[Image-1] Update: Hines has published an update about this Voice of the City submission on his own blog. For added context, we’ve added a relevant passage from that post below in italics. The rest of his original Voice submission follows. “First of all, I wish to apologize to the Port Authority for potentially implying that […]
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
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The Seaport Market’s inadvertent whitening
[Image-1] A Saturday at the market is a busy affair. The warehouse-style building at Pier 20 is packed, filled with brightly coloured flowers, fresh vegetables and yummy smells of coffee, cupcakes, samosas and Jamaican beef patties. Mary Nkrumah is ready to work. The day before, she spent $135 on lamb, bought from a stand not […]
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Morning glory: breakfasts snacks under $7
Homemade Pop Tart Feed your nostalgic cravings with Anchored’s flaky and filled take on the Kellogg’s Pop-Tart. Sweet and savoury options have included pancetta and swiss, apricot and sweet cream, but you’re looking at a classic cherry jam. Anchored Espresso Bar and Toastery, 6451 Quinpool Road Fruit smoothie Here’s more evidence that mom always knows […]
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Grocery challenge: Farmers’ market vs supermarket
Are farmers’ markets better than grocery stores? You’ve probably asked yourself this very question. But you’ve probably never done a side-by-side comparison with a video crew to try and answer it. Because that’s what we’re for.
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Feet-ure presentation: Julien’s sock drive
In the spirit of ice-cold toes and all of the giving that goes on during this month, Barb Mulrooney—a friendly face you might recognize from Julien’s Bakery’s stall at the Seaport Farmers‘ Market (1209 Marginal Road)—is holding her second annual sock drive for Shelter Nova Scotia and the Mobile Outreach Street Health program this Saturday, […]
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SHOP THIS: Foxine
Theresa Lee Capell’s line of nature-inspired jewellery and accessories, Foxine, could have been plucked from a fairytale—her pieces are romantic and woodsy with just the right amount of grandeur, using repurposed materials like bark, leather and pinecones. Last weekend she was plunked into her own fairytale, showing off her line in the gift lounge at […]
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Ingrid Dunsworth
The Cake Lady, Seaport Farmers’ Market, 1209 Marginal Road In the Spring, Ingrid Dunsworth—The Cake Lady—met Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. “We had a good conversation and he said he really enjoyed and appreciated how I decorated and how fresh all my cakes looked.” She sent a package to London, and was invited […]
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Mary Nkrumah
Owner and chef, Mary’s African Cuisine, Seaport Farmers’ Market, 1209 Marginal Road and Noblemay Catering Mary Nkrumah has been cooking for over 15 years— taking notes from her mother, a caterer, and then studying culinary at home in Ghana—but for the last seven she’s made a name for herself and her dishes in Halifax. After […]
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SHOP THIS: Poison Pear
Pick your poison. Your Poison Pear, that is. The Halifax-based, one-woman operation (the woman being crafter extraordinaireBeth Ardron) known for its hand-drawn, hand-printed scarves, hats, shirts and accessories has your back—and your neck—in these crisp times. We recommend Poison Pear’s much-loved wool-acrylic button scarf, it’ll stay put on the most blustery of days (“I even […]
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ShopTalk presents: 25 Things To Do Downtown
1. Remember that the waterfront isn’t just for tourists But it is a good spot to people-watch said camera-slinging visitors. Walk it, run it, admire it from the ferry, eat take-out from Canadian Bacon Cookhouse or The Shack (Queen’s Wharf), check out Historic Properties (1869 Upper Water Street), rent wheels from I Heart Bikes (Sands […]
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Best Cookie / Cupcake / Doughnut
Gold Winner Susie’s Shortbreads, downtown Silver Winner Layers Cakes Bronze Winner Little Red Kitsch’n, Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market Coconut, sprinkles, sparkles, icing and gumdrops equal a cupcake overload. Locally owned Susie’s Shortbreads is a vision of everything a sweet shop should be, from the striped pink awning to its checkerboard floor. Your sweet tooth will […]