It’s getting to be that time of year when inquiries for renting my secluded cottage getaway here in PEC take a unique turn, with explanations of how “Quiet Season” hiking to the Nook becomes necessary, and when. But why? “Because the road is steep and narrow at the top of the hill ; because fallen [...]
I had a big need for heirloom tomatoes recently that landed me in the midst of my friends and neighbours Tim Noxon and Vicki Emlaw, from Vicki’s Veggies on Morrison Point Road in Prince Edward County. Not only are the tomatoes fabulous (with varieties like Berkley Tie-died, Black Pearl, Green Sausage, Vintage Wine, Peach, Peche, [...]
Chatelaine Magazine’s Vanilla Cake with Summer Fruit….is one of those recipes that I’ll be guaranteed to make again. We featured it in a featured summer story shot by photographer John Cullen, with props (like the kind you’d like to keep, as usual) by Sasha Seymour, food styling by me.
Ok, so these were released in 2006, but these stamps were the first with food and wine for Canada Post ever designed and printed.
Photography by Robert Wigington, Food Styling by Ruth Gangbar. Cheddar by the Black River Cheese Company.
Photography James Tse
Food styling Ruth Gangbar Prop Styling Laura Branson
Happened upon a wonderful spot called End of the Thread Cafe and Antique Emporium.
“An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place and circumstance”
Well worth passing through Brighton ON, on the way east (or west).
15 Main St. Brighton 613-475-4366 tel
Highly recommended for Gluten-free sweets, great atmosphere, and [...]
Congratulations to Fifth Town and Huff Estates Winery !
Savvy Sommelier Debbie Treholm blogs here (and below…thanks for your words Debbie )about the menu recently served to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth during her Canada day visit to Ottawa.
photography by Mark Bartkiw food styling by Ruth Gangbar
~ Upon Arrival ~
13th Street Winery Cuvée 13 [...]
I’ve finally busted out from the city, and decided to spend the next 5 days eating what I can buy, grow, or scavenge within a bicycle range of my home near the Black Creek, between Picton and Milford, here in Prince Edward County.
Fortunately for me, I couldn’t have choose to try this experiment in a [...]
I’m pleased that my little cabin, the Nook, is hosting a growing number of newly weds looking for a simple, secluded getaway. Combining tours of award winning wineries and artisan cheese factories with a secluded beach to enjoy them on does sound irresistible.
So welcome Honeymooners…it’s our pleasure to greet you with you a bottle of the astoundingly [...]
Something’s new at Chatelaine. Thanks for having my food styling as a part of the latest, fabulous issue with a fresh new look! This Raspberry Cream Tart is from the “Evening Garden Party” feature story in the June issue. Erika Oliviera was Consulting Art Director, Claire Tansey Food Editor, James Tse photographed the food, Michael [...]