What’s Cooking in Nova Scotia September 27 to October 4, 2016?

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Feel that chill in the air? That late-September nippy weather is the only signal you need to allow yourself to indulge in your most lavish cravings. This week holds promises of decadence- from chocolate and oysters, to five course meals and fine wines. Whatever your kryptonite, one thing is for sure: It’s the perfect time to treat yourself!

September 27: Chocolate Class with Chocolate Hackers

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This sweet workshop will teach you how to satisfy your chocolate cravings without having to leave the house. We’ll let you decide if that’s a good thing or not. At The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery, take a crash course in cocoa with the Chocolate Hackers. You can even take your creations home afterwards, if they last that long. Tickets: $60 + tax More Info: Chocolate Class with Chocolate Hackers

September 29: Fresh Twenty One Harvest Dinner

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What could be better than a beautiful five course meal complete with wine pairings? Exactly that, prepared with the absolute freshest ingredients imaginable! Join NSCC Culinary Arts students at Fresh Twenty One Restaurant for their straight-from-the-garden harvest dinner. Tickets: $75 + tax More Info: NSCC Akerley Campus Harvest Dinner

October 1: Halifax Oyster Fest

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Get ready to shuck- The Coast’s Halifax Oyster Fest is right around the corner. Kick off October with a day of tastings, shucking competitions, live music, and plenty of Nova Scotia craft beer, wine, and spirits! Don’t miss out on sampling some of the tastiest oysters in the world from Sober Island Oysters, Eel Lake Oyster Farm, and Bay Enterprises, and more! Tickets: $65 online, $80 at the door More Info: Halifax Oyster Fest

October 1: The Loop Harvest Film Dinner

Photo of: Planters Ridge Cheese Board

Take your dinner and movie date night to the next level this weekend, and grab a ticket to this prelude to Devour! Food and Film Fest at Planters Ridge Winery. Experience a luxurious five course meal, each inspired by and paired with a short film. We’d say that beats popcorn any day. Tickets: $70 + tax More Info: The Loop Harvest Film Dinner

October 2: Customer Appreciation Day at Sainte-Famille

Sainte Famille Winery

As a thank you to customers, Sainte-Famille Wines is hosting an Open House and Customer Appreciation Day this weekend. Along with the chance to meet the owners, there will be complimentary wine tastings, food pairings, and tours. It gets better- all wine will be 20% off during the event, so you can stock up on your favourites. It feels like we should be the ones saying thank you! Tickets: This is a free event! More Info: Customer Appreciation & Open House

Save the date!

October 5 – Marvelous Mushrooms Cooking ClassMaster mushrooms in this in-depth cooking class at The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery!

October 5 – Chef’s Table at the BrasserieEnjoy a unique, six-course drinking and dining experience at Agricola Street Brasserie.

October 6 – Cranberry U-PickStarting today, you can pick your own cranberries at Terra Beata Cranberry Farm for the whole month of October!

October 7 to 15 – Celtic Colours International FestivalDance, eat, and celebrate Cape Breton’s traditional culture this October at the Celtic Colours International Festival.

October 8 – A Brush with Good CheerPaint with a wine glass in the other hand at “A Brush with Good Cheer”, taking place at White Point Beach Resort.

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