Niagara On The Lake Travel Guide

(Photo courtesy of Ruthven Park) Ruthven Park is a beautifully preserved Greek Revival mansion on the banks of the Grand River.  It stands above the river, elegant, dignified and evocative of times past. It is a fascinating house to visit, and the grounds offer walking trails through field and forest,  past the remains of a town now long gone, and two cemeteries.  It’s a place worth visiting anytime, but it is particularly attractive this... Read More

There’s no denying it – the man is a Peach!  And he shared his peach recipes too. (Photo courtesy of Robert Orr) In an open-air pavillion at Kurtz Orchards in Niagara-on-the-Lake, celebrity chef, Food Network star, cookbook author and magazine mogul Ricardo Larrivee  (just plain Ricardo to his fans) talked about his love for Niagara. Ricardo's latest cookbook The Pictures are as tasty as the recipes. “You ‘ave somet’ing... Read More

Upper Canada Cheese in Jordan Station already makes what I believe is one of the best cheeses in Canada, the creamy and buttery Comfort Cream, (pictured below) (Photo courtesy of Upper Canada Cheese) as well as a lovely firmer semi-soft  but flavourful cheese, Niagara Gold.  While the Comfort Cream is my total favourite for serving with some Niagara pears or peaches and a chilled glass of Daniel Lenko’s chardonnay, the Niagara Gold is also an... Read More