Apple Dumplings
Spiced apples tucked inside crisp puff pastry makes these a great individual B&B dessert. These can be made ahead of time and reheated...
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RAMBLINGS FROM THE RETIRED CHEF
Secrets from a 15 year bed & breakfast veteran
Welcome to The Retired Chef, a unique blog here for you to explore. The Retired Chef has added such value to my life, and I love having the opportunity to share my passions and thoughts with my loyal readers. Read on, and enjoy.
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“One with the Birds!” Our latest review on TripAdvisor
“One with the Birds!” 2 days agoReviewed by Markifer This was our fourth B & B and by far the best! A beautiful long drive through the...
Nature is Amazing!
While walking our trails recently I happened up this adorable little nest tucked in the thick bushes to the side of one of our least used...
Birding at Bluebird Meadows B&B
Just delighted to share this photo of a first year male Amercian Redstart that I captured recently during a walk on our trails. Such a...
Fresh Cranberry Lemon Scones
frozen sliced in half cranberries. Bake for approximately 15 minutes …a little longer than usual due to the cold berries. I hope you...
Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Purple Finch
This winter has seen a bumper crop of Purple Finches at the feeders at Bluebird Meadows B&B. The Purple finch has a gentle nature and is...
A Wonderful Testimonial on TripAdvisor Today !
A new review just up on TripAdvisor today. What a nice thing to read when I went online this morning ! Photo thanks to Donna Tolmie,...
Happy Easter to All !
The Easter Bunny, or one of his many helpers stopped by Bluebird Meadows B&B to fuel up on sunflower seeds before his busiest night of...
Shots from the New Critter Cam
It is a rare delight to see a fox when you are out for a walk/hike on our trails or anywhere, but it hardly ever happens. These animals...
Snowy Owls …Who doesn’t love them?
Well if you haven’t seen a Snowy Owl this winter, your time is just about up. Snowy owls migrate to southern Ontario and other areas in...
Fairy Frosty Morning in the Hills of Oro-Medonte
Hoar Frost, or as I like to call it Fairy Frost, are delicate patterns of ice crystals that form under the right conditions. The size of...
I love a good sunset !
If you like a good sunset Bluebird Meadows Bed and Breakfast has enjoyed some spectacular ones. This one was taken looking out across...
A Sacred Sighting
To see an owl in the wild is a very rare thing and such an experience leaves you feeling blessed and in awe of nature and all it’s...
Peachy Pancakes
Just Peachy Pancakes Breakfast is extra special with these golden light healthy pancakes studded with chunks of gorgeous fresh peaches. ...
A Not so Welcome Guest at Bluebird Meadows B&B
The sight of a Great Blue Heron is a top siting for most nature lovers in Ontario. In fact it is one of the birds my guests are most...
This is why I do what I do – Thank you to the Heinzelmanns
An outstanding experience! We stayed at Bluebird Meadows B&B for 10 nights and it was an outstanding experience: Pure nature with...
Lemon Butterhorns
If you have a bread machine, why not dust it off and make some of these bad boys as a treat for your next weekend breakfast brunch or...
It’s been 10 Amazing Years !
It is hard to believe that 10 years ago we opened our doors to guests here at Bluebird Meadows Bed and Breakfast. We wanted to share our...
This bird will keep you entertained for hours with its extensive play list of songs
The songs of the male Brown Thrasher are unique among our native Ontario birds. Arriving in early spring they perch from the tallest...
Gluten Free Corn Pancakes with Black Cherry Sauce
Looking for a deliciously different pancake recipe? This one definitely fits the bill and it’s Gluten Free! You could definitely change...
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