Member Visits

Apple Cider Slushie

AN APPLE A DAY: Reward the kids for a productive first week of classes with a trip to the Annapolis Valley and an Apple Cider Slushie from Stirling Fruit Farms Ltd. MEMBER PROFILE: The Stirling

Cornect Family Farm – Buzzing About Beekeeping

Hidden amongst the woodlands and blueberry fields of Denver, Guysborough County, Cornect Family Farm proudly produces the finest artisan honey from wildflowers and blueberry blossoms of the surrounding areas. They began beekeeping 19 years ago

Patio Perfection at Gabrieau’s Bistro

Tonight, I’m sipping a cocktail on the patio of Gabrieau’s Bistro in Antigonish and sliding the side of my fork into a panko-breaded scallop resting on creamy parsnip and cauliflower puree topped with bacon onion

The Tangled Garden: Through the Ivy

It’s no surprise to find a luscious garden in Nova Scotia’s fertile Valley Region, especially in the juiciest part of summer – when each plant seems to be bursting in its own season. But walking

The Shore Club: Nova Scotia’s Original Lobster Supper

“I’ve got my lobster-eating outfit on,” my friend said when I called to see if she was ready for her pickup. She was joining me for my meal at the Shore Club. I laughed to

Haskap Berries: Little Presents on the End of the Branch

I take a sip of cold haskap juice and finally understand.  The tart, rich flavour of this little berry that originally hails from Japan and just so happens to thrive in Nova Scotia is the

Farm to Table with The Kilted Chef

Last week, a man in a kilt made my dreams come true. It’s okay, my husband knows about it. As a home cook whose enthusiasm sometimes borders on the obsessive, I have always wanted to

Warming Up at Bistro 22

I have never been happier to arrive at a final destination than I was during my recent trip to Truro. After a brisk five minute walk on a particularly chilly day, all I could think about was