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
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Gaspereau Vineyards: Simple Elegance and Everyday Moments
It’s quiet at Gaspereau Vineyards when I arrive there on a crisp, early spring day. The bare grapevines tap-tap against the wire trellises in the vineyard. Crocuses in mauve and violet have begun to sprout,
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
More to Love at Clearwater
Maybe it’s the decadence, the richness of taste and the sultry textures, but seafood has somehow become a staple component of Valentine’s Day. Seduction and lobster tails; the two go hand-in-hand, really. So with the
Finding Warmth at McKelvie’s
We’ve had some weird winter weather this year. It makes me think of a phrase from Longfellow’s nursery rhyme: When she was good, she was very very good, but when she was bad, she was
An Evening of Wild Blueberry Delights
You have more than likely come across Van Dyk’s 100% Wild Blueberry Juice if you do any sort of grocery shopping in Nova Scotia. It is sold at local grocery stores, farmers’ markets and pharmacies.
Inspirational, Inventive & Incredible
Inspirational. Inventive. Incredible. These words are top of mind as I reflect on the seven-course meal I had during a recent stay at DesBarres Manor Inn in Guysborough. My husband and I made a concerted
Sunday Brunch at Paddy’s Pub
Brunch has to be one of my favourite meals. It reminds me of relaxed weekends with plenty of time to linger over coffee and enjoy a luxurious meal, in stark contrast to the normal rushed
Benjamin Bridge: The Art of Anticipation
The sound of the top popping on a bottle of sparkling wine is synonymous with celebration and jubilation. No doubt it’s why we find ourselves holding our breath as a cork is being pulled out
What’s the Buzz at Cornect Family Farm?
Visiting with Margaret Cornect at her home in Denver, Guysborough County, almost made me want to quit my day job in the city, move with hubby into the neighbourhood, and soak up the quiet life