Mornin’. This week’s newsletter has it all: weekend plans, podcasts, and a cranberry puff recipe.
Without further ado, let’s get you ready for this weekend at the cottage!
Today’s read time: 5 minutes.
LOTW Forecast
Weekend Plans
Pexels
Live in the Whiskey: Silas Presley & Jackson Klippenstein
Oct 15 • 7:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
📍Whiskey Lounge
Fireside with The Cottage Almanac
Lesley Lavender, CEO, Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations
During our conversation, Lesley gave me a 360-degree view of the initiatives their organization champions, the impact they drive, and how your support can make a difference to cottage regions all across the province.
You can find the whole conversation on Youtube and Spotify.
FIRESIDE WITH THE COTTAGE ALMANAC
Fireside with The Cottage Almanac - Lesley Lavender, Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations
The Cottage Kitchen
Flaky, gooey, tangy little party bites made with just a handful of ingredients.
Ingredients - 24 Servings
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
8 ounces brie, cut into 24 small cubes
0.8 cups cranberry sauce (whole berry works best)
1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water
2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
2 tablespoons honey
1 fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs, for garnish
Steps
Preheat: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
Shape the cups: Unfold 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed on a floured surface and cut it into 24 squares, about 2 inches each. Gently press each square into a muffin cup so the corners stick up.
Fill: Place one cube of 8 ounces brie, cut into 24 small cubes in each cup, then top with a small spoonful of 0.8 cups cranberry sauce (whole berry works best). Brush the pastry edges with 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water.
Bake: Bake until the pastry is puffed and deep golden and the brie is melty.
Cool and garnish: Let the bites cool for a couple of minutes, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons honey, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts, and tuck a tiny sprig of 1 fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs, for garnish on each.
Larry’s Tip: Make them ahead: assemble, refrigerate up to 4 hours, and bake just before serving. Add a thin slice of prosciutto under the brie for a salty kick, or a pinch of chili flakes in the cranberry sauce for some heat.
The Essentials
Trot The Globe In Style This Winter ✈️
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Monos, Aluminum Carry-On - This 34-litre, 11 lb, hard-shell carry-on with a brushed anodized aluminum shell, features a zipper-less frame, TSA-accepted locks, quilted lining, compression system, and 360° spinner wheels. **
Thule, Round Trip Transition Bike Case - This case protects your bike inside a tough ABS hard shell, with integrated wheels and a built-in stand that doubles as an assembly and work stand, fitting most road, mountain, and cyclocross bikes. **
Thule RoundTrip Ski Bag - Padded, wheeled 600-denier polyester ski bag that holds two pairs of skis up to 192cm plus poles, with removable divider, compression straps, lockable zippers, and multiple carry handles. **
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A Final Note
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Until next time,
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