1. First stop was Morningstar Mill in Thorold, an historic grist mill and saw mill. I think this is better visited in the spring or winter when the leaves are off the trees. The mill itself is pretty but there are some nice falls that can't be seen well due to the leaves. The mill also links up with the Bruce Trail so a hike would go well with a visit to this location. We walked for a little way but only had our sandals on so didn't make an outing of it. Next time. They also sell flour there. If my pantry wasn't already full of whole wheat flour, some would have come home with me. Again, next time.
2. Next up, Lake Land Game Meats - another nice meat supplier. In addition to farmed game meats, they also have chicken and beef from their farm. In the store I met a man and his mother who were using the same book I was to tour around the area. The highlight of this place was the dinner made when we got home of pasta with smoked duck and various veggies from the garden. Yummy.
3. Our first of two beverage stops was Hernder Estate Wines. Someone had given us wine from this winery a few months ago and we really enjoyed it. So we decided to visit and try some more. This is a very pretty setting and, in addition to wine, they sell various wine vinegars and grapeseed oil. One of the ladies who works there claims that a nightly application of grapeseed oil around her eyes makes all the difference in wrinkle prevention. I would have to say that something is working for her - very few lines around her eyes. I bought some but have so far only used it for the above mentioned pasta dinner.
4. Inn the Pines is another farm with a road-side stand. Since we have a lot of veggies ready to eat in the garden, I didn't buy too much here but could have. Everything looked so good.
5. We were going to drive by Nokara Farm in St Catharines but had the windows open in the car and got a smell of fresh baked pies on the way back so turned around and went in. We brought lunch with us but hadn't packed dessert. A perfect excuse to buy some mixed fruit tarts. Yummy again!
6. Upper Canada Cheese Company - this place is excellent. They have their own and other local cheeses and have a great little tasting set up that definitely helps them sell their cheese. I brought a tasting tray of 2 cheeses I picked up there and one from Longo's to a dinner party last night and we all enjoyed ourselves.
7. Malivore Wine - Another very nice winery with very nice wine. A few bottles were purchased here after a tasting. And their Pinot Noir went very nicely with the smoked duck veggie pasta.
The things to see and do in Southern Ontario are endless. I focused on food but the general scenery driving around is lovely. You wouldn't know that densely populated areas are very close by when you get out into some of these areas.
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