September 1, 2017
“Take the right at the church and we’re just down the road from there.” Travelling along Route 2 from Charlottetown, the directions to O’Neil Home Gallery & Café are fairly straightforward: continue west to Kensington, just go straight when you hit the lights—which takes you onto Route 20, drive until you see the big church in Malpeque, and that’s where…
September 1, 2017
The rustic charm of Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead in Orwell, PEI offers a welcome place of respite that will feed the soul and fill the belly. The historical property is best known as the homestead of the Macphail family, headed by the illustrious Canadian scholar, Sir Andrew, who purchased it in 1864. The home remained in…
August 1, 2017
PEI Fishermen’s Association gets behind theatrical production, Glenda’s Kitchen, to raise awareness of the Island fishery Seafood chowder and butter biscuits. Storytelling and singing. Each of these quintessential Island pairings is a treat unto itself, but blend them together and you’ve got the recipe for a perfect afternoon filled with heart and hearty goodness. Glenda’s Kitchen, a production of The…
August 1, 2017
Riverview Country Market showcases local food entrepreneurs’ products With scores of new local products and a busy cafe serving up unique beverages, Riverview Country Market has changed since my last visit. I’d only been to Riverview a handful of times; this time it was their new coffee offerings featured on Instagram that drew me in. From Fat Coffee (coffee with…
August 1, 2017
Fall Flavours Festival highlights three communities with a new event series From shipbuilding to lobster fishing, seaweed harvesting and lighthouse-keeping, the waters that hug our gorgeous sandbar have profoundly shaped every aspect of Island life. And the coastal communities that were born from the first outposts of PEI’s Acadian and European settlers still remain integral to the Island way of…
Highlights of what’s happening in PEI’s food scene this month Tyne Valley Oyster Festival Aug 2-6, Tyne Valley Established in 1964, the Festival has become famous for record-breaking action at the Canadian Oyster Shucking Championship (Aug 4), and unlimited oysters for all ticket holders. To plan your oyster trip up west, go to tvoysterfest.ca Friday Night out at Roma Aug…
July 1, 2017
Investigating the real story behind Charlottetown food bank’s rejection of Barnyard Organics’ donated eggs When Mark Bernard of Barnyard Organics in Freetown packed up his truck in early May with 40 dozen organic eggs to deliver to the Upper Room Food Bank in Charlottetown, he was expecting to return home with an empty truck, but that didn’t happen. The food…
July 1, 2017
New Glasgow’s River Clyde buoyed by support of creatives, chefs, newcomers, and community Following a successful inaugural year in 2016, it was hard for co-creators Ker Wells and Megan Stewart to imagine not doing the River Clyde Pageant again this year. The outdoor travelling performance provides an entertaining and educational tour along the banks of the River Clyde in New…
July 1, 2017
I never really understood why anyone vacations off-Island in the summer, as the Island is exactly where I want to be once the weather turns warmer. One of my all-time favourite things to do is to hop in my car and see where it takes me. With a stop for something to eat along the way, of course! Turning off…
July 1, 2017
10th annual Village Feast in Souris raises funds for local and global charities The Village Feast—if you’ve never heard of it or you’ve heard of it, but not yet made the trek to Souris to take part, make 2017 the year you change that. Trust me, from one foodie to another, you won’t regret it. An incredible community initiative that…