Rebecca and Karli Reimer in deep conversation with a sik sik at Seal River Heritage Lodge. The opportunity to be quiet and let nature speak to you and nourish your soul is, in my opinion, a necessary part of maintaining the balance of life. ~ Jeanne Reimer, Churchill Wild by…
Helen Webber, The Cranberry Queen. Robert Postma photo. by Allison Reimer In the harsh environment of the Hudson Bay coastline, only the hearty survive, and that includes both the wildlife and the tundra beneath its feet. With a growing season of just 50 to 60 days, it’s a wonder the…
Win a full set of Blueberries & Polar Bears Cookbooks, signed by the authors! Ian McCausland/Shel Zolkewich photo. Blueberries & Polar Bears authors Marie Woolsey (left) and Helen Webber. Welcome to the 1st Annual Blueberries & Polar Bears Culinary Contest, sponsored by Churchill Wild! We’re proud to announce that we’ve now…
Cranberry-glazed roast turkey breast with wild rice stuffing. Karen Burns-Booth photo. Travel and food writer Karen Burns-Booth of Lavender and Lovage was at Seal River Heritage Lodge this fall and she fell in love, not only with the polar bears, but also with the food, the cooks and their books. Enough…
Polar bear converses with guests at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge. by George Williams What better way to celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday in 2017 than by immersing yourself in the rich history of the Canadian fur trade while walking with polar bears. And when you're not being mesmerized by polar bears,…
Chocolate Dream Pudding We always cook healthy food at the Churchill Wild Lodges, but our guests absolutely love desserts, especially when they're homemade! This great scratch chocolate pudding comes to us from Toni Morberg, daughter of Blueberries and Polar Bears Cookbook Series co-author Helen Webber. Mmm… delicious! It's in the…
Vinarterta. An Icelandic family favourite for festive occasions! Vinarterta comes to us compliments of Helen Webber's Icelandic heritage. It has been handed down through her family for generations, and is served only on festive occasions. Ingredients Shortbread (6 layers): 1 cup butter (no substitute) 250 mL 1 1/2 cups white sugar 375…
Jeneen Sutherland, Executive Director of Magnificent 7 Luxury Wilderness Lodges of Canada, "working" at Aspen Food & Wine 2015 Churchill Wild and the other six members of the Magnificent 7 Luxury Wilderness Lodges of Canada have always taken great pride in the culinary experiences they offer their guests, so it was…
Goose Stew with Cheese Biscuits. This will warm you up! Bubbly hot goose stew for cool fall evenings and cold winter nights. Goose Stew recipe from page 22 of Black Currants & Caribou. Cheese Biscuits recipe on page 49 of Blueberries & Polar Bears. Cookbooks by Helen Webber & Marie…
by Mike Reimer, Churchill Wild The Cranberry Queen, Helen Webber, on the shores of Hudson Bay at Seal River Heritage Lodge. What do 5,000,000 Cranberries look like? Why not ask the Cranberry Queen, who has personally handled each one of those delectable beauties. Helen Webber, the Grand Queen of the…