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27 Country Market – European Meat

27 Country Market – European Meat

A couple of years ago on Applefest in Bowmanville, our attention was drawn to a very energetic fella who was selling meat products. He was talking non-stop and handing out delicious smoked pepperette samples to the customers. We ended up buying salami and pepperettes at that 

Nicholyn Farms

Nicholyn Farms

On our way to Collingwood we stopped at the Nicholyn Farms store. This farm is 100% family owned and operated. Their store offers a great variety of locally grown fresh vegetables and fruits. There is a good choice of dairy products and a very impressive selection of 

Spirit Tree Estate Cidery

Spirit Tree Estate Cidery

Unlike my Microsoft Word, Oxford dictionary recognizes this word “cidery” – as place where cider is made commercially. But that definition is just so dry. Go to http://www.spirittreecider.com and watch their self-explanatory video. It’s a way tastier way of capturing the word “cidery”. Spirit Tree is a farm, an apple orchard, a bakery, a restaurant and, of 

Sheldon Creek Dairy Farm

Sheldon Creek Dairy Farm

This dairy farm, located in Simcoe County, is owned and operated by the den Haan family. Sheldon Creek is one of the few farms which are, and have been for about sixty years, licensed to sell their own milk directly from their own farm. Their 

Am Braigh Farm

Am Braigh Farm

Every time we stumble upon another jewel like the Am Braigh Farm, I think how many more discoveries are around, waiting to be explored?  While it looks hidden among gardens and greenery on a side of a country road, away from the major routes, it is very lively. Cars arriving 

Prince Edward County

Prince Edward County

Prince Edward County has always been one of my favourite places to go. There are always plenty activities to choose from.  You can relax on one of the magnificent sandy beaches, go on a wine tour or visit a local restaurant or simply drive around enjoying the