More than Tea for Two at Mrs. MacGregor’s
To me, there is nothing more perfect than a cup of sweet milky tea and a cookie or cake to accompany it. Even better when the tea is served from gold-plated, floral-printed china. You know,
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Lights, Camera, Action!
“Lights, camera, action!” That’s all I can think of as I look around the Galloping Cows shop in Port Hood. Lining the walls are photos of movie stars posing with owner Joanne Schmidt as they
Scallop and Nova 7(th) Heaven at Governors
For our recent wedding anniversary, my husband and I decided to head north for a weekend getaway to Cape Breton. Making our way up the Marconi Trail, we decided to stop and spend the night
Recipe for the Perfect Weekend Getaway
A piece of lobster bathed in Hollandaise sauce flaked apart in my mouth and I thought, “in over a decade of living in Nova Scotia, how have I not been here before?”. It wasn’t just
Smile and Say Cheese – Fox Hill Cheese
The importance of family—traditions, support, hard work and unity—is what struck me as my son, Matthew, and I got to know the Rand Family. Tucked away in the farmlands of the Annapolis Valley lies the
Parrsboro: Stunning Tidal Views, Shipbuilding & Bare Bones
Described by National Geographic magazine as the prettiest place to watch the Bay of Fundy tides sweep in and out, Parrsboro is one gem of a coastal small town. Located off the beaten track from
100-Kilometre Experience at Digby Pines
It was a routine summer occurrence in my house when I was growing up. The phone would ring and on the other end would be my grandmother calling to tell my mom that they had
Winemaker Profile – Mike Mainguy
Winemaker: Mike Mainguy Winery: Luckett Vineyards What is your favourite grape/wine that we grow in Nova Scotia? I love the Nova Scotia L’Acadie story, and how it is generally loved by both winemakers (it can
A Little Touch of Salt
Lunenburg is one of those places that seems to draw people to it in one way or another. It’s the perfect distance from Halifax for a day trip and there is enough to see and
Wild for Wild Caraway
When we arrived at Wild Caraway a morning fog was still burning off the Bay of Fundy across the street. Everything seemed to take on a romantic and mystical aura as we made our way