Hidden Gem Discovered

My husband, daughter and I ventured down to our local Farmers’ Market (Dartmouth) this morning as we had heard of the “croissant lady” known as “Two If By Sea“, and felt the need for a pastry fix.  Tara MacDonald is the marvelous woman who makes these scrumptious croissants and pain au chocolat.   To our [...]

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Shellfish, wine, sun, friends…Success!

Nothing makes me happier than when a perfect plan comes together…sunny Saturday, friends, food and wine. I was lucky enough to have my friend Nick & his wife Nicole come over to my house with the most spectacular oysters and clams, that Nick’s family harvests. Add some cheeses, bread, veggies & meat that were acquired [...]

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Mother’s Day at Sugar Moon Farm

One of the great things about moving to Halifax four years ago, was that I discovered the little gem that is Sugar Moon Farm. I recently went back for my third “appearance” and had a blast! This time around, I not only had put together a menu based on maple (as they are a sugar [...]

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