Good morning. I’m writing this intro during the top of the 6th — the Jays are up 12-2, and I’m eating a leftover turkey sandwich. Seeing as I don’t have a crystal ball and need to get to bed at a reasonable hour, I’m calling it here: the Jays will win.
If, by some long shot, Seattle comes back and wins this, teach me a lesson by forwarding this email to every Jays fan you know.
Today’s read time is 5 minutes.
The Muskoka Forecast
🗓️Events - This week in Muskoka
Friday-Sunday • Oct 17-19
📍Bala Cranberry Festival
1000 Maple Avenue Bala, Lakes Farm & Winery
🥪 The Autumn Harvest Turkey Sandwich
Got leftover turkey in the fridge and looking for a tasty way to use it? You’re in the right place.
This sandwich combines roasted turkey, creamy brie, tart apple slices, and a cranberry aioli on toasted multigrain bread—perfectly balancing savoury, sweet, and tangy.
🛒Ingredients
2 slices artisan multigrain or sourdough bread
4–5 slices oven-roasted turkey breast
2 slices creamy brie cheese
¼ apple, thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
A handful of arugula or baby spinach
1 tbsp cranberry aioli
1 tsp butter
🫙 Cranberry Aioli (makes enough for 2–3 sandwiches)
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp cranberry sauce (whole berry or homemade preferred)
½ tsp Dijon mustard
A squeeze of lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
Make the Cranberry Aioli:
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, cranberry sauce, Dijon, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.Toast the Bread:
Lightly butter one side of each bread slice. Toast in a skillet over medium heat, buttered-side down, until golden and crisp.Assemble the Sandwich:
Spread cranberry aioli generously on the untoasted sides of both slices.
On one slice, layer turkey, brie, apple slices, and arugula.
Top with the second slice, toasted side facing out.
Final Touch:
Return the sandwich to the skillet for 1–2 minutes per side, pressing slightly, until the brie is just beginning to melt.Slice & Serve:
Cut in half diagonally, plate with a side of kettle chips or a fall salad, and enjoy immediately. Bon Appétit.
The Essentials - Stuffed & Scrubbing
Thanksgiving’s over, the guests are gone… now it’s just you, the mess, and a fridge full of leftovers. This weeks essentials will have your kitchen clean, and eating a turkey sandwich in no time.
Crafted from durable cast iron and pre-seasoned for a natural, easy-release finish, this skillet delivers even heat for perfect cooking every time. Ideal for everything from searing steaks to baking cornbread, it’s a versatile essential that only gets better with use.
This compact, high-powered (1500W) cooking system uses durable, PTFE- and PFAS-free borosilicate glass containers to air fry, bake, crisp, and reheat food—all in one versatile, dishwasher-safe unit. Designed for convenience, it features stackable parts, thermal shock resistance, and a sleek, portable form.
Get into the spooky spirit with Scrub Daddy’s limited-edition Pumpkin & Ghost scrubbers! Featuring FlexTexture® foam, they’re tough on grime, scratch-free, and festive for fall.
A plant‑derived, cruelty‑free spray that cleans non‑porous surfaces using gentle yet effective agents. Comes in garden‑inspired scents and made without parabens, phthalates, or synthetic dyes.
BPA-free, made from natural glass, and safe for microwave, freezer, oven, and dishwasher. They’re airtight, stain-proof, and FDA approved for safe food storage.
A Final Note
Laughter is brightest where food is best
Until next time,
Part of The Cottage Almanac Family
