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A blog about restaurants, food festivals & events based in Halifax, NS.

Also describes tales of gastronomical adventures near and dear to my heart...and stomach.

Latest Blog Posts

  • Oh MY Jelly! on Nov 20, 2009 in Recipe

    When I was over at my aunt's house for Thanksgiving dinner, she made me sample two of her latest culinary triumphs. Now I say "made", but to be honest, I did so quite willingly! As it turns out, she opened up the wonderful world of jelly. My only exp...

  • Moxie's in Dartmouth Crossing on Nov 19, 2009

    A couple of weeks ago, I went for lunch with some colleagues at Moxie's in Dartmouth Crossing. There's not much to say here- I was pretty underwhelmed with my food, as were my colleagues with theirs. I do have to give this resto props, though, as th...

  • One very sexy chocolate bar... on Nov 16, 2009 in Chocolate Downtown Coffee Annapolis Valley Local Product

    This weekend, I found myself at Just Us! Coffee on Spring Garden. As I ordered my usual Sumatran java, I found myself pulled toward their chocolate selection. As I made up my mind that a little chocolate for breakfast wouldn't be such a bad thing, I...

  • Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards on Nov 13, 2009

    Last Thursday, November 5th, members of Taste of Nova Scotia gathered at the Prince George Hotel for the 2009 Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards. This year, as opposed to a sit down dinner, small bites were presented at stations and then dessert wa...

  • Halifax Chamber of Commerce's Annual Fall Dinner on Nov 12, 2009

    Last Wednesday, along with three of my colleagues, I spent the day, from 8:30 am-3:30 pm putting chair covers onto 750-odd chairs for the Halifax Chamber of Commerce's Annual Fall Dinner. I love the Chamber's dinner events; the buzz in the office, th...

  • Wednesday night at Onyx on Nov 9, 2009 in Appetizers

    Last week, I went to Onyx for dinner. A friend and I met at the Port of Wines, picked up a delicious Carmenere, and off we went to the resto for an evening of great food. Now, I've written about Onyx before proclaiming that I think it's one of the...

  • Adsum's Successful Canadian Woman's Dinner on Nov 6, 2009 in Local Event

    Last Thursday, I was invited to attend Adsum's House's Successful Canadian Women's Dinner at Pier 21. Having known someone who has struggled with domestic issues, I was thankful for the chance to attend and lend my support to such a wonderful event.A...