Tuesday, October 4th - it was a delicious week!

As the annual Fall Flavours festival comes to a close, we decided to take in one of the signature events.

Thursday evening was the Great Big BBQ held at the PEI Brewing Company and hosted by Chef Mark McEwan (we've eaten at one of his restautants in Toronto, North 44 and it was wonderful)

We arrived at the brewing company a little before 6:00 and the place was hopping already.  Music was playing and drinks were being handed out as we entered.  Always a good start to an evening. Once the main doors inside opened, we were greeted to a bevy of food stations with tantalizing offerings for all tastes.




Items on the menu included:

PEI Seafood Chowder (that was really awesome)

Lobster Poutine

Glasgow Glen Farms’ Grilled Cheese topped with smoked salmon

PEI Brewing Company Wood Fire Pizza

Island Striploin with Lobster Bearnaise and Marinated BBQ Veggie Kabobs

Island Beef Burger (ate it before getting a photo)

‘Campfire’ S’More

Freshly Shucked PEI Oysters

Featuring an Island-Style Pig Roast

There was a pig roasting on a spit just outside the doors and that was served up on buns later in the evening.

All in all it was a really great evening. I even had a chance to chat with Chef McEwan. We told him about our  efforts to raise our own meat, eggs and make our own cheese. He congratulated us on actually doing what so many people think they would like to do but never actually do. He called us pioneers. Not sure I would go that far but it was nice to have someone like that who really appreciates and knows great food applaud our efforts, however feeble they may seem at times.

The rest of the week was not without it's surprises. I was sitting at my desk on Wednesday afternoon and who pulls up in front of the store but SANTA. He got out of his car and came inside with treats for everyone.  He and his assistant were visiting from the Delta promoting their locations Christmas parties.  I suppose it's not too early to be thinking about those kinds of decisions. But it was 17' and sunny on Friday  and I was able to drive the Miata home with the top down, so no, I'm not yet ready to think about snow!

Because she's often away in some foreign location, I'm adding a new segment each week called 

"WHERE IN THE WORLD IS PATTI?"

Those of up who are left behind can travel vicariously through her! 

This weeks location features a lamp that she purchased last week while in Istanbul, Turkey.  It's really quite lovely and a little different from anything we'd see here. It looks quite nice on the table in her living room

That was last week. This weekend she was in London and took the opportunity to visit the outdoor market on Portobello Road.  She says even though it was raining she really enjoyed it. So much so that she may go back before Christmas to do some holiday shopping!

Raining, in London - really??

Okay, now you're making me hungry!

Looking more like spring than fall.

So that's where old sewing machines go to die...

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The past weekend turned out to be just gorgeous.  Friday and Saturday were both  sunny and warm and I was able to drive home with the top down. Now, I'm not a big fan of the whole selfie craze (I've always hated getting my photo taken) but I just couldn't resist. Anytime after the first of October that I can drive topless is a bonus!!!



And the fun just continued into Sunday. The morning started out cool and overcast but Brenda and I braved the elements anyway and headed into town. After a couple of errands we met up with Meghan and wandered over to enjoy Farm Day in the City. The sun came out and it was a beautiful day. We worked up a thirst and an appetite so wound up on the patio at Fishbones.  A great way to end the week, with good food, wonderful weather and great friends!