What’s Cooking in Nova Scotia August 9-16, 2016
This week in Nova Scotia magical summer nights are spent painting, creating and enjoying the arts. All great art needs inspiration. Our inspiration comes on a plate or in a glass – and is all local. Be sure to complement your artistic experiences with some of the best food and drink our province has to offer!
August 10: A Brush With Good Cheer
Let your inner Picasso shine with White Point Beach Resort‘s “A Brush with Good Cheer”. Create your own version of the White Point oil painting featured above and be inspired by the Good Cheer Trail with samples from Annapolis Highlands Vineyard. More Info: Brush With Good Cheer Tickets: $49 plus tax Reserve Your Seat: 1-800-565-5068 ext 1
August 12-13: Devour! The Vines
An evening of film, food and wine awaits at Le Caveau – presented by Grand Pré Winery and Devour Film Festival. Begin the evening with a session on sparkling wine with winemaker Jurg Stutz, followed by a meal created by chef Jason Lynch and chef Michael Howell. The five-course meal and wine pairings will be accompanied by a compilation of short films. Tickets: Devour! The Vines
August 13: Jost Vineyards Blueberry Festival
It’s blueberry season and Jost Vineyards can’t wait to celebrate! Blueberry-inspired food, wine tastings and live music make for perfect Saturday plans. Nothing blue here, besides berries. More Info: Jost Blueberry Festival
A Date with Shakespeare
Looking for a creative date night? Step back in time with Shakespeare by the Sea! Catch Pinocchio, As You Like It, or King Lear in Point Pleasant Park until early September. Pack a picnic lunch with some treats from Noggins Corner Farm Market or stop by new member SHUCK Seafood + Raw Bar beforehand. More Info: Shakespeare by the Sea
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August 22-27: The Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition in Truro presented by Masstown Market, welcomes you to celebrate all things Nova Scotia. Be sure to visit the Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Stage and local producers while you’re there.
August 19 – September 3: Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival – Enjoy a HUGE schedule of events including live music, community picnics, teas, suppers and pancake breakfasts, farmers’ markets, pie eating and baking contests, quilt fairs, exhibitions, children’s activities, U-Picks, blueberry wine fest, beer garden, kitchen parties and more!
August 20: Diner en Vert combines adventure, nature and delicious food next weekend in the Annapolis Valley. Hike to a secret location, enjoy a fantastic picnic menu by Kitchen Door Catering paired with wine from Gaspereau Vineyards.
August 20: Luau at The Port Pub. Get your leis ready! The Port Pub and Bistro celebrates by the sea with music, a pig roast and cocktails. More Info: Port Pub Luau
August 20: City Chef Night at Sugar Moon Farm. Three Chefs. Three Restaurants. One Maple Inspired Menu. Don’t miss this one! Member restaurants participating include Battery Park Beer Bar & Eatery and Brooklyn Warehouse. More Info: City Chef Night
September 8: Meat on the Cheap: Chicken – Demo Cooking Class with Chef Velden at The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery Ltd.
September 10: Buzz buzz it’s honey harvest season! Bee sure not to miss this event. More Info: Honey Harvest Festival
September 14: Preserving the bounty of the season with The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery Ltd. More Info: Preserve The Bounty Workshop
September 24: Cask Throwdown Craft Beer Cask Competition.
September 20-25: Festival of Wines 2016 brings together wines of old and new with this year’s event “Old World and New World Wines”. More Info: 2016 Festival of Wines