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NEW HOLIDAY" NATIONAL POST .......MAY 11, 2002 "A day in the kitchen is a dream vacation for a growing number of people" "Golden's mouth watering specialties include smoked peppered duck breast, roast breast of pheasant with dried fruit and wild rice, and tuxedo strawberries. Rory's fruit and vegetable carving with unique tools and creative plate presentations together with sharing of celebrity dining experiences are all part of the evening" |
| Certified Chef de Cuisine,Rory Golden, is the Executive Chef of Deerhurst Resort. Rory and staff have agreed to give a "Hands On" culinary demonstration and prepare a 6 course meal to small groups of guests who stay at Woodland Springs for a Gourmet Getaway. | |
 Kurt Musselman and Rory Golden "Mother's Day Gourmet" |
Two Night Stay
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a group and select a date in advance !
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| January | Embrace the Winter Gourmet |
| February | Winter Wonderland Valentine Gourmet |
| March | March Break Getaway Gourmet |
| April | Maple Syrup Meltdown Gourmet |
| May | Mother's Day Gourmet |
| May | Trillium and Forget me Not Spring Gourmet |
| June | First Night of Summer Gourmet |
| June | Promise of Summer Gourmet |
| October | Autumn Splendour Gourmet |
| November | Cosy Hearthside Gourmet |
Select your group menu from below.
Rory Golden has been cooking for over 25
years receiving his certified chef de cuisine in 1995, only one of approximately
500 chefs in Canada. His grades were high enough to enable him to teach and
judge his peers challenging the chef de cuisine program since then. He is a
past member of Humber College staff and currently a teacher, at Georgian College,
of food theory and practical application. Rory is a member of the Muskoka Chef's
Association, sits on the culinary board of Canadore College and has recently
been appointed to the industry Advisory Committee for the Ministry of Training,
Colleges and Universities.
For his ice carving Rory earned recognition from the Queen Mother when he was
asked to carve a polar bear and a leaping salmon for her trip to North Bay.
In 2001, Rory and his culinary team carved a 10,000 lb.ice bar for resort guests
to enjoy outdoors. Your gourmet evening, professionally served, will start with
an introduction to the evening's menu, an hour and a half of fruit and vegetable
carving, unique kitchen tools, creative plate presentation tips, reduction sauces,
making of chutneys and of course "food tasting". Everyone will receive
printed menus and recipes to remember the evening. Dinner is prepared and served
directly in front of you as the kitchen leads right into the dining area. From
your chairs you can watch the progression of dinner and ask lots of questions!
Throughout dinner the chef will discuss his own challenging kitchen/catering
episodes for people such as Conrad Black, John Turner, Joe Clark and the Eaton
family. He will answer questions, give hints on preparation, timing and tricks
of the trade.
| SELECT ONE OF FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING MENUS: | |
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# 1 Assorted Rolls /Tuscany Flat Bread *************** *************** *************** |
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#2 Assorted Rolls and Flat Breads *************** *************** *************** *************** ***************
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# 3 Assorted rolls and flat breads& herbal garden butter *************** Smoked Ontario Trout glazed with maple butter Cream of Forest Mushroom Soup *************** Mesclun Greens, sun dried fruit ,cranberry with maple vinaigrette *************** Raspberry Ice **************** Roast Owen Sound Venison Loin Niagara Merlot reduction **************** Individual White and Dark Chocolate Mousse
Cake Coffee |
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# 4 Assorted Rolls and Armenian Flatbread *************** Smoked Trout & Mackerel *************** Watercress Soup with Almond Glaze *************** Balsamic Marinated Portebello Mushroom layered with warmed red and yellow tomato finished with melted provolone *************** Niagara Vineland Sorbet *************** Black and White Pan Seared Medallions of Beef
& Provimi Veal *************** Fresh Strawberries marinated in Grand Marinier and orange in a pastry tuile Coffee |
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Dear Gaye and George, It was such a pleasant stay at your home. You went out of your way to make us feel welcome -All the little attentions ,and your kindness and your smiles ! It is truly like a haven of peace and comfort here.And I have to say the gourmet getaway weekend is one of a kind; to have a famous chef come and cook personally for us. As if this was not enough ; then Rory Golden took the time to explain,demonstrate ,and give us tricks of the trade in culinary arts.A wonderful experience ! Carol Marie Toronto May 2006 Dear Gaye and George , Some people say Tai cuisine is better than French cuisine. I guess none of those people ever got a chance to visit your kitchen !We are very proud to be a guest here at Woodland Springs......a unique treasure.Now after one and a half years of travelling all through Canada I finally found the heart.Thank you for all the unforgettable moments.Best wishes Eric Burbes Jeanette Guthers KaiserLautern Germany May 2006 Thanks Gaye and George for this wonderful opportunity to experience "the gourmet getaway ". We are so happy to finally be able to experience this after 2 years of planning on returning to once again sample your legendary breakfasts .Rory Golden was wonderful and we are not sure when we will ever have a great chef cook exclusively for us again! Good luck with your plans and keep us updated by e-mail. Evelyn and Stefan Toronto May 2006 Dear Gaye and George ,............June 2005 Thank you so much for our wonderful "Gourmet Getaway." Not only did we experience great food and wonderful fine dining in your lakeside cottage setting but we learned to improve our entertaining skills for our guests back home .Local flavours,the combination of ingredients and professional instructions all contributed to a wonderful weekend .We learned about presentation and how to plate our courses for both task and viewing pleasure! We loved playing with chocolate and making mushrooms out of potatoes and fans out of zucchinis . Most of all we loved the hands on touch of our own personal "in house" chef and his ability to make "working " in the kitchen look and feel so easy.Everything we expected and more ! James and Natasha's group Ottawa June 2005 Comments overheard: I want the recipe for your zucchini appetizer squares . Creamy oatmeal is a bit of nostalgic heaven bringing back memories but tasting even better ! Raspberry, cranberry ,banana breakfast soup is so good and pretty too ! Oven Toasted Apple Pan Dowdy with fresh from the market St. Jacobs Mennonite sausage- a wonderful combination Egg in Cheese Souffle Nest is not only a visual surprise but so tasty as well. Swiss Rosti Potato Crusted 2 egg bake is a complete breakfast ! Woodland Springs B&B sets a high standard, Gaye ! Comments from
guests June 26th ,2004......... Thank
you Gaye and George for such a wonderful and adventurous weekend.You both
really have a knack for B&B hosting! Your Apple Pan Dowdy Breakfast
was to die for -you're an amazing and patient cook [even though we kept
you awake until 4 a.m. on Friday night ]Cooking with Rory and Kurt was
a special treat -who would have thought you can disguise a potato to look
just like a mushroom ! The gourmet meal was an endless delight of taste
sensations and very satisfying.The butternut soup was a burst of different
flavours .My taste buds never knew what hit them .-a 20 out of 10 rating
! We will all be waddling out the door! [hoola hooping and karaoke with
dancing on boat house top helped to keep us in shape ] The whole weekend
we felt comfortable in your home.We will be back for more ! Sherri LaMarche
New Market ON
We all thoroughly
enjoyed our stay.The breakfasts, boatride and gourmet dinner were just
wonderful.George and Gaye, you are a special couple.When counting our
blessings we will consider this weekend to be near the top.We're a little
crazy but we love to have fun.Thanks for your patience and for such a
great time ! God Bless. Arlene Pointon Etobicoke ON p.s.Karaoke
anyone ? Jo
Coffee on the boat deck in the morning watching the loons,Gaye's magnificent breakfasts,and a great boat cruise with George .I'm sure we will be back. Lynn and Wolgang, Burlington ,ON What a wonderful 4 day gourmet weekend! The breakfasts , Rory's magnificent dinner, the views, the sunrises, George's tour of Penlake by boat, 5 km.hikes, and the beautiful gardens all added up to a memorable time for all 7 of us. Thank you for the hospitality and warm welcoming atmosphere.We loved learning the history of the area from George ,and how to carve fruits and vegetables from Rory -Deerhurst's Executive Chef ,Rory Golden's cooking and his sharing of his vast experience with us added to the wonderful meal. Gaye's creative breakfast menus with her choice of 50 items made it truly a gourmet delight! MANY THANKS ! Gloria and Uldis Brok, Pat Crawford, 1Maja and Valdis Valdmanis, Lynn and Wolgang Wilgard Comments from guests June 17th, 2004.........
Thank you for our lovely hospitality .You made our family weekend a piece of heaven .Sam -Barrie ON
Comments from guests May 8th 2004......... The table setting was outstanding with cherished family candlabra and silver.Having a private lakeside setting with the Deerhurst Executive Chef was such a treat ! Having his expertise all to ourselves was an experience to remember. Smoked peppered duck breast garnished with Muskoka quail eggs was truly unique to the region. Bouquets of greens in cucumber vases was an interesting twist in presentation.His swan apples, citrus cuts and vegetable carvings I took home as samples so I could practise all the various kinds of food decor. The squash soup with apple,onion ,cream and maple was to die for !!! -a beginning complement to the elegant pheasant display to come. Forbidden rice was an original dish for us and it was not only fascinating in appearance -like caviar all black and shiny -but it was delicious in the way Rory prepared it . Watching Rory make tulip baskets from egg white, flour and sugar by molding the mixture on the back of ramekins made us all think it looks so easy ...just maybe we could do it too ! Marinated strawberries in Grand Mariner with sabayon sauce was the crowning touch to an elegant meal. Thank you thank you thank you -I can't come too often or as often as I would like because I would look like a balloon.The food was out of this world -Gaye you are second to none in your kitchen. Just love your home and thanks for taking "The Golden Girls" in.Enjoyed touching base with you again. Have a great summer.love Betty A weekend to remember -Doris, Betty, Pat, Geri, Shirley and Bev...London Ontario
Comments overheard from the guests from the gourmet weekend June 16th ...... "The beef tenderloin melted in my mouth ...obviously Rory knows his beef ." "Why can't I prepare it like
that ?" "Atlantic Salmon on a matigon of spring vegetables made even non fish lovers ask for more." "Browned 'Mushroom cut' potataoes reminded us of Hansel and Gretel's fairy tale forest!" "Menu layout and preparation are keys to success." "Carved 'Apple Swans' sure are pretty." "We enjoyed plating up our dinners with the Chef de Cuisine" "Loved swimming with the loons.Gourmet dinner of Atlantic Salmon and Beef Tenderloin was abundantly elegant! Delicious!" Thanks for a lovely weekend. Lise and Francois, Smooth Rock Falls, Owners Smoothy's Restaurant "Thank you very much for the great hospitality. Good breakfast ...Compliments to the chef! Also the gourmet dinner on Saturday was very good. Your son is a very good host also.We will make sure we tell our friends. Lucette and Flo, Smooth Rock Falls, Chef -Smoothy's Restaurant As a nutritionist who loves food and cooking "the gourmet getaway" was fabulous: a chance to watch a master chef at work, learn new techniques and recipes and taste the delicacies that chef Rory prepared. Each one of the 6 courses was more delicious than the one before. And we loved the chance to help Rory in the kitchen! We'll be back!!! Rochelle and Alan, Toronto
"Thanks Gaye and George for a wonderful weekend. Rory was fantastic and I learned a few tricks for my next dinner. I will definitely be back another weekend. Wishing you every success." Laura Lacasse Toronto "My first experience in a bed and breakfast has been wonderful. Thank you for the hospitality." Athena Antiochs-Concord "Gaye and George -thank you. It has been a wonderful weekend. The hospitality, accommodations, and food were fabulous. The eating marathon at Rory's gourmet was excellent and the company extremely interesting . It was a great adventure." Eleanor Mayne Comments overheard from the guests on Rory Golden's cuisine/instruction at Woodland Springs Gourmet Getaway Weekend "How is it possible to cut that so quickly ?" "The creamy butternut soup with maple syrup is to die for!" "Pickled milkweed pods are tasty especially after a day of golf and wine cocktails on the dock!" "Peppered smoke duck is just right with the red pepper jelly" "You mean you can eat Bull Rushes!!!!! The white part is a tantalizing addition to the bouquet of greens presentation. I didn't realize the string bean bows could be used that way ." "Tangerine ice is amazing. I still don't believe anything can taste that creamy and not have a dairy product in the creation" "I've got it now - mushroom potato cuts on new potatoes make a great show along with the SHITTAKE mushrooms!!!" "The pheasant is much more dense than chicken and more flavorful" " I'm going to do this until I get it right !"---[-overheard by a teacher guest ] "I didn't realize the reduction of sugars to starches can be so temperamental" "Tuxedo Strawberries garnishing the chocolate torte was the crowning touch which disappeared quickly in the living room despite the hours of dining by the lake which preceded the dessert" "Buxom berries dipped in white and dark chocolate to which bowties and buttons were added gave the final touch to a Chef de Cuisine's evening of visual and culinary delights!!" "Thank you Gaye and George for a wonderful weekend.Your first gourmet weekend was a great success. I enjoyed the wonderful food, your hospitality and great company!" Sue McEwan St. Catharines "Dear Gaye and George, I'm so glad I decided to be part of this weekend . You are wonderful hosts." Clarice West-Hobbs St. Catharines "Thank you Gaye and George, What a wonderful weekend! The food,the hospitality and the chef far surpassed our expectations! I cannot remember when a group of women ate so much, laughed so much and made themselves so completely at home. Both George and yourself made this weekend one we will cherish and share for many years to come.We can not wait to come back again! Penny Lailey, St. Catharines "Lovely weekend, wonderful scenery, & hospitality." Bonnie Taylor Giddings, St. Catharines "Thanks for giving up your bed for the extra person. I loved falling asleep under the blanket of stars and waking to see the sunrise over the lake." Marlene DeRose, St. Catharines "Had a lovely fun weekend. Happy to be part of the 'Guinea pig' gourmet weekend."Pauline Valk, Grimsby "Thank you Gaye and George for sharing your home with us. I had a wonderful fun time with all the girls and the meals were fabulous." Sandy Jeffrey, Grimsby "Gaye ...Thank you with being so patient and wonderful with the 9 wine loving gals. We had a great time and truly appreciate your hospitality." Nancy Creighton ' The Port Dalhousie Flousie" "It was a wonderful weekend. We are proud to have been the 'first' gourmet weekend guests..We will be back!Susan Parker, St. Catharines "October Gourmet with RORY GOLDEN. You are both so kind and generous to share "this little bit of heaven " with us. Your attention to detail was very much appreciated - just an awesome experience. The gourmet dinner with smoked duck, butternut squash soup, pheasant and tuxedo strawberries was unforgettable and the company ALSO. I look forward to another weekend of Tai Chi on a Women's Wellness Weekend or perhaps golfing instruction with Kurt and "the girls "!!! See you soon" Shireen Bennent "Dear Gaye and George - Such tremendous hospitality!! We have had a very wonderful time enjoying your beautiful home, " extraordinary culinary delights" and this relaxing Muskoka setting. Gaye -you are truly an amazing chef and what a fine presentation -WE have enjoyed all your attention to detail! We look forward to seeing you both again." Elizabeth Rochon, Mississauga "Had a super time! You are both wonderful. We enjoyed Gaye's breakfasts and Rory's culinary skills. The evening with the chef and assistant was awesome. See you again at this time next year." Fern Sloan- Mississauga "Our gourmet weekend at Woodland Springs was wonderful! We laughed and talked into the wee hours of the morning enjoying ourselves so much! Gaye your expertise re detail is exceptional and your cooking skills are out of this world! We'll see you again soon. Jennifer Girald, Oakville "What a beautiful B&B ....the best I have been to yet . As per Jean's comments -We met 4 wonderful ladies and now have 4 new friends - OUTSTANDING GOURMET EVENT - with Rory and Kurt -wonderful hospitality and a warm happy B&B to visit again! Thanks so much." Dale Cadeau A gourmet dinner weekend with four strangers who fast became friends - and Dale! We all laughed so much our sides hurt - Thanks so much for inviting us Gaye! We'll do it again in the spring. Jean Kerins [ 4th time here this year ] Mississauga - It was such a wonderful pleasure to meet you both, Gaye and George
Comments Overheard on June 23 Gourmet Weekend : "Where are all the mushrooms grown -portabello, cremini and shitake- and how are they different in flavour?" " Why do Chefs wear a tall white hat?" " Pickled milkweed pods add a distinctive Canadian touch to the dinner." " The parmesan crisps are really something! I will have to try them at home -350' - about 12 minutes -elegant yet so simple." " Alligator carrots, and pepper palm trees, orange cup baskets, lemon twists, mushroom cut potatoes, fluted mushroom caps,.......everything you wanted to know about veggie and fruit decor to make presentations unique! Wait till I get home to tell my gourmet group about this!!!!!!!" "The hat collection of 100 hats down through the last century certainly added to the fun. Mom loved the hats from the 30's and 40's and it made her feel right at home. Megan looked dashing in the cowboy hat while Katie had an air of mystery in the little red felt cloche. Joanne, Hilary and Diane selected stylish florals and picture hats and added colour to the table setting. Look at how much Grandma is eating and you said her appetite was small! [Where else would she take home a doggie bag filled with pheasant!]" "The combination of asparagus tips, zucchini red pepper stir fry and the tri mushroom sauce complemented each other perfectly." " How much vinegar do you add to the fresh berries to make the vinaigrette? How long until it has captured the taste of the fruit?" " White foxglove and buxom pink peonies overflowing the silver basket added an air of summer floral harvest to the table. The chocolate ganache cake with berry coulis and personalized strawberries was the crowning touch to celebrate Hilary's birthday!" " How many hats through the ages do you have in your collection? My trip around the world will be an excuse to collect more hats!!!!!" "Hi everyone : Just a note to thank you for the great gourmet weekend.We really enjoyed the opportunity to relax and be with friends. Rory, our chef, was wonderful and truly a joy to watch him work his "Magic Menu ". He was very willing to share his extensive knowledge and skills with us. The meal was wonderful. Thank you as well to Kurt for being our waiter and making us feel so welcome. The breakfast and brunch were very tasty and we certainly felt it was "abundant". Thank you as well to George for the lovely tour of Penlake. The women all enjoyed their cruise - a perfect day to see all the sights! Diane Gibson , Megan Atkinson, Grace Bird , Hilary March, Katie Atkinson, Joanne Atkinson - St. Catharines |
Woodland
Springs Penlake Bed and Breakfast
1-705-789-9543 or 1-877-427-1112 (toll free Canada and USA)
1231 Put in Bay Rd.
Box 5242
Huntsville Ontario Canada P1H2K6
For more information email us
Thank
you for a lovely time .You have a wonderful "little bit of heaven
here " here and it was very relaxing.
This
place was amazing but more amazing was your hospitality. The warmth and
love that fills this place shows in everything.Thank you so much .The
breakfast food was
an experience too
! The
entire gourmet evening was exquisite !Looking
forward to our next visit.Blessings to all . Beverly -Pickering ON 