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Precursors to Pop-ups

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 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

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...
A Toast to the Irish

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...
Valentine’s Day

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...
#ShantyTok

#ShantyTok

If you are a Maritimer, chances are good that at one time or another, you’ve asked “What do you with a drunken sailor” (as my three-year-old niece did when her parents had company) or encouraged others to “heave away.”  These words come from what we call “sea...