Monday 31 October 2011

Friday 28 October 2011

What's on this weekend? L'burg Legion Breakfast! Kohl Canon Supper! Harvest Tea!

From teh intarwebz, an explanation of the Kohl Canon supper:

"Kohl Cannon can be made in various ways, depending on whether you are Irish, German, or Scottish. No matter how it is made, the eating of Kohl Cannon was a common custom on Halloween. In it would be buried, well wrapped in waxed paper or foil for today's world, 4 favors. A penny (for wealth), a button (for poverty), a ring (for marriage, and a matchstick (for spinsterhood). Much excitement was aroused, especially among the young lassies who were hopeful that the Kohl Cannon would foretell their future happiness! This recipe is the Scot's Way!"

Also, this interesting Wikipedia entry for Colcannon.

Happy Hallowe'en everyone!

Breakfasts


October 29,
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


Sunday, October 30,
Brunch,
Mahone Bay Legion,
10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
$7.00 adults; $3.00 children; under 5 free


Teas/Luncheons

October 30,
Harvest Tea,
Western Shore fire dept.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Choice of Squash soup, fresh corn chowder, turkey barley soup, dessert, tea and coffee and rolls.
$8.
Raffle tickets for sale on a cake donated by Ashley Joudrey.
All welcome.

Suppers

Saturday, October 29.
Kohl Canon Supper.
4:30- 6:30 p.m.
Basement of St. John's Church, Chester Basin,
Ham, baked beans, brown bread and rolls, apple crisp for dessert.
Adults $10, child 5- 12 $3, under 5 free.
Takeouts available

Thursday 27 October 2011

Monochrome(ish) Mahone Bay



For once, I didn't need to do any adjustments on this shot. That never happens.

Mahone Bay, Oct. 22

Tuesday 25 October 2011

Luverly Lunenburg



Loved the sight of these fluffy clouds in front of all them there cirrus clouds, hope you love 'em too.

The red building is the construction site that is: Bluenose Academy.

Friday 21 October 2011

What's on this weekend? Roast Beef! Sauerkraut & Sweet Pickled Pork! Chowdah! Corned Beef & Cabbage! Salt Cod! Turkey!

Wow, when it rains, it pours. Literally (this week) and figuratively!

This is a hard weekend to choose an event, TONS of great choices..they are all great. Go out and support your local community group and have some great food while you're at it!

Breakfasts


Saturday, October 22.
Fireman's Breakfast,
United Communities fire hall, Cherry Hill,
8 - 11 a.m.
Adults $6, children 5 -12 $3.25, under 5 free.


Saturday, October 22,
Newfie Breakfast,
Chester Basin Legion.
7:30-10:30

Menu selections and take-out available.


Saturday, October 22,
Parkdale/ Maplewood Hall,
7- 10:30 a.m.
Bacon, eggs, sausage, pancakes, local maple syrup, toast, juice, tea, coffee.
Adults $6; youth $3; under 5 free.
Info: Joanne 644-2877

Teas/Luncheons

Saturday, October 22.
Harvest Luncheon and Silent Auction.
Wesley United Church, Petite Riviere,
11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Menu: Casseroles, salads, rolls, assorted pies and ice cream.
Adults $9, children under 12 $4, under 5 free.


Suppers

October 22,
Annual W.I. Turkey Supper,
North Brookfield Community Hall,
4:30- 6:30 p.m. \
Come enjoy a full turkey dinner with pie for dessert.

Adults $10, children 5- 12 $5, under 5 free.

Saturday, October 22,
Roast Beef Supper.
St. James Anglican Parish Hall, Mahone Bay.

4:30- 6:30 p.m.
Adults $10, children 5- 12 $5, under 5 free. Takeouts available


October 22,
Salt Cod Supper,
Blandford community centre.

4:30-6 p.m.
Adults $10, youth $5, under 5 free.


October 23,
Hebbs Cross fire dept. Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper,
4-6 p.m.
Includes dessert, tea and coffee.

Adults $10; children 5-12 $5; under 5 free.

October 23,
Sauerkraut Supper,
Forties community centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross,
4-6 p.m., doors open at 4, serving begins at 4:30.
Adults $10; 5-12 years $5; under 5 free.
Sauerkraut, sweet pickled pork, mashed potatoes, dessert, tea/ coffee.
Call 689-2612 for information. Sponsored by Canadian Heritage.

Sunday, October 23,
Annual Soup and Chowder Supper.
Branch LaHave Hall (1758 Lower Branch Road).
4- 6 p.m.
Apple crisp with ice cream for dessert.
Adults $8, 5- 12 years $2, under 5 free.
Proceeds: St. James Lutheran Church, Branch LaHave.

Thursday 20 October 2011

Look who I met yesterday....



Spotted yesterday in a field on my lunch hour walk...it had the whole field to itself, and as you can see...no shortage of apples to feast upon. ^_^

Wednesday 19 October 2011

L'burg landscape



I like the hues of blue and shapes and lines in this scene...just another day in the 'burg.

Tuesday 18 October 2011

Valley blur



I had the pleasure of being the passenger on the drive from Annapolis Royal to Halifax this past Sunday.

I was shooting photos out of the window and lucked out with this low shutter speed shot. ^_^

Monday 17 October 2011

Bluenose Academy construction update



The building is coming along, the exterior looks to be nearing completion. I like the red siding they have chosen on the 'west wing'.

I don't know what the chimney stacks and the 'westeel' hopper is for. I'm assuming the school will be heated with corn cobs or some other farm waste?

Friday 14 October 2011

What's on this weekend? Firemen's breakfasts! Brunch! Harvest Luncheon! MEATBALLS!

Breakfasts on offer Saturday and Sunday, you have no excuses. The Italy Cross/Middlewood Harvest Luncheon is always great, hearty bowls of soup, chowder and chili and delicious desserts. The meatball supper in Newcombville sounds excellent as well. Have a great weekend everyone!

Breakfasts

October 15,
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.

October 15,
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


October 16,
Chelsea community centre,
7:30-10:30 a.m.
Adults $6; children 5-12 $3; under 5 free.
All proceeds for fire dept.

Sunday, October 16,
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. Takeouts available.

Teas/Luncheons

October 16,
Harvest Luncheon.
Italy Cross, Middlewood & District fire hall,
11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Menu: Soups, chowders, chili and cakes for dessert.
Adults $7 children 5- 12 $3.50.
Proceeds for ladies auxiliary.

Suppers

October 15.
Lutheran Church on Highway 325 in Newcombville,
5- 7 p.m.
Meatballs with sauce, potatoes, carrots, beets, applesauce, cakes, strawberry shortcake.
Adults $7, 5- 12 $4, under 5 free.

Thursday 13 October 2011

Posture, boys!



"Mommmm! Tell him to stop standing like me!"

Spotted at this year's Conquerall Bank Fire Dept. Planked Halibut Supper.

Tuesday 11 October 2011

The big mooooove!



A local herd of cattle, getting a change of scenery (and pasture)...ambling down the road past our driveway. Moooooove along, bossy!

Thursday 6 October 2011

Wednesday 5 October 2011

What's on this weekend? Breakfasts! Oktoberfest events in New Ross!

A surprisingly small number of events to choose from this weekend...if you aren't at work on Monday, it might be worth the drive to The Forties for that Thanksgiving dinner, I want to check out that Oktoberfest harvest sale!

Breakfasts

October 8,
Hebbs Cross Fire Department,
7- 11 a.m.
Homemade baked beans, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, toast, tea, coffee, juice.
Price $6, children $3.


October 8,
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (at the hall), 114 Fox Street, Lunenburg,
7:30- 11:30 a.m.
Adults $7, children (6-12) $3.50, children 5 and under free


Community Events

October 10,
Oktoberfest Harvest Sale,
Forties community centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross.
9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Homemade pickles, Annapolis Valley apples, fresh vegetables, Krispi Kraut sauerkraut and delicious country baked goods will be available from different vendors.

A new addition to the many items available is local "Home Farm" sausages in gourmet flavours.

Step back in time and enjoy a free sample of head cheese made from a time-honoured, Lunenburg County recipe. Call 689-2612 for information.

Suppers

October 10,
Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Dinner and Supper,
Forties communtiy centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross,
11:30-1:30 and 2:30-4:30.
Enjoy home cooking at its' best. We are serving delicious, traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, dessert and tea and coffee.
Adults $10, 5-12 years $5, under 5 free. Sponsored by Canadian Heritage.

Tuesday 4 October 2011