JUNE 1st is National Butter Tart Day!

JUNE 1st is National Butter Tart Day!

Festival butter tart vendors, send me your best, most delicious tart photos, and I will post them ALL DAY LONG on June 1st! Will be sure to include your name/business name and location.

Trafalgar Announces Top Five Summer European Destinations

Featuring Insider trips showcasing Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal and Ireland

Toronto – May, 2015 – Trafalgar (www.trafalgar.com) has released its Top Five Summer European destinations for Canadians this year and they include: Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal and Ireland. In the Canadian market, these are the fastest-growing destinations in Europe and for Trafalgar, the top places Canadians need to visit in the coming months.

The Best of Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg itinerary is Trafalgar’s second best selling trip in the popular At Leisure program and the Highlights of Spain and Portugal trip is up 63 per cent. According to Tourism Ireland, visitor numbers from Canada to Ireland increased to 30 per cent in 2014 and they are expecting further growth in 2015 especially with a major increase in direct air access. Bookings to Ireland are in the positives as Trafalgar offers 19-guided vacations including seven new itineraries.

“With Canada’s long winter finally over, we hope our Top Five Summer Europeans destinations list will help Canadians plan their summer trips,” says Doug Patterson, president of Trafalgar Canada. “From Amsterdam’s notable attractions, Belgium’s beautiful towns, Luxembourg’s contrasts, Portugal’s amazing coastline and Ireland’s scenic countryside, there is something for every traveller to discover.”

Best of Holland, Belgium and LuxembourgThis 11-day At Leisure trip takes guests to three of Europe’s smallest nations, starting in The Netherlands, then on to Luxembourg and ending in Belgium. Arriving in Amsterdam, guests will begin their journey with a sightseeing cruise aboard a canal boat and they’ll admire Rembrandt’s masterpiece ‘The Night Watch’ at the prestigious Rijksmuseum. Travellers will enjoy a day excursion through The Hague to the historic town of Delft and to Rotterdam before departing to Luxembourg.  After taking in the breath-taking gorge of the Rivers Alzette and Petrusse, the Cathedral and the Grand Ducal Palace, guests will have the rest of the afternoon to spend at their leisure. Onto picturesque Bruges, where travellers will enjoy a Be My Guest dining experience at an 18^th century farmstead and enjoy a sightseeing cruise along the beautiful canals.

Highlights of Spain and PortugalBeginning and ending in Madrid, the 14-day Highlights of Spain and Portugal starts with an orientation drive around the magical city of Madrid then it’s off to Valencia where guests will see the Towers of Serrano and Cuarte and take in the striking architecture of the impressive Opera House. In the evening, perhaps travellers will sample Paella, a specialty of this region. In Seville, guests will enjoy a Be My Guest dining experience at a traditional homestead where they will gain an insight into the family history of olive oil production. Crossing the border into southern Portugal, guests can spend the day relaxing on the beach or strolling along the harbor of Vilamoura. Heading north over the Serra de Arrabida Mountains to Lisbon, guests have free time to explore the city’s attractions from the lively Rossio Square to Alfama district. On the way to Salamanca, travellers will visit the Shrine of Fatima before crossing the border back into Spain. Before the journey ends in Madrid, guests will visit Toledo and see the Church of Santo Tome, home of El Greco’s most famous paintings – The Burial of Count Orgaz. 

Iconic Ireland and Ashford CastleThis leisurely Country Explorer 11-day trip begins and ends in the Emerald Isle. The spectacular Powerscourt Garden, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, stately Georgian Squares and Trinity College along with exploring the city at one’s own pace is planned during the 2-night stay. Guests will then leave the city behind as they travel to County Kilkenny and relish a Be My Guest lunch at Belmore House, the home of Joe and Maeve O’Connell. After visiting Blarney Castle, Killarney and the Cliffs of Moher and on the way back to Dublin, guests will board “The Isle of Innisfree,” for an exclusive cruise on shimmering Lough Corrib, which will take them to the edge of newly refurbished and stately Ashford Castle where they will enjoy an elegantly royal dining experience and spend the night in this Authentic Accommodation.

For more information, please contact your local travel agent or visit www.trafalgar.com and follow us on Twitter at @TrafalgarCanada and Facebook. 

About Trafalgar:Trafalgar is the world’s leading guided vacation company offering exceptional quality and value itineraries to a range of exciting destinations. With some 68 years of experience and unrivaled local expertise, Trafalgar provides an authentic insider’s view to create truly unique travel experiences in Europe, Britain and Eastern Mediterranean, South Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, China, Mexico, Central and South America, USA and Canada. www.trafalgar.com

About TreadRight:Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s family of brands, the TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit working to ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has supported more than 35 sustainable tourism projects worldwide. The Foundation’s guiding principle is to encourage sustainable tourism development through conservation, leadership and support for communities. Foundation priorities are set by the Steering Committee, which includes sustainability leaders like Céline Cousteau and Costas Christ.

TreadRight’s past project partners include WWF, Conservation International and The National Trust in the UK. Current initiatives include sponsoring the National Geographic Society’s inaugural “World Legacy Awards,” WildAid and inspiring wildlife advocates like Terri Irwin.

To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at treadright.org.

Hot picks for a hot summer

Milton, Ont. (May, 2015) – Despite this past winter being one of the longest and coldest in most people’s memory, Landscape Ontario has some exciting plants that are sure to look hot in your garden this summer.

"Anyone visiting a local garden centre this long weekend is sure to be amazed at the variety and colour of today’s plant varieties," says Denis Flanagan, public relations manager, Landscape Ontario. “But plants nowadays are also made to be tough, and breeders have developed some superstars to endure the heat of summer.”

Whether you are in the know or not, a trip to your local garden centre will connect you with knowledgeable staff who can certainly share their knowledge on what’s new, what’s hot and what’s in style this season.  

Landscape Ontario recommends the following plants for those soon-to-be, hot days of summer:

• Lantanas thrive in the heat of the summer. They are drought tolerant, and will attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Available in shades of red, yellow, pink and orange.  Grow in full sun and can be used in containers or flower beds. A new cultivar this year is Luscious® Marmalade lantana..
  
  
• Sunpatiens® are an alternative to impatiens that are susceptible to downy mildew. These vigorous impatiens thrive in sun and shade, heat, rain and humidity. Nonstop blooming from spring until fall. Suitable for use in containers or flower beds. Available in white, pink, shell pink and scarlet.
  
  
• The trend for fantastic foliage is stronger than ever, with Rex begonias leading the way with colour and texture. New Jurassic Rex begonias have eye-catching colours and leaf patterns. Begonias need protection for the sun, but this makes them ideal plants to add colour and interest to a dark area in your garden, or in a container in a shady spot on your deck or patio.

With so many anxious gardeners out buying plants this coming weekend, Flanagan advises people to be patient and to plan ahead. “If you have a particular plant or a particular colour in mind, it’s a good idea to have a plan B just in case,” he says. Some newer varieties sell out quickly due to high demand. “It’s a great exercise too,” adds Flanagan, “because it allows you to exercise both your gardening muscles — your mind and your body.”
 
Your best source to find local garden centres, contractors and other specialties is at www.landscapeontario.com. “Find a Company” by searching a city, postal code, or specialty, etc.

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About Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association is one of the most vibrant associations of its kind, comprised of over 2,000 members, ten sector groups and nine local chapters. Its trade mission is to promote the horticulture industry in Ontario, and its public mission is to promote the joys and benefits of green spaces. For more information on the association and Green for Life, visit: www.landscapeontario.com

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Chef Thomas Keller of The French Luandry Fame and Seabourn Announce New Onboard Dining Experience

Chef Thomas Keller of The French Luandry Fame and Seabourn Announce New Onboard Dining Experience   In an ongoing quest to provide a world-class experience, Seabourn has created a partnership with world-renowned American chef and restaurateur Thomas Keller. The culinary genius behind a trio of Michelin-starred restaurants - The French Laundry, Per Se, and Bouchon - Chef Keller will bring his award-winning French and American cuisine to the luxury cruise line adding new flavors and flair to complement Seabourn's already celebrated cuisine. He is developing an array of dishes, ranging from appetizers to entrees to desserts for dining venues aboard Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, and Seabourn Quest that will be available in 2015. In addition, Seabourn will partner with Chef Keller to introduce a new signature restaurant that will be revealed in the spring of 2016 on Seabourn Quest before being subsequently rolled out to the entire fleet including the two new builds, Seabourn Encore in 2016 and Seabourn Ovation in 2018.

Why Native Americans Named the Moons

Native Americans full Moon names were created to help different tribes track the seasons. Think of it as a "nickname" for the Moon!  See our list of other full Moon names for each month of the year and their meanings.

Why Native Americans Named the Moons

The early Native Americans did not record time by using the months of the Julian or Gregorian calendar. Many tribes kept track of time by observing the seasons and lunar months, although there was much variability. For some tribes, the year contained 4 seasons and started at a certain season, such as spring or fall. Others counted 5 seasons to a year. Some tribes defined a year as 12 Moons, while others assigned it 13. Certain tribes that used the lunar calendar added an extra Moon every few years, to keep it in sync with the seasons.

Each tribe that did name the full Moons (and/or lunar months) had its own naming preferences. Some would use 12 names for the year while others might use 5, 6, or 7; also, certain names might change the next year. A full Moon name used by one tribe might differ from one used by another tribe for the same time period, or be the same name but represent a different time period. The name itself was often a description relating to a particular activity/event that usually occurred during that time in their location.

Colonial Americans adopted some of the Native American full Moon names and applied them to their own calendar system (primarily Julian, and later, Gregorian). Since the Gregorian calendar is the system that many in North America use today, that is how we have presented the list of Moon names, as a frame of reference. The Native American names have been listed by the month in the Gregorian calendar to which they are most closely associated.

Native American Full Moon Names and Their Meanings

The Full Moon Names we use in the Almanac come from the Algonquin tribes who lived in regions from New England to Lake Superior. They are the names the Colonial Americans adapted most. Note that each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred.

Link on the names below for your monthly Full Moon Guide!

Month	Name	Description
January	Full Wolf Moon	This full Moon appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages. It is also known as the Old Moon. To some Native American tribes, this was the Snow Moon, but most applied that name to the next full Moon, in February.
February	Full Snow Moon	Usually the heaviest snows fall in February. Hunting becomes very difficult, and hence to some Native American tribes this was the Hunger Moon.
March	Full Worm Moon	At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. This is also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins.
April	Full Pink Moon	This full Moon heralded the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon.
May	Full Flower Moon	Flowers spring forth in abundance this month. Some Algonquin tribes knew this full Moon as the Corn Planting Moon or the Milk Moon.
June	Full Strawberry Moon	The Algonquin tribes knew this Moon as a time to gather ripening strawberries. It is also known as the Rose Moon and the Hot Moon.
July	Full Buck Moon	Bucks begin to grow new antlers at this time. This full Moon was also known as the Thunder Moon, because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month.
August	Full Sturgeon Moon	Some Native American tribes knew that the sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this full Moon. Others called it the Green Corn Moon.
September	Full Corn Moon	This full Moon corresponds with the time of harvesting corn. It is also called the Barley Moon, because it is the time to harvest and thresh the ripened barley. The Harvest Moon is the full Moon nearest the autumnal equinox, which can occur in September or October and is bright enough to allow finishing all the harvest chores.
October	Full Hunter's Moon	This is the month when the leaves are falling and the game is fattened. Now is the time for hunting and laying in a store of provisions for the long winter ahead. October's Moon is also known as the Travel Moon and the Dying Moon.
November	Full Beaver Moon	For both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes, this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. This full Moon was also called the Frost Moon.
December	Full Cold Moon	This is the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. This full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes.

Note: The Harvest Moon is the full Moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox. It can occur in either September or October. At this time, crops such as corn, pumpkins, squash, and wild rice are ready for gathering.

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Rickard’s Radler

When you’re in downtown Midland, stop and allow the delicious aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries to lead you to 253 King Street where you’ll find the Georgian Bakery. A local treasure and tourist treat for over 50 years.
Famous for delivering the best doughnuts in town, the Georgian Bakery also has an enormous assortment of equally mouthwatering pastries, squares, cookies, pies and bread. Baked fresh daily.  

The Georgian Bakery is a friendly welcoming hometown bakery offering a wide variety of fresh baked goods and specialty items. For those special occasions, make Georgian Bakery your first choice for custom designed cakes and party food.
In the summer season stop in for a Slushie, and indulge in the selection of treats, lunch sandwiches, and meat pies.
Next time you’re in downtown Midland, be sure to stop in at the Georgian Bakery, it’s an experience to be remembered.

Georgian Bakery
Edwin & Willemien Brummelhuis
253 King Street
Midland, Ontario
L4R 3M4

Phone: 705-526-6509
Email: georgianbakery@rogers.com

http://georgianbakery.ca/

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