After 25 years of living on Lake Scugog, I came to appreciate fall as one of the most delicious seasons in North Durham. There is something irresistible about the crisp air, changing leaves, cozy sweaters—and, most of all, the abundance arriving from local farms and food producers. A simple drive through the countryside can become
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Maritime Flavours: Guidebook and Cookbook, Seventh Edition by Elaine Elliot and Virginia Lee, with vibrant photography by Keith Vaughan, is far more than a collection of recipes—it is a culinary passport to Canada’s Atlantic provinces. Blending travel writing, regional history, restaurant recommendations, and carefully adapted recipes, this enduring guide captures the essence of Nova Scotia,
For anyone who believes a great cookbook should tell a story as beautifully as it teaches you to cook, Niagara Food + Wine: Signature Recipes from Ontario’s Iconic Terroir by Magdalena Kaiser deserves a place on the kitchen counter rather than the coffee table. More than a collection of recipes, this stunning volume is an
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Our culinary road trip takes us to Ontario to explore wines made by Canadians for Canadians…and they are winning awards! Luke Whittall’s The Sipster’s Pocket Guide to 50 More Must-Try Ontario Wines: Volume 2 is a refreshing departure from traditional wine literature. Eschewing the often-pretentious jargon of the wine world, Whittall adopts a conversational tone
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There is something wonderfully appropriate about ending a culinary journey beside the sea. After weeks of travelling, tasting, talking, photographing and collecting stories from across Nova Scotia, I found myself on the Northumberland Shore, where the road seems to slow down and the food becomes inseparable from the landscape. Here, the Northumberland Strait stretches toward
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There are few places in Canada where nature and food are as closely connected as they are along Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy. Home to the world’s highest tides, fertile farmland, celebrated vineyards, charming villages and a thriving community of passionate food producers, this region rewards travellers with experiences that are every bit as memorable
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After exploring the rugged beauty of Cape Breton, the bustling waterfronts of Halifax and the Eastern Shore, and the picturesque communities of Nova Scotia’s South Shore, our culinary road trip heads west to a region where food is inseparable from history. Here, on the Acadian Shores, recipes are treasured heirlooms, fishing boats still dictate the
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Few places in Canada capture the marriage of landscape and cuisine quite like Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Stretching southwest from Halifax along Highway 103, this ribbon of rugged coastline offers more than breathtaking ocean views and postcard-perfect fishing villages. It is a region where food tells stories—stories of generations of fishermen, family-run bakeries, bustling wharves,
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There are destinations you visit for the scenery, and there are destinations you visit for the food. Nova Scotia offers the rare opportunity to indulge in both at every turn. Along the province’s Eastern Shore and into the vibrant city of Halifax, travelers are rewarded with dramatic Atlantic coastlines, charming fishing communities, historic landmarks, and
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A Culinary Journey Through Culture, Coastlines, and Community Over the next six weeks, we’ll be exploring the regions of Nova Scotia through the lens of food, culture, and the people who bring both to life. My goal is to uncover the stories behind the ingredients, recipes, and traditions that have shaped this remarkable province. What
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