Fresh Ontario strawberries have finally arrived at the farm markets and grocery stores. This year’s crop seems sweeter than ever. While we’ve been enjoying strawberry short-cake this week, I’m almost certain that you will like a couple of other strawberry desserts that are in my recipe file.

Well, I wasn’t sure whether to title this article, “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” or “High Plain(s) ol’ Drifter''. More the former, but either one would give you some sense of the season so far.

Recipes for Rhubard Dream Bars and Carrot Loaf from Gayle’s Galley.

Photos of the wildlife around HYC.

In preparations for Easter, I’ve pulled my recipes for our family dinner. This month, I’m sharing my favourite recipe for ham with an awesome ham glaze. Once again, the recipe comes from a terrific Canadian cook - Barbara Mayhew. Her blog “My Island Bistro Kitchen” has a ton of great recipes. I’ve tried different ham glazes. This is by far the best. Enjoy!

In 2017 & 2019 we experienced some dramatic high water levels which lead to our adjustable dock project. At least 2022 gave us some pretty good months – that is until levels dropped precipitously in the Fall leading to boats grounding out getting to/from their slips, plus a challenge at Haulout. But overall it was manageable. So what does 2023 have in store?

A monthly update from HYC’s Commodore.

As we begin the month of March, I am wishing all Highlanders “Sláinte is táinte” meaning “health and wealth”. This month’s recipes are a maple walnut fudge and a one pot chicken tortiglioni dish.