On the Rocks

We moved to Nova Scotia from Ontario when I was five. When family or friends came to visit, it went without saying that we would all pile in our blue Datsun to take them out

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

Lane’s and Liverpudlians

My good friend Kathy and I recently headed out on a ladies-only road trip. A totally different beast than the co-ed variety where the interests of both genders need to be addressed, our weekend centered

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

Rock Star Experience at Tempest

I’ve got to be honest: the name Chef Michael Howell has rock star connotations for me. You see, I was a foodie neophyte about the same time that Michael and his fellow Nova Scotian chefs

The Maple Leaf (and Syrup) Forever!

What started as a hobby in Brian Allaway’s backyard almost 30 years ago has resulted in an extensive line of sweet and delicious products that invoke a sense of Canadian pride and a chorus of