What’s Cooking: May 13-20
With summer just around the corner, Nova Scotia road trip adventures are in season. Take advantage of new menus, sweet treats and delightful full-course meals inspired by Nova Scotia cuisine across the province.
Five Fishermen Restaurant
With inspiration from our Nova Scotia land and sea, the Five Fishermen Restaurant has released a new menu. The new options are now available for dine-in at their physical location.
Chapel Cove Chocolate
Inspired by their beloved holiday candy cane bark, Chapel Cove Chocolate released a crunchy peppermint milk chocolate bar. This tasty treat is now available at their showroom and online.
Founders House Dining & Drinks
Chef Chris Pyne, of Founders House Dining & Drinks, and renowned chef Dave Smart are working together on an exciting six-course collaboration dinner taking place on May 15. For more information on the event, visit their official website or call 902-532-0333.
Savour Food & Wine Show
The Savour Food & Wine Show is returning to the Halifax Convention Centre on May 19. Treat your tastebuds by enjoying an evening of Nova Scotia’s finest food, cocktails and wine from restaurants and producers across the province. For more information on the event, visit their official website.
Save the date
- Hop Scotch Dinner Club is taking reservations for pop-up dinners on May 21, 27 and 28. Indulge in six courses of Nova Scotian inspired cuisine, with vegetarian options available. For more information, visit their official website.
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Kick off summer by exploring Nova Scotia cider while enjoying savoury sliders at the Ciders & Sliders Tap Takeover at Maritime Express Cider on Thursday, May 26 from 6-8 p.m. For more information, visit their official website.
- Celebrate over ten Taste of Nova Scotia members at the East Coast Cider Festival coming to Halifax on May 28. Members include Annapolis Cider Company, Bulwark Ciders, Chain Yard Urban Cidery, Lake City Cider, Maritime Express Cider, Saltbox Brewing Company, Sea Level Brewing and Viveau.
Featured Recipe: Scallop Risotto
Celebrate the flavours of both our land and sea with a mouth-watering local twist on an Italian classic. Roasted butternut squash and seared Nova Scotia scallops help create this warm comfortable dish. Paired with a glass of Tidal Bay, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Grocery List:
Fresh produce can be purchased at Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Fruit Farms, Masstown Market or one of the many other Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia.
Fresh scallops can be purchased at Evan’s Seafood & Restaurant, Clearwater Seafoods Ltd., Afishionado Fish Mongers, Masstown ‘Catch of the Bay,’ Fishermen’s Market, or by looking for scallops from Comeau Sea Foods at your local grocery store.