Whether it’s about reducing our environmental footprint (looking at recycled content in paper) or advancing social justice (avoiding sweatshop labour), changing institutional procurement policies and practices is an important piece of the...
Read More »marbled eggs – just in time for Easter
Looking for a fun way to serve hard boiled eggs? Start with the eggshell. Years ago when the kids were younger, I would make colored eggs for them as part of the Easter egg hunt. I would also make marbled deviled eggs to serve...
Read More »Halifax Burger Week 2016 – Burgers 1-6
Burger Week is now in full swing, and everyone is talking about what burgers they love, and which ones fell short. I have been powering through multiple burgers a day, and I figured I would give my thoughts on the burgers I’ve tackled. My time...
Read More »Halifax Burger Week 2016 – Meet Your Burger Ambassadors!
The glory, the fame, the meat sweats. These are all things that come with the highly sought after role of Halifax Burger Ambassador. As last year’s Ambassador, I know firsthand how awesome it is to fill this role, and it really made my Burger...
Read More »Brunch at Studio East
Studio East 6021 Cunard St, Halifax I recently took my pal MGyver out for a belated birthday brunch. He suggested Studio East, having been nothing but impressed with his experiences there. I hadn’t been to Studio East yet, so I was all...
Read More »Halifax Burger Week 2016 Preview – Part 4
The restaurants are prepping, people are making their lists, and the beer is being chilled. It is now only 2 sleeps until Halifax Burger Week, and the excitement is real! I have my burger schedule all ready to go, and while it doesn’t include...
Read More »Canning 101: Pickled Beets
Last week we had a lot of fun canning with Veith House. When chatting with Veith House about what to make, we agreed that the recipe needed to be affordable and easy. Pickled beets fit that bill. Beets are available...
Read More »Halifax Burger Week 2016 Preview – Part 3
We are now a mere 4 days away from one of my favourite events of the year! Come this Friday, Halifax Burger Week will be in full swing, and restaurants will be packed with burger-lovers wanting to sink their teeth into the many great creations that...
Read More »Halifax Burger Week 2016 Preview – Part 2
Burger Week is now only 5 days away, and I can almost taste all the delicious burgers (maybe because I actually have tasted some of them already). I know you are all eager to get out there and get eating, so I’m here with Part 2 of...
Read More »Halifax Burger Week 2016 Preview – Part 1
It’s that time of year again! Halifax Burger Week is now less than a week away, and social media is buzzing with excitement. With 59 restaurants participating last year, I didn’t think that this event could get any bigger, but The Coast...
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