Reviving the Lost Arts at the Arts and Cookery Bank

The Arts and Cookery Bank wants to help you learn the lost arts of cooking that were so natural to our grandmothers! You'll leave with a Lost Arts Guide Book so that you can repeat these great techniques at home! 

March 25 - Back to Basics ... Gluten Free - 6:30pm
April 21 - Makin' Homemade Marshmallows - 1:30pm
May 6 - Makin' Homemade Marshmallows - 6:30pm
May 19 - Makin' Pies, Tarts & More - 1:30pm
May 28 - Back to Basics ... Gluten Fee - 1:30pm
June 10 - Natural Pickling  - 6:30pm
June 25 - Makin' Stocks 7 Soups - 6:30pm
July 7 -  Makin' Homemade Marshmallows - 1:30pm
July 22  - Makin' Biscuits & Buns - 6:30pm
August 13 - Natural Pickling  - 6:30pm
September 16 - Natural Pickling  - 1:30pm
September 22 - Makin' Biscuits & Buns - 6:30pm
October 15 - Makin' Pies, Tarts & More - 6:30pm
October 28 - Makin' Stocks & Soups - 1:30pm

$25 per session

Address: 242 Graham Road, West Lorne
Phone: 519-768-9986
Email: info@theartsandcookerybank.com
Website: www.theartsandcookerybank.com

Plan Your Summer with the Official Elgin County Visitor’s Guide

Elgin County Tourism is pleased to announce that the official 2015 Elgin County Visitor’s Guide is now available!

The weather may still be cold outside but Elgin County Tourism is dreaming of long sunny days and warm Lake Erie breezes. Before you know it, summer will be here and now is the perfect time to start planning your vacation. With kilometres of sandy beaches, lush Carolinian forest hiking and cycling trails, peaceful campgrounds, vineyards perched on rolling country hills and an abundance of mouth-watering culinary attractions, Elgin County is the place to be this summer! 

The guide includes arts and entertainment, museums and attractions, shopping, dining, golf and recreation, overnight accommodations and events listings. 

Pick up your copy of the Elgin County Visitor’s Guide at the Elgin County office at 450 Sunset Dr. St. Thomas or call 1-877-GO-ELGIN (519-631-1460 ext. 168) to have a copy mailed to your home or business location.

Elgin County Takes Home Economic Development Award

Elgin County Economic Development is pleased to be the recipient of an Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Marketing Award of Excellence for its Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail Discovery Guide. The County also received honourable mention for the Elgin County Experiences Guide. The award was presented at the EDCO annual conference in Hamilton on February 12, 2015.

 

"It is an honour to be recognized provincially for our Economic Development efforts," said Elgin County Warden Paul Ens. "Awards such as these raise Elgin County’s profile and position us as a premier tourist destination, resulting in increased revenue for our businesses."'

 

The Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail Discovery Guide encourages travel throughout the region, by packaging the area’s best food, drink and artistic establishments into three unique weekend tours. The guide includes a map, descriptions of each establishment and visually appealing photography.

 

In June 2014, the Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail Experience Guide was distributed to over 175,000 people as an insert in the Summer Edition of the LCBO Food & Drink magazine. This distribution allowed Elgin to promote its businesses and attractions to a large but targeted audience. These promotional efforts were supported by the Local Food Fund administered by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

　

For a copy of the Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail Discovery Guide please visit www.savourelgin.ca or call (519) 631-1460 ext. 168.

　

Elgin County Economic Development Staff accept an EDCO award for the Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail Discovery Guide Insert. 

Elgin County Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and buying a gift from a local business is a great way to show that special someone in your life that you appreciate them while supporting Elgin’s business community at the same time. 

Decadence Wine 

Rush Creek Wines, Malahide    

The sweet flavours of Ontario grown strawberries mix with the rich flavours of chocolate in this delightfully decadent wine from Rush Creek Wines. Serve this wine chilled with dessert for a treat on Valentine’s Day.

Cinnamon Hearts Candle

Sparta Country Candles, Sparta

Cast a romantic glow with this hand crafted candle made right here in Elgin County.

Spa Treatment

Posh in the Port, Port Stanley

Get ready for a night on the town or treat your loved one to a bit of pampering at Posh in the Port.

Chocolates and Handmade Fudge

The Sweet Spot, Port Burwell

Treat your sweet to something even sweeter from The Sweet Spot! Brittles, Belgian Chocolates and handmade Fudge won’t disappoint! 

Organic Herbal Teas 

Wildflower’s Farm, Union  

Warm the heart of your loved one on a cold February day with a unique blend of herbal tea from Wildflower’s Farm. Teas are made locally with organic roots, leaves, flowers, barks, and seeds.

Neil Diamond: Greatest Love Songs

Port Stanley Festival Theatre, Port Stanley

This Neil Diamond tribute artist has performed across North America and Europe and will serenade your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. Book tickets for the show at 3pm or the one at 8pm.

A Gourmet Meal 

Savour Elgin Members 

Elgin County is home to numerous fine dining establishments serving delicious, gourmet meals made with local ingredients. Take a break from cooking and make a reservation at one of these great Savour Elgin locations.