Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week…I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee. Mahone Bay restaurateur expanding to Bayport Wow…at only 29, Rebecca Colin is set to open her second restaurant/pub with …

Plant to Plate- Rhubarb Muffins

When thinking of spring and the return to fresh seasonal eating,  rhubarb is one of the first things that come to mind and that comes to life in the garden. With its beautiful pink and red stalks, there are endless possibilities when it comes to using it in your kitchen. One of my favourites is …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week…I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee. The Minimalist Garden Oh my…I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this writing by our very contributor Margaret …

Summer Student Jobs on the South Shore

I see them popping up on my Facebook feed regularly this time of year…summer jobs…and in particular summer student  jobs. Yes…it’s not all beach trips and ice cream…summer is also a great time for students to gain valuable skills and also of course save some money for their continuing education. Good news…there are lots of places…right …

Plant to Plate-Planting Seed Potatoes

This week in our Plant to Plate series with Wile’s Lake Farm Market we are talking about potatoes. The potato can sometimes be overlooked, but are very nutritious, inexpensive and versatile. A great source of fibre, there are endless options when it comes to preparing and using them in your kitchen. In the summer, I …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week…I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee. Nova Scotia chocolate company founded by Syrian refugees names first bar after Indigenous word for peace This story and …

Highlights from the Esso Cup- the Players, the Games and the Volunteers

What a week…what an event! The 2018 Esso Cup wrapped up on Saturday and Canada’s National Female Midget Championship saw 6 teams from across the country gather in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia to compete for the Cup. The skill, ability and sportsmanship of these high school age players, was unbelievable. The games were fast and exciting! …

Getting the Week under Control- Meal Plan Monday

Certain seasons are busier than others. When you have a family, they all can certainly feel busy, but definitely there are times when the calendar is full and lots of things are happening. We are in one of those seasons. Sports, year-end school events, getting my garden in, planning for summer, our seasonal AirBnB is …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week…I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee. Women’s clothing store expands to serve community Great story of seeing a need for the community and now 5 …

Gow’s Recognizes Giving Back- Cheryl Grantham

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 …