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Daily Kitchen Creations Spring & Summer 2024

Please Note: All menu choices are available on reservations made in advance. Drop in guests can enjoy our current Daily House Specials.





BREAKFAST INCLUDED WITH STAY


BEVERAGES

Coffee: Latte, Cappuccino, Regular or Decaf made to order from freshly ground beans; Tea: wide selection of loose and bagged teas to choose from; Water: Chilled or room temperature, still or sparkling; Juice:  Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry; Hot Chocolate: plain or with marshmallows and/or whipped cream

Seasonal Must Try:  Garden Fresh Tisane featuring our own roses and other aromatic freshly picked herbs.


STARTER

a delicate parfait glass of creamy Greek yogurt, sprinkled with toasted walnuts or pistachios and gently drizzled with local organic honey or maple syrup, decorated with coconut or berries. Fruit is artfully arranged on a plate around it. Toppings and fruit will vary so that your plate is never the same each morning. Freshest local fruit and berries will be used in season.


MAIN


Each day’s selection can be made from the list below, and where it says “eggs your way” please let us know how you would like them prepared: sunny side up, poached, over (easy, medium or hard) or scrambled. Please also let us know your preference for meats, where it says “choice of bacon, sausage or ham”. Yes, you can select all 3 for a nice variety. And where it says “white or whole grain” please let us know your preference as well.


Lox on a Bagel

made the night before from locally sourced rainbow trout, served on a toasted bagel with cream cheese, fresh arugula, thinly sliced cucumber and red onion with potato rosti and local farm eggs your way


Avocado Bagel Toast (Vegetarian)

toasted and buttered, with ripe avocado slices on top sprinkled with toasted pistachios,

drizzled with honey and a dash of freshly ground pepper with potato rosti and local farm eggs your way

Big English Breakfast

classic morning fry up: local farm eggs sunny side up, regular and peameal bacon and sausage, potato rosti, seared tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and toast, served with our signature Jam Trio

Eggs Florentine

poached local farm eggs over cooked spinach on top of toasted halves of an English muffin, smothered in Hollandaise Sauce and served with bacon, sausage or ham on the side

Seasonal Cheese Omelet (Asparagus or Mushrooms or Sweet Pepper & Zucchini)

what’s freshest and in season is gently sautéed in butter with fresh garlic and pepper inside a three local farm egg omelet along with shredded marble cheese, served with a tomato on the side, with a potato rosti and bacon, sausage or ham and white or whole grain toast with our signature Jam Trio


sophisticated Parisian ham sandwich, smothered in Béchamel sauce, topped with Swiss and Parmesan Cheeses and baked until golden, fried egg on top for Madame and no egg for Monsieur, with a side of baby greens with thinly sliced cucumber, tomato and radish


Classic Pancakes

fluffy buttermilk pancakes, topped with fresh berries and served with local maple syrup for drizzling, sour cream and melted butter on the side, with a choice of bacon, sausage or ham and scrambled local farm eggs


Sweet & Savoury Breakfast Crepes

classic European delicate crepes folded with sour cream and seasonal fruit and/or berries, sprinkled with toasted pecans and served with honey on the side for drizzling, with slices of salami and Brie cheese

Monte Christo French Toast

slices of brioche bread dipped into egg yolk and fried until golden with cream cheese and ham slices in-between, sprinkled with fresh berries and served with local maple syrup for drizzling


Belgian Waffles

straight from the waffle iron and served with fresh berries and stewed fruit, drizzled with melted butter, maple syrup and topped with whipped cream with a choice of bacon, sausage or ham



BREAKFAST DESSERT PASTRY

Please select your choice of breakfast pastry for every day of your stay. These are made in-house and baked fresh every morning to be eaten as your breakfast dessert and/or with tea or coffee during the day.


Although, we can have your breakfast ready as early as you require, we can certainly offer a very delicious “to go” option, all wrapped up and ready:

  • 2 Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches (our house made croissants filled with ham, scrambled egg and cheese and baked until cheese has melted), meats can be replaced with braised Portobello mushroom for a vegetarian version

  • Breakfast Parfait cup with a spoon (yoghurt, fruit, various toppings)

  • Taste of Nature or another premium brand cereal bar

  • Dessert pastry of your choice

  • Coffee or tea to go

  • Juice box & a bottle of water


LUNCH OPTIONAL AT $20 PER PERSON

The following lunch entrees can also be selected for a lighter dinner. Any dessert can be added to lunch or this lighter dinner version for $10. A complementary glass of house white, red or rose wine is included with every meal along with sparkling bottled or still filtered water with or without ice. A variety of other soft drinks is available. Also, we do not charge a corking fee, please feel free to bring your own wine or other drinks to enjoy with meals, in your suite or anywhere on the premises.

Gourmet Bacon Cheese Burger

McIntosh Farms beef burger, grilled on the BBQ and topped with a beer braised Portobello mushroom, a slice of Cheddar, local farm bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion, garlic Aioli, served on a Brioche bun, freshly cut kettle cooked fries or House salad on the side, replace the burger with an extra Portobello for a vegetarian version


Lamb Lula Kebab

classic Middle Easter dish made from local ground lamb with freshly picked mint, grilled on the BBQ and served on a flatbread, with lettuce, tomato and onion with Tatziki sauce, freshly cut kettle cooked fries or House salad on the side


Strawberry Summer Salad (Vegetarian)

scrumptious meal sized salad, made with baby spinach, seasonal greens, avocado, cherry tomato, strawberries, hard boiled eggs, crumbled blue cheese, drizzled with tangy strawberry and local maple syrup dressing and topped with walnuts


Italian Wedding Soup

this classic Italian meal sized soup features house made meatballs and Farfalle pasta, a delicious assortment of seasonal veggies, greens, herbs and is served with toasted baguette slices


PICNIC TO GO OPTIONAL $20 PER PERSON

With summer weather upon us, you may want to have a picnic somewhere in a picturesque spot. Although, is very beautiful here as well, we can certainly offer a very delicious “to go” option wrapped up in an insulated bag with a cooler pack (recommended to be eaten within 2 hrs, unless refrigerated)


  • Two French Bistro Croissant Sandwiches (our house baked croissants filled with an assortment of deli meats, cheeses, mayo, lettuce, sun dried tomatoes). Meats can be replaced with braised Portobello mushrooms for a delicious vegetarian version.

  • Small bag of chips

  • Veggies with dip

  • Dessert pastries

  • Fresh fruit

  • Soft drinks of your choice

  • Bottled water



ADD A DESSERT TO LUNCH FOR $10 (SEE DESSERTS SECTION BELOW)


3 COURSE DINNERS OPTIONAL AT $35 PER PERSON (includes a starter, main & dessert)

All dinner entrees come with house baked dinner rolls and butter. A complementary glass of house white, red or rose wine is included with every meal along with sparkling bottled or still filtered water with or without ice. A variety of other soft drinks is available. Also, we do not charge a corking fee, please feel free to bring your own wine or other drinks to enjoy with meals, in your suite or anywhere on the premises.


Please select your starter, main and dessert. We will finalize all the details once you make your choices and it will be ready when you are.


STARTERS


Mussels in White Wine

made with our house white wine, steamed in wine, butter, onion and garlic reduction and sprinkled with freshly picked parsley


Fried Halloumi with Strawberries & Herbs

Mediterranean cheese pan fried until golden, served on a bed of arugula with fresh strawberries and herbs, drizzled with local organic honey


Farmer’s Bacon Caesar Salad

hand torn romaine lettuce, tossed with our house Caesar Dressing, made with fresh garlic and lemon juice, sprinkled with sheared farmer’s bacon, oven baked croutons, generously topped with Parmesan shavings


Seasonal House Salad (Vegetarian)

baby greens, Julienned vegetables, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, oven baked croutons, olives, tossed with freshly mixed Honey Dijon Dressing, Bocconcini Cheese sprinkled with thinly sliced red onion on top


Black Tiger Shrimp Cocktail

large tiger shrimp served with house made cocktail and sweet chili lime sauces


Cold Beet Root Summer Soup

this colourful classic Eastern European summer soup is very refreshing on a hot day, natural sweetness of the beets is complemented by fresh lemon juice, served with a boiled farmers egg, a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill


Green Pea Soup with White Truffle Oil (Vegetarian)

this simple, but elegant soup features a puree of garden summer peas with real cream, seasoned with sea salt and truffle oil and topped with micro greens and/or edible flowers


MAINS


Pan Fried Springhill Trout Teriyaki

a filet of locally sourced rainbow trout, gently fried and served crispy skin up with a side of Jasmine rice, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and coriander, served on a banana leaf with garlic Bok Choy and sweet red pepper


McIntosh Farms Lamb Chops

three lamb chops, sizzled in garlic butter and thyme, served with toasted Israeli couscous salad with grilled summer vegetables and house made mint sauce


Garlic Roasted Chicken with Crispy Sage

chicken leg quarters slowly roasted with freshly ground pepper, heads of garlic and sage,

baked sweet potato with butter pecan and chives topping, seasonal greens on the side


BBQ: Hawaiian Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

two large skewers of large shrimp, marinated in lime butter, pineapple chunks, red pepper, onion, grilled on the BBQ with a side of Southern sauteed corn or corn on the cob, in season, sprinkled with freshly picked coriander, served with fresh watermelon


BBQ: Herlick’s Pure Pork Sausage Coil Feast

large local farm sausage coil grilled and basted with apple butter sauce and served over a generous serving of baby greens topped with peppers, cucumber, radishes, celery, tomatoes, pickled mushrooms, beets, onions, peppers and olives, oven baked croutons, drizzled with Sundried Tomato Balsamic dressing made with freshly picked Italian herbs


BBQ: Perth Pork Products Bone-In Smoked Pork Chop

local farm large and thick pork chop with locally made Maple Syrup and Apple Butter Sauce with seasonal Ratatouille


brined and slowly roasted Frenched duck legs from a local farm with crispy skin in our specialty Ontario’s West Coast Rum & Maple Sauce, served with Confit potatoes and cherry & arugula toss


Woodland Mushroom Garlic Skillet Pasta (Vegetarian)

a variety of mushrooms sautéed in a skillet with whole garlic, Thyme, butter and White wine, tossed with premium Bucatini pasta, generously topped with Parmesan shavings


DESSERTS

Creme Brulee

French dessert classic, gets its rich taste from fresh cream, minimal sugar,

seared caramel top, served with seasonal fruit or berries


made from our freshly picked Monster Rhubarb and the pie crust made from scratch, butter crumble top, served with a scoop of our house Lavender ice cream made with real cream and flowers from Lavender Works Co.


Black Currant & Berry Pavlova

light and airy (it was named after a ballerina, after all!) oven baked meringue, topped with whipped cream and seasonal berries or fruit, with a mint sprig in Black Currant coulis


Chocolate Mousse

rich chocolate mousse made from whole ingredients, chilled to perfection and topped whipped cream and shredded chocolate on top, decorated with mint and seasonal fruit or berries


AFTERNOON TEA OR CHARCUTIERS OPTIONAL $40

Serves two, $10 for every additional guest over 12


These options are alternatives to lunch and/or dinner if they seem to better fit your plans. For example, if you would rather eat out, but still would like a meal served here in the afternoon, these would fit the occasion. Perfect for sharing. Ready when you are.


Afternoon Tea

an assortment of dainty sized sandwiches on a variety of bread with crusts removed, with or without cheese (cucumber and egg, ham, roast beef), smoked salmon cream cheese spread pinwheels, bite sized vegetables, scones with Creme Fraiche, fresh and stewed fruit and/or berries, pastries and cookies, served with your choice of tea from our large selection, coffee or another drink of your choice

Charcutier Board

our Signature Charcutier Board presents an artfully arranged assortment of cheeses, cured meats, crackers and/or baguette slices, fresh and dried fruit, bite sized veggies, olives, savoury and sweet preserves, local honey (with real honeycomb), served on a board with a complementary glass of wine



CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER STAY & EAT FREE

Most of our menu options can be served in smaller, child appropriate portions. However, if something simpler is desired, here is what we have come up with. We can also prepare our version of your child’s favourite dish if you let us know what it is. We will discuss this and iron out all the wrinkles when you make your menu choices.


Grilled Cheese with carrot and celery sticks and garlic mayo dip, Chicken Tenders (gently breaded strips of chicken breast from a local farm, breaded in panko and fried until crispy), served with Plum or Cherry Sauce for dipping & fresh seasonal veggies, Spaghetti & Meatballs with Cucumber Slices, Personal Pizza made with our own crust (please let us know what you would like on it), Ice Cream Your Way (Chocolate and/or Vanilla Ice Cream in a bowl or in a cone with a tray of various toppings, including sprinkles to decorate yourself)


ADDITIONAL EXTRAS INCLUDED WITH STAY


We offer complimentary refreshments and a small Charcutier board upon you arrival. Any time you maybe feeling peckish, make sure to stop by the Bar & Kitchen and help yourself to some cookies or pastries, fresh fruit basket or a variety of individual snacks at the bar. All drinks and snacks are complementary during your stay, either stocked in your room or at the Bar.


fresh cookies, baked upon your arrival and when more are needed, great when filled with ice cream as a sandwich or on their own


DIETARY RESTRICTIONS AND OTHER REQUESTS


Please let us know of any allergies, food intolerance or if vegan or vegetarian or any other diets need to be adhered too. We have extensive experience with vegan cooking, in particular, and can adjust the existing options to make them suitable or offer an alternative menu plan. Same goes for any other restrictions and/or allergies and intolerance. You will have a chance to finalize and approve all the choices before your stay.


ABOUT OUR KITCHEN & BAR CREATIONS


All our recipes are made from scratch and with local ingredients as much as possible. We grow and preserve our own herbs, vegetables, berries and legumes and source as much as we can from local producers. Our growing list of local suppliers is available on our website.

This menu was created with our trusted and true recipes and inspired by the following amazing cookbooks: “The Ontario Table” featuring the best food from around the province, “Rubens to Rhubarb” and “France: The Beautiful Cookbook”. These can be found on the coffee table in our Guest Lounge as they make for a good read. We hope you enjoy our kitchen creations,



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We hope you enjoy our kitchen creations,


Bon Appetit,



Ken Murray (host & bartender)





Rita Binns (hostess & chef)





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