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Summer to me means barbecue. I enjoy cooking outside while the sun is shining and the birds are singing, not to mention the lack of dishes to wash! I love just about anything barbecued from burgers and hot dogs, to roasted veggies and potatoes, but my absolute favourite; barbecued chicken – tastes like summer to …
When you cook as much as I do, having fresh herbs to use is so nice and elevates even a simple meal into something delicious. Oregano, basil, chives are common herbs that are easy to grow and adds immense flavour to your recipes. All of this is why I am so excited to finally have …
I don’t know about you, but by the time spring comes and I start planning and working in my garden, I can’t wait until the first harvest of something that I can enjoy. For most of us, that first harvest is rhubarb. Which can only mean one thing….. Rhubarb Syrup! I love rhubarb. It might …
Sunday mornings I usually grab a cup of coffee and take time to catch up on stories I may not have time to read through the week. I thought I would share some that caught my eye this week, that you might enjoy with your Sunday Morning Coffee as well. LighthouseNow: Port Medway log roller …
The South Shore is known for their volunteer spirit. In communities all across this area there are hundreds of people giving back in some way each and every week and making a difference in people’s lives. They are fire-fighting, teaching, entertaining, raising money, driving, cooking, serving and more. Volunteerism is a vital part to building …
I so enjoy bringing you stories, helping you with meal plans and highlighting all we have to offer here on the South Shore. The support of these Simple Local Life sponsors over the past month, allows me to dedicate the time required to continue with this work and the blog. I would encourage you to …
Quality Heirloom Craftsmanship and Design I think I was first introduced to Ocean View Woodworking though the wonderful, visual world of Instagram. I somehow found and started following their Instagram account and was continuously smitten with their beautiful handmade products, especially the cutting boards, that would come across my feed, all produced in beautiful Blue …
It’s soon summertime and the living should be easy…right? But darn it…all those kids, family, ME…are still hungry and need to eat EVERY…single…day! Ugh. I’ve mentioned before that one of the ways I handle meals during the summer, typically involve making a big salad on Saturday for the weekend and then just firing up the …
Sunday mornings I usually take time to catch up on stories I may not have time to read through the week. I thought I would share some that caught my eye this week. Join me for a Sunday morning coffee. ‘It’s really easy:’ Unpacked Halifax becomes first zero waste store in Maritimes | Metro Halifax …
Wow…May is really flying by, and even though we are still experiencing some cool and wet spring days, I have already shifted my meal planning and use my barbecue more often than not. I’m not typically someone who barbecues all year, so I like to take advantage of cooking outside over an open flame when …