The Surprising Delight of Lavender
There’s something very “Under the Tuscan Sun” about packing up a life built in British Columbia, throwing caution to the wind, moving to the sleepy little Nova Scotia town of Bear River and starting a
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An Apple a Day
The interior of the Scotian Gold apple processing plant bustles like a New Delhi night market. Horns beep as forklifts fly around corners, laden with wooden boxes filled to the brim with red fruit. It
More than Tea for Two at Mrs. MacGregor’s
To me, there is nothing more perfect than a cup of sweet milky tea and a cookie or cake to accompany it. Even better when the tea is served from gold-plated, floral-printed china. You know,
Terra Beata Cranberries: The Nutritious Choice
Terra Beata Cranberry Farm is the outcome of husband and wife duo, Evelyn and David, taking a chance on buying a piece of land across from their picturesque yellow house in Lunenburg County. Fourteen years later,
Lights, Camera, Action!
“Lights, camera, action!” That’s all I can think of as I look around the Galloping Cows shop in Port Hood. Lining the walls are photos of movie stars posing with owner Joanne Schmidt as they
Scallop and Nova 7(th) Heaven at Governors
For our recent wedding anniversary, my husband and I decided to head north for a weekend getaway to Cape Breton. Making our way up the Marconi Trail, we decided to stop and spend the night
Recipe for the Perfect Weekend Getaway
A piece of lobster bathed in Hollandaise sauce flaked apart in my mouth and I thought, “in over a decade of living in Nova Scotia, how have I not been here before?”. It wasn’t just
Hart & Thistle – Delicious Starts Here
Everyone has been there. A friend is coming in from out of town to visit and is looking for the perfect spot to enjoy great food, a great view and maybe even a delicious pint.
Smile and Say Cheese – Fox Hill Cheese
The importance of family—traditions, support, hard work and unity—is what struck me as my son, Matthew, and I got to know the Rand Family. Tucked away in the farmlands of the Annapolis Valley lies the
Parrsboro: Stunning Tidal Views, Shipbuilding & Bare Bones
Described by National Geographic magazine as the prettiest place to watch the Bay of Fundy tides sweep in and out, Parrsboro is one gem of a coastal small town. Located off the beaten track from