What’s Cooking: May 6-13

A small family enjoying a meal by the waterfront

As the days get warmer, spring has fully bloomed in Nova Scotia. For this week’s what’s cooking, we are celebrating moms, eating wholesome local meals, and saying cheers with Nova Scotia craft beverages.

Petite Patrie Chocolate

A wooden table holds a chocolate bar, a chocolate drink and the words grand opening with details about the Petite Patrie grand opening

This Saturday, May 7th is the grand opening of Petite Patrie. All day, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. they’ll be featuring prizes, treats, deals and more. Stop by for a delicious, chocolate-y time!

Five Fishermen Restaurant

Thinking about how to treat mom this Mother’s Day? The Five Fishermen Restaurant has you covered. On May 8, let them do the cooking and enjoy quality time with your mom. For more information, visit their website.

Chill Street Craft Beverages

Treat mom with flowers and flights at Chill Street Craft Beverages from May 6 to 8. Enjoy a flight with four craft beverages in their new tasting room. Mom will receive a flower and 25% off a six-pack of her choice.

Avondale Sky Winery

Avondale Sky Winery released some exciting news this week. They’ve launched a four part podcast series with the team at Podstarter! Each Thursday they will release a new episode, beginning May 5th. Tune in via their website, or any podcast app you use by searching Avondale Sky Winery.

Shore Club

Shore Club Lobster Suppers

Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Shore Club is reopening for their 86th summer season on Sunday, May 8th. Treat the mother in your life to a crustacean feast, with no preparation or clean up involved. Mother’s Day is a busy time of the year for the Shore Club so there will be three sittings – 3:00, 5:00 and 7:00. Reservations are required and can be done online.

For the remainder of May, lobster suppers will be held on Saturday and Sunday only (4 – 7 p.m.) and from June 1 – October 8 they’re open every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa

Digby Pines will be hosting their first-ever beer fest Friday, May 13, from 12-4 p.m. Join in on the festivities and celebrate Nova Scotia craft beer while enjoying locally sourced food and music. For more information on the event, visit their website.

Featured Recipe: Cider-Poached Rhubarb Pavlova

Crispy, crunchy meringue shells, cider-poached rhubarb and lightly sweetened lilac cream come together to create this gorgeous spring showstopper.

Grocery List:

Local grocery list for the week of May 6th 2022

Get fresh rhubarb can be purchased at Noggins Corner Farm Market, Masstown Market, Stirling Fruit Farms LTD or your local Farmers’ Market.

Find Bulwark Blush Cider at the Halifax Cider House, New Ross Winery, the NSLC or a variety of independent beverage alcohol retailers.

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