http://www.ruthscanteen.com Welcome to Ruth Gangbar's website! Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:46:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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, ... http://www.ruthscanteen.com/2010/09/wood-burning-sauna/ 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 ... http://www.ruthscanteen.com/2010/09/accessing-your-inner-pioneer/ 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 ... http://www.ruthscanteen.com/2010/08/tomato-heaven/ 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. http://www.ruthscanteen.com/2010/08/rehearsal-dinner/ 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. http://www.ruthscanteen.com/2010/07/wine-and-cheese-for-canada-post/ Photography    James Tse Food styling   Ruth Gangbar     Prop Styling   Laura Branson http://www.ruthscanteen.com/2010/07/dark-chocolate-tortes/ 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 ... http://www.ruthscanteen.com/2010/07/end-of-the-thread/ 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 ... http://www.ruthscanteen.com/2010/07/look-whats-on-the-queens-plate/ 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 ... http://www.ruthscanteen.com/2010/06/eat-my-ride/ 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 ... http://www.ruthscanteen.com/2010/06/michael-graydon-visits-the-nook/