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
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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
Lobster Tales & Shellfish Stories
We all know that Nova Scotia is known for hospitality, picturesque seaside villages, and of course, lobster. Nothing is more iconic and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a tourism ad that doesn’t manage to sneak
Luckett Vineyards: Calling all Wine Lovers
The morning my family and I drove to the valley to visit Luckett Vineyards was sparklingly sunny and warming quickly into a lovely summer day. The drive out had been perfect – the baby slept
Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet
Just past the Whirligig Factory and a few minutes shy of Mahone Bay, there is a two-storey cedar shake house with a red door and a pergola abutting its left side. I turn down the
Farmers Dairy: A Family Affair
For most people, milk is simply something that fills your glass; best paired with cookies and breakfast. It’s a daily source of calcium, a refreshing treat, a way to brighten up your morning coffee. But
Maple…for more than just pancakes
Is there really anything more Canadian than maple syrup? I mean the thing is on our flag. And with the amount of leaves we rake every fall, we must be rolling in maple trees, right?
The Press Gang
Even in a city like Halifax, where there’s a more relaxed approach to dining, a fine dining experience can be a daunting proposition. The Press Gang, one of Halifax’s finest dining experiences, ignores that premise,
Getting to the Root of the Market
Ever since I moved to Halifax over a decade ago, the Halifax Farmers’ Market has held a special place in my heart. Then, it was about getting lost in the corridors of the old brewery
Taste the Spirits of Lunenburg
In the Bluenose Era, the 1920s and 1930s, Lunenburg was a hive of activity, the harbour filled with masts and sails, including those of the famous schooner Bluenose. This was also the time of prohibition