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Finnish Pancakes! Cheers to the Hoito and good me Finnish Pancakes! Cheers to the Hoito and good memories with great friends. - Cast iron are the best way to cook these. I need to get a proper crepe pan though... - Finnish Pancakes 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups of Flour 3 1/2 cups of milk 1/2 tsp of salt 2 tbsp of sugar Beat eggs and 1/2 cup of milk with an egg beater. Add the sugar and salt blending well Slowly add the flour and beat smooth (use an egg beater only for this) Add in the remaining milk to thin the batter Fry on a hot pan/griddle Turn over when the bubbles break. - #finnishpancakes #castironcooking #castironskillet #hoitobreakfast #maplesyrup #getinmybelly😋 #tincancottage #sundaymorningfamilybreakfast
The trees are starting to burst out into leaf fina The trees are starting to burst out into leaf finally. The warm spring weather feels late this year but that warm sun has finally come and it feels wonderful. - With less traffic on the roads you can actually smell the trees this year. Something to be thankful for - less air pollution at the moment. - #workingfromhomeperks #freshairtherapy #walkinthewoods #getoutside #stopandenjoythemoment #springflowersmakemehappy #treesareturninggreen #springtimeinontario #unlesssomeonelikeyoucaresawholeawfullotnothingisgoingtogetbetteritsnot #tincancottage
So sad for Thunder Bay. If any of you have ever p So sad for Thunder Bay. If any of you have ever passed through that city, no doubt you know the Hoito Restaurant. Unfortunately they just announced they will be shutting the doors permanently. - What’s so special about this place? The breakfast of Finnish Pancakes and the special history it holds for the community. This was a regular breakfast spot for me (Colin) all through university and a “must eat here” location wherever we were in town. - I have a great Finnish pancake recipe and a batch will go on the cast iron pans this weekend as a toast to the end of the Finlandia Club. - #hoito #thunderbaylife #hoitorestaurant #goodfoodgreattimes #finnishpancakes #tincancottage #restaurantclosing #losinghistory #thankyouforthememories #lakeheaddays #thunderbaylandmarks #finlandiaclub #goodbyehoito #hangoverfood #breakfastfoodisthebestfood #thunderbayhistory
We’re really missing camping these days. The pa We’re really missing camping these days. The parks are just beginning to open up in Ontario and we hope to be out in early July. Until then, the TCC is still being used as an isolation unit. - Walks in the forest and backyard campfires will have to hold us over for now. - #covid19delays #ratherbecamping #missingourrv #traveltrailer #slowlyopeningupagain #campingseasoniscoming #rvcanada #campers #idratherbecamping
Went out for a quick walk down the Nipigon trail y Went out for a quick walk down the Nipigon trail yesterday. That sound of running water is always such sweet music. - #oakvilletrails #oakvilletrailsystem #nipigontrail #outsoortherapy #getoutside #experiencenature #creeksideoffroad #springinontario #dailyhikes #10kstepsaday #naturelover #ontariotrails #enjoytheoutdoors #getoutinnature #oakvillenature #naturelover
Blue Herons fly like a gangly tween that just went Blue Herons fly like a gangly tween that just went through a growth spurt. Beautiful birds, but not graceful when the first take flight. - #blueheron #ontariobirds #ontariowildlife #birdsofontario #oakparkoakville #awalkoutdoors #discovernature #blueheronflying #tincancottage
The rule of thumb around here is don’t plant til The rule of thumb around here is don’t plant till the May Long Weekend. So, we our sisters farm to get all the seedlings in the ground. - I (Colin) got to take the Slingshot our for a spin. Boy-o-boy do I ever miss driving standard. I haven’t driven one in about 15 years! - #slingshotride #drivingstandards #manualshift #carrideinthesun #tincancottage #abreakfromthenorm #funinthesun #manihavehairyarms #polaris #polarisslingshot
While the temperatures have been low we’re thank While the temperatures have been low we’re thankful the sun has been out. Going off trail down by the creek a couple of mallard ducks were caught napping by the stream. Their feather patterns really camouflaged them well in this setting. The drake and female are both in the photo if you look closely. - The May Apple’s don’t seem to be affected by the cool weather and are growing tall. - #oakvilletrails #mallardducks #mayapples #goforahike #discoveroutdoors #walkinthewoods #naturetherapyforsoul #ontariotrails #gooutsideandexplore #tincancottage
It seems we might have some new resident birds in It seems we might have some new resident birds in the ponds. These Cormorants have been there for a couple weeks now where previously they flew in and out between here and Lake Ontario. The ponds are full of small catfish so there is likely a good food supply for them. - #cormorant #ontariobirds #residentbird #birdcolony #ontarionature #tincancottage #newbirdsarehere #discovernature #oakvillenature #birdsofontario
Running out of bread machine yeast, we’ve jumped Running out of bread machine yeast, we’ve jumped on the sourdough bread bandwagon. Thanks to @carrierys_collingwoodrealtor for sharing her starter with us. Our first attempt was a success and SO delicious! I see sourdough cinnamon buns in our future! 🍞 - #sourdoughstarter #covidbreadmaking #sourdoughbread #homebakedbread #slowcooking #tincancottage #ediblecrafts #whoneedsstarters #donteatitallatonce
Happiness is a good movie and a comfy cat. - #cov Happiness is a good movie and a comfy cat. - #covidlockdown #movienight #cantgooutside #catsofinstagram #sleepycatsofinstagram #wishicouldsleepthiswell #tincancottage #covidmovienight #cantmovetheresacatonme
So yeah, it is snowing here today. Yes, snowing. So yeah, it is snowing here today. Yes, snowing. Traditionally we would be camping this weekend and all the campgrounds are still closed. So I (Colin) am sharing the start of our vegetable garden. Hoping to grow “salsa and salads” this summer. - #missingcamping #covidstolemycampingtrip #missingrving #homegarden #vegetablegarden #thisisnewforme #growyourownveggies #growyourownveg #covidgardening #seedlings #growyourownfood #tincancottage #oakvillegardening #heritagevegetables #2weekstogo #starterplantsandveggies
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  • Meeting a horse at Spruce Lane Farm at Bronte Creek
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    January 25, 2020 /

    If you're visiting the Greater Toronto Area, here are some of our favourite things to do at Bronte Creek Provincial Park.

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Finnish Pancakes! Cheers to the Hoito and good me Finnish Pancakes! Cheers to the Hoito and good memories with great friends. - Cast iron are the best way to cook these. I need to get a proper crepe pan though... - Finnish Pancakes 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups of Flour 3 1/2 cups of milk 1/2 tsp of salt 2 tbsp of sugar Beat eggs and 1/2 cup of milk with an egg beater. Add the sugar and salt blending well Slowly add the flour and beat smooth (use an egg beater only for this) Add in the remaining milk to thin the batter Fry on a hot pan/griddle Turn over when the bubbles break. - #finnishpancakes #castironcooking #castironskillet #hoitobreakfast #maplesyrup #getinmybelly😋 #tincancottage #sundaymorningfamilybreakfast
The trees are starting to burst out into leaf fina The trees are starting to burst out into leaf finally. The warm spring weather feels late this year but that warm sun has finally come and it feels wonderful. - With less traffic on the roads you can actually smell the trees this year. Something to be thankful for - less air pollution at the moment. - #workingfromhomeperks #freshairtherapy #walkinthewoods #getoutside #stopandenjoythemoment #springflowersmakemehappy #treesareturninggreen #springtimeinontario #unlesssomeonelikeyoucaresawholeawfullotnothingisgoingtogetbetteritsnot #tincancottage
So sad for Thunder Bay. If any of you have ever p So sad for Thunder Bay. If any of you have ever passed through that city, no doubt you know the Hoito Restaurant. Unfortunately they just announced they will be shutting the doors permanently. - What’s so special about this place? The breakfast of Finnish Pancakes and the special history it holds for the community. This was a regular breakfast spot for me (Colin) all through university and a “must eat here” location wherever we were in town. - I have a great Finnish pancake recipe and a batch will go on the cast iron pans this weekend as a toast to the end of the Finlandia Club. - #hoito #thunderbaylife #hoitorestaurant #goodfoodgreattimes #finnishpancakes #tincancottage #restaurantclosing #losinghistory #thankyouforthememories #lakeheaddays #thunderbaylandmarks #finlandiaclub #goodbyehoito #hangoverfood #breakfastfoodisthebestfood #thunderbayhistory
We’re really missing camping these days. The pa We’re really missing camping these days. The parks are just beginning to open up in Ontario and we hope to be out in early July. Until then, the TCC is still being used as an isolation unit. - Walks in the forest and backyard campfires will have to hold us over for now. - #covid19delays #ratherbecamping #missingourrv #traveltrailer #slowlyopeningupagain #campingseasoniscoming #rvcanada #campers #idratherbecamping
Went out for a quick walk down the Nipigon trail y Went out for a quick walk down the Nipigon trail yesterday. That sound of running water is always such sweet music. - #oakvilletrails #oakvilletrailsystem #nipigontrail #outsoortherapy #getoutside #experiencenature #creeksideoffroad #springinontario #dailyhikes #10kstepsaday #naturelover #ontariotrails #enjoytheoutdoors #getoutinnature #oakvillenature #naturelover
Blue Herons fly like a gangly tween that just went Blue Herons fly like a gangly tween that just went through a growth spurt. Beautiful birds, but not graceful when the first take flight. - #blueheron #ontariobirds #ontariowildlife #birdsofontario #oakparkoakville #awalkoutdoors #discovernature #blueheronflying #tincancottage
The rule of thumb around here is don’t plant til The rule of thumb around here is don’t plant till the May Long Weekend. So, we our sisters farm to get all the seedlings in the ground. - I (Colin) got to take the Slingshot our for a spin. Boy-o-boy do I ever miss driving standard. I haven’t driven one in about 15 years! - #slingshotride #drivingstandards #manualshift #carrideinthesun #tincancottage #abreakfromthenorm #funinthesun #manihavehairyarms #polaris #polarisslingshot
While the temperatures have been low we’re thank While the temperatures have been low we’re thankful the sun has been out. Going off trail down by the creek a couple of mallard ducks were caught napping by the stream. Their feather patterns really camouflaged them well in this setting. The drake and female are both in the photo if you look closely. - The May Apple’s don’t seem to be affected by the cool weather and are growing tall. - #oakvilletrails #mallardducks #mayapples #goforahike #discoveroutdoors #walkinthewoods #naturetherapyforsoul #ontariotrails #gooutsideandexplore #tincancottage
It seems we might have some new resident birds in It seems we might have some new resident birds in the ponds. These Cormorants have been there for a couple weeks now where previously they flew in and out between here and Lake Ontario. The ponds are full of small catfish so there is likely a good food supply for them. - #cormorant #ontariobirds #residentbird #birdcolony #ontarionature #tincancottage #newbirdsarehere #discovernature #oakvillenature #birdsofontario
Running out of bread machine yeast, we’ve jumped Running out of bread machine yeast, we’ve jumped on the sourdough bread bandwagon. Thanks to @carrierys_collingwoodrealtor for sharing her starter with us. Our first attempt was a success and SO delicious! I see sourdough cinnamon buns in our future! 🍞 - #sourdoughstarter #covidbreadmaking #sourdoughbread #homebakedbread #slowcooking #tincancottage #ediblecrafts #whoneedsstarters #donteatitallatonce
Happiness is a good movie and a comfy cat. - #cov Happiness is a good movie and a comfy cat. - #covidlockdown #movienight #cantgooutside #catsofinstagram #sleepycatsofinstagram #wishicouldsleepthiswell #tincancottage #covidmovienight #cantmovetheresacatonme
So yeah, it is snowing here today. Yes, snowing. So yeah, it is snowing here today. Yes, snowing. Traditionally we would be camping this weekend and all the campgrounds are still closed. So I (Colin) am sharing the start of our vegetable garden. Hoping to grow “salsa and salads” this summer. - #missingcamping #covidstolemycampingtrip #missingrving #homegarden #vegetablegarden #thisisnewforme #growyourownveggies #growyourownveg #covidgardening #seedlings #growyourownfood #tincancottage #oakvillegardening #heritagevegetables #2weekstogo #starterplantsandveggies
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