The turkey suppers in Canaan are always great, worth the drive...I'm sure it's also worth the drive to Caledonia for another turkey supper. That pig roast is tempting, as is the tea party at the DesBrisay Museum. Stay dry this weekend, folks!
Breakfasts
October 1,
Italy Cross, Middlewood & District fire hall,
7- 11 a.m.
Adults $6, children (5- 12) $3.
October 1,
Pinehurst Hall,
7-11 a.m.
$6/ person.
Teas/Luncheons
October 1,
Chowder and Soup Luncheon
St. John's Lutheran Church, Mahone Bay,
11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Pies and cakes for dessert.
$7.
October 2
DesBrisay Museum
2-4 pm
Enjoy a tea party straight from old London town with traditional English folk music, a menu of assorted teas and punch, tea sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, fruit tartlets and assorted squares.
Tickets are $10 per person, and include entry to the fall exhibit, 'Dish it Up', and one entry in the 'Tea Party Delight Basket' raffle, to be drawn that day. (value $150). Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance.
Suppers
October 1,
Hot Turkey Supper.
Little Red School, Canaan.
3:30- 6 p.m.,
Adults $10, 5- 12 $5, under 5 free.
Bake table available.
Proceeds: three local churches.
October 1,
Bean and Ham Supper.
Pleasantville & District Fire Department,
4- 6 p.m.
Beans, ham, potato salad, brown bread and pie.
Adults $8, children $3, under 5 free.
October 1,
Bean and Salad Supper,
West Northfield Community Centre, 227 Feeners Corner Rd.
4 to 6:30 p.m.,
Adults $8, under 12 $2.
Proceeds: Anglican Parish of New Germany.
October 1,
Pig Roast,
Petite Riviere fire dept.,
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Salads, baked beans, homemade rolls, warm apple crisp with ice cream.
Adults $15, children 5-12 years $7, under 5 free.
October 1.
Chinese Supper.
East Dalhousie Community Centre
4:30 p.m start.
Adults $11, 5- 12 years $5, under 5 free.
Proceeds: Anglican Church. Takeouts available at 4 p.m.
October 1,
Turkey Supper,
Caledonia United Church.
all home-made food,
4:30-7 p.m.
Adults $12; children $6; under 5 free.
Friday, 30 September 2011
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Mmmmore marvelous mountain ash
I'm trying to shoot as many pics of the mountain ash trees in my neighbourhood before the nice green foliage fades, enjoy!
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Go for the four corners!
Bingo players spotted at this year's Big Ex.
I.........32. I.......three, two.
Friday, 23 September 2011
What's on this weekend? Variety Supper! Breakfasts! Roast Beef! BBQ Salmon and more!!
I know where I'm eating dinner on Sunday, First South Variety Supper, YEIAH!! Seriously, it's worth checking out. Be prepared for a wait....Find the closest meal and support your local community groups! Have a great weekend, everyone.
Breakfasts
September 24,
Breakfast at Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg,
7:30-11:30 a.m.
Adults $7; ages 5-12, $3. Takeout available for pick-up $7.50.
634-4215
Saturday, September 24,
Newfie Breakfast,
Chester Basin Legion.
7:30-10:30,
Menu selections and take-out available.
Saturday, September 24.
Fireman's Breakfast,
United Communities fire hall, Cherry Hill,
8 - 11 a.m.
Adults $6, children 5 -12 $3.25, under 5 free.
September 25,
Brunch,
Legion Br. #49 Mahone Bay,
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Adults $6; children $3; under 5 free.
Suppers
Saturday, September 24,
St. Mark's Anglican Church, Annual "Fish Fry,"
Western Shore fire hall,
noon- 6 p.m.
Dinner includes haddock, fries and coleslaw.
Prices: 1 piece, $5.50, 2 piece, $7.50, 3 piece, $9.50.
Desserts available plus flea market and bake table.
Saturday, September 24,
Roast Beef Supper,
St. Luke's Church Hall, 12713 Rhodes Corner, Hwy 3.
4-6:30 p.m.,
Cakes for dessert.
Adults $10, 5-12 years $5 and under 5 free.
Fundraiser to support the Halifax Hospital Chaplaincy.
Saturday, September 24,
BBQ Salmon Supper,
Broad Cove hall,
5:30 and 7 p.m.
$15.
BBQ salmon (with ham alternate), spinach salad, potato salad, cucumber salad, dessert.
Tables both floors.
Tickets available at the door or phone 677-2209.
Sunday, September 25,
Variety Supper,
Grace Lutheran Church, First South,
4-6 p.m.
Adults $10, children $5, under 5 years free.
Breakfasts
September 24,
Breakfast at Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg,
7:30-11:30 a.m.
Adults $7; ages 5-12, $3. Takeout available for pick-up $7.50.
634-4215
Saturday, September 24,
Newfie Breakfast,
Chester Basin Legion.
7:30-10:30,
Menu selections and take-out available.
Saturday, September 24.
Fireman's Breakfast,
United Communities fire hall, Cherry Hill,
8 - 11 a.m.
Adults $6, children 5 -12 $3.25, under 5 free.
September 25,
Brunch,
Legion Br. #49 Mahone Bay,
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Adults $6; children $3; under 5 free.
Suppers
Saturday, September 24,
St. Mark's Anglican Church, Annual "Fish Fry,"
Western Shore fire hall,
noon- 6 p.m.
Dinner includes haddock, fries and coleslaw.
Prices: 1 piece, $5.50, 2 piece, $7.50, 3 piece, $9.50.
Desserts available plus flea market and bake table.
Saturday, September 24,
Roast Beef Supper,
St. Luke's Church Hall, 12713 Rhodes Corner, Hwy 3.
4-6:30 p.m.,
Cakes for dessert.
Adults $10, 5-12 years $5 and under 5 free.
Fundraiser to support the Halifax Hospital Chaplaincy.
Saturday, September 24,
BBQ Salmon Supper,
Broad Cove hall,
5:30 and 7 p.m.
$15.
BBQ salmon (with ham alternate), spinach salad, potato salad, cucumber salad, dessert.
Tables both floors.
Tickets available at the door or phone 677-2209.
Sunday, September 25,
Variety Supper,
Grace Lutheran Church, First South,
4-6 p.m.
Adults $10, children $5, under 5 years free.
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Conquerall Bank Fire Dept. Annual Planked Halibut Supper Review
Conquerall Bank Fire Dept. Annual Planked Halibut Supper
Aug. 21, 2011
Conquerall Bank, NS
It was a humid Sunday in August, as we arrived in the fire hall parking lot. I was expecting a fire fighter directing traffic, but sadly the crowds had not arrived and there was no need for someone to coordinate the parking.
Who knows why these suppers are crazy one year and slow the next? There was a competing roast pork supper in Lahave that day. Perhaps the winds had blown from surf to turf? No matter, we were determined to feast upon planked halibut. Have I whetted your appetite? Then read on....
Before we went in, we ventured behind the fire hall to see the halibut cooking in front of the open fire. Folks were sweating, especially those whose job it was to tend the fire, like this 'fullah':
Some commented on the small size of the halibut fillets, while others chatted about the dwindling supply of that fine fish...others, stood beside their pokey stick and looked manly:
We were lucky to witness a plank get removed from the fire and made ready for the dining hall. Wire cutters at the ready, the men began the slow task of releasing the delicious halibut from its wired prison:
It was too much to bear, we needed to eat that fish! We headed inside. The room of chairs that in years gone by had been filled overflowing with hungry diners lay vacant. We quickly made our way to our seats. I love the custom place mats they print up for their summer events:
Before long, a very, very sweaty server greeted us, took our tickets and before we knew it, flavour country had arrived:
When you have a formula as good as this one, you don't change a thing. Some of the best mashed potatoes I have ever tasted were on my plate. How do they do it? Perhaps it's better to leave good things, like those scrumptious scoops of starch, a mystery. A simple slice of cucumber and tomato graced the plate and....sweet baby reekris, that halibut.
Some in the hall felt the need to complain that the fish was slightly dry. Others, like myself, didn't feel the need to critique the meal, as if they were dining in a four star restaurant. The 'secret sauce' the dehydrated workers had basted on the fish made for a delectable skin on the generous portion of halibut before me. Dining bliss.
We cleaned our plates, leaving room for pie of course! The coconut cream was the only selection made from scratch, it did not leave us wanting.
Before long, the staff started clearing tables around us as we realized...that was our cue to leave.
Another successful outing, at least for our dining party. Here's hoping for a better turnout next year!
Aug. 21, 2011
Conquerall Bank, NS
It was a humid Sunday in August, as we arrived in the fire hall parking lot. I was expecting a fire fighter directing traffic, but sadly the crowds had not arrived and there was no need for someone to coordinate the parking.
Who knows why these suppers are crazy one year and slow the next? There was a competing roast pork supper in Lahave that day. Perhaps the winds had blown from surf to turf? No matter, we were determined to feast upon planked halibut. Have I whetted your appetite? Then read on....
Before we went in, we ventured behind the fire hall to see the halibut cooking in front of the open fire. Folks were sweating, especially those whose job it was to tend the fire, like this 'fullah':
Some commented on the small size of the halibut fillets, while others chatted about the dwindling supply of that fine fish...others, stood beside their pokey stick and looked manly:
We were lucky to witness a plank get removed from the fire and made ready for the dining hall. Wire cutters at the ready, the men began the slow task of releasing the delicious halibut from its wired prison:
It was too much to bear, we needed to eat that fish! We headed inside. The room of chairs that in years gone by had been filled overflowing with hungry diners lay vacant. We quickly made our way to our seats. I love the custom place mats they print up for their summer events:
Before long, a very, very sweaty server greeted us, took our tickets and before we knew it, flavour country had arrived:
When you have a formula as good as this one, you don't change a thing. Some of the best mashed potatoes I have ever tasted were on my plate. How do they do it? Perhaps it's better to leave good things, like those scrumptious scoops of starch, a mystery. A simple slice of cucumber and tomato graced the plate and....sweet baby reekris, that halibut.
Some in the hall felt the need to complain that the fish was slightly dry. Others, like myself, didn't feel the need to critique the meal, as if they were dining in a four star restaurant. The 'secret sauce' the dehydrated workers had basted on the fish made for a delectable skin on the generous portion of halibut before me. Dining bliss.
We cleaned our plates, leaving room for pie of course! The coconut cream was the only selection made from scratch, it did not leave us wanting.
Before long, the staff started clearing tables around us as we realized...that was our cue to leave.
Another successful outing, at least for our dining party. Here's hoping for a better turnout next year!
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Magnificent Mountain Ash!
These gorgeous shrubs, some the size of trees, are currently laden with gorgeous red berries. Stop and soak in the vibrant complimentary colours if you spot a good specimen.
I'll be posting more shots of mountain ash in the following weeks, stay tuned!
Monday, 19 September 2011
Woo HOO! A cool 20 thousand views!
I'm sure quite a few are my own, checking how the blog is looking...or people coming to my blog by accident...but still, 20k, I'll take it!!
Thanks to all the returning readers, I always appreciate the comments and feedback, keep 'em coming. ^_^
Here's to another twenty thou'!
Thanks to all the returning readers, I always appreciate the comments and feedback, keep 'em coming. ^_^
Here's to another twenty thou'!
Just another gorgeous sunset in Rose Bay
Had to pull over and snap some shots on the drive home...what a sunset!
Friday, 16 September 2011
What's on this weekend? Baked Beans! Bacon 'n eggs! Roast turkey and beef! Baked ham! Fish 'n' chips and other delectable offerings!!
Do you like food? If so, you will be a happy camper this weekend!
Lots to choose from Sat. and Sun...take your pick of breakfasts, both are great.
The bean and salad supper is usually just that, so don't be expecting much else. ^_^ The Blandford suppers are always a treat. If their canteen at The Big Ex is any indication, the Italy Cross fish and chip supper stands to be excellent. The roast beef supper in Newcombville roast beef suppers are great comfort food as well...
Breakfasts
September 17,
Riverport and District Firemen's Breakfast,
7:30- 11:30 a.m.,
usual menu,
$7 adults; $3 children 6- 12; children 5 and under free.
September 17,
Fireman's Breakfast.
Petite Riviere fire hall,
8-11 a.m.
Full menu, adults $6, under 12 $3, under 5 free.
Information call 688-1174
Sunday, September 18,
Brunch,
Masonic Hall, 216 North Street, Bridgewater.
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Pancakes, sausages, beans, fish cakes, bacon, eggs, hash browns, brown bread, tea biscuits, etc. Adults $7, children 5-12, $4.50. All welcome.
Suppers
Saturday, September 17,
Bean and Salad Supper,
Pinehurst community hall,
4- 6 p.m.
Adults $8, children $3. Proceeds for New West Pine United Church
September 17,
Turkey Supper,
4:30-6 p.m.
District #1 Blandford Community Centre.
Adults $10, children $5, under 5 free.
Doors open at 3:30 for bake table. Proceeds to St. Barnabas Church.
Saturday, September 17,
Baked Ham and Variety Supper,
North Brookfield Hall,
4:30- 6:30 p.m.
Free will offering. Takeout service available.
September 18,
Fish & Chip Supper,
Italy Cross, Middlewood and district fire hall.
3-6 p.m.
Cakes, strawberry shortcake and strawberries and cream for desserts.
Adults $10, children (5-12) $5.
Sunday, September 18,
Roast Beef Supper,
Newcombville fire hall,
4- 6:30 p.m.
Menu consists of roast beef with mashed potatoes, peas, carrots, gravy and assorted pie for desert.
Adults: $10, children 5-12: $4.50. Under 5: free. Proceeds for fire department.
Lots to choose from Sat. and Sun...take your pick of breakfasts, both are great.
The bean and salad supper is usually just that, so don't be expecting much else. ^_^ The Blandford suppers are always a treat. If their canteen at The Big Ex is any indication, the Italy Cross fish and chip supper stands to be excellent. The roast beef supper in Newcombville roast beef suppers are great comfort food as well...
Breakfasts
September 17,
Riverport and District Firemen's Breakfast,
7:30- 11:30 a.m.,
usual menu,
$7 adults; $3 children 6- 12; children 5 and under free.
September 17,
Fireman's Breakfast.
Petite Riviere fire hall,
8-11 a.m.
Full menu, adults $6, under 12 $3, under 5 free.
Information call 688-1174
Sunday, September 18,
Brunch,
Masonic Hall, 216 North Street, Bridgewater.
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Pancakes, sausages, beans, fish cakes, bacon, eggs, hash browns, brown bread, tea biscuits, etc. Adults $7, children 5-12, $4.50. All welcome.
Suppers
Saturday, September 17,
Bean and Salad Supper,
Pinehurst community hall,
4- 6 p.m.
Adults $8, children $3. Proceeds for New West Pine United Church
September 17,
Turkey Supper,
4:30-6 p.m.
District #1 Blandford Community Centre.
Adults $10, children $5, under 5 free.
Doors open at 3:30 for bake table. Proceeds to St. Barnabas Church.
Saturday, September 17,
Baked Ham and Variety Supper,
North Brookfield Hall,
4:30- 6:30 p.m.
Free will offering. Takeout service available.
September 18,
Fish & Chip Supper,
Italy Cross, Middlewood and district fire hall.
3-6 p.m.
Cakes, strawberry shortcake and strawberries and cream for desserts.
Adults $10, children (5-12) $5.
Sunday, September 18,
Roast Beef Supper,
Newcombville fire hall,
4- 6:30 p.m.
Menu consists of roast beef with mashed potatoes, peas, carrots, gravy and assorted pie for desert.
Adults: $10, children 5-12: $4.50. Under 5: free. Proceeds for fire department.
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Step right up!
To be honest, I have never heard a carnie utter those words. I wonder if this guy has heard of sunblock? Methinks....no.
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Carnies wanna have fun too, ya know...
This was my only mild success with speed blur shots at The Big Ex this year. Not that much speed blur, but at least I captured the elation of a carnie riding the 'ole pirate ship.
Monday, 12 September 2011
Just another gorgeous sunset at Hirtle's
Sometimes I have to remind myself I actually live ~5 minutes from this spot, what a gem.
Friday, 9 September 2011
What's on this weekend? Smeltz potatoes! Roast Pork! Breakfasts! Lobstah! Strawberries!
Check out the 28th Annual Maplewood Heritage Blueberry Supper on Saturday, get your fill of traditional Lunenburg County food!
The supper at the Lahave Islands museum hall is worth checking too, a sweet location. Thank the volunteers who lug all the water up those stairs!!
Lots of great breakfasts and suppers on offer this weekend, take your pick. ^_^
Breakfasts
September 10,
Breakfast starting for another season!
Hebbs Cross Fire Department,
Homemade baked beans, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, toast, tea, coffee, juice.
7- 11 a.m.
Price $6, children $3.
Saturday, September 10,
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (at the hall), 114 Fox Street, Lunenburg,
7:30- 11:30 a.m.
Full breakfast.
Adults $7, children (6-12) $3.50, children 5 and under free
Sunday, September 11,
Chelsea community centre,
7:30-10:30 a.m.
Adults $6; children 5-12 $3; under 5 free.
All proceeds for fire dept.
Suppers
Saturday, September 10.
Lobster Take-out Dinner
Wesley United Church, Petite Riviere.
1-1/4 lb lobster, four salads, roll and blueberry dessert,
$25 per person.
For reservations call 688-1174 (Karen), 688-2866 (Miriam).
28th Annual Heritage Blueberry Supper
Sat., Sept. 10
#3055 Barss Corner Rd., Maplewood, NS
Meals served 12:30-5:30 pm
Lunenburg Sausage & Pudding, Sauerkraut, Solomon Gundy,Smeltz Potatoes, Hodgepodge, Blueberry Grunt, Pie, Ice Cream and more!
Adults: $12, children (ages 5-12): $6, under 5: free
Food, music, crafts and mini market
Info: 644-2893
Roast Pork Supper
Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross.
Roast pork with applesauce, vegetables, potatoes, dessert, tea, coffee.
4- 6 p.m. Doors open at 4, serving starts at 4:30.
Adults $10, 5- 12, $5, under 5 free.
(Call 689-2612 for information.)
The supper at the Lahave Islands museum hall is worth checking too, a sweet location. Thank the volunteers who lug all the water up those stairs!!
Lots of great breakfasts and suppers on offer this weekend, take your pick. ^_^
Breakfasts
September 10,
Breakfast starting for another season!
Hebbs Cross Fire Department,
Homemade baked beans, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, toast, tea, coffee, juice.
7- 11 a.m.
Price $6, children $3.
Saturday, September 10,
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (at the hall), 114 Fox Street, Lunenburg,
7:30- 11:30 a.m.
Full breakfast.
Adults $7, children (6-12) $3.50, children 5 and under free
Sunday, September 11,
Chelsea community centre,
7:30-10:30 a.m.
Adults $6; children 5-12 $3; under 5 free.
All proceeds for fire dept.
Suppers
Saturday, September 10.
Lobster Take-out Dinner
Wesley United Church, Petite Riviere.
1-1/4 lb lobster, four salads, roll and blueberry dessert,
$25 per person.
For reservations call 688-1174 (Karen), 688-2866 (Miriam).
28th Annual Heritage Blueberry Supper
Sat., Sept. 10
#3055 Barss Corner Rd., Maplewood, NS
Meals served 12:30-5:30 pm
Lunenburg Sausage & Pudding, Sauerkraut, Solomon Gundy,Smeltz Potatoes, Hodgepodge, Blueberry Grunt, Pie, Ice Cream and more!
Adults: $12, children (ages 5-12): $6, under 5: free
Food, music, crafts and mini market
Info: 644-2893
September 10,
Strawberry Shortcake Supper,
4-6:30 p.m.,
Camperdown Little Red Schoolhouse.
Adults-$8; children 5-12 years, $4; under 5 free.
Baked beans, potato salad, macaroni and hamburg casserole, brown bread, rolls, lots of sweets & Strawberry Shortcake of course!
Takeout available within the immediate area.
Please call 543-4930 by September 8 for take-out orders. Proceeds to the Christ Lutheran Church Ladies Aid.
September 10, 2011
4pm to 6pm
Lahave Museum Hall. Bell Island
Ham, Baked Beans, Scalloped Potatoes
$8.00 Adult, $4.00 Child
Roast Pork Supper
Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross.
Roast pork with applesauce, vegetables, potatoes, dessert, tea, coffee.
4- 6 p.m. Doors open at 4, serving starts at 4:30.
Adults $10, 5- 12, $5, under 5 free.
(Call 689-2612 for information.)
Thursday, 8 September 2011
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Thousand yard stare...
People have varying reactions to this photo, feel free to chime in.
Folks watching a reptile handler at The Big Ex, easy pickin's for candids, that's for sure. ^_^
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Almost there...
Well, it's back to school day for many kids...
Looks like the new Bluenose Academy won't be open for the first day of this school year. No shocker to anyone who has actually looked at the construction site.
Should be a sweet building once it is finished....
Friday, 2 September 2011
What's on this weekend? Breakfasts! Fall supper! Walden summer bash!
A couple breakfasts and supper options this weekend, check 'em out.
Breakfasts
September 3
Italy Cross, Middlewood and district fire hall,
7-11 a.m.
Adults $6; children (5-12) $3.
Everyone welcome.
September 3,
7:30-10:30 a.m.,
Chester Basin Fire Hall.
Various menu selections.
Suppers
September 3,
Walden Volunteer fire department Annual Summer Bash.
3884 Woodstock Rd.,
3 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Fish & chips, scallops & chips, food pit, bake table, live entertainment, yard sale, games of chance, bingo,
auction at 6,
dance 10 - 12.
For more information 644-3404.
September 3,
Annual Fall Supper,
4-6 p.m.
Middlewood United church hall (just past Exit 16, Highway 103)
Baked beans, scalloped potatoes, various salads, rolls, breads and pies.
Adults $9, children $4.50.
Breakfasts
September 3
Italy Cross, Middlewood and district fire hall,
7-11 a.m.
Adults $6; children (5-12) $3.
Everyone welcome.
September 3,
7:30-10:30 a.m.,
Chester Basin Fire Hall.
Various menu selections.
Suppers
September 3,
Walden Volunteer fire department Annual Summer Bash.
3884 Woodstock Rd.,
3 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Fish & chips, scallops & chips, food pit, bake table, live entertainment, yard sale, games of chance, bingo,
auction at 6,
dance 10 - 12.
For more information 644-3404.
September 3,
Annual Fall Supper,
4-6 p.m.
Middlewood United church hall (just past Exit 16, Highway 103)
Baked beans, scalloped potatoes, various salads, rolls, breads and pies.
Adults $9, children $4.50.
Thursday, 1 September 2011
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