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The Olympic Torch arrived on Salt Spring Island today via Harbour Air. The town of Ganges welcomed what seemed like thousands of people – all there to cheer on the torch bearers and be a part of this Olympic ceremony.
And – the best part – we had clear blue skies and mild weather for the day!
Here’s a couple of facts we learned from some people who had been following the torch since it’s arrival in Canada yesterday:
- The torch bearers get to keep their Olympic outfits and the torch.
- The clothes were given to them, but they had to buy the torch. The torch cost $400!
- The flame travels in a safe container … a cylinder type thing… so when it’s flying on Harbour Air or traveling on the BC Ferries it’s not an open flame but the flame does in fact stay lit!
- Hallowe’en makes for a very interesting day to have the torch come through town. There was a man dressed like a Greek God running around town with his own torch. There was a zombie riding a skate board. There were devils, pirates and witches wandering the town waiting for the torch to pass through and the evening to begin!
You can see more Olympic Torch video coverage on Salt Spring Island at the Salt Spring Community Website.
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Relive the Salt Spring Bed and Breakfast experience at home with this creative and inspired brunch planner from Breakfast with the Broads.
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- Tips for setting the mood for your brunch,
- Fantastic Ideas for your theme,
- Two four-course menus complete with shopping list and recipes,
- Tips for prepping your meal ahead of time so you can enjoy the brunch as much as your guests,
- Special table setting tips from Anne’s.
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If you’ve ever been to St. John’s, Newfoundland you know it feels like you’ve set foot into a different country. Complete with their own dialect, culture and climate this city is something different from the rest of Canada. It’s truly something special!
One of the traditions in Newfoundland is to welcome their guests with a special ceremony to make them honorary Newfoundlanders … well, the video explains it better than I ever could!!
(At minute 6 that is my husband Dave really getting comfortable with the Cod!)
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Me, Dad and Mom in Spain
Well…Father’s Day is just around the corner … June 21st to be exact! And, my Mom has been busy in the kitchen creating an extra special brunch menu for the Dad’s in our lives.
Today, I am going to give you the menu and over the next few week’s we’ll be sending out all of the recipes to our Breakfast with the Broad’s newsletter readers AND posting a few of them here too!
I don’t want to spoil the surprises in store for you with this menu, but I have to say that there are some amazing treats featured in this brunch menu. There’s something to please every man, woman and child!
Father’s Day Brunch Menu
- Mango Shake
- Chocolate Turnover
- Gingerbread
- Baked Banana Boat
- Breakfast Pizza
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For other brunch menu ideas you could also see:
Our Mother’s Day Brunch Menu and Recipes
Yesterday was an absolutely stunning day on Salt Spring Island!! Despite spending a lot of time here – good weather always makes it feel like a vacation spot. Since it was Saturday – Dave (my husband) and I drove into Ganges to take in the Saturday Market. Here’s a few shots from the market and Ganges Village yesterday:
Saturday Salt Spring Island Market in the park in Ganges
Salt Spring Market Potstickers - Seriously the Best Ever!
Our favourite place for coffee (and they have amazing soup and baked goods too!)
The Harbour in Ganges
Another picture of Ganges Harbour - this one shot from the road driving out of Ganges
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Happy Mother’s Day Menu
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- Juice: Orange Banana Frappe
- Bun Basket: Whole Wheat Cheese Breadsticks & Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins
- Fruit & Cereal Dish: Blueberry Crannachan
- Main Hot Entre: Breakfast Strata with Turkey Chicken Sausage
What you need:
- 9 slices cubed white bread with crusts removed
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups aged Cheddar Cheese, grated
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 2 ¼ cups half n half cream
- 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 3 drops of hot sauce
- 6 Tablespoons Green Onions, chopped
What you do:
1. Preheat oven to 450oF
2. Butter 9 x 9″ square pan or six ramekins
Ready for the oven
3. Layer bread and cheese, bread and cheese.
4. In a large bowl, mix remaining five ingredients.
5. Pour over bread and cheese.
6. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
7. Bake at 450oF for 35 – 50 minutes, depending on whether a pan or ramekins.
8. Remove from oven. Leave to set for five minutes.
9. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
10. Serve with Turkey Chicken Sausage or ham slices.
Table ready
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The Mother’s Day Menu:
Juice: Orange Banana Frappe
Bun Basket: Whole Wheat Cheese Breadsticks & Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins
Fruit & Cereal Dish: Blueberry Crannachan
Main Hot Entre: Breakfast Strata with Turkey Chicken Sausage
Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins Recipe
Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins shown here with the Cheddar Cheese Breadsticks
Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins shown here with the Cheddar Cheese Breadsticks
What you need:
Ingredients for the Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins
- 1 Cup of Sugar
- 1 ½ cups Flour
- ¼ cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 Eggs
- ½ cup Oil
- 1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
Topping
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 beaten Egg
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla
- ¾ cup Chocolate Chips
What you do:
1. In a large bowl mix dry ingredients together
2. In a different bowl, mix the wet ingredients together.
3. Finally, in yet another bowl, mix topping ingredients together.
4. Preheat oven to 350oF
5. Grease or spray 12 large muffin cups.
6. Mix wet ingredients into dry and stir to moisten
7. Spoon into muffin tins – filling ½ to 2/3 full.
8. Top each muffin cup with cream cheese mixture.
9. Bake 20- 25 minutes at 350oF.
10. Remove and cool on rack.
Perfect for a brunch treat or even dessert later - DELICIOUS
Makes 1 dozen large muffins.
Juice: Orange Banana Frappe
Bun Basket: Whole Wheat Cheese Breadsticks & Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins
Fruit & Cereal Dish: Blueberry Crannachan
Main Hot Entre: Breakfast Strata with Turkey Chicken Sausage
Orange Banana Frappe Recipe
What you need:
- 2 Cups Orange Juice
- 1 small Banana
- 1 Tablespoon Agave Syrup
- ½ cup French Vanilla Yogurt
What you do:
1. Put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
2. Serve in tall glasses with orange slice and/or garnish.
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