Serve these egg-filled mushrooms with lightly dressed greens for a great start to the day. Choose mushrooms big enough to hold an egg without overflowing. Serve these egg-filled mushrooms with … Continued

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Egg-filled mushrooms and smoked trout on the grill? This recipe is a delicious way to start your day

The Salsa from the Cupboard recipe was part of the very first Cottage Cook section of the magazine. The suggested list of shelf-stable items to keep in the cottage pantry … Continued

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A salsa recipe you can whip up with ingredients in the cupboard

A new long-lasting, all-natural tick repellent spray developed at Nova Scotia’s Acadia University could change the way we defend ourselves against ticks and the danger they pose to our health. … Continued

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A new tick repellant is on the horizon for Canadians

One thing I learned as I got older and less cynical: summer is not actually endless. It’s always over far too soon, so when you can spend time on the … Continued

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These two Middle Eastern-inspired mixes will wow a crowd at happy hour

We need to replace our cottage fridge, and we’re debating the value of one with a built-in water dispenser. Since the water will sit in that little inlet pipe all … Continued

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Cottage Q&A: Are fridge water dispensers safe?

Thermocouples play a vital role in the safe operation of older gas appliances, such as water heaters, ovens, fireplaces, and fridges. These small yet indispensable devices ensure that the pilot … Continued

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Appliance pilot light won’t stay lit? Blame the thermocouple

Gaylen Racine will tell you that he’s getting on. He’s in his 80s now and spends summers at the Lake of Bays cottage his family purchased in 1966. When friends … Continued

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Introducing the Geezer Pole, one cottager’s clever invention that is an accessibility upgrade for the dock

72 Dragonfly Lane, Frontenac, Ont. Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 75 ft. by 226 ft. List price: $439,000 Date listed: November 17, 2025 Realtor: Tammy Gurr This two-bedroom, one-bedroom … Continued

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$439K for a waterfront cottage on the cusp of Frontenac Provincial Park

Step aside cats and dogs, because raccoons are moving in as Man’s next best friend, according to a recently published study. The bandit-eyed nocturnals, known for overturning trashcans and squatting … Continued

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New research suggests raccoons are evolving to be cuter

If you’re struggling to find a gift for that cottager who refuses to divulge their holiday wish list (“Oh, I don’t need anything this year”), no worries. One of these … Continued

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Gift Guide: 6 ideas for the cottagers on your holiday shopping list

It’s easy to fit an entire meal in a pan when you roast your favourite meat over a bed of vegetables. This simple method is infinitely adaptable to the contents … Continued

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Chef Michael Smith’s one-pan, veggie-forward comfort meal

After being a staple on many cottage-country coffee tables for decades, the Farmers’ Almanac is publishing its last issue. On November 6, the long-running publication announced that it would be … Continued

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After two centuries, the Farmers’ Almanac is going out of business. Here’s why