from Out of Nova Scotia Gardens This recipe was sent to me some years ago by regional home economist Gail Keddy, when the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Marketing still had a home economics section. I include it not only because the muffins are delicious, and show off the versatility of carrots, but as […]

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Bestselling author and newspaper columnist Marie Nightingale has compiled this delightful book on choosing, storing, and cooking delicious local produce. From the lowly cabbage to the more glamorous asparagus and Brussels sprouts, freshly grown vegetables from Nova Scotia are unsurpassed in taste and texture. Offering over 160 delicious recipes, from Leek & Tomato Quiche to

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Moira Peters and Craig Pinhey have crafted an impressive and passionately written celebration of one of Canada’s most exciting and rapidly developing wine regions. Co-authored by two of Atlantic Canada’s foremost wine voices—Peters, a seasoned journalist and drinks writer, and Pinhey, a respected vintner and marketer—the book blends practical insights with infectious enthusiasm, while the visuals by

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from The Wine Lover’s Guide to Atlantic Canada These chewy chocolate blueberry wine brownies are the delicious dessert you never knew you needed! Atlantic Canada produces a ton of blueberries that wineries turn into a divine glass of libation. Ingredients 2/3 cup butter or margarine 5 ozs unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into pieces 1 3/4

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Whether it’s racking up international awards or attracting tourists to the east coast in droves, the world has taken notice of Atlantic Canada’s wine. The Wine Lover’s Guide to Atlantic Canada is the definitive guide to region, through the blueberry-wine empire of Newfoundland and Labrador, to the isolated terroir of Prince Edward Island, the lush river vineyards

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Win a beautifully curated book exploring the culture and cuisine of Haida Gwaii at https://www.instagram.com/p/DLBe1bjA34L/ $40 L:/person. Canada only. Ends Sat June 21/25

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Spicing Up the Cariboo: Characters, Cultures & Cuisines of the Cariboo Chilcotin, authored by Margaret-Anne Enders, Marilyn Livingston, Tom Salley, and Bettina Schoen, is a captivating anthology that intertwines personal narratives with cherished recipes, offering a profound insight into the diverse cultural landscape of British Columbia’s Cariboo Chilcotin region. This 192-page collection, published by Caitlin

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from Spicing Up the Cariboo Many ethnic culinary influences were incorporated into the Cariboo culture, one being Switzerland’s Verena Berger. This is her family’s favourite recipe. Ingredients 1/3 cup (80 mL) butter 1 cup (250 mL) white flour 2 cups (475 mL) scalded milk 6 eggs ½ lb (250 g) cheese – spicy Havarti or

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Spicing Up the Cariboo provides a glimpse into the rich ethnic diversity of both the Cariboo Chilcotin and the connection between community and kitchen. More than forty-five Cariboo Chilcotin residents of various cultural backgrounds interweave their tales of hardship, celebration, love, and resilience with traditional family recipes. The stories and recipes take you on a journey

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laget hiyt toxwum / Herring to Huckleberries by ošil (Betty Wilson), illustrated by Prashant Miranda, is a captivating children’s book that invites readers aged 6–8 into the heart of the ɬaʔəmɩn (Tla’amin) Nation’s seasonal traditions. Told bilingually in English and ʔayʔajuθəm, the language of the Tla’amin people, this 44-page picture book offers a rich tapestry

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