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Bagpipes and Sunsets

13 Jul

By: Diva Jenna Ujiye

My co-worker and I have been trying to get video footage at as many events on Ontario’s West Coast as possible. We have been spending some evenings and weekends and have got to see some amazing things and try some very unique things! This past Friday was really great! We headed to the Cove beach in Goderich and  watched as the Celtic Blue Highlanders pipe band piped down the sun.

I am not kidding you, there were hundreds of people at the event! This phenomenon seems to be a Lake Huron thing and it happens every Friday in July and August. We watched families and friends gather all around the pipe band and listen to the music. Many of the children started dancing and running around the band, which was in a circular formation. People travel from all over Ontario, Canada and the world to watch this event, most of the people attending where from out of the area.

After we watched the pipe band for a while we headed over to the beach and watched the sunset, it was so warm outside that people where still swimming in the Lake. What a wonderful end to a Friday evening!

Here is a video of one some of the happenings from the Friday night fun!

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A culinary workshop for every taste

30 Jun

During the 2011 Taste of Huron there will be 12 culinary workshops taking place around the county. Last year I got to check a bunch of them out, soooo good. I typically got enough food for a meal! Check out the 2010 photos. I have also added the info about the 2012 workshops below!

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2011 Taste of Huron Culinary Workshops

Home chefs and food enthusiasts get their chance to learn unique culinary techniques at local dining spots working with local chefs and food specialists.
Workshop Cost: $20.00 each
OR
Culinary Workshop Pass: 5 workshops for $80.00 ($20.00 savings)

Monday, August 29, 2011

Pies, Tarts and Berries – Oh My!

Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Hosted by: Marlene O’Brien from the Bayfield Berry Farm
Type: Hands-on demonstration

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Huron County Comfort (Foods)

Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Hosted by: Teresa DeJong from High Creek Farms
Type: Hands-on demonstration

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Eggs On

Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Hosted by: Dave McMurray from Whiskful Thinking
Type: Hands-on demonstration

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Roll Baby Roll

Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Hosted by: Lilia Hill from Lil’s Kitchen
Type: Hands-on demonstration

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Deconstruction Site: A Look at the Cuts & Proper Prep of Meat

Time: 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Hosted by: Chef Joseph Petrinac from The Little Inn of Bayfield
Type: Cooking demonstration

Monday, September 5, 2011

La Dolce Vita

Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Hosted by: Peter Gusso from the Blyth Station House
Type: Hands-on demonstration

Monday, September 5, 2011

Pack a Punch: How to Make a Healthy School Lunch

Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Hosted by: Spencer Vail from the Benmiller Inn and Spa
Type: Hands-on demonstration

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

School of Lake Huron Fish

Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Hosted by: Chef Devin Tabor from Bon Vivant Personal Chef Service
Type: Hands-on demonstration

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Ordinary to Extraordinary

Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Hosted by: Dave Koert from Koert Organics
Type: Hands-on demonstration

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Summer Appy Hour

Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Hosted by: Peter and Catherine King from Thyme on 21
Type: Hands-on demonstration

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Going Gluten-Free

Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Hosted by: Patti Robertson from Classic Total Concept
Type: Food prep demonstration with a delicious lunch

Saturday, September 10, 2011

The Herb Garden

Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Hosted by: Nancy Hislop from Mulberry Hill Farm
Type: Hands-on demonstration

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Do you think about food all the time? Win a dinner with the Travel Divas!

28 Jun

By: Diva Jenna

CONTEST -  to win a Food For Thought dinner with the Travel Divas

If you would like to win a dinner (see below for the dinners) at the Taste of Huron with the Travel Divas and be a star for the day on the Ontario Travel Divas site, all you have to do is:

Post your favourite culinary experience in Huron County to the bottom of this blog!

2010 Photos

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I think about food all the time! Huron is one of the most agriculturally productive counties in Ontario and we have some of the best culinary treats around! I’m going to be regularly posting about the different events that are happening during the two week event!

During the 2011 Taste of Huron there are going to be 7 Food For Thought dinners and 2 Locavore Luncheons. They are happening on week days in between August 29 & September 9. These meals include three courses, plus an interesting foodie topic, they don’t break the bank at $40 for the dinners and $20 for the lunches and they take place all across the County.

Taste of Huron – Food For Thought Dinners

Check out the website for more details www.tasteofhuron.ca

Cost: $40.00* (does not include: beverages, taxes or service)
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Details: Please call individual restaurants to make reservations

Monday, August 29, 2011

Thank a Farmer

Hosted by: Hessenland Country Inn
Contact: 1-866-543-7736
www.hessenland.com

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Functional Foods: Enhancing Your Diet

Hosted by: Benmiller Inn & Spa
Contact: 1-800-265-1711
www.benmillerinnandspa.com

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato & More!

Hosted by: The Black Dog Village Pub & Bistro
Contact: 1-519-565-2326
www.blackdogpubbistro.ca

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Healthy Doesn’t Have to be Boring!

Hosted by: Fireside Cafe
Contact: 1-519-357-4484
www.thefiresidecafe.com

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

The Blyth Inn – coming soon!

Hosted by: The Blyth Inn
Contact: 1-519-523-9381
www.blythinn.ca

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Huron County’s Wine Industry

Hosted by: The Little Inn of Bayfield
Contact: 1-800-565-1832
www.littleinn.com

Thursday, September 8 2011

A Fish Out of Water

Hosted by: Eddington’s of Exeter
Contact: 1-519-235-3030
www.eddingtons.ca

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Whoa Events!!!

9 Jun

With the beginning of June, comes events of all sorts. I usually spend 6 or 7 Saturdays each year heading to local events with topics varying from music to culture and food! I’m sure you have noticed that a favourite topic for both Kaylie and I is food. Well I’ll tell you now, you won’t find an event in Huron that doesn’t have great food! Also, try something new… if you want to listen to some of the top opera singers in Canada, hit up the Bayfield Festival of Song this weekend! For more events visit http://www.ontarioswestcoast.ca/events/events.php

I thought I would highlight a few events that are happening in the next week or so.

Fri, June 3, 2011 – Sun, June 12, 2011
Bayfield Festival of Song
Event Host: The Aldeburgh ConnectionEight concerts of classical song, plus singers’ masterclass, featuring Colin Ainsworth, Lucia Cesaroni, Lindsay Barrett, Peter Barrett, Stephen Ralls, Bruce Ubukata and many others in the Town Hall’s perfect acoustic. For tickets call 519-565-2435
Location:Bayfield Town Hall, Bayfield
Date: Fri, June 3, 2011
Telephone: 416-531-3330
Email: s. ralls@utoronto.ca
Website: www.aldeburghconnection.org
 Cost: $25 – $35

*Annual Event

Fri, June 10, 2011 – Sun, June 12, 2011
Wingham Musical Muskrat Festival
Event Host: Township of North HuronRib-off, BBQ, firefighter games, cardboard boat races, arm wrestling, entertainment, beer gardens. New for 2011 *enhanced children’s activities! This is a family event you won’t want to miss.
Location:Riverside Park
Date: Fri, June 10, 2011
Contact: Connie Goodall
Telephone: 519-357-1096
Email: cgoodall@northhuron.ca
Website: www.musicalmuskratfestival.com

*Annual Event

Sat, June 11, 2011 – Sun, June 12, 2011
Spring Show and Sale of Pottery
Event Host: Beechwood PotteryStudio open house featuring new work in stoneware and porcelain by award winning potter Robert Tetu. Choose from functional pottery or beautiful one-of-a-kind decorative items, all displayed in our historic general store. Commissions accepted.
Location:Beechwood Pottery – 4 km north of St. Columban (Hwy #8) on Beechwood Line, corner of Bridge Road, Seaforth
Date: Sat, June 11, 2011
Contact: Robert Tetu
Telephone: 519-345-2184
Email: beechwood@cyg.net
 Starts at: 12:00 am
Ends at: 6:00 pm

*Annual Event

Sun, June 12, 2011
Spring Breakfast
Event Host: Van Egmond FoundationMaple syrup, pancakes, sausages, home fries, toast, jams, muffins, beverages. Heritage House open for tours. Entertainment. (always 2nd Sunday in June)
Location:Van Egmond House in Egmondville
Date: Sun, June 12, 2011
Contact: Pat Saundercock
Telephone: 519-482-9650		 Starts at: 8:00 am
Ends at: 1:00 pm
Cost: adults $7, children $3, preschool free

*Annual Event

Thu, June 16, 2011
Twilight Tunes
Event Host: Twilight TunesAll musicians are welcome to join in a musical jamboree; from 8 to dusk a more contemporary flavour of music. Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy.
Location:Victoria Park Band Shell
Date: Thu, June 16, 2011
Contact: Bob Fisher
Telephone: 519-522-1394		 Starts at: 5:30 pm
Ends at: 9:00 pm

*Annual Event

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Lovin Live Music

14 Mar

Its only a few sleeps away until one of the most exciting days of the year, ST PATRICKS DAY! The day when suddenly everyone is Irish, and drinking in the a.m becomes not only acceptable, but also encouraged! St Patrick’s day is exciting enough on its own, however this year its even more exciting! That evening, Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer Colin James will be playing at the town hall in Bayfield for the Bayfield Concert series! This is huge! Colin James was actually the first concert I ever attended. I was in grade 5 and it was at the Western fair, now a million years later he is still touring across the country with his next stop in Bayfield! This show is going to be insane. Do not miss out on this one! See you all there!

-Kaylie

o and i forgot to mention, he has only won like 6 junos, no big deal!

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