by Jacqui Eisen | Aug 14, 2015 | Niagara & Welland
Some more cyclists came by last weekend. This time from Jamestown, New York. Did you know that Lucille Ball was born in Jamestown? I didn’t. She also is buried there and it is home to the Lucy Desi Museum and Center for Comedy. This summer Jamestown hosted a...
by Jacqui Eisen | Aug 12, 2015 | Events, Niagara & Welland
The European Pantry is sending Three Thousand Welcomes to our Dragon Boat visitors coming to Welland August 19-23 to participate in the 12th World Dragon Boat Championships. A warm welcome was tied into each of the little invites. We hope your visit to Welland will...
by Jacqui Eisen | Aug 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Fire up the BBQ, melt some cheese on that burger or steak and pour some Niagara Cabernet Franc. Niagara is a great place to BBQ because it is home to some smashing Cabernet Franc. Just handle that bottle with care! Match your personality to your burger or steak:...
by Jacqui Eisen | Jul 31, 2015 | Serving it Up
Ripe, luscious fruit. Summer at its best! This morning I discovered my strawberries need to be eaten today. So I pulled out my favourite flavouring for strawberries and peaches: DeRuijter “Gestampte Muisjes” This powdered sugar with a touch of ground...
by Jacqui Eisen | Jul 29, 2015 | #winewednesday, Niagara Wines, Serving it Up
Zacharie Cloutier is the ancestor of probably more Quebecois Canadians than any other man. He and his wife Xainte immigrated from the Perche province, France in 1634. They founded one of the foremost families in Quebec. By 1800, the Cloutier descendants numbered...
