
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.
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...
Death by Chocolate – Triple Chocolate Zucchini Bundt Cake
In honour of St Valentine’s Day, I thought I would blog about chocolate, one of the most popular gifts and indulgence this day brings....
Cheddar Tea Biscuits
I love a good tea biscuit . I also prefer them savoury to sweet. These are buttery, soft and full of cheesy goodness. Call them scones...
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...
A Wonderful Testimonial on TripAdvisor
I just want to share this most recent TripAdvisor review with you. Our warmest thanks to Peter and Annette for your sentiments and Peter...
We Are So Grateful For Our Wonderful Guests
We are honoured to share this wonderful testimonial written by a treasured guest who has visited Bluebird Meadows B&B many many times....
Bacon, Zucchini & Three Cheese Frittata (with Gluten Free options)
Looking for a great egg dish to put your Christmas Day Brunch over the top? This Frittata delivers. It puffs up beautifully and is very...
Our Black Friday Gift to you – Happy Holidays Everyone !
With the holidays fast approaching we wanted to take this opportunity to thank all our guests this year for making Bluebird Meadows their...
Pineapple Zucchini Loaf with Almonds and Apricots
This recipe was given to me by very dear guests who have also become wonderful friends as well, Jacqui and Sam. I change this recipe up...
Gift Certificates for Christmas Giving and Mt. St. Louis is now a night skiing destination
Have you heard the buzz? Mt. St. Louis Ski Resort is now a night skiing destination ! After a 2 million dollar investment this...
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...
Home-made treats for Halloween…
Banana Nut Double Chocolate Muffins and a Bonus Loaf Besides making a beautiful chocolate banana walnut bread this recipe also makes a...
Rolling out the Gold Carpet at Bluebird Meadows Bed and Breakfast
Autumn is a time to give thanks with a grateful heart for our health and freedom and all the little things… socks and sweaters and...
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. ...
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp/Crumble with Gluten Free conversion
Crisp or Crumble, what ever you call it, is a very popular breakfast dessert at the B&B. Whether it be Apple and Fresh Cranberry,...
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...





