What’s Cooking in Nova Scotia June 7- 14, 2016

 It’s World Oceans Week – celebrate our oceans with good cheer and great wine! Here’s what’s cooking this week in Nova Scotia:

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June 8th- World Oceans Day Demo Class

Our oceans offer far more than just pretty views, and delicious meals. This World Oceans Day learn how to eat sustainably and protect the future of our oceans. Chef Chris Velden of Flying Apron Inn & Cookery Ltd. will highlight sustainable seafood in a demo class featuring tastes from our oceans. Menu: Chowder, Seafood Mousse and Seafood Cakes. Tickets: $45 Reserve Your Spot: Call 902-633-2300, info@flyingaproncookery.ca More InfoWorld Oceans Day Demo Class.

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June 10-Gala Concert Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre turns ten this weekend, and they’re celebrating in style! An evening of fantastic Celtic music is sure to get your toes tapping. Cost: $25 each Tickets: 902-787-2708, on site or at Celtic Music Centre Tickets More Info: Celtic Music Gala Concert.

Garrison Backlot Bash 2016

June 11- Garrison Backlot Bash!

On Saturday, the Garrison Backlot will feature live music from ECMA favourites, taps full of Garrison Brewing Company beer, local cider, and food trucks to fill your belly! Cost: $30 plus tax Buy Your Tickets: Backlot Bash! More Info: “Backlot Bash” at Garrison Brewing Company.

Good Cheer Trail - Big Spruce

June 11- Northumbeerfest

Head to the Pictou Lodge Beach Resort this weekend to celebrate craft beer! Along with samples from many Good Cheer Trail participants (like Garrison Brewing Company) you’ll be treated to pub food, and fantastic music. Cost: $50 plus tax Tickets: Pictou Lodge Northumbeerfest More Info: Northumbeerfest.

Good Cheer Trail - Luckett Vineyards

June 12- Brigadoon’s Wine & Dash

In support of Brigadoon Children’s Camp, Wine & Dash makes running so much better – by adding wine!  Not up for running? Skip the running and head for the vineyard. Members participating: Luckett Vineyards, Domaine de Grand Pre Wines, L’Acadie Vineyards and Gaspereau Vineyards. Info & Register: Wine & Dash.

Save the date!

June 16 – Food Truck Party

Halifax has food trucks a plenty, and only at this event will you find them all in one place!  Taste MembersGarrison Brewing CompanyBulwark Cider Tickets: $2 at the gate More Info: Halifax Food Truck Party

June 18 – Cooking with Beer

This two hour class offered by Kitchen Door Catering Co. makes a great gift for Dad! Cooking with beer features beer, good food and a lot of fun. More Info: Kitchen Door Catering Co. Tickets:  (902) 832-5213

June 19 – Bees & Vines Sunday 

Planter’s Ridge Winery will be buzzing June 19th with all things mead, local honey and of course honey wines! Food pairings and educational sessions will complete this event thats not to “bee” missed. Cost: $15 a person, free under 19 Buy Your Tickets: Bees & Vines More Info: Bees & Vines at Planter’s Ridge

June 25 – Haskap Open Day 

Tour the fields and learn all the haskap berry has to offer! Taste some delicious haskap ice cream and other products by haskapa Haskap Berry Products. This event is free. More Info: Haskap Open Day

July 10 – Yoga & Wine

Dust off that yoga mat! Try some delicious Nova Scotia wines and practice your yoga poses. Join Sainte-Famille Wines for Vino and Vinyasa or visit Planter’s Ridge Winery for Vino & Vinyasa on the estate.

August Events:
The brews will be flowing August 5th and 6th at the Halifax Seaport BeerFest. Celebrating ten years of beer this year is one not to miss. More Info & TicketsSeaport BeerFest.

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