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Good Bye Blue Hill and a Love Letter

A second guest post from Natalie, the direct follow-up to the last post: About 5 years ago, after a heartbreak so tremendous that it still brings me to tears more often than I would like to admit, I ran away…
A mother’s dream of a culinary adventure

If you have followed me for a while, you will know that food plays a major role in my life: I love to prepare and share it for and with friends, and I love to eat and talk about it.…
Appreciation

I came to understand something as I prepared to make my breakfast this morning. I have taken to eating a fresh seasonal fruit, like a handful of blueberries (I even found local strawberries this week – in late September!). I sprinkle…
Sydney, Nova Scotia: Rise Again!

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I headed for Cape Breton Island last weekend, at the turn of the seasons. You just can’t tell what will greet you. I have been in Cape Breton in October and experienced beautiful…
Spontaneous Generosity: Pay it Forward

I had an amazing experience at the Halifax Farmers’ Market on Saturday. Eating local is important to me, and having a connection to the people who grow the food I eat gives me a sense of groundedness. I love my Farmers’…