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Check our Deerhurst Resort blog frequently for the latest stories, recipes and happenings at our Muskoka destination.
Pink Peppercorn & Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipes
We’ve got our talented culinary team’s recipes for the Pink Peppercorn and Cranberry Vinaigrettes that were demonstrated at our Girlfriends Getaway Weekend in the Savoury Cooking Demo. Bring a little Deerhurst to your home kitchen and let us know how they turn out! Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette In a pan roast the garlic cloves and shallot. […]
Maple French Toast Breakfast Poutine
Did Somebody Say Poutine for Breakfast?! You read that right – there’s a new take on poutine. It’s full of french toast and maple syrup! How Canadian is that? Don’t worry instead of classic French fries, we’ve taken deep-fried French toast sticks soaked them in a maple cream sauce topped with fresh berries and maple whipped […]
How to Make Chicken & Waffles the Muskoka Way
Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Herb Waffles A Northern take on a Southern dish! Chef Rory Golden and his team took this sweet and salty dish and turned it into a savoury delight. Topped with Fennel and Apple Slaw and a maple whipped chevre, this dinner option is sure to wow the crowd at your next […]
Roasted Tomato Soup with Maple Syrup
With nearly 2,000 taps funneling sap through the maple forests in the highlands above the resort, Deerhurst has become known for its maple syrup. While Deerhurst’s sugar shack has been operating every Spring since 1993, these same maple woods have been used for syrup production since the Emerson Farnsworth family settled here in the late 1870’s! To […]
Food Pairing with Muskoka Brewery
Beer + Food Pairings with Muskoka Brewery Think only cheese and wine pair well together? Think again! Deerhurst has just launched its summer menu at Maple Pub & Patio and we couldn’t be more excited! All your favourite pub classics are featured throughout the menu including The Maple Burger, Fish Tacos, Pulled Smoked Chicken Mac’n […]
Three Unexpected Ways to Use Maple Syrup
Maple Syrup Recipes: The Greatest Hits It’s that time of the year again when Muskoka’s forests are filled with all that liquid gold and maple syrup producers are busy collecting, boiling and bottling up what has become a Canadian household staple. Although maple syrup is loved by most poured over a stack of fresh pancakes (yum!), […]
Maple French Toast Breakfast Poutine
The Best Thing to Happen to Breakfast Since…Well Ever! You read that right – there’s a new take on poutine. How Canadian is that? Don’t worry instead of classic French fries, we’ve taken deep-fried French toast sticks soaked them in a maple cream sauce topped with fresh berries and maple whipped cream. Check-out the recipe for Maple French […]
How To Make The Perfect Snowball (Cocktail!)
How To Make The Perfect Snowball (Cocktail!) Winter is all about getting outside and embracing all the snow, that is what being Canadian is all about right? We think so, that’s why we’re sharing a little insider tip on how to make the perfect snowball. … a snowball cocktail that is! Deerhurst’s Food and Beverage […]
The Ultimate Christmas Poutine
Christmas Poutine? Heck Yes! Holiday Leftovers Get a Makeover – With a Little Touch of Muskoka The Christmas countdown is officially on which means holiday feasts will soon be here! And while we all love a good turkey dinner, let’s be honest, it’s tough to figure out what to do with the leftovers…especially when there are ALWAYS […]
Holiday Eggnog Syrup – It’s Seriously a Thing
Holiday Eggnog Syrup – Muskoka Style! Your New Holiday Breakfast Staple The holiday season is here which means it’s eggnog time. While eggnog is already a great holiday staple, Deerhurst Resort’s Executive Chef David Bakker is making it ever better by sharing his recipe for a holiday eggnog syrup. Combining eggnog, maple syrup and a […]