What’s Cooking Aug 22 to 29, 2017?
We’re not certain how it’s already the end of August, but we are certain that this week we are celebrating all things blueberry! Head to a U-Pick, a cooking class or stop by the Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival. Whether you’re a baker, a dessert lover or a drink enthusiast, Blueberry Month has something for everyone!
August-September: Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival
Blueberry lovers! Mark your calendars for the Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival. Over the next couple of weeks, enjoy a HUGE schedule of events including live music, community picnics, teas, suppers and pancake breakfasts, farmers’ markets, pie eating and baking contests, U-Picks, processing tours, blueberry wine fest, beer gardens, kitchen parties and more!
August 23: Miles Davis Tribute at Obladee
The middle of the work week can be tough, why not make it a Wine Wednesday at Obladee, A Wine Bar. Sip your way through local wines and enjoy a tribute to Miles Davis performed right before your eyes. Jazz is the perfect music to pair with aromatic Nova Scotian wines so be sure to swing by.
More info: Wine Wednesday
August 24: Matt Mays Live at the Shore Club 
Matt Mays is playing at The Shore Club this weekend and you don’t want to miss out! Any place you can rock out while supporting local is the best way to spend a weekend in Nova Scotia.
More info: Matt Mays at The Shore Club
August 25: Under the Sea Cooking Class
Seafood is a staple in Nova Scotia but it can daunting if you don’t know how to prepare it. Let Kitchen Door Catering take the reins and teach your their favourite techniques at their Under the Sea cooking class. We suggest pairing your seafood dishes with a local Tidal Bay wine to really top it off!
More info: Under the Sea Cooking Class
August 25: Great Food and Free Music Fridays
If you haven’t been to Union Street then you’re missing out. Their menu features amazing items like Asian nachos which you can snack on while you take advantage of Free Music Fridays! What better way to celebrate one of the last weekends of a great summer then with great food, music and friends.
More info: Free music Friday’s
August 26: Cooking Class & Farm Tour
This cooking class is a perfect send-off to summer. After a tour of Ironwood Farm, return to the Flying Apron Cookery for your hands-on class cooking class with your fresh picks.
More info: Blueberries & Tomatoes Cooking Class & Farm Tour
August 26: Pop up Oyster Bar & Bubbles Weekend
Sip and shuck your way through this event, head to the beautiful Avondale Sky Winery for a weekend full of freshly shucked oysters and delicious bubbly wine.
More info: Oyster Bar & Bubbles Weekend
August 27: Vino and Vinyasa
The energy of a sunlit vineyard on a warm summers’ day is intoxicating and rejuvenating. After your refreshing vineyard yoga session, take a tour of the beautiful Planters Ridge vineyard, and sip some wine of course.
More info: Vino and Vinyasa
Save the Date!!
Avondale Garlic Fest (Sept 18):– Who doesn’t love garlic? Head to the beautiful Avondale Sky Winery. Chefs will be demonstrating their techniques while creating all things garlic. Artists from across the Maritimes will fill sixty tents with fabulous juried art. Great food will be available all day while wonderful music will provide the soundtrack to this great new event. Be sure not to miss the Recipe Contest where the winner will take home a cash prize! More info: Avondale Garlic Fest
NSLC Festival of Wines ( Sept 25-30) Whether you’re a total expert or would love to expand your knowledge on wine, the NSLC Festival of Wines is worth marking in your calendars.
Halifax Oyster Festival (Sept 29 & 30): – Savour as many oysters as your heart (and stomach) desires at the annual Halifax Oyster Festival. Two delectable days of high quality local shellfish to sip, sample and enjoy. Taste members onsite: Sober Island Oysters, Eel Lake Oyster Farm and Bay Enterprises Limited. More info: Halifax Oyster Festival
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