Journal

Beat the Heat With This Simple Watermelon and Mint Salad  As summer sizzles on, what’s better than a chilled watermelon salad to help beat the heat? We have a crop...

Summer Bliss on the Dock Imagine this: You're lying on the dock, bare feet in the cool water of the lake, the sun is high and warm, the muffled sound...

This refreshing drink blends the tartness of fresh lemons with the sweet, floral notes of lilac blossoms. An excellent dock sipper or cocktail mixer!

There’s something about the first warm days of Muskoka that suggests something more than just the end of winter. This recipe for Grilled Wild Leek Bruschetta is one of my...

The Best Start Alone, just me, the gentle lapping of the lake, and the haunting call of a loon in the distance—it's a ritual that redefines the meaning of -...

A lesson in learning how to pace yourself when drinking in Muskoka. Days start early and end late and there's a chance for booze at every moment. My friends Andrew...

 3 Sweet Recipes to Savour Spring in Muskoka Well, it seems our Muskoka maple syrup season has drawn to a close. And earlier than usual this year! As we all...

The dutch oven is out, looking every bit as seasoned as the woods I just wandered. A mound of potatoes sit ready alongside my harvest.

Whether you're spending a leisurely day basking in the sun or hosting a gathering with friends and family, these three Muskoka-inspired drinks will add a touch of pure relaxation and...

Are you looking for a fun way to soak up some sunshine and fresh air this time of year? Well, we would like to suggest the tree-mendously fun activity of...

Ah, Muskoka in the winter. There's nothing quite like it, is there? The crisp, cold air, the snow-covered trees, the sound of the ice cracking on the lake. It's a...

Check out how it’s done in our video (from a few years back) of this fun, do-it-yourself operation here in Muskoka.