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- attractions
- April 18, 2017
Maple Syrup Festivals in the GTA

March and early April are all about the sweet stuff. Maple syrup, that is. Quintessentially Canadian, a good maple syrup festival is great fun for the whole family. Start dreaming of maple taffy and flapjacks, because the sap is running!
- food
- April 22, 2016
Maple Syrup Cake Crumble – How to save a cake!

Looking for a delicious dessert? How about making a Maple Syrup Cake Crumble for your family to enjoy? We are a family that LOVES maple syrup. So much so, that we tapped a few maple trees at my parents' place in order to make a little bit of our own map
- breakfast
- June 1, 2016
Maple Sausage Patties

Mixed up by hand in only minutes, homemade sausage patties are easier to make than you might think.
- food
- March 1, 2016
Banana Bread With a Hint of Maple Syrup

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a moist and delicious recipe for banana bread that I whipped up this weekend! It's full of yummy banana, maple syrup, cinnamon, dried apple slices and pecans (you can leave those out if you don't like nuts!). I
- food
- January 26, 2016
Maple Glazed Trout on a Cedar Plank

This Maple Glazed Trout regularly makes an appearance on our dinner table year round. The maple syrup adds a nice Canadian touch, but I really love what trout offers up nutrition wise. Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and high in protein, it's a no-brain
- mom-101
- January 12, 2016
Maple Granola with Blueberries and Cocoa

I'm a little bit obsessed with granola, ok maybe its a deep rooted love, but its just so darned good and goes with everything! Currently on my daily breakfast rooster or as a quick snack mid day, my maple blueberry granola is so so good and satisfying a
- food
- December 23, 2015
Maple Pecan Bundt Cake

Happy, happy Bundt day! First though, I want to thank all of my other AMAZING bundt bakers for their patience the last few months. They've visited, they've commented, they've been amazing and due to a crazy (professionally, personally…) time I'v
- food
- December 22, 2015
Maple Spiced Nuts

A delicious combination of sweet and spicy, just right for holiday entertaining or for giving as homemade gifts.
- food
- December 18, 2015
Maple-Spiced Almonds

A quick, easy, and delicious recipe for roasted maple spiced almonds.
- food
- November 8, 2015
Pumpkin Maple Scones

I was recently looking through our archives for pumpkin recipes (yes, I check our own site for inspiration). I couldn't believe it when I realized we didn't have a scone,
- food
- November 6, 2015
Maple Glazed Apple Crisp Cinnamon Buns

From scratch cinnamon buns stuffed with apples, topped with crunchy brown sugar streusel and topped with maple glaze — the ultimate cinnamon roll for fall! I know what you're thinking and you're right. I plan on making Apple Crisp Everything. Bec
- food
- October 7, 2015
Harvest Kale Salad with Squash, Pomegranate, Feta

We need to talk about this whole Canadian Thanksgiving thing. It totally snuck up on me this year. I have barely packed away the kids' summer clothes, and I'm still enjoying the last of the summer tomatoes and the occasional cob of corn and BOOM, you expe
- food
- September 16, 2015
Baked Maple Glazed Apple Crisp Doughnuts (Donuts)

Soft, apple filled baked doughnuts (donuts, whatever!) topped with crunchy brown sugar streusel and maple glaze — the BEST doughnut I've ever had! Perfect for fall and Thanksgiving!
- family-life
- September 9, 2015
Launch of Maple Leafs Kids’ Club and the Club Maple Leafs App!

This past weekend we attended the birthday party of Carleton the Bear, the Toronto Maple Leafs Mascot who turned 20!
- food
- August 3, 2015
Maple Dijon BBQ Chicken

Male Dijon BBQ chicken is a little sweet, a little savory, and very delicious. The perfect weekend BBQ recipe.
- food
- July 20, 2015
Maple Bacon French Toast Sticks

Hi again, AKA Design readers! It's Cat from The Rustic Willow here again to share a delicious recipe with you. Today, we're tackling the realm of scrumptious breakfast.
- food
- July 20, 2015
Ribs with Maple Whisky & Nanking Cherry Barbecue Sauce

I was out pilfering the Nanking cherries that line our street – oddly some of the bushes have been stripped by birds, but others are heavy with ripe fruit.
- food
- April 26, 2015
Strawberry Pecan Salad with Maple Dressing

Who else is craving salads, now that the snow has melted? While during the cold months, I shiver at the thought of a cold, crisp salad - once warmer days hit, I've got salad on my mind. Person...
- food
- April 22, 2015
Spot the Difference: Honey, Maple Syrup & Agave Syrup

Because we want to know what's in our sweetener of choice
- food
- April 20, 2015
Spot the Difference: Honey, Maple Syrup & Agave Syrup

Because we want to know what's in our sweetener of choice
- food
- April 6, 2015
Maple Rice Pudding

Happy Easter Monday and hope that the sun is bright and pretty for you where you are. I'm hoping to spend the entire day outside with small one, gathering up all the debris left under the snow OR we might hang out in the park and swing. Regardle
- food
- April 2, 2015
Maple Scones

But I have stuck to my new rule of only eating baked goods that are awesome – life is too short for bad bread. Right? And although I do enjoy a good muffin/scone/cookie/cinnamon bun any time of year, there's something about cooling weather and crunchy lea
- food
- March 17, 2015
Warm Maple Bacon Potato Salad

You guys, I am super, super excited to be sharing my first post as an ambassador for The Little Potato Company today. Plus, BACON. I knew you couldn't resist. Anyway, since first learning about the company, I've grown to really appreciate their values
- food
- March 13, 2015
Maple Bacon Bread Pudding

So… this was my first time making bread pudding. I know, right?? And it's all because I was sent the outrageously beautiful cookbook Huckleberry by Zoe Nathan to review for you. Let's set things straight right off the bat. This is a review, and not
- food
- February 20, 2015
Maple Walnut Granola

I realize that one can only have so many formulas for granola, and at some point you settle into a regular combination you can mindlessly mix up and bake without much in the way of measuring.
- food
- February 4, 2015
Maple Syrup Sugar Shacks 101

Love maple syrup? Why not visit a sugar shack this winter with your family! We're sharing everything you need to know about sugar shacks
- food
- January 1, 2015
Baked Brie with Maple-Pecan Praline

Now here's a good way to ring out 2012; gooey cheese topped with maple pecans and caramel. In this photo I used La Rougette
- food
- December 21, 2014
Maple Glazed Turkey Roast

This is by far one of my favorite recipes. The flavors go so well together, I can eat the leftovers for days (although there is rarely any left!).
- food
- December 15, 2014
How to Make Maple Taffy on Snow

I have fond memories from my childhood of spending time at my aunt and uncle's sugar shack. Sure, all kids like sweet, sticky maple syrup, but the memories are about the carefree nature of those outdoor days. It's as though the cold didn't affec
- food
- October 12, 2014
Maple Walnut Pecan Pie

I thought you might like a pie. I actually made this for the pie party, and then again for something else, I think, or maybe I just made a mental note to. Walnuts make delicious pies
- mom-101
- October 9, 2014
Thursday Night Cocktail – Canadian Whisky and Maple Cider

Here at Life in Pleasantville we understand that some weeks just cannot be over soon enough. Especially now, as the days get shorter and our waking hours are book ended by darkness
- food
- October 6, 2014
One Pan Smoked Maple Bacon and Four Cheese Pasta

Do you love One Pan meals? Me too! When you're in a rush this easy to make One Pan Smoked Maple Bacon and Four Cheese Pasta Recipe is perfect as a delicious main course
- food
- October 4, 2014
Pepper-Crusted Maple-Glazed Salmon

I had the pleasure of meeting Bob Blumer last year at a conference and it was so exciting! I've had his cookbook Glutton for Pleasure for a year now and have enjoyed trying out many of the recipes
- food
- September 29, 2014
Maple Scones

But I have stuck to my new rule of only eating baked goods that are awesome – life is too short for bad bread. Right? And although I do enjoy a good muffin/scone/cookie/cinnamon bun any time of year, there's something about cooling weather and crunchy lea
- food
- September 24, 2014
Baked Brie with Maple-Pecan Praline

In this photo I used La Rougette – a buttery triple crème cheese enveloped in a rind that is both washed and bloomy – but brie is more familiar
- food
- September 24, 2014
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

It can't go without saying that the novelty of not having a kitchen has officially worn off. It's no longer like camping, and I'm tired of having cold noodles swishing around my feet when I have a shower.
- food
- September 18, 2014
Apple Cinnamon Doughnuts with Maple Glaze

Fresh picked apples are now in season, a fact that makes the apple lovers in this house very happy. We all relish the simple fall pleasure of biting into crisp, sweet-tart fruit at some point every day
- food
- August 19, 2014
Blueberry Maple Preserves

Fall has started early this year here in Ontario and part of me is enjoying the cooler temperatures. I also find it depressing because of looming thoughts of winter and the reality of climate change.
- food
- June 16, 2014
Star Anise and Vanilla Infused Maple Syrup

This summer is going to be the summer of bravery tolerance strength self-care. This summer my hubby and partner in crime will be leaving on his first big deployment of his military career.
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- food
- June 6, 2014
Maple Cured Bacon

It's time for a Friday night treat. A treat that welcomes the weekend in with both arms and embraces it whole heartedly. How about big chunks of homemade bacon? Why yes-that does sound like fun.
- food
- May 21, 2014
Asparagus with Maple Gastrique, Bacon and 6 Minute Egg

Sometimes the simplest meals, thrown together with a pinch of creativity and a generous helping of fresh and healthy, are noteworthy enough to take a picture of and share
- food
- April 14, 2014
Maple Bacon Cornmeal Waffles

You make your cornmeal batter, pour it into a hot waffle iron, then lay a strip of bacon over it before closing the lid. It doesn't sound like it would work, but it does… the bacon disappears into the waffle
- drinks
- September 21, 2016
Warm Maple Milk

Maple syrup season is officially here despite the late start to the season.
- family-life
- April 6, 2014
Tapping my First Maple Syrup Tree

Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Local Elmira Syrup Festival and yes it is snowing! In 2000 it set the Guiness World Records for the Largest 1 Day Maple Syrup Festival in the World, with 66, 529 people attending.
- food
- March 17, 2014
Maple Cream Pie

As a Canadian, there are two things that run in my veins; patriotic pride and maple syrup. It's true. I'm crazy sweet….once you get to know me. Okay, I kid, but I do love the nectar of the gods, maple syrup, intensely
- food
- March 10, 2014
Maple Syrup: More Than Just On Top of Pancakes

Maple syrup can be used for more than just on top of pancakes! Find out how!
- food
- March 9, 2014
Sausages with Maple Beer Mustard

It's Friday! I keep thinking that I need to make a Friday Night Treat button to put on the top of these posts but really, who wants a photo of my feet up on the couch with a glass of wine in my hands? In our neck-of-the-woods it's March Break.
- food
- February 26, 2014
Maple Panna Cotta

Wednesday deserves a nice dessert, doesn't it? Of course. Not many people choose the middle of the week as their favourite but that might change if you make this dessert. I love Panna Cotta, it's basically a fancy version of pudding
- food
- February 4, 2014
Celebrating Real Life Romance: Bacon Maple Cocktail

So, I'm a child of the 70′s. This was a bit of a bizarre time to be a kid compared to now when children are carefully monitored and where a helmet for everything. We all remember cars without seat belts.
- food
- January 14, 2014
A Winter Salad: Maple Bacon Fennel

I really sort of feel guilty offering this as a recipe. It's so quick but so addictive. I thought that we'd have it as a side dish and I'd make something to go with it like a nice grilled cheese or a piece of yummy fish
- food
- December 20, 2013
Maple Mustard Salmon Bites

It's party day! While you read this I'm likely furiously cleaning and tossing random things into various drawers and closets. I also have a terrible habit. The day of a party I always panic that we aren't going to have enough food
- food
- December 9, 2013
Roasted Vegetables and Chicken Sausage

This is a really easy meal to make. Aside from chopping the veggies, everything goes onto a baking sheet, set a timer and let the oven cook your dinner.
- food
- December 3, 2013
Baked in a Pie: Maple Syrup

After last weeks semi-pie-disaster, Scott decided he was going to pick the recipe this week. He wasn't a huge fan of the Salty Honey Pie, but I think he just doesn't have a love for sweet and salty mixed together
- food
- December 2, 2013
Banana Maple Bacon Muffins

We're really being hit with winter cold right now and the only answer is bacon. Sort of the food version of 'more cowbell'
- food
- November 16, 2013
Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Orange Maple Butter

Sweet potatoes: I'm a fan. Also: butter, and maple syrup, and orange – getting them all together on one plate makes me happy. The warm orange-infused maple butter
- food
- November 14, 2013
Maple Gingerbread Cutout Cookies

W invited his two besties, and we rolled and cut and sprinkled cookies, and loaded hot chocolate with mini marshmallows and even more sprinkles.
- home
- November 14, 2013
Vanilla Maple Snow Ice Cream

I've seen snow ice cream floating around the web a lot lately (like here, here, and here)… Some recipes use eggnog, some use sweetened condensed milk, some use vanilla pudding powder, and others use raw eggs
- food
- October 20, 2013
Maple Pecan Tart – You’re Welcome

You're going to want to thank me for this Maple Pecan Tart. I know you are, so I'm just preemptively saying you're welcome. I have been making this tart since 2007
- food
- October 7, 2013
Pepper Rings with Chipotle Maple Ketchup

I could have made piles and piles of these beauties and we still would not have had enough.
- food
- September 29, 2013
Best Cranberry Sauce – Orange Maple Cranberry

This is the best cranberry sauce recipe ever. Period.
- food
- September 24, 2013
Dilly Lemon & Maple Baked Chicken

Picture the perfect piece of chicken with a delicious sauce
- food
- September 16, 2013
Sticky Banana and Maple Bread

My recipe plus Modern Family and sleepless nights
- food
- August 14, 2013
Extra Clumpy Peanut Butter & Maple Granola

A nutritious breakfast
- food
- August 8, 2013
Maple + Butter = Ooey Gooey Canadian Tarts!

Using fresh maple syrup to make this classic dessert
- home
- July 2, 2013
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs actually Lost Playoff Game 7 – Sports & other Superstitions – LS is Socially Engaged

Superstitions are often silly and illogical unless you believe, in which case it can be very serious business. Join other followers:
- food
- July 2, 2013
Maple Cookie Pops

These Maple Cookie Pops are a great treat for Canada Day and Beyond
- food
- June 25, 2013
Maple Cookie Cupcakes for Canada Day

Easy Maple Cookie Cupcakes
- food
- June 10, 2013
The Simple Pleasure of Maple Syrup

Nothing is more Canadian than maple syrup
- food
- April 2, 2013
What’s So Great About Maple Syrup?

I couldn't resist getting in on the maple love fest
- food
- April 1, 2013
Maple Baked Beans

Are baked beans as a brunch side dish a Canadian thing?
- food
- September 30, 2012
Maple Walnut Pecan Pie

With a filling you stir together in approximately two minutes, nut pies are as easy to make as pies get, and strangely satisfying to make in the fall.
- food
- September 28, 2012
Maple Blueberry Upside Down Buttermilk Cake

How could you resist something so appealingly purple, that says I love you in a totally not-Barney sort of a way?
- No Category
- April 8, 2016
The Urban Sugar Shack

If the idea of a Maple Syrup Festival appeals greatly, but the drive is keeping you at bay, you’re in for a sweet (and sticky) treat at Richelieu Park.
- food-news
- April 8, 2016
The 3 Gs of Canada Day

Canada Day might be a one-day wonder this year, but that’s all the more reason to make it a super patriotic day!