What’s Cooking: March 10-18

Hey Nova Scotia, March Break has arrived! This week’s What’s Cooking features activities you can enjoy over the coming week, new releases and a delicious Maple Bundt Cake recipe that’s just perfect to make this maple season.

The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery

March Break AND Maple Season? That sounds like a winning combination to us! Grab your family and join the Flying Apron Inn & Cookery for their 8th annual maple brunches this Saturday, March 12th or Sunday, March 13th. This year’s menu features local Cavicchi’s sausages, Oulton’s double smoked bacon, scrambled free run eggs, herb roasted organic potatoes, our signature sweet & spicy baked beans and all you can eat buttermilk pancakes with Nova Scotia maple syrup. Tickets are $23 +HST/person and reservations are highly recommended. Learn more on their Facebook page.

Maritime Express

Who doesn’t love some good ramen? On March 13, Maritime Express will be having a ramen pop-up from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. where they’ll be serving a boa bun, bowl of ramen and a drink for $25+HST. To book your reservation, contact them at info@maritimeexpress.ca.

Lake City Cider

The perfect gift for the wine lover in your life! Lake City Cider is offering a new bundle called the Wine Lovers Bundle. This new set includes two California Love Bottles, one Sparkling Apple Pinot Grigio Bottle, two Strawberry Pinot Grigio Sparkling Cider Cans and two Blueberry Pinot Grigio Sparkling Cider Cans.

Get your hands on their latest cider deal of the week by visiting the cidery or their online shop.

Benjamin Bridge

By popular demand, Benjamin Bridge is now offering their Pink Piquette on its own! This ruby-hued wine refresher is now listed on their online shop in 12-can cases! To get your pack, order online or visit their Gaspereau Valley wine shop where you can pick up Pink Piquette in 4-packs or enjoy it by the glass.

Authentic Seacoast Company

The perfect way to spend March break and the last few days of winter! Book your ultimate staycation experience at the Authentic Seacoast Company with their Yurts Winter Package. This package includes snowshoeing through the vineyard, a private fire pit, a private wood-fired hot tub and even more fun activities.

For information visit their website and book your stay by calling 902-533-3904 or email them at reservations@authenticseacoast.com.

Steinhart Distillery

So many new products just hit the shelves at Steinhart Distillery! These new spirits include a Grappa Brandy, a Corn Whiskey and Beer Brandy! All three of these new products can be found on their website or shop in person at their store in Arisaig on the Northumberland Shore.

Tatamagouche Ice Creamery

It’s always the perfect time for ice cream! Have you ordered your pints from Tatamagouche Ice Creamery yet? They are offering drop-off deliveries of their limited-time flavours to Dartmouth Crossing, New Glasgow, Truro and Tatamagouche. Order yours now on their website!

March Break Plans

March Break is starting this weekend! Still in need of some ideas? Check out our Local Guide to March Break blog to help plan a fun & exciting break with the family!

Feature Recipe: Maple Bundt Cake

The perfect maple season dessert. This Maple Bundt Cake features streusel and maple cream cheese glaze. It’s the perfect addition to any coffee date! Serve it as dessert for a family dinner, give it as a gift to a loved one or make it any time, ever.

Grocery List

local grocery list with in season products for March

Get local Maple Syrup from Acadian Maple Products or Sugar Moon Farm
Get local milk from Fox Hill Cheese House or the Masstown Creamery

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