What a weekend!

I have to say that I have never lived through such a challenge with weather as I did this past weekend.  We hosted a lovely wedding this weekend in our gardens for Jessica and Mark.  Remember Sunday?  First hot and hazy day of this summer – hard to believe given that...

Jammin’ with Elizabeth Baird

Got to hit the sack and catch some shut eye.  Good friend Elizabeth Baird is coming down tomorrow to make some yummy old fashioned, 100% natural, super deeeelicious apricot jam with me.  This jam is the extended Novak family favourite hands down!  Elizabeth has been a...

Monday is full steam ahead

Just got the official word last night that all building permits are in hand and we are “full steam ahead” on Monday!  I am excited and a bit terrified.  I imagine this may be a little like your first hard core labour pains– baby’s in the birth canal and there is no...

DelecTable SUMMER dinner

There are still a few spots left for the delecTable SUMMER dinner. This is the trifecta of dining! Each course will include 3 variations on the main ingredient – leaving you to decide which of the three will Win, Place, and Show. You can expect a good old country...