Classic Potato Salad

It’s the May long weekend and that time of year when we officially switch our minds to summer…even if we’re still reaching for sweaters and hoodies some days. 😉 It’s time to start thinking of outdoor living, fun gatherings and food! No matter what, you have to think about the food and most often during …

My #1 Tip for Keeping your Kitchen Clean

We are a family of five, my husband and I and our 3 teenage children. Over the years there have been girlfriends, boyfriends, billets, international students and extended family who are here quite often, and guess what…they are all hungry! 😉 I cook a lot. I don’t always love it, but when I’m organized and …

Let’s Go to the Market- Wile’s Lake Farm Market

We’ve been in a real cold snap recently, and this week was particularly harsh, with snow and freezing rain. I know a lot of people who like to travel down south during this time of year, and often begin a countdown to when they are feeling the heat of the sun and sand between their …

Local “South Shore” Love for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, have any plans made yet? I didn’t think so. 😉 A lot of people view Valentine’s Day as a Hallmark, consumer driven holiday, but honestly aren’t we all needing a bit of love and hearts by mid February…especially this year? And what is better than some local “South …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday mornings I usually take time to catch up on stories I may not have time to read through the week. Thought I would share some that caught my eye this week, maybe you will enjoy them with another Sunday coffee as well. 5 ways cooking from scratch will change your life : TreeHugger Making …

10 Local South Shore “Experiences” to Give this Year

Christmas is in two weeks…how are you doing? Got everything wrapped up, under the tree, sipping on eggnog? I didn’t think so. Do the thoughts of hitting the mall make you feel woozy and faint, or maybe that’s just my husband who gets like that anytime he is near a mall in December? Do you …

A Festive Night out with the PC Holiday Insiders Classes

One week when I was unloading my groceries from the Atlantic Superstore, I spotted a one page flyer that was tucked inside. It was a notice about a Special Culinary Event…the PC Holiday Insiders Classes. It mentioned trying new items from their PC Insider’s Collection, participating in a “partial” hands on cooking class and enjoying …

Simple Local Life Holiday Gift Guide- South Shore Spirit

We are so fortunate to live here on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Our beautiful beaches and trails, our friendly and supportive communities and an abundance of talented artisans and committed entrepreneurs and business owners, are just a few of the reasons this area is so unique. During the upcoming Holiday season, we can …

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Ahhhh…January, with your wind chills and weather watches, your dark days and slippery roads…we need something. We need Slow Cooker Chicken Chili. I have a few different chili recipes I make. Some in my slow cooker, others just on the stove. This is one is nice because it literally takes 10 minutes to throw together, …