Valentine Bed & Breakfast

Kurtz Orchards Marketplace and Farm

16006 Niagara Parkway

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0

September Culinary Classes

Friday, September 3………Tea and Tarts

Friday, September 10……………Tapas

Friday, September 17…………Cooking and Baking with Grapes

Friday, September 24………………..Wine Bar Foods

October Culinary Classes

Friday, October 1…………….Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas

Friday, October 8………..Cooking and Baking with Apples

Friday, October 15……….Cooking and Baking with Pears

Friday, October 22………Cooking and Baking with Pumpkins

Friday, October 29……… Halloween Treats

Please reserve your seats by calling 905-468-3815 or 905-468-2937, as space is limited. All classes are complimentary.

Discover Niagara-on-the-Lake theatre with productions from the Shaw Festival Theatre, producing the works of George Bernard Shaw and other playplaywrights.

Plays are  presented in four distinctive theatres: the Festival Theatre – The Shaw’s flagship theatre, the historic Court House Theatre where The Shaw first began performing, the Royal George Theatre, modeled after an Edwardian opera house and the Studio Theatre, our new 200-seat theatre. All theatres are within a short walking distance of our B&B.

Save with the FALL TRIO package

Located in the town of Queenston in a restored home and printing shop of William Lyon Mackenzie.  Mr. Mackenzie published his rebel newspaper – The Colonial Advocate in 1824. The museum is opened May through Labour Day. For more information please visit www.niagaraparks.com

Visit this historic home of Laura Secord, heroine of the War of 1812. She walked 20 miles ( 32 km ) through the American lines and over wild and unsettled country to warm the British forces of an impending attack at Beaverdams. Today you can take a tour with cos

FARMERS’ MARKET

The Niagara Foundation House Tour is on Saturday, September 18, 2010.With six properties, each of unique architectural or historical significance. Purchase tickets from 10AM – 5PM on the day of the tour at the Niagara on the Lake Chamber of Commerce, located in the Court House at 26 Queen Street.

The old Railway Station in Niagara on the Lake is on tour. It is now the new home of Balzac’s Coffee. On the day of the tour visit Balzac’s and enjoy a special complimentary biscotti when you show your Niagara Foundation 2010 House Tour ticket.

Tickets are $25.

Edward is a self-taught wildlife artist. His creations are inspired from travels around the world.You will often find him working on a new painting in his gallery on Queen Street in Niagara on the Lake. Last year they opened a new gallery in Niagara Falls. On August 28, 2010 he is having a open house at his gallery in Niagara Falls at 4559 Queen Street.  Make time this coming weekend to come and see two beautiful pieces, one of a snow Leopard and the other a Tiger. Also see video footage and photos of works yet to come.  www.speraart.ca

I love his work for the detail. One could easily mistaken his artwork for a photograph. His work is a must see when you come to Niagara.

I would like to tell you about a wonderful farm at 1007 Line 1 in Niagara on the Lake. It is called Bluemin’Acres. Diana and Edward DeMarco have over 10,000 blueberry bushes that produce heavy crops of deep black, large berries that are bursting with flavour and nutrients. They are opened seasonally Monday – Friday 8a.m – 5 p.m. And Saturday 8 am – 12. Closed Sunday. 905-468-8162. They do not have a computer or website. They sell from the barn on the property. The berries are sold by weight, so bring your own containers.

Diana gave me this great pancake recipe – enjoy

Blueberry – Corn Pancakes

Whisk : 3 eggs

1 ½ cup milk

3 tablespoons melted butter

Stir in: 1 cup blueberries

1 cup corn – fresh or frozen

Combine: 1 cup cornmeal

1 cup flour

3 tablespoons sugar

1 ¼ teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

Add to corn mixture and stir until combined – let stand 15 minutes

Pour ½ cup of batter per pancake on lightly greased skillet

Yummy, yummy!!!!

Dr. Oz says one of his favorite anti-aging foods are blueberries.

If you like wine, food and Jazz – this event is for you. 22 wineries, 17 restaurants.  August 21st 1:00 p.m. – 4:00p.m.  at the beautiful Mori Gardens in Niagara on the Lake.

• Experience wines from 22
• Taste tantalizing morsels prepared by some of  Niagara’s finest restaurants.
• Listen to the mellow sounds of jazz.
• Stroll through the silent auction while enjoying international inspired hors d’oeuvres.
• Test your bidding skills during the live auction.
• Seminars on Wine, Food and Horticulture
• .Tickets are $100 each www.niagarapassion.com

It’s a Peach of a Celebration!!!!

• Live entertainment – Enjoy great jazz, honky-tonk, and bagpeipes.
• Fresh Peaches, jams and pies
• Fresh steamed Corn on the Cob.
• Classic Cars

9:00 a.m. Local farmers will be set up on Queen Street selling Greenbelt grown peaches

St. Vinent de Paul Parish will be selling home-made pies and frozen yogurt

9:45 a.m. The Fife and Drum Corp procession makes its way down Queen Street. The antique steam tractor arrives at about 10:30 and the pie contest will be judged at noon in front of the Court House.

Come with family for a day of food and fun and help us celebrate our 20th annual Peach Festival