Oops time is flying I totally missed April’s blog and half of May is gone!

Happy Mother’s day to all the wonderful mothers out there!!!

We will be open all Victoria day long weekend, 7-3 Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  Drop by for breakfast, lunch, beverage, and or dessert!

We have a new artist displaying her work this month and next, Tina Konecny from Wellington!

Bio- Tina Konecny
•     Graduated from the Ontario College of Art with a Illustration Specialist Diploma in 1993.
•     Freelance illustrator from 1990 to 1995.
•     Worked at The Printing Mill as a Graphic Designer for 15 years.
•     May 2008 entered the Aurora Art Show and “Preserve Aurora” photograph won first prize in that category.
•    July 2010 started graphic design company www.icatchingdesigns.com.

Artist’s Statement
I see the beauty in everything around me and I want to point it out for all to see. I like the simplicity and beauty in the details of nature. I also like to take night time photographs where I paint with light. It puts me in the picture with my movements. I call them my “Happy Surprises”.

Spring is in the air! We have had some excellent sunny days so far and hope for more!!!

We hope everyone is enjoying March break! We are open all week, stop by for some lunch or a treat!

Maple in the county is coming up on the 23rd and 24th. We always have our delicious on the board with Nyman’s maple syrup, there will be some maple treats available as well!

Easter weekend is early this year, we will be open all weekend, drop by with the family!!!

We have a new art exhibit in the cafe! Conrad Beaubien has his works on display, please come in and check them out!

Exhibit: March 5 – April 30^th 2013

Greer Road Anthology:

New works from Conrad Beaubien

On panels salvaged from the remodelling of the milking room on the Simpson dairy farm on Greer Road.

I am attracted to the randomness of found materials and use them in my paintings and three dimensional works. Objects with a past hold a sense of collective memory. I engage them as part of the process for I feel they serve as metaphor for the imperfectness, the impermanence of all things. I strive to recognize and embrace the inherent aesthetic of the materials and join them with an idea that I am chasing. The alchemy of the encounter – the process – is the effect that nurtures humility and childlike wonder.

CONRAD BEAUBIEN

Happy Spring!!!

So an early spring is what’s in store for us this year….well I guess we need the moisture and a lot of it to help the crops this summer, so we are not in the same pickle as last year. I guess old man winter has a lot of business to attend to if it’s going to be an early spring.

Valentine’s day is fast approaching, the cafe is a great place to start your day off or drop in for a mid day lunch with your loved one. And of course there are tasty treats to take home if that is more your style.

We are gearing up for a great family day, bring the gang and come out for breakfast, lunch or a snack while having a fun family day!

Stay warm, dry and enjoy the snow!

Happy New Year!!!!

We are kicking off the new year with a Moroccan theme dinner!  January 11th 5:30-9, call for your reservation as spots are filling up!

Moroccan Menu January 11, 2013

Starters

Harira Soup- Lentil & chick pea soup, simmered with fragrant spices.

Jaban- lemony feta cheese & harissa dip served with house bread.

Brochette Kefta- Lamb, seasoned with parsley, mint & nutmeg, basted with lemon.

Chicken B’stilla- Savoury & sweet, chicken & roasted almonds baked in thin filo pastry.

Zalouk- Roasted eggplant & tomato dip served with house bread.

Mains

Chicken Tajine- Chermoula marinated, slow cooked with olives, lemon, & fresh coriander.  With bread, vegetables & cous cous.

Lamb Tajine- Slow cooked shoulder, stewed with dates, honey, cinnamon &  almonds.  With bread, vegetables & cous cous.

Beef Kefta Tajine- spiced meatballs in a tomato tajine baked with egg.  With bread, vegetables & cous cous.

Vegetarian Tajine- chickpeas & squash stewed with tomato, cumin, lemon & fresh coriander.  With bread & cous cous.

Cous Cous Tfaya- cinnamon scented couscous with chicken skewers, caramelized onions & raisins.

Cous Cous Vegetarian- sweet & spicy with hint of saffron, fresh coriander, 7 vegetables, chickpeas.

Cous Cous Mechoui- slow cooked lamb shoulder, dates, vegetables, harissa & chickpeas.

Desserts

Freshly baked desserts available from the showcase!

We also have more great events going on in the cafe!

Station Road will be performing on January 6th from 1-3pm. The band  features Eric Pilgrim, Conrad Beaubien, David  and Michelle Simmonds. Come in, have a beverage or lunch and enjoy your afternoon in the cafe!

Kelly Taylor will be displaying her photography for the month of January and February. Come in and check out her artwork!

And last but not least, we will be having a second theme dinner!!! Thai night on January 25th ( menu will be posted soon), sold out quickly last year so call for reservations.

A glimpse into February, we have a Tapas night (originally I mentioned in December news that it was on the 4th, it will be on the 8th), menu to follow.

Stay warm and try to enjoy the snow….I have a feeling it will be around a lot this winter.

What’s on this month in the cafe?

Baking orders are still being accepted, come by or call to talk to Enid about pastries and breads including her bread wreath sure to impress a dinner table!

Holiday Hours : Closed Dec.24-26 and Jan. 1 all other days 7am-3pm. Come in for breakfast, lunch or a hot beverage!

Upcoming theme dinners!!!! Moroccan  Jan. 11 , Thai Jan. 25 and Tapas Feb. 4  …… call for reservations!

More info for these nights in the new year!

Happy Holidays!!!