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Moonlight on the Lake B&B, Kitchen and Vineyard

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

“An invitation to a party and serendipity brought us to beautiful Prince Edward County.”

Owners: Suzanne Lafrance and André Giroux
“An invitation to a party and serendipity brought us to beautiful Prince Edward County. After 30 some years in hospitality and owning restaurants, a second life as operators of a B&B was a natural outcome. Our property on Huyck’s Point Road in Wellington, on the shores of Lake Ontario, is pure joy to our lives and provides me with daily inspiration in my cooking and baking, a continuance of my career as a chef outside the restaurant arena. Therefore, our home has become a destination as Moonlight on the Lake B&B, Moonlight’s Kitchen and our vineyard of 650 vines.”

Christmas Specialties
October and November are marathon baking months: traditional treats such as mincemeat, brandied fruitcakes, both aging as we speak, French Canadian tourtières of different flavors, this summer’s sweet and savory preserves and many more items.

Special Events
My delicious treasures will be available for purchase at three upcoming markets: Wassail’s weekends of Nov.26-27 and Dec. 3-4 at The Inn, at Huff Estates Winery, and Busy Hands, Dec. 10-11, above the Picton’s Books and Co. bookstore. Or take a scenic drive and pop in…A call beforehand to ensure that I am home is a good idea.

Year Round
Some of my products are seasonal, and some are available all the time. Our place is a beehive of activities: gardening, tending to our vines, cooking, winemaking, hosting our many B&B guests and some great cross country skiing when winter cooperates. Guests are welcome to take part in these experiences in our package offerings of cooking classes, girls time out at the spa, vineyard seasonal care and with luck, Xcountry in the back woods to a nearby winery. Of course, coming for pure relaxation without any agenda, is also encouraged!

For more information on Moonlight on the Lake B&B, please visit Website: www.Moonlightonthelakebb.com
Email:  moonlightbb@hotmail.ca

Moonlight on the Lake B&B, Kitchen and Vineyard
410 Huyck’s Point Road, Wellington – Tel: 613-399-5253

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Christmas in Prince Edward County
Small town charm and artisanal inspiration: Experience holiday shopping this Christmas in Prince Edward County.

Facebook Contest: This season visit Taste the County’s facebook page (www.facebook.com/tastethecounty) for a chance to win daily prizes. Each weekday from November 1st to December 23rdwe will be featuring a retailer from Prince Edward County. Answer a question about their establishment for a chance to win a gift certificate to their store just in time for holiday shopping.

COUNTYLICIOUS IS BACK FOR FALL 2011

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Celebrate autumn by treating your taste buds! If you love fine dining, plan on being overwhelmed during Countylicious (November 2-26), when eleven of Prince Edward County’s top restaurants take part in the County’s favourite culinary promotion featuring $30 and $35 prix fixe menus. (Please note beverages, taxes and gratuity are additional and reservations are recommended.)

Dinner menus, created by participating chefs exclusively for Countylicious, include a starter, entrée and dessert and will feature local and seasonal products.  Participating restaurants are: Amelia’s Garden at The Waring House, Gazebo Restaurant at Waupoos Estates, The Bloomfield Carriage House Restaurant, The Inn at Huff Estates, Tall Poppy Café, The Devonshire, Inn on the Lake, Blumen Garden Bistro, Clara’s at the Claramount, Inn & Spa, East and Main Bistro, The Merrill Inn, and The View Dining Room at the Picton Golf & Country Club.

Make your Countylicious experience more than just a gastronomic adventure by taking advantage of some of Ontario’s finest hospitality with Countylicious accommodation packages. Stay overnight and start your Christmas shopping early by supporting one of countless artisans, and unique local retailers. See website for details.

Come for Countylicious, stay for Wassail! Every weekend from November 24th to December 3rd, many wineries and cideries will be blazing with festive lights and festooned with holiday cheer in celebration of Prince Edward County’s annual Wassail celebration. Shop for friends, family and corporate gifts, take in art exhibits, walk the vineyards and sample tempting treats while giving toasts of “good health”.

For more information regarding Countylicious, visit www.countylicious.ca or call 613.393.2796 or 866.845.6644. For Wassail information visit http://thecountywines.com/pecwaannualeventsc16.php

 

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Christmas in Prince Edward County

Small town charm and artisanal inspiration: Experience holiday shopping this Christmas in Prince Edward County.

Facebook Contest:

This season visit Taste the County’s facebook page (www.facebook.com/tastethecounty) for a chance to win daily prizes. Each weekday from November 1st to December 23rdwe will be featuring a retailer from Prince Edward County. Answer a question about their establishment for a chance to win a gift certificate to their store just in time for holiday shopping.

 

 

 

Prince Edward County Artisan “UNIQUE BOUTIQUE“ at The Inn at Huff Estates Winery

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

 

Joining in the upcoming Wassail! celebrations at wineries throughout Prince Edward County, local artists and artisans will present a “UNIQUE BOUTIQUE” in the Courtyard Room at The Inn at Huff Estates Winery (at County Road #1 and Highway 62) on Saturday and Sunday, November 26th & 27th and December 3rd & 4th from 11 am to 5 pm.

Offering handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts in porcelain, fibre, encaustic, wood, metal and fabric as well as a bountiful selection of local fine baked goods, savory treats and beautiful handmade products for bath and beauty, there will be “Gifts of Nature’s Bounty” for everyone on the Holiday list. Visitors can enjoy a cup of mulled cider while shopping.

Participating County Artists and Artisans are Andrew Csafordi of Andrew Csafordi Studio Gallery, Tara Wilkinson of Love Nest Studios, Viola Michalska of Michalska Fine Porcelain, Paul Ross of Paul Ross Woodturning Studio; Elizabeth Batt of Scottish Accents, Jennifer Hardene of Amarais Artisan, Heather Case of Case Clothed, Lori MacRow of A Stone’s Throw Studio, Suzanne LaFrance of Moonlight B&B and folk artist, John Miller.

Functional wood turned salad bowls and porcelain dinnerware, beautiful hand-carved bird sculptures and art nests of fibre and twigs, sculptural beeswax paintings, lovely handmade soap, charming screen printed dinner napkins and wine bags, gorgeous felted garments and accessories, and delicious preserves, pies and other sweet and savory fare guarantees this event will be a pre-holiday feast for all the senses!

An old Danish greeting meaning “to your health” first noted in 8th Century England, Wassail! is an Orchard Tradition involving toasts to one’s health, the harvest and the upcoming year … and general all round merriment.

Weekends from November 19 to December 4th, Huff Estates Winery will be offering a unique opportunity to taste and buy some old vintage wines from their library, including past gold medal winners and other wines which are no longer available on the shelves. They will also be pairing some of their sweeter wines with medieval style desserts prepared by Chef Michael Hoy. An official Wassail accommodation provider, the luxurious, 21-suite Inn at Huff Estates is located at 2274 County Road 1 at Highway 62 in the heart of Prince Edward County. For reservations, call 1-866-484-4667 or visit www.huffestates.com.

For additional information about 2011 WASSAIL events: www.thecountywines.com.

“STAY & BEE CREATIVE” IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONTARIO THIS FALL!

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Package pairs an Encaustic Painting Workshop Experience with a stay at The Inn at Huff Estates Winery

 

 

andrew-csafordi-encaustic-painting-a-measure-of-quietudeIn response to growing interest from visitors to his farm, studio and Barn Gallery, Prince Edward County Encaustic Sculptural Painter, Andrew Csafordi, is pleased to announce he is now offering One and Two Day Encaustic Painting Workshops perfectly paired with a stay at the nearby Inn at Huff Estates Winery in the heart of Prince Edward County from September 1st to November 30th, 2011. Prince Edward County is located just south of Highway 401 and the city of Belleville, 2 hours east of Toronto, 4 hours west of Montreal and 2 ½ hours southeast of Ottawa.

 

Encaustic painting is fun and easy, using natural aromatic melted beeswax and oil paint mixed in for colour. A very friendly medium, the fast drying time allows one to create captivating works that will ignite their imagination. The warm liquid wax is applied to a wooden surface with brushes. Each layer is then gently fused using heat, resulting in a luminescent painting. Relax and be inspired while painting in a casual studio environment in the tranquil countryside. The results will delight and surprise participants. No experience is necessary.

 

The One Day Workshop fee is $250 per person and the Two Day Workshop fee is $325. per person (plus HST) and includes a workbook, all materials, light refreshments, snacks and a delicious box lunch prepared by Huff’s Executive Chef, Michael Hoy. There is a maximum of 4 persons per workshop.

“BEE Creative Package” registrants will be taking paintings home with them.

 

andrew-csafordi-encaustic-painting-workshopLocated just around the corner from the Andrew Csafordi Studio Gallery, the “Bee Creative Package” includes a 1 or 2 night stay in a Premiere Suite at The Inn at Huff Estates Winery for $150.00 per suite per night, double occupancy, (plus applicable taxes) and includes a delicious breakfast buffet for two each morning. Overlooking either the vineyard or garden, suites features separate living & bedroom area, king size bed, whirlpool tub, LCD TV in room and bathroom, separate block shower, double sided fireplace, fridge, garden or vineyard patio.

 

The Andrew Csafordi Studio Gallery and The Inn at Huff Estates Winery are located near Highway 62 and County Road 1 in the heart of Prince Edward County. Shopping, fine dining, cycling, sightseeing, Arts Trail, Taste Trail and famous Sandbanks Provincial Park are all located within a few minutes drive.

 

Workshop bookings require 48 hours advance notice, and must be paid in full at time of booking. Additional painting materials are available for purchase. Visa & Mastercard accepted. Gift certificates available. To register, call Andrew Csafordi at: (613) 393-1572 or The Inn at Huff Estates Winery Toll–Free: 1-866-484-4667 or visit their websites:

www.andrewcsafordi.com or www.huffestates.com.

 

Andrew Csafordi and his wife, artist Tara Wilkinson of Love Nest Studios (www.loveneststudios.com) are part of the PEC Arts Trail (www.artstrail.ca), Art in the Heart of the County (www.artintheheartofthecounty.com) Out in the County www.outinthecounty.com, and Studio Tour (Sept 16-18, 2011) www.pecstudiotour.com. For tourist information, visit www.prince-edward-county.com.

Waupoos Estates Winery End of Summer Celebration – The 1st Annual Grapevine Telegraph Music Festival

Friday, August 26th, 2011

waupoos-poster-copyThe County’s oldest winery has undergone some massive transitions this summer. Already home to one of the most coveted scenic spots in the County, Waupoos Winery has created even more reasons to visit – new ownership, a new Chef and restaurant expansion, a chocolate shop, and a waterfront patio are just a few of the changes that Waupoos Estates Winery can be proud of.

 

Despite delays in re-opening caused by the renovation, Waupoos opened its new restaurant doors to the public this June and the response has been overwhelming. Often seating 200 for dinner on weekends, the expansion was well worth the wait, and the new owners want to celebrate! To thank their generous supporters and patient customers this coming weekend Waupoos Estates Winery will host the first annual Grapevine Telegraph – a festival of music, family fun, food and wine.

 

The event is a multi-day affair starting with a fish fry this Friday, August 26th from 4-8pm. Live music will accompany the feast, and tickets are $12.00 for kids, $8.00 for children.  Bring the whole family on Saturday, August 27th for an all-day music festival – performances by Eden Hertzog, Chris Assad, Mel Larkin, Ariana Gillis, Brian Macmillan and Nine Mile, alongside kids activities, wagon rides, classic cars, prizes, and a 9pm firework show will complete this fun-filled event. If you’re not too tired by Sunday, join the Waupoos family for a pancake breakfast on Sunday morning on the patio from 9am -12pm, served with bacon, sausages and fresh fruit.

 

This event marks the first of many events Waupoos Winery sees in their future. For more information on performances, and ticket prices please visit their website or contact them directly at 613.476.8338. Visit Waupoos Winery, the proud sponsors of the Farm and Artisan Market, at this years TASTE! a celebration of regional cuisine event on September 24th, 2011 at the historical Crystal Palace.