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Stay {UPDATE: The contest is now closed, and our lucky winner is Jennifer W. of playmemamacrafts.com. Enjoy your weekend, Jennifer!} Surprise! It’s a last-minute spring giveaway event! Two adults and two children under 10 will get the fabulous opportunity to win a day at an epic Ontario event: the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival. The festival…  Plan a Travel Experience You Won’t Soon Forget! If you’re looking for an exciting getaway destination this year, we’ve found eight experiences that just might fit the bill. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply planning a family vacation, these unique accommodations will surprise and delight anyone you bring along. Each corner of rural Ontario… I HAVE to go “glamping”. Looks AWESOME!  There are many ways to celebrate the end of one year and look ahead with anticipation to the year that lies ahead. Here are just a few ways that ruralists and urbanites alike across Ontario will be celebrating: For the Family If you’re looking for something fun to do with people of any age that…  The back room at the Little Inn of Bayfield is my secret happy place. It’s a tiny little room tucked back behind the bar. Some days it feels like no one in the world knows about it but me; it’s my private sanctuary. There’s a wood fireplace emitting the most wonderful aroma, and the sofas… Erin Roy! You are amazing…What an accomplishment! Great work on your site…Thanks for the link. Thanks Pat! You made my day. I’m glad you’re enjoying Ruralist, it’s a labour of love. [...] carte meal package and treat yourself. For more Little Inn breakfast inspiration see Sarah’s Ruralist story about her favourite breakfast experience [...] |
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Crystal Gascho - I love maple sugar cookies
Jonathan - I can’t wait for the festival!
Sarah Koopmans - Do you have a recipe you could share, Crystal?
Sarah Koopmans -
LBrown - One of my many favourite maple syrup recipes. So easy and so maple syrup-y.
Maple Syrup Pie
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream (35% M.F.)
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 tsp. butter, at room temperature
8-inch pre-baked pie shell
whipped cream, as garnish
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl with an electric mixer blend together sugar, cream, maple syrup, egg and butter until smooth and creamy. Pour into prepared pie shell and bake 45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. Serve garnished with freshly whipped cream. Serves 6.
Sarah Koopmans - Mmm that sounds both incredibly simple and absolutely delicious! MUST! TRY! Thank you!
Sandra Altman - I love Maple Syrup on Pancakes.
amy - try egg free oatmeal cookies using maple syrup 1 cup and half a cup of apple sauce instead of the eggs depending on your favorite oat meal cookie recipie you may want to use less sugar too. this can be substituted in any oatmeal cookie. we have an egg allergy in the home so we always do this in our daughters favorite oatmeal cookie.
Marcie McLean - LOVE love love REAL Ontario maple syrup! Mmmmm so good!
Sarah Koopmans - Thanks for that healthy tip using maple syrup, Amy!
Jennifer - My son had us make apple sauce with maple syrup instead of sugar and it is my new favourite way to use maple syrup!
Sarah Koopmans - Great idea!