Get ready for summer time at the lake with Lakestyle’s Top 12 Summer Lake Finds including water toys, our favourite cozy warm socks and moccasins at night by the fire.
Lakestyle’s Top 12 Summer Lake Finds
Lakestyle has been searching for the latest and greatest perfect lake items for Spring and Summer 2019. Here are Lakestyle’s Summer Lake Finds for you to get out on your dock and enjoy this lake season.
Top 12 Summer Finds
1. The All Natural Ceasar Mix [$7.99] by Walters is sure to get your taste buds hopping and your afternoon rocking this summer at the lake. Check out Goodness Me! to order yours online today or check out Find Walter to locate brick and mortar locations for pick up.
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The Floating Island Pad [$769] from Lakestyle Inc. will keep an entire group of children or adults entertained on the water all weekend. Say goodbye to buying inflatable lake toys every season, as this huge floating island will never spring a leak.
3. The Rocky Mountain Soap Company is committed to providing natural simple ingredients in their products. A great soap to add to your cabin or cottage bathroom this summer is the Cedarwood and Fir Bar Soap [$5.95] as it brings nature in with its woodsy aromas.
4. At the Drake General Store there is a perfect match for your cabin pancakes – Amber Maple Syrup [$18.00]. Your breakfasts and brunches will never be the same.
5. The Solar Stud Lights [39.99] for Lakestyle Inc. are a fantastic way to light up a deck, dock, driveway, patio or outdoor stairs at the cabin or cottage. Designed with a solid cast aluminum body that is sealed to resist weather and moisture, these lights will light your lake activities long into the night.
6. The Canadian Flag Deluxe Armchair [$21.99] from Canadian Tire features a strong weather resistant steel frame, a Canadian flag printed on both sides and is made of durable polyester fabric with a water repellent coating to encourage water beading. With a mesh beverage holder located in the arm rest, this chair is perfect for lazy long days on the dock.
7. Canoe Suede Moccasins [$99.99] from Manitobah are perfect for this lazy coffee mornings at the lake. Look stylish and comfortable while supporting a great #madeinCanada company located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
8. Breanne Morrow, a talented Canadian Artist has started a studio called White Feather Designs in Meaford, Ontario. With many designs and collections to choose from, there will be a jewelry piece that speaks to you. Lakestyle likes the Multi Reticulated Necklace in Mint [$95.00].
9. The Aqua Blue Iced Tea Pitcher [$28.00] from David’s Tea is sure to cool off all of your summer lake guests. The pitcher isn’t limited to making tea. Try using it to make our signature Lakestyle Cucumber Lemonade recipe.
10. The Prairie Mug [$25.00] from Flannel Foxes is a stylish way to stay toasty at the cabin this summer on those stormy days as well as those chilly mornings on the dock in the warmer months.
11. These Hard Working at the Lake Socks [$18.00] from Blacknot Farm® (Petersfield, MB) are perfect for kicking back at the lake. Whether you are boating, or sitting on your dock, your toes are sure to stay warm in a pair of these beauties.
12. Last but no least of Lakestyle’s Top 12 Summer Lake finds is a new zero maintenance dock ladder [starting at $244.00] from Lakestyle. A new dock ladder will freshen up the look of your entire dock. These ladders are compatible to any dock system and their aluminum construction means no maintenance is required.
What are your top summer lake finds? Share your favourites in the comments section!
Lakestyle is a company founded on a desire to help people fulfill their lake lifestyle dreams. By utilizing easy to maintain dock systems and accessories, people are to spend less time working and more time having fun! Check us out at www.lakestyle.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @LakestyleCA!
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The weather is getting cooler, and the leaves are already starting to change, but we’re enjoying the last of summer for the long weekend with all the summer tastes. Nothing says summer at the lake like a bowl of freshly picked raspberries, strawberries, saskatoons, or anything with rhubarb!
Keeping the Fresh Summer Tastes at the Lake
Here at Lakestyle, it isn’t uncommon to send the kids outside when they wake up, with a bucket each, to pick a fresh supply of raspberries for breakfast. When the kids were younger, they would return with sticky sweet faces, full bellies and a few squashed berries at the bottom of their buckets. Perfect way to make lake memories. As the kids have grown, they have started returning to the cabin with fuller buckets, but they haven’t completely lost the habit of snacking during the pick. The comments upon returning often involve the notion of “one for the bucket, two for me”.
Berries on ice cream, mixed into muffins or baked into a pie…. Everyone has a favourite way to enjoy the bounty of summer at the lake. Whether you are entertaining guests on your sunny dock or sitting around a great campfire, here are a few of our best recipes to share with your family and guests in that will remind you of summer tastes at the lake all year long!
Raspberry Muffin Recipe
Makes 12 muffins
Prep Time 25 minutes
Baking Time 18-25 minutes
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sour cream
2 cups cups fresh raspberries (frozen works too!)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Powdered sugar (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease muffin tin or line with paper bake cups; set aside. In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together until light and fluffy, the ½ butter and the 1 cup granulated sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla just until combined. Alternately add flour mixture and sour cream, stirring just until mixture is moistened.
Spoon half of the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about one-third full. Top with half of the berries. Spoon the remaining batter into cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Top with the remaining berries. In a small bowl stir together the 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over muffin batter.
Bake for 18 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool in muffin cups on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove from muffin cups. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve them warm for extra yummy-ness.
Let muffins cool on a wire rack. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, wrap muffins in foil. Heat in a 350 degrees F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until heated through.
Strawberry Raspberry Cobbler Recipe
Serves 12
Prep Time 25 minutes
Baking Time 60 minutes
Directions:
Grease a 9×13″ pan. Place sliced the strawberries and the raspberries in the pan. Sprinkle berries with 2 Tablespoons of sugar. Dot the berries with small pieces of butter.
In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and milk until just combined. Pour the batter evenly over the berries.
Bake at 350 for 1 hour, until golden brown. Serve warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Rhubarb Pie Recipe
Pie Crust Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
½ cup cold solid vegetable shortening, cut into 4 pieces
½ cold butter, cut into 8 pieces pieces
½ cup plus 1 tablespoon ice water
Filling Ingredients:
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 1/2 cups sugar
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
2 pounds rhubarb (stalks only), cut into 1-inch lengths
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Directions for Pie Crust:
Using a pastry tool or food processor, combine the flour, sugar and salt.. Add the vegetable shortening and cut/combine, until the shortening is the size of peas. Add the butter andcut.combine, until the butter is the size of peas. Pour the ice water evenly over the top. Replace the lid andcut/combine, just until moistened.
Transfer the pastry to a lightly floured work surface and knead several times, just until it comes together. Divide the pastry in half and pat it into two 6-inch disks; wrap the disks in plastic and refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes, or overnight, or freeze.
Directions for Filling and Pie Assembly:
Preheat the oven to 350°. Set a baking sheet lined with foil on the bottom rack. Mix together the tapioca, sugar and nutmeg in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, toss the rhubarb with the tapioca mixture, lemon zest and the remaining 1 1/4 cups of sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes, or until slightly juicy.
Spoon the rhubarb and any accumulated juices into a 9-inch glass pie plate lined with 1 round of the Pie Crust. Dot the filling with the butter. Lightly brush the rim of the pastry with water. Position the rolled-out top crust over the filling; press the edges together to seal. Trim the overhang to 1/2 inch, fold it under itself and crimp decoratively. Make sure to add some decorative vents to the top crust to allow steam/moisture to vent adequately from this pie.
Bake the pie in the center of the oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until the filling is bubbling and the crust golden. Cover the edge with foil strips halfway through to prevent overbrowning. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for at least 4 hours.
Happy Cooking from Lakestyle!
Enjoy your time and fresh tastes with these recipes while living your lake life!
Lakestyle is a company founded on a desire to help people fulfill their lake lifestyle dreams. By utilizing easy to maintain dock systems and accessories, people are able to spend less time working and more time having fun! Check us out at www.lakestyle.ca, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @LakestyleCA!
Squeeze the Day! August 20th is known as National Lemonade Day, and here at Lakestyle, Lemonade is a welcome guest at our cabin! Over the years, we have experimented with many different flavour combinations, and have come up with a signature lemonade to serve at the cabin to our friends and family. We simply call it ‘Cucumber Lemonade’ and while it may sound slightly unusual, we dare you to try it! If you are crunched for time or don’t want to make this recipe from scratch, check out the cheat ideas at the end of the recipe. Entertaining adults? We’ve got a few suggestions to make this cucumber lemonade into a delightful adult cocktail. This cucumber flavoured lemonade is easy peasy lemon squeezy …. but will be a hit on your dock with all your cabin guests.
Recipe for 1 Pitcher of Cucumber Lemonade (8 cups)
1 cup white sugar
2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 12 lemons)
6 cups cold water
1 English cucumber, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
2 cups ice cubes
Step 1: Combine white sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Let cool.
Step 2: In a pitcher, combine cooled syrup solution, lemon juice, cucumber and lemon slices, ice and remaining 5 cups of water. Stir immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for a more intense cumcumber flavour. If refrigerating, omit ice until ready to serve.
Cabin Cheat: For a time-saver at the cabin, you can use frozen concentrated Lemonade (Minute Maid or Country Time), just make it according to the directions and add in your cucumbers!
Keep cool this lake season and drink cucumber lemonade!
Lakestyle is a company founded on a desire to help people fulfill their lake lifestyle dreams. By utilizing easy to maintain dock systems and accessories, people are able to spend less time working and more time having fun! Check us out at www.lakestyle.ca, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @LakestyleCA!
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