Blog by: Jessie Harrold
In April, I had the distinct pleasure of reveling in a showcase of all that makes Nova Scotia wonderful, all under one roof, at the annual Saltscapes Expo.
Delicious local food, incredible handicrafts, beautiful wines, exciting outdoor sports and recreation activities, dedicated charitable organizations, stunning artwork, amazing food…did I mention food yet? Maybe I was a little fixated… more…
Blog by: Jessie Harrold
You know that feeling you get when you rush home at the end of a long workday and you and/or your husband/wife/child/dog is on the verge of a complete hunger-related meltdown, and you look in your fridge and you’ve got: one pickle (circa last fall), an egg and salad dressing…and you have approximately five minutes to turn them into something palatable for dinner lest the world come crashing down around you?
I think that’s probably how the chefs at the Taste of Nova Scotia Cutting Edge Culinary competition felt last weekend at the annual Saltscapes Expo. more…
Blog By: Jessie Harrold
It’s quiet at Gaspereau Vineyards when I arrive there on a crisp, early spring day. The bare grapevines tap-tap against the wire trellises in the vineyard. Crocuses in mauve and violet have begun to sprout, a sign of new growth and expectations for the season to come. more…
Blog By: Gillian MacDonald
I have never been happier to arrive at a final destination than I was during my recent trip to Truro. After a brisk five minute walk on a particularly chilly day, all I could think about was being submerged in heat. Warm, cozy, welcomed heat. Since I was sans hubby this visit, a warming cuddle or hug was not to be had. I needed some heat fast!
Thankfully Bistro 22 offered just what I wanted – hot food and hot drinks in a comfy spot by the window. As soon as I arrived I was enveloped with warm smiles, a blast of heat, and was as snug as a bug in a rug. more…
Blog by: Jessie Harrold
To my right, rum-soaked banana flambé flares wildly, threatening any eyebrows and chef hats that lean too close; to my left, spicy tuna and tempura shrimp rolls are nabbed from platters dressed up with carrots carved in the shape of dragons. Ahead, proud Nova Scotian vintners pour out glass after glass of crisp Tidal Bay and I stand, in total awe, in the middle of my first Savour food & wine Festival. more…
It is no secret that the team at Taste of Nova Scotia is passionate about all things food and drink related, but our love for Nova Scotia is truly hard to contain. One this ‘Day of Love’ we felt that it was appropriate for each of us to take a few minutes to express how we really felt about Nova Scotia.
