What’s Cooking: November 25 – November 29

Celebrate the season with lively energy, fantastic tunes, plenty of laughs, and irresistible food. Scroll down to explore the thrilling

events we have lined up for the end of the month!

Tatamagouche Brewing Co.

Reintroducing Tatamagouche Brewing Co.‘s Layla Rum Barrel Aged Coffee Porter! Infused with notes of caramelized fruit, warm baking spices, a touch of vanilla from the rum-soaked oak and fresh roasted coffee beans, bring a velvety chocolate richness and robust coffee finish to this indulgent porter. Don’t miss your chance to savor this seasonal favorite!

Lincoln Street Food

Get into the holiday spirit with Lincoln Street Food‘s annual 12 Plates of Xmas! Enjoy a selection of small plates made for sharing with friends. join them on November 29-30 and December 6-7 for festive fun, great food, and even better company.

The Whiskey Teller

Get into the holiday spirit with The Whiskey Teller at the Parade of Lights in Annapolis Royal on Friday November 29! Join the festivities and enter for your chance to WIN Dinner for Two on their opening night!

Maritime Express Cider Co.

Ring in 2025 with a foot-stomping, table-banging kitchen party at Maritime Express! Enjoy house-made champagne cider upon arrival, a selective food menu throughout the evening, and complimentary late-night desserts to sweeten the celebration. Doors open at 7 PM, so grab your tickets early before they sell out!

This 19+ event requires valid photo ID.

Planters Ridge Winery

Missed out on Planters Ridge Winery‘s last weekend’s food and wine seminar? Don’t worry—you’ve got another chance on December 15th! Spend a cozy afternoon enjoying perfectly paired bites with our finest wines, all by the glow of a crackling fireplace and stunning vineyard views. Connect with fellow wine lovers and discover the art of food and wine pairing in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

The Tea Brewery

The countdown is ON—have you picked up your The Tea Brewery‘s tea advent calendar yet? There’s no better way to embrace the holiday spirit than waking up to a daily tea surprise. Will it be cozy cinnamon, zesty citrus, or something so delightful even Santa’s envious? These calendars are selling fast!

Domaine de Grand Pré

Elevate your holiday celebrations with Domaine de Grand Pré exclusive Holiday Box! This year’s collection includes two delightful bubblies (one limited release), two refreshing whites, a festive rosé, and a rich red—perfect for holiday parties or gifting. Get this exceptional selection for just $130, but hurry—it’s available for a limited time only!

Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards

Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards‘ winery is now open year-round! Whether you’re enjoying the crisp air by the outdoor fireplace or cozying up inside with their new menu and weekly features to make your visit memorable this season. Be sure to check their website for full details, including special holiday hours.

Featured Recipe: Sugar Cookies

This Sugar Cookie (Galettes au Sucre) recipe is featured in Nova Scotia Cookery, Then & Now – a cookbook showcasing modern interpretations of heritage Nova Scotia recipes.

“Sugar cookie is a classic in everyone’s culture in some form or other. We elevated it for a different feel. Layering it with buttercream and blueberry and rhubarb gave us tangy and sweet. It gave it a different appeal. The colour of the cream turned out really well – flecks of red and almost a light purple-ish.”

– Alain Bosse, The Kilted Chef

Local Source Guide

Produce: Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Fruit Farms, Masstown Market or one of the many other Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia.
Maple Syrup: Acadian Maple Products, Sugar Moon Farm.
Blueberry Juice: Van Dyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice

Recipe provided by: Alain Bosse, The Kilted Chef

For more heritage recipes: Nova Scotia Public Archives Recipe Collection
Nova Scotia Cookery, Then & Now is presented by: Select Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Public Archives

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