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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Just catching some zzz’s
This little male Ruby-throated Hummingbird could not keep his eyes open for his mini photo shoot this afternoon. He tried to have a nap...
We have nesting Great Crested Flycatchers!
A meal for the chicks After years of trying to entice a pair of Great Crested Flycatchers to nest on our acreage, with custom made nest...
Photo Bomber!
The cutest photo bomb ever 😍 June 24/19 Ruby-throated Hummingbird, whizzed passed as I was shooting some iris. What a sweet moment. ...
Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins
These muffins are always a hit with guests. Moist and loaded with chunks of apple. I think it’s the crumbly streusel topping that makes...
Spring
Early May is a great time to visit our wonderful region. No bugs, great birding, trillium time, nice temperature, etc.etc.. There are so...
Sharp-shinned Hawk
We often get Sharp-shinned Hawks stalking birds at our bird feeders. I’m sure to a hawk, a bird feeder is like McDonald’s with all it’s...
Figgy Apple Muffins
I am always looking for new flavour combinations and this is a very good one. Plus the crumbly almond streusel topping takes them over...
A Jewel In The Snow
You never know what you will see when you go for a walk or snowshoe our property. I have only seen one of these in the 12 years we have...
Another Great Shot from the Critter Camera at Bluebird Meadows.
It was quite a surprise when I checked the memory card in our Critter Camera this week. We had set it up by an old apple tree beside one...
Say Cheese !
The fun of having a critter camera is that you never know what images it is going to capture. This young buck looked up at just the...
Bran Muffins you can personalize to fit your mood or what you have in your pantry.
We are all concerned about getting enough fibre and essential nutrients in our diets. These muffins a full of fibre, calcium and...
A Very Special Review on Tripadvisor !
This is why I do what I do. Thank you Harold and Gloria for your wonderful sentiments. Words from the heart. Ten Years and Going...
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