Melon Carpaccio with Burrata and Crispy Sage
Growing up, I was never much of a melon fan. Watermelon, absolutely, but the others I could happily leave behind. Somewhere along the way, that changed. These days, when summer is in full swing, I can’t get enough of a perfectly ripe melon.
Scanway Catering & Pastry (a review)
For such a small city (slightly under 400,000), we are blessed to have attracted a slew of quality restauranteurs where the owners and chefs happily promote locally grown produce. Many highlight Nova Scotian wineries which have garnered international acclaim. There seems to be a mini explosion of late with new restaurants popping up all over…
Green Tomato Relish
Hello September! The hint of Fall is in the air and I love it! As I was out this morning foraging for this photo, I was taken back by the beauty of the flowers and shrubs still making the field look pretty. It’s hard to miss the goldenrod with its gorgeous bright, yellow spikes; the…
Chicken, Peach and Quinoa Salad
As much as I like cooking a whole chicken, I can’t seem pass by a grocery store rotisserie chicken without stopping to inhale its amazing aromas. And, how is it they’re cheaper than buying a raw one? I bought a 4 lb. rotisserie chicken for $7.99 whereas an uncooked 4 lb. one was nearly $11.00. …
Peach and Blueberry Crostata
It’s peach season, along with other stone fruits, in Nova Scotia. I, like many, look forward to this time of year when local produce hit the shelves of grocery stores and farmers’ markets. It also signals the end of summer and even though the days are warm, daylight hours are beginning to shorten. There’s nothing…
Planters Ridge – a Nova Scotia Winery
A little province in the east coast of Canada is carving out its niche in the world of wine. You might think Nova Scotia’s climate is too cool to grow some of the most distinctive premium-quality grapes in North America but we do! In the 1600’s, Nova Scotia was one of the first areas to…
Fennel, Grapefruit and Feta Salad
Last weekend we entertained our friends from New Brunswick. It was a weekend getaway for Ralph and Michelle. They arrived Thursday afternoon and for the next 48 hours it was full-on chatting, catching up, laughing, eating and drinking. Because Michelle and I are both foodies and write our own food blogs, my goal was to…
Coconut Cream Pie
If you’ve ever been on a road trip, then you know truck stops and diners have the best food. They also have the best desserts…usually. The veneer of a truck stop or diner won’t lure you in on looks alone, but the food in my experience, has been really good. And it has to be. …
Fried Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice? Ok, well of course it isn’t rice but for those trying to cut back on carbohydrates, try this recipe. Local cauliflower is now showing up in the grocery shops and boy do they look good! Cauliflower rice has been hitting the cyber world for over a year now and all you have to…
Roasted Hakurei Turnips
I am and have been for a long time enamored with local farmers’ markets. For those who don’t know me, I grew up in the country where my parents grew their own vegetables and later on had chickens and pigs (hobby farm, of sorts). As much as I liked being able to walk over to…
Chanterelle Mushrooms with Pasta
The glorious golden child of the mushroom world, chanterelles, have a short growing cycle and are only available July through to September. Their deep yellow color (think apricot), a trumpet-like shape, and hints of sweetness can be easily enjoyed simply by sautéing in butter and dressed with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. I did…
Yogurt Popsicles
Mr. S. enjoys eating yogurt for his mid morning snack but he realized that the ‘deal’ we got on buying 16 was nearing its expiry date. He would have to devour 8 in the next two days! We’re usually good at checking expiry dates but this one must have slipped through the cracks. We had…
Roasted Butternut Squash and Couscous
It’s been wet and foggy the past two days and as such has put me in the mood for vegetables I would usually cook in the cooler months. That said, there’s absolutely no reason why squash shouldn’t be included in a summer dish. When I think of the winter squash family, butternut always comes out…