Kaley's Restaurant And Kaley's Kakes

08/21/2026

There are days when your heart just hurts for the people you love. Today is one of those days for me. ❤️

My circle is small, and that is by choice. The people I let into that circle are the ones I love deeply, and the ones who are hurting today are very much a part of it.

Having a bonus daughter in my life for more than 25 years has been one of the luckiest choices life ever gave me. Watching her grow, loving her, and being there through all the chapters has been such a gift. Today, my heart hurts so much seeing her hurting from loss, along with her family.

I wish I could take away the pain. I wish I could make today easier. But all I can do is love them, hold them close, and remind them that they don’t have to walk through this alone.

Please keep my very special bonus daughter and her family in your thoughts today as they navigate a heartbreaking loss. ❤️

Sometimes family is the family you choose, and I am incredibly lucky to have chosen them. ❤️

Not my typical post but the strength of a community in support can help with the healing

08/20/2026

While we are still on the canning topic. Here are some of the OG items I have on hand almost all the time. Berries I hoard all season to freeze to be able to use local all year. Same with zucchini, spring & summer I make a cubed version fresh and winter I use a shred. Cabbage is available all year so shredding for pickling coleslaw is easy.
Some of what’s available right now!

08/19/2026

Ya know the thing about being on vacation…I have soooooo much extra time to post lol…annoying right!?! Well here it goes…guess what day it is??? Happy Simcoe Farmers Market Eve everyone!
My small but mighty team has been busting it this week while I’m with Soph in Moncton for her national baseball tournament. They have all your favs and have created some awesome new items for this week. The market is open from 8-3 every Thursday under the grand stand. So go visit my peeps, load up for the weekend and clear them out!
Norfolks Largest selection of vegan donuts
Freshly baked buttery scones
Muffins
Pizza pockets
Sausage rolls
Squares
Cookies
Tarts
Peach galettes
Tomato ricotta tartlets
Cabbage rolls
Meatloaf
Lasagna
Battered fish
Soup
Sandwiches
Salads galore

08/19/2026

Last summer I slacked on my pickle making quantity. This year I’m going to buckle down and try to exceed my largest production accomplishment. How many jars of pickles do you think my largest production was (keep in mind I do this solo). And of my pickles what is your favourite? Is it dill, garlic dill, bread and butter, sweet pickles, sweet pickled onions, mustard pickle, zucchini relish, corn relish, green relish, or maybe beets? I’d love to know!
Like and share there may be some freebies coming your way! They call is pickled gold around here!!!

08/19/2026

It’s coming…new menu launch dropping September 1, 2026. I’m super excited about this menu change. Of course there is still all your favs but we’ve added the items we’ve been testing and you tell us you love. Amazing loaded breaky items, a lighter breakfast option, bigger omelettes, outrageous appetizers, crazy good sandwiches…tried and true just for you!!! As we see changes in the industry and the costs increasing, with this menu change we have a few small price increases which of course we would like to avoid but just can’t. Same amazing quality, same over the top portion sizes with a little increase dollar wise.
Stay tuned everyone, I may let a sneak peak slip through before the launch…

08/16/2026

08/16/2026

I’m still on my R&D path working on our new drink line and today I came up with this beauty. And then I had photo fun with it!!!
This is a definite contender for the new drink line. Super fresh, zero sugar added, natural sugar from the fruit…the Pomegranate Lemonade Kool Sipper! This absolute delite can be a carbonated or non carbonated option. Today I went non which, I know, is shocking as I’m the fizz queen! Take a look!

08/14/2026

Yep… i’m back to my typical late posting but here goes….
We are stocked and loaded for a great day. We’ve been busy all morning, but here’s what we have for you. Our feature today is a beef tenderloin salad your choice of garden or Caesar. As you can see our displays are full full full. Nicole has been working away filling up all of our baked goods and we have lots of salads available and sandwiches, come and load up for the weekend.

08/12/2026

Guess what day it is!?!? And for the miracle it is I’m posting early!!!
Happy Simcoe Farmers Market Eve everyone! And tomorrow’s market is going to be amazing!!! It’s customer appreciation day at the market. All of your favourite things in one place and we are celebrating you, every vendor we’ll have their own special features, and there are all kinds of event events scheduled for throughout the day.
We are excited to be offering all of your favourite things and to top that off we have one dollar off the purchase of two any size salads or sandwich salad combos. Come see us tomorrow. We have amazing fresh pastries the largest quantity of vegan donuts in norfolk tons of grab and go items for lunch and heat and eat meals for dinners. Everything you need from breakfast to lunch to dinner to snacks before bed it may be a sweet treat or two.
See you tomorrow from 8 to 3.

08/11/2026

I’ve got to say there are some really awesome things happening in downtown Simcoe. There are new restaurants, evolving businesses, storefronts getting facelifts, buildings sold (hopefully meaning more new additions), the streets are looking better than ever thanks to a force of volunteers from many different groups. Festivals, music in the streets, a buzz for lack of a better word. Can you imagine downtown thriving again like when I was a kid (we shall refrain from the “man you’re old” comments) I find excitement in the positive movement towards a revitalization of our downtown, making it better and better, attracting more and more people to all the amazing shops and food spots. I’ve always been a fierce supporter of the downtown, I try everyday to offer a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy. I hope that the community is recognizing how much is happening right now and that we support those that are deciding to come into and continue to operate small businesses in Simcoe.
Just for fun….what is your favourite thing about downtown? What do you remember about downtown from your childhood (if you grew up here) let’s make some chatter about our incredible downtown! Find the positive!
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