BARB'S BUTTER TART ADVENTURE- FIRST STOP NIAGARA ON THE LAKE

I love the two Butter tart tours in Ontario- Wellington Trail and Kawartha Tour. I made a decision that wherever I go this summer I would buy butter tarts. So on a day trip to Niagara on the Lake and visiting wineries I had the opportunity to buy some tarts.

A stop at Niagara Home Bakery on Queen Street was a must.
Bought the tarts and some apple strudel.

Although there are several varieties, I decided on the ones with pecans.
Yummy. Even good for freezing to enjoy another day.
 It does not mean I will not try the other two tours if the opportunities arise. But doing my own little independent one is rather fun too!!
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TULIPS GALORE AT NIAGARA ON THE LAKE ON A CANADIAN SPRING DAY

What a fun day. Visiting several wineries for the Sip and Sizzle.

Then to Niagara on the Lake to walk around and have a bite to eat.
But the tulips caught my eye.

Pretty orange. Interesting how they appear when they are opened.

Beds of gorgeous!

Love the pink.

So many in a row!!

Don't you just adore tulips?? Only problem they do not last long enough for my liking.
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A TRIP TO THE SIP AND SIZZLE IN NIAGARA ON THE LAKE

What a fun day to visit Niagara wine country.

A May event at the wineries. Sample some wine with a bite to eat. I went with my daughter Sonya.
She has written about it on her blog and facebook page.
House of Kerrs
The first stop was The Wayne Gretzky Estates. Lots of sport memorabilia. Wine, whiskey and beer.
We sampled a 2016 Shiraz Cabernet with Grilled lamb on a bun. Jim helped with the serving and we had a friendly chat. Lots of photo opportunities.

Wayne Gretzky Estates
Bought bottle of the rose. The clerk Rhonda was very friendly and attentive.

Walking around and some pictures outside then on to the next winery.
Trius just a short drive was next.
 Sampled Beef Kofta with a nice Merlot.

Trius Winery and RestaurantBeautiful spring trees all in pink.
Fun signs for pictures.

So I bought another rose wine, an appetizer and a summer hat.

So on to the next winery
Pillitteri Estates winery was another stop. We had done the full tour there last year so really went for the food. Lemon Chicken soulvaki with cucumber and yogurt with a Reisling Dry.
Pillitteri Estates Winery
Took our wine outside. Some photos with my new summer hat.

One more before heading to town.
Stratus Wines.
Stratus Winery
Sipped Wildass wine and munched on Grilled fennel and cucumber.

Loved the wood carvings by a wood craftier. Actually I have a piece of his work. I bought it years ago at the One of a Kind Craft Show in Toronto.
Stinson Studios
Going outside to enjoy and sip our wine.

All the fields are just starting to bloom. Oh Ontario wine country- have to love it.
the Sip and Sizzle was just a May event. So if you missed it this year, watch for it next year. Now on to the town!!
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A STORE FOR EVERYONE

Everywhere we go there are stores of interest to both Adolph and me. I love Christmas so this store seemed amazing to find in the middle of July.

Adolph found his favourite store too! Everyone got what they wanted! Well almost- no gelato until afternoon!

A GARDEN IS IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER

Do you ever tire of the same gardens one sees in subdivisions-especially new ones? It looks as if the same landscaper did everyone's front lawn. Perfectly shaped bushes and lots of impatiens! On a recent trip to the Niagara area it was refreshing to see the gardens of homeowners with a great variety of Canadian wild flowers and trees on properties.

Niagara on the Lake was abundant with street flowers and trees. Like many quaint Canadians towns that are historic and full of cute shops for the tourists, it was colourful and pleasing to visit.
The Niagara region has the Horticultual College. It seems the students can perform many field trips keeping the many gardens and areas of the vicinity flourishing.

Even time can be told with flowers! Don't you just love the floral clock! A must for any visitor to the area!
A wonderful drive along the Niagara Parkway revealed garden after garden of beauty. A welcome difference from my own locale!