Recent Updates
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Civita Bruschetta
by Chef Michael Howell. 1 loaf crusty baguette – sourdough is best 3 very ripe but not mushy tomatoes, Italian Roma preferred 2 cloves garlic, one minced 1 leaf fresh basil, thinly sliced 1 tsp, freshly grated parmigiano...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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Tuscan Olive salad
by Chef Michael Howell. 3 cups Green olives, drained chopped 1 cup chopped black olives 1 roasted red pepper, chopped 2 tbsp capers 3 green onions, finely chopped 2 stalks celery chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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Up close and personal with Jimmy Rankin plus concerts, festivals and events
by Heather McLeod. When Jimmy Rankin heads home to Cape Breton, he follows Route 19, up the west coast. “That’s probably my favourite spot in Nova Scotia,” he says. “I grew up there, it’s beautiful. It’s got...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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Spring has sprung — Tulip time in Truro
by Krista Ivanov. Nothing says spring like a garden full of tulips and there’s no better place than Truro as the entire town celebrates those blooming bulbs. This is the 10th anniversary of the Truro Tulip Festival so...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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Spring has sprung — Apple blossom festival hits 75
by Krista Ivanov. Japan may have its cherry blossoms and the southern U.S. its magnolias, but nothing beats the fragrance and bloom of our very own apple blossoms. Those glorious white and pink petals dripping in orchards...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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Spring has sprung — Hummingbird paradise
by Heather McLeod. On top of South Mountain in Kings County lies a hidden sanctuary. Deep in the wilderness, a beautiful garden borders on the edge of the forest. Each spring, starting early in May, the male Ruby-throated...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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The Art of Dance in Halifax
by Heather McLeod. Back in 1973 a group of women saw the need to create a space to teach and promote dance, and most importantly: to create art. Nearly 35 years later that need is still running—or dancing—strong. The...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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Tying the Knot
by Melanie Furlong. Sailing boats, sandy beaches, lush gardens and the beautiful old churches of Nova Scotia all help make it a beautiful and romantic place to exchange vows with the one you love. Approximately 5,000...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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Wedding Tips
by Lifestyle staff, Lorrie Walker and numerous others. Music: Look for a local band in the area. Call the local tavern or legion. Consider a single entertainer with a guitar to give a kitchenparty feel to the end of your evening,following a deejay.Lots of...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007
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The basics of getting your garden to grow
by Evelyn Timmons. Mother Nature provides nutrient-rich soil, sunshine and rainfall, the essentials for a healthy garden, but without regular maintenance such as pruning, watering, weeding and fertilizing, your gardens can...
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2007