March 1, 2017
Kendra Kozek takes first steps towards dream of opening a patisserie Kendra Kozek came to PEI to learn the dark arts of pastry and despite graduating last year from the Culinary Institute with the secret knowledge of macarons and palmiers she’s yet to leave the Island. “Almost everyone in my class has left,” she said on a cold afternoon at…
February 1, 2017
Kate Lee, the Spice Lady of PEI, adds flavour to the local retail landscape Kate Lee’s obsession with spices began with a fervent search for the perfect shawarma spice mix when she was just 19 and working at the Town & Country restaurant in Charlottetown. While the family that ran the restaurant shared many recipes with her, the concoction of…
February 1, 2017
The Upper Room Soup Kitchen’s new general manager, staff, and volunteers prepare 4,000 meals per month for their clients Walking through the doors of the Upper Room Soup Kitchen at 10:45 on a Tuesday morning I’m greeted by the delicious smell of food and the sound of laughter coming from the kitchen. “The Tuesday Girls”, as they refer to themselves,…
January 1, 2017
Nancy Sanderson offers visitors a glimpse into sustainable farming at Hope River Farms Nancy Sanderson’s 98-year-old grandmother still works the family farm in Saskatchewan on a daily basis. When I ask Sanderson if she herself ever takes a break or a vacation from her farm in Hope River, she replies that she’s just not the kind of person that particularly…
January 1, 2017
The History “I didn’t set out to open a food business,” said Moyna Matheson, owner of Samuel’s Coffee House. “I had years of experience in food and hospitality, but what I really wanted to do was create a space in downtown Summerside where people could gather. I wanted to help revitalize the area. It was a risk, but two locations…
January 1, 2017
Meal delivery service offers delicious eats and positivity “Excuses are BS, let’s get better together,” Terrence Taylor said mere moments after we first sat down to chat about food, health, and inspiring change. Taylor is the man behind The TnT Food Experience, a meal delivery service based out of Charlottetown. It’s been just over a year since The TnT Food…
December 1, 2016
The Space Arriving through the Marché on the main floor, you’re greeted by chefs working in the open kitchen. If you’re looking for something quick for lunch or supper, this is the place. If you’re dining in, make your way upstairs to the dining room. Resembling a PEI farmhouse, the décor here changes frequently There’s something new to appreciate each…
December 1, 2016
The Maple House Bakery & Café offers more than just delicious treats. The Maple House Bakery and Café in O’Leary is known for homemade baking and hearty meals, but few are aware the business is owned by Community Inclusions. The non-profit supports Islanders with intellectual disabilities. Thirteen to twenty adults with intellectual disabilities come to the Maple House each weekday…
December 1, 2016
PEI’s first Canada-wide subscription box service shines light on Island food producers. Does coming home to a box filled with a week’s worth of breakfast goodies or tasty snacks sound like a sweet idea? The founders of TopFeed are counting on it. Vaughn Murphy and Rafael Aguirre recently launched the first Island-based web subscription service, featuring Island-made edibles delivered to…
November 1, 2016
Eats PEI sat down with Cathy McInnis, owner of The Thoughtful Squash, to learn more about the unique restaurant that has recently relocated to downtown Charlottetown. The History When Cathy McInnis set to work planning her dream restaurant she had very definite ideas. “I knew I wanted to be in town and have the first really savvy, vegetarian restaurant that…