7 secret Downtown Halifax patios Did you know that Downtown Halifax has more than 70… yes, 7-0, patios lining its streets and rooftops? I mean, if one were inclined, you could eat (or drink) at a different patio every single day of our Nova Scotia summer and never revisit the same place twice. While we’d…
Grilled Caesar Salad I can still remember the first time I had a grilled caesar salad. It was at least 15 years ago at a little restaurant in my hometown that has long since closed down. Since then, it’s become one of my all-time favorite salads and we’re so excited to share this recipe with…
Canadian Beaches When you think of world-class beaches, what countries come to mind? If you’re like most people, you’re probably rhyming off destinations like Australia, Spain, Bali, Thailand, Hawaii, and maybe even some North American places like California and Hawaii. But was Canada on your list? If not, you’re in for a shock because Canada…
THRILL OF THE GRILL | Episode 4 Garlicky Grilled Shrimp Skewers Confession. Brent does most of the grilling around here…OK, he does all of it. But this week, we had more places to be than hours in the day so I was flying solo on this garlicky grilled shrimp skewers recipe. I remember times in…
Faces of Truro Live In case you’re just tuning in to our “Faces of Truro Live” series, let me introduce you to the gal with the vision! Jenn Mantin is the Executive Director of the Downtown Truro Partnership (aka The DTP). It’s a mouthful right… bear with me. The DTP is a not for profit…
Grand Pre Winery Picture this… you’ve just met the cutest, sweetest, funniest guy and he’s taken you on a date-adventure. Once the adventure is over you assume that the date is as well but nope! He asks, “would you join me for dinner?”. Your answer, of course, is yes. Again you assume you’re heading back…
Fresh Salsa Verde Salsa verde is a bright, fresh and tasty addition to many of our favorite meals and snacks. It goes nicely, wherever you would think to use regular red salsa but also makes a great topper to grilled pork, huevos ranchos, or alongside your guacamole and nachos. It’s full of fresh herbs and…
The Thrill of the Grill: Episode 3 You’re in for a treat this week guys! I was away in Quebec and you know what they say… when the cat’s away, the mice will play. This week, our friends from Kitchen Door came to our neck of the woods to film a special grilling episode of…
SEVEN LAYER SWEET POTATO SALAD As I sit writing this blog post, we’re on the Ferry leaving Iles de la Madeleine where we’ve enjoyed a week of amazing food, bursting with flavor and fresh produce. One of the things we noticed is that every single meal has come with fresh fruit, in-season produce, and fresh…
GRILLED BROCCOLI WITH CHILI SAUCE If I had to pick one way to eat vegetables for the rest of my life, it would be grilled. I don’t know why, but the slight char of a perfectly grilled vegetable is just so damn delicious. So, when the team at Kitchen Door Catering sent over this grilled…