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Precursors to Pop-ups
Milk men, egg men, and bread men– Oh, my! Peddling goods from house to house used to be a thing! Some readers (of a certain age) no doubt remember the Fuller Brush Man, for example, dropping by your house periodically to sell his wares. He carried his goods with him...
Something Fishy about Breakfast
Something Fishy.... Ah, what’s better than a hearty homecooked breakfast any day of the week. But it’s especially welcome on those weekend mornings when there is more time to savour the flavours while sipping your favourite hot brew. Just think about it: toast,...
Fish for the Future
The whole idea of sustainability is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Sustainability is a bit of a buzzword these days - and well it should be! The whole idea of sustainability is meeting the...
A Toast to the Irish
You don’t have to be Irish to be Irish! According to a recent census, almost a third of Prince Edward Islanders are of Irish descent - a proportion which is fairly consistent throughout Atlantic Canada. On St. Patrick’s Day, though, as recounted in song in the 1971...
Valentine’s Day
While traditionally thought of as a day for lovers, anyone can and should celebrate love. Valentine’s Day is fast approaching - so the time to prepare is now! Rather than a last-minute dash for a leftover bundle of roses at the supermarket or a card which you hastily...
#ShantyTok
Bizarre isn’t it, that this centuries-old musical tradition is raging across the digital world in the 21st century. But wait, given the odd year we’ve just come through, perhaps it’s not so strange after all. Maybe, with all of our physical distancing and yearning for connection, this genre which was meant to bind separate bodies together into one shared, cooperative action is floating our boat quite nicely at the moment.
Consumable Gifts
Giving consumable gifts has never been so easy - make these days a little brighter (and more delicious) with Mary Manette Seafood We understand it can be hard to cut down during the holidays and still get that festive payoff - consumable food and beverage gifts not...
Entertaining at the drop of a hat
Be prepared for any last-minute visit with Mary Manette. You’ve been there – you invited friends over for a glass of wine, but the day has completely gotten away from you. What will you serve them? Or maybe there was no plan at all, and the neighbours just...
Smoked Herring for cozy snacks on the patio
Friends stopping by this weekend? We’ve got you covered–it’s never been so easy to serve Canadian seafood and our Smoked Herring is now available for purchase online! ⠀
Perfect Pairings
Pairing wines with smoked seafood From rich and smokey, to sparkling and refreshing, pairing wines with seafood is both fun, and delicious! Sommelier Lesley Quinn was in seafood and wine heaven tasting and pairing our naturally-smoked seafood with a variety of...