Monthly Archives : December 2016

What’s on the Menu


A dig through the food archives reveals what people were eating a century ago. Bright speeches made after justice had been done to the menu — The Morning Guardian, April 19, 1901 Apparently the best party ever to take place on Prince Edward Island was a dinner for two hockey teams held the evening of April 18, 1901. I make…

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Feeding It Forward


Kid-focussed food skills program gets big boost from Maple Leaf Foods. Many lament that today’s youth have no kitchen skills, but Chris Sallie is doing more than just complaining about the situation. A Red Seal chef with a big heart and firmly-held beliefs about levelling the playing field, Sallie spearheaded the creation of the Island Food Skills Initiative (IFSI) in…

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What Are You Really Hungry For?


Practicing mindfulness may help curb poor eating choices. Most Islanders are overweight and at increased risk for diabetes and other serious illnesses. North Americans gain on average one pound each holiday season and most of us only shed about half that before the next holiday season. In any one year, this weight gain seems small, however, over time this steady…

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Eats PEI Restaurant Profile – Local 343


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…

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The Food and Warmth Show


A new venue, new bands and plenty of goodwill = a recipe for success. There are some holiday events you hope to get to, then there are the ones that are not-to-be-missed. For me, The Food and Warmth Show fits in the latter category for several years. An evening of fantastic live music, food, and familiar faces. It was a…

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Hearty Meals Supporting Community Inclusions


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…

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The Little Island Kitchen – Chocolate


December is chocolate month here in The Little Island Kitchen, and what fun it was developing these recipes! From the awesome chocolatiers that I was able to source from to the last little spoonful of the final product, every moment has been a joy. I think that is part of the magic of chocolate – its power to delight and…

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TopFeed Launches, Marks Island First


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…

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For the Sake of the Children


PEI hosts healthy school lunch champion, Chef Tony Geraci. “You have the opportunity to make a global statement,” Chef Tony Geraci said, with an unbridled enthusiasm that is contagious. We’ve only just met and he’s already convinced me that PEI is capable of being a world leader in school lunch reform. The PEI Home and School Federation (PEIHSF) invited Geraci…

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