One week

Hi.

I've been away for a bit...

My husband and I were grateful to be able to be in Ottawa for the Remembrance Day ceremony this year.  We have attended many ceremonies, but this year's was particularly poignant given the shooting death of Corporal Nathan Cirillo at our National War Memorial October 22, 2014.

Next, we were off to Kingston.  We had a very nice dinner, a stroll and a good night's sleep.

We awoke to a windy, overcast sky and headed to Prince Edward County for a few days.

On our way there, we came across this creepy driveway.  I think there must be a haunted house at the end of it...and if there isn't, there should be.

The sun was trying really hard to come out and shine for us.

We took the ferry across to save some time.

We made it!

We both really liked this house.  So pretty!

Follow me.... to our own secret garden for a few days...

We stayed two nights in the little stone cottage at the Waring House.  There is a hot tub on the patio that we made very good use of.  Luxury!

The cottage was a wonderful escape. 

The aftermath! While at Waring House we took a cooking class one evening.  Our group prepared a lamb curry, samosas, and paneer.  It was a fun evening and made for a very tasty dinner!

Heading home.  Back to life...back to reality.

Nearly home as the sun sets on our escape.

That's what I have been up to Dear Reader.  But I am back now and we have lots to do!  Christmas is coming!  There are presents to wrap and cookies to bake.  I would love to hear about your favourite recipes...leave me a comment or email me your pictures and recipes!  We are in this together. 

I made Maple Creme Bruleé just before I went away.  It's elegant and easy and I think you're going to love it.  Come back and visit in a day or two and I will have the recipe up for you,