10 Unique Grilling Recipes I don’t know about you, but once the warm weather hits in Canada, I want nothing to do with turning on my oven or even my stovetop if I can help it. There’s something so delicious about smokey grilled favorites like sausages, steaks, chops, and foil grilled potatoes. In fact, I come…
10 Walkable Patios in Downtown Halifax There are no shortage of patios in Downtown Halifax to visit with more popping up every week. We’ve been exploring this mecca of unique eateries, cafes and bars over the last few years and we’re not slowing down anytime soon. Whether you’re looking for perfect patio dates or hidden…
Faces of Truro Live Enchanted Forest Eco Family Store This week’s episode of Faces of Truro live was a perfect surprise and another example of why keeping an open mind is so important. When we booked the show at Enchanted Forest I found myself wondering how we would weave in a travel theme at a…
Perfect Crispy Chicken Wings on the Grill There’s nothing better than crispy chicken wings but, without a fryer, they’re tricky to get right. Today we’re handing over our secret weapon for making perfect crispy chicken wings on the grill without all the grease. The truth is, I’ve never really liked chicken wings until now! That’s…
Ultimate Magdalen Islands Travel Guide The Magdalen Islands, Iles de la Madeleine, Les Iles, “The Maggies”; whatever you call it, just get there! The Magdalen Islands are one of Canada’s best-kept travel secrets but they’re growing in popularity with over 77,000 visitors last year and that number is expected to rise. With a population of…
Magdalen Islands Food Trail We’re quite familiar with food trails. Here in Nova Scotia, we’ve got the Lobster Trail, Chowder Trail, the Good Cheer Trail, and others all revolving around the same thing. Exploring a region based on the products they produce. So, when we learned about the Magdalen Islands food trail, we were keen!…
Essential Travel Medication A first aid kit is typically a no-brainer when it comes to travel. Most people know to have the basics handy. Bandaids, surgical tape, gauze, etc. But. over the years we’ve seen too many people get injured, ill or worse on trips and not have access to the over-the-counter medications that they…
Chicken and Veggie Skewers (with foil roasted potatoes) What’s more classic than kabobs on the grill in the summer? These chicken and veggie skewers were perfect for us this week because we got them ready a day in advance. That way, when we had a super busy day, we were able to come home and…
11 Simple Health Hacks You Can Use Everyday When it comes to health advice, opinions are a dime a dozen. There is no shortage of elaborate health routines, complex diet programs, and expensive treatment and prevention plans. If we did everything “the experts” tell us to do, our health routines would be a full-time job.…
Grilled Mexican Street Corn Game Changer. Since filming this recipe a couple of weeks ago, we’ve enjoyed it several more times with friends and family. It’s a hit every single time. Grilled Mexician street corn, called Elote, is an elevated way to serve corn on the cob while still being super simple to create on…