust.
Yorkshire Pudding
If you love your traditional Sunday dinners like I do, you know how important it is to make perfect Yorkshire Pudding when you’re having roast beef. Especially when you’re having company and serving the ultimate roast beef….prime rib. And any excuse to eat more gravy is ok with me. I mean, that’s the whole point of yorkies, isn’t it?
Crabocado Caesar Salad
An upscale version of traditional Caesar Salad with big chunks of real crab meat and avocado slices, topped with the best homemade Caesar Dressing.