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Whether it’s a birthday present, an anniversary gift, or an employee award, we have a variety delicious, locally inspired option to suit your budget.

Fish Cake Recipe

Fish Cakes with Smoked Salmon Mayonnaise

Fish cakes are a classic Nova Scotian dish. One of the joys of eating fish cakes is that nearly every recipe is different. This particular recipe features a breaded fish cake with haddock and lobster. It’s crispy exterior is complemented by a rich smoked salmon mayonnaise. Delicious.

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Adventures. Served fresh daily.

Adventures in Taste is Nova Scotia’s newest culinary tourism program, showcasing unique and memorable culinary and wine tourism experiences throughout the province. Explore the flavours of Nova Scotia. Taste the fresh local products from our land and our sea.

Lane’s and Liverpudlians

By Christine on May 18, 2012 Add a comment

Blog by: Natasha Fillmore

My good friend Kathy and I recently headed out on a ladies-only road trip. A totally different beast than the co-ed variety where the interests of both genders need to be addressed, our weekend centered on everything food and wine related.

Nova Scotia is a great province to explore with most parts easily enough accessible for a weekend “stay-cation” -  and we both have lots of local places we want to visit. For this trip, we headed to Lane’s Privateer Inn in Liverpool. We had a beautiful sunny day for the hour and 45 minute drive along the South Shore, and the drive passed quickly as we chatted, laughed and made plans for the summer to come. more…


Chef Bryan Picard Wins Taste of Nova Scotia Cutting Edge Culinary Competition

By Christine on May 17, 2012 Add a comment

 For Immediate Release
May 17, 2012

Press Release
Halifax, N.S. – Chef Bryan Picard of Chanterelle Country Inn in Cape Breton took home first prize with his “Honey Pork Tenderloin” at the fourth annual Taste of Nova Scotia Cutting Edge Culinary Competition. Chef Picard was one of ten Taste of Nova Scotia chefs that faced-off on the Saltscapes culinary stage for a black box competition on April 27 to 29, 2012.

“What a great opportunity to put my skills to the test…I tried to keep things simple, stay focused on the ingredients, and make the most out of them,” says Picard. “A lot of care goes into cultivating Taste of Nova Scotia products, so I wanted to make sure I did them justice. I think it turned out pretty well.” more…


Love Your Lentils Canada…Vote, Taste, Get Inspired!

By Christine on May 16, 2012 Add a comment


The month of May this year is all about promoting lentils. Chef Craig Flinn (Chives Canadian Bistro) and Chef Michael Howell (Tempest restaurant) have created lentil dishes as part of the Canadian “Love Your Lentils” campaign. You can vote daily for your favourite recipes at www.loveyourlentils.ca.

Set up like a dating site, you are guaranteed to find your perfect “lentil” match – hopefully you’ll find your favourite recipe in Nova Scotia! Vote often to support our Nova Scotia chefs.


Maple…for more than just pancakes

By Christine on May 14, 2012 Add a comment

Blog By: Meghan Cadue

Is there really anything more Canadian than maple syrup? I mean the thing is on our flag.  And with the amount of leaves we rake every fall, we must be rolling in maple trees, right?

I took a trip up to Sugar Moon Farm and had a chance to learn a little bit more about just what it takes to turn all those trees into the perfect sidekick to a heaping pile of pancakes. more…


The Press Gang

By Christine on May 1, 2012 Add a comment

Blog by: Krista Spurr

Even in a city like Halifax, where there’s a more relaxed approach to dining, a fine dining experience can be a daunting proposition. The Press Gang, one of Halifax’s finest dining experiences, ignores that premise, and creates a comfortable environment where patrons can focus on their food and their enjoyment.

My meeting with executive chef Beth Muise confirmed this idea immediately. Her enthusiasm and relaxed demeanour was infectious and immediately put me at ease. It also built my excitement for the exquisite meal I saw in my future.

The goal is good food, excellently prepared. The Press Gang’s menu features a lot of local food products, and adds some exotic complements – like kangaroo or ostrich. In our conversation, Chef Beth talked about how she liked to challenge herself, and the menu certainly proves that. more…


Getting to the Root of the Market

By Christine on April 26, 2012 Add a comment

Blog By: Jessie Harrold

Ever since I moved to Halifax over a decade ago, the Halifax Farmers’ Market has held a special place in my heart.  Then, it was about getting lost in the corridors of the old brewery and looking for a late morning breakfast to take the edge off of the…dehydration…that I sometimes suffered on Saturday mornings. 

Now, I show up a few hours earlier than I used to, buckle Ada into her baby carrier and wander through the new Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market.  One thing that the market has always nurtured for me is a sense of connection.  The market is like my Cheers – I almost always run into someone I know, and most of my favourite vendors know me. 

Lately, as I’ve tried more and more to use local ingredients in my cooking, I feel connected to the seasons when I head to the market.  There’s something kind of wonderful about knowing when the first fiddleheads are harvested, or when it is time for roasted Brussels sprouts to become a more regular part of our dinner menus. more…