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

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

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

Heel Clicking Goodness at Red Shoe Pub

I don’t know about you, but when I think of red shoes, the first thing that comes to mind is Dorothy clicking her sparkly red heels, hoping to get the heck out of Oz. But

Taking Local to a Whole New Level

You’ve got to be careful walking on the grounds at the Keltic Lodge Resort…you could be stepping on dinner. That’s because chefs Alexander Herbert and Keith Neilsen at the resort’s Purple Thistle Dining Room have

Chives Canadian Bistro: Fresh & Local

Chef Craig Flinn’s philosophy is simple – well sourced, local ingredients, prepared simply with respect for their quality, equals a brilliant product. And there’s something to be said about developing a product that is consistently

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

Emma’s Eatery: A Taste of Tradition

For many Atlantic Canadians, fish cakes are a staple – they provide a quick and easy but comforting meal. Once created to make the most out of leftovers, they now grace the table of the

A Dinner Party Every Day

A heavy mist is dripping off the leaves of vines that surround Trellis Cafe’s patio when we arrive early Saturday afternoon. The chill from the air lifts as we enter the cafe and are greeted