Now that the birds here in Prince Edward County are flying south, if I start thinking about it right now, could this be the year that the Winter sauna/outdoor hot tub gets built at the Nook?This Dutchtub seems a real stunner, with it’s colours and customized templates…but at a starting price of $6,000, there’s no way.
Lots of issues [...]
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’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 sharing a few of the luscious images taken by photographer Michael Graydon during his recent stay at the Nook.
I’m especially enjoying looking at them on this rainy morning here in Toronto, recovering peacefully after a terrific photoshoot with Michael yesterday, working together for Chatelaine Magazine again.
Thanks for the cozy pictures Michael (and the best [...]
The Culinary Institute of America recently offered a course I took on Gluten Free Baking, with renouned Chef Richard Coppedge as instructor. His cookbook , Gluten-Free Baking with the Culinary Intitute of America , offers recipes that stir up huge amounts of enthusiasm from allergy sufferers…doughnuts, pizzas, breads , brownies, pies, cakes , etc etc…all [...]
The large, rectangular holes in the old cedar tree near The Nook, can only be the work of Pileated Woodpeckers. I suppose a positive spin on the eventual downing of that grand old tree that lines the driveway, is that there’ll be more sunshine through the thick forest, and a huge supply of cedar kindling for [...]
I love the prospect of posting panoramic aerial views of the home of Ruth’s Canteen, as captured by Steven Draper of Polepics. His unique approach is both technical and painterly , and I’ll be sharing some of the process involved in achieving the final assembled 4-season collage here, from time to time. Thanks Steven ! [...]
I get sentimental about dogs, and it makes me happy that I can share the Nook, my little rental cabin , with other humans. But it’s especially great to imagine other dogs on holiday where Cleo had loved so much to be. A private beach for swimming, so many sticks, flies to bite at…good times! [...]
With the frost out of the ground, what better time to get out the griddle and enjoy the best of the season’s fresh Maple syrup, and to launch a new website. But a moveable feast it is, as I blaze trails between life at home in Prince Edward County and life in Toronto. [...]