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A Taste of The County – for under $10 ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿฟ ๐Ÿฏ

So, youโ€™ve discovered Prince Edward County and canโ€™t wait to share its bounty with your family and friends. To help you spread the love, weโ€™ve compiled a VERY partial list of County-produced foodstuffs that travel well and are priced under $10 per unit.

by Sue Hierlihy

Hearty

Muffins Nโ€™ Moreย makes handy muffin, cookie, bread and cake mixes that bake into quick and delicious treats. Each mix is packaged in a double-sealed clear storage bag and then placed in a white tab-lock bag for quality protection. Includes a “Best Before Date” to ensure freshness. There are 25 mixes available with 3 or 4 different variations suggested for each mix.

Mellow Manor Kitchens provides beer bread mixes in herbed, rosemary and twelve grain styles. Simply add a can of beer to the mix, place in a loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes!

Yummy soup mixes are also available from Mellow Manor in Lentil, French Canadian Pea, and Minestrone flavours. Each jar makes 7-10 cups and leftovers can be frozen.

Photo Courtesy: @sunnydale_farms

Who doesnโ€™t love a brimming bowl of popcorn? At Sunnydale Farms Marlie and her dad grow several varieties of pop corn on their seventh generation PEC farm. You can buy the kernels to pop at home, or purchase a bag already popped.

Spicy

Handcrafted, small batch mustards from Cressy Mustard are featured in Sassy, Chardonnay, and Grainy flavours. Mustard is one of the many crops grown in Prince Edward County.

Photo Courtesy: @waupoospub_cressymustard

Mirepoix Farmย has an extensive selection of fine dried herbs, condiments and hot sauces made from certified organic ingredients grown in the County.

Courtesy Andy’s Original

Move over Paul Newman, The Countyโ€™s own Andy Wunsch makes a heck of good salad dressing that triples as a great sauce or dip.ย Andyโ€™s Original Honey Dill was developed here in 1982.

At the Cured Spice Company coarse Italian sea salt, Spanish paprika & black pepper from India are smoked with apple & maple wood for 48 hours as the base of many of their blends. With over 15 offerings, you are sure to find something to pique your taste buds. [Editors Note: The Potato and Veg seasoning is perfect!]

Photo Courtesy: Sue Hierlihy

Portland Bridge Pickling Society uses locally sourced ingredients, and traditional preserving methods with creative flavour combinations to produce savoury jellies, pickles, salsas and chutneys. If you are looking for delicious and unusual condiments, they make them!

Sweet

Thereโ€™s nothing sweeter than maple syrup and The County boasts many exceptional producers. In addition to traditional maple syrup, Nyman Farms makes maple butter and granulated maple sugar. For a maple fix on the go, Waltโ€™s Sugar Shack has maple toffee in addition to syrup and other maple products.

Photo Courtesy: Walt’s Sugar Shack

County Fareย makes fruit-packed low- and no-sugar jams, in inspired flavours like Blueberry Rhubarb Maple, Raspberry Lemon Verbena, Sweet and Sour Cherry and F.R.O.G (Fig, Raspberry, Orange, Ginger). County Fare products are free of artificial preservatives, sweeteners or food colouring, and are gluten and GMO free.

Photo Courtesy: County Fare

With nearly 70 different jams, jellies, marmalades, chutneys and fruit butters Loyalist Jamsย is sure to have something to please everyone. It is all made in small batches and bottled by hand. Flavours include Apple Maple Jam, Peach jam, Apple Butter, Cranberry Maple Butter, and Blueberry Marmalade.

If honey gives you a buzz, youโ€™re in luck: there are many honey producers in the County. Ivyridge Honey Farm shares their honey in cute squeezable Honey Bear bottles.ย Prince Edward County Lavender makes Wildflower Honey from the hives at the edge of the lavender field. Honey Pieย Hives & Herbals makes honey in flavours of cinnamon, ginger and chocolate.

Where to Buy

Good news! You donโ€™t need to visit each of these producers to purchase their wares. There are emporia scattered throughout the County where these delightful foods are available. Explore The Local Store, Cannery Row, Zest Kitchen Shop,, County Treasures and Moreย and The Merchant’s Mill to find goodies for your gift baskets.

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๐Ÿ Maple in The County is back! ๐Ÿ Maple seas ๐Ÿ Maple in The County is back! ๐Ÿ

Maple season is in full swing and the celebrations in Prince Edward County will culminate in the long-awaited return of Maple in The County from March 25-26, 2023. Featuring 5 local sugarbushes and a host of local businesses, Maple in The County is a wonderful outing for the whole family. Come on out to tour a sap house, enjoy a pancake breakfast, walk through the maple woods, and so much more. Head to mapleinthecounty.ca for more information and to plan your Maple in The County route! 

Participating Sugarbushes: 

Sweetwater Cabin / Hubbs Sugarbush
Fosterholm Farms
Vader's Maple Syrup @vadersmaple 
Roblin's Maple Syrup @roblins.maple 
Loha Farms @lohafarms 

๐Ÿ“ท by Ramesh Pooran of the Wellington Times

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๐ŸŒฑ Spring Countylicious ๐ŸŒฑ Countylicious is b ๐ŸŒฑ Spring Countylicious ๐ŸŒฑ

Countylicious is back for spring from April 12 - May 1, 2023! Come out to The County for three weeks of prix fixe dining at restaurants you know, love, and have been dying to try. Stay tuned as we reveal menus and gift card giveaway from all 16 participating restaurants: 

@flameandsmith 
@7numberspicton 
@bloomfieldpublichouse 
@555brewingco 
@parsonsbrewing 
@pastaonesta 
@theroyalhotelpicton 
@TheWaringHouse 
@DrakeDevonshire 
@MerrillHouse1879 
@JacksonsFallsCountryInn 
@BocadoPEC 
@MatronFineBeer 
@StellasEatery 
@HartleysTavern 
@waupoosestatesrestaurant 

Head to http://countylicious.ca/ today to start planning your Countylicious experience.

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๐Ÿ Maple & More ๐Ÿท Wondering what to do in Th ๐Ÿ Maple & More ๐Ÿท

Wondering what to do in The County this March? Check out our latest blog for a round-up of everything you can see and do this month, from indulging in maple treats at local sugar bushes and eateries with @maplemadnesspec  and @mapleinthecounty, to tasting wines at the inaugural ร‰levage: PEC Winter Wine Festival hosted by @pecwine , and everything in between. We've also included a preview of what you can expect next month (hint: it's de-LICIOUS ๐Ÿ˜‰).

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Image description: Sweetwater Cabin at Hubbs Sugar Bush, Maple in The County participant, taken by Karen Palmer. Above the image is a banner which reads "Experience Maple & More in The County this March." 

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๐Ÿท ร‰levage: PEC Winter Wine Festival ๐Ÿท Want ๐Ÿท ร‰levage: PEC Winter Wine Festival ๐Ÿท

Want the chance to tour through 7 Prince Edward County winery venues while tasting wine and cider from 21 local producers?

Want to experience culinary delights from local chefs that showcase the winter cooking techniques integral to Canadian food culture?

Join us for ร‰levage hosted by @pecwine on March 11-12, 2023 and celebrate winter in wine country.

For more information and to purchase tickets, head to the link in our bio ๐Ÿ‘†
โค๏ธ PEC is for Lovers โค๏ธโ  โ  Valentine's โค๏ธ PEC is for Lovers โค๏ธโ 
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Valentine's Day is almost here! Whether you're spending the day itself in PEC or you're joining us for a romantic weekend getaway, there's plenty happening this weekend to help make for a memorable stay with your love (or your bff, we're here for platonic love too)! โ 
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Enjoy Dinner and a Show on Saturday night at @KarloEstates with The Bees Knees, which includes a vegan meal and wine pairings, or start your weekend with Tasty Trivia โ 
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๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Head to @oenogallery for their latest exhibition, "Conversations" and then have a conversation about your experience over a wine tasting @huffestateswine. โ 
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๐Ÿฝ๏ธ This weekend, enjoy early Valentine's Day meals at @adegapec, @wandertheresort, @flameandsmith, @grangewinery, @7numberspicton,  @the_blue_sail_seafood_company, and @TheWaringHouse. โ 
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๐Ÿง˜ Start your Valentine's Day weekend with a refresh at @bodymatrixpec with Acu-Detox+Yoga.โ 
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๐Ÿซ Attend a chocolate-making workshop @shedchetwynfarms (limited spaces remain). โ 
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๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป Dance your way to Valentine's day on February 11 at @thewaringhouse and on February 13 at @stellaseatery. โ 
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๐Ÿณ Go for brunch at @jacksonsfallscountryinn, @bermudapec, @parsonsbrewing, @karloestates, and many more delicious spots.โ 
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๐Ÿง€ Have a cheesy day with a visit to @lighthallvineyards for Raclette Sunday. โ 
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๐Ÿˆ If football is your love language, spend Super Bowl Sunday in PEC at @555brewingco, @princeeddysbrewing, and @thecountycanteen.โ 
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โค๏ธ On Valentine's Day itself experience special menus at @bloomfieldpublichouse, @creekside_cafe_pec, and @theroyalhotelpicton. โ 
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๐Ÿ“ท๏ธ Thanks to @OntarioTravel and @rto9_onโ 
Image Description: Two women, a couple, smile at each other while clinking glasses of white and red wine together at Adega in Consecon, PEC. โ 
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๐Ÿ” Burger it Forward ๐Ÿ”โ  โ  This month, enj ๐Ÿ” Burger it Forward ๐Ÿ”โ 
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This month, enjoy the signature burger at four participating restaurants in Prince Edward County and do some good. With each burger sold as part of the #BurgerItForward campaign, @lovecdnbeef will donate will donate the equivalent of 1 meal to Food Banks Canada. โ 
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๐Ÿ” At @creekside_cafe_pec in Wellington check out their Creekside Burger, a 4 oz Local Beef Patty with Caramelized Onions, Tang Sauce, Garlic Aioli, Bread & Butter Pickles, and Cheddar Cheese. โ 
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๐Ÿ” Head to @theacousticgrill to enjoy The Acoustic Jam, a an 8 oz Angus Beef Patty with Fresh Tomato, Greens, Onion, Horseradish Mayonnaise, Roasted Corn Salsa, and Caramelized Onions served on a Toasted Bakery Bun.โ 
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๐Ÿ” Head to @theroyalhotelpicton for The Royal Burger, which features a Canadian Beef Patty, Cheddar Cheese, Shallot Butter, Rosemary Ketchup, and Aioli.โ 
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๐Ÿ”  And finally at @thewaringhouse you'll find The County Burger, an 8 oz 100% Brisket Patty topped with Canadian Cheddar, Crispy Bacon, Canadian Maple Syrup, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle and Homemade Chipotle Mayo Sauce served on a Brioche Bun.โ 
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โ˜•๏ธ Take a Coffee (or Cocoa) Break โ˜•๏ธโ 
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It's a chilly one this weekend! When you need some relief from the cold, why not head inside for a bit of a winter warmer at a local cafรฉ! Luckily, The County has lots of options for you and your kiddos to get warm with a coffee, hot chocolate or tea: โ 
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๐Ÿงธ Speaking of kids, if you have them you definitely want to head to @beaconbikebrew in Picton where their kid-friendly play area is perfect to keep them entertained while you relax with a brew. But thei cafรฉ menu is ideal for big kids too! โ 
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โ˜•๏ธ Also in Picton youโ€™ll find @misslilyscafe, the @thebeancountercafe, and @LusoBites, where youโ€™ll find a whole host of delicious Portuguese delights (including pastel de nata!) alongside a large coffee menu. You can also pop into @theroyalhotelpicton for a warm drink alongside a memorable cannoli. โ 
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๐Ÿซ– If tea is more your speed, donโ€™t miss @SavonDuBois, whose apothecary is sure to provide the perfect remedy to a chilly day. โ 
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๐Ÿต Other spots to warm up throughout The County include @BloomfieldPublicHouse and @BloomfieldBeautyCo, @GOODPlacePEC, and @PiccolinaMercato and @demorestvillecafe_convenience. (Honourable mention to @ConseconHoneyHouseCafe who are currently hibernating like the bees, but will be back again soon.)โ 
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Image description: A young child plays with toys on the kid-friendly green carpet Beacon Bike+Brew. Their mother is on the floor with him, coffee in hand. โ 
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โ„๏ธ A Winter Bucket List for PEC โ„๏ธโ  โ  โ„๏ธ A Winter Bucket List for PEC โ„๏ธโ 
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We're going to let you in on one of our best-kept secrets: winter in Prince Edward County. Sure, it's colder and quieter, but for us those are just added benefits that make for some unforgettable experiences. For the uninitiated that may need some convincing, so head to our blog to discover our complete bucket list for an incredible winter experience in The County.โ 
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Note: this bucket list might not be accomplished in a single weekend getaway, but maybe that calls for making a PEC winter getaway a tradition. Or better yet, book a longer stay to enjoy a whole week of winter fun in The County. Discover unique and luxurious accommodations on our website at visitthecounty.com/stayโ 
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