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
Member Visits
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
Domaine de Grand Pré – Winter, Wine & Warmth
Winter – such a perfect time for comfort, good food, good wine and warmth. To begin our Nova Scotia Icewine Festival experience, we headed to the Annapolis Valley to take in the beauty, the festivities
Grinning and Beer-ing It
As you may know, my husband is a chef; he’s classically trained in French cuisine, so adding booze to food is kind of mandatory. Although when we had the opportunity to check out Garrison Brewing
Flax – an Invariable SUPER Food
This past weekend, I spent a morning at Valley Flax Flour’s Middleton headquarters learning about a group of products that is getting some serious buzz amongst health-conscious eaters in Nova Scotia and beyond. During my
The Art of ‘Being Fed’
For years I’ve always said: “I love to eat”. But that’s changing. In fact, those who know me well will be surprised to hear me say that I don’t much like eating at all. Truth
Glenora Distillery: Entrepreneurial Vision, Perseverance and Passion
This past summer, driving through the lush green valley of Glenville, Cape Breton, it seemed for a moment that I had been transported to the Scottish Highlands. The distinctive European design of the Glenora Inn
Harbour City Bar & Grill: A New Berth for Local Cuisine
I have always loved the energy of hotels. Being amidst the hustle and bustle of people travelling is very alluring to me, so I was eagerly anticipating a visit to the recently renovated Harbour City
The Old Fish Factory – Taking the “Sea”nic Route to Delicious Seafood!
Canada’s Food Guide recommends consuming two servings of fish each week. As the evidence around the health benefits of eating fish and seafood become more and more apparent, the choice is becoming less and less
Coming Home to Lakeside Restaurant
The ocean has a way of drawing us home. The soothing sounds of the tide, the invigorating salty smell in the air…it’s hard for anyone to stay away for too long. For chef Jeff