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Apr 16-22, 2015

Vol. 22, No. 46

In this issue we tackle two huge problems: The eco crisis our world is racing toward and yet doing so little about—oh, happy Earth Day—and the active fight to save #NSFilmJobs from an ill-considered budget cut. It’s all about business, as usual.

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  • Food

    The wheat of it all

    Journalist Angela Mombourquette aims to share better info about gluten-free food via her new website, Life After Gluten.

    By Simon Thibault

    The wheat of it all
  • Food

    Drink to that

    Halifax’s Green Drinks hopes to get local activists together to talk environment and sustainability, over a couple of cold ones.

    By Isabelle Ofume

    Drink to that
  • Recipes

    Nihari

    This rich and spicy stew is one of Pakistan’s national dishes, and originated as a breakfast dish. It’s easy to prepare, but takes patience, which might explain why it’s traditionally followed by a nap.

    By Allison Saunders

    Nihari
  • Recipes

    Moussaka

    Restaurant royalty, the Kanellakos family, opens up its recipe book to share this tried, tested and true recipe for a Greek favourite.

    By Allison Saunders

    Moussaka
  • Recipes

    Char Siu Bao (Barbecue Pork Bun)

    Things are getting steamy with this mouth-watering and messy take on a traditional treat, it begs for extra napkins and some creativity.

    By Allison Saunders

    Char Siu Bao (Barbecue Pork Bun)
  • Recipes

    Lobster and Sweet Pea Bruschetta

    Put a fresh twist on your standard lobster dinner with this “luxurious comfort food” courtesy of chef and cookbook author Craig Flinn.

    By Allison Saunders

    Lobster and Sweet Pea Bruschetta
  • Recipes

    Roasted Beet and Pickled Onion Salad

    Take your roasted beets and local greens to the next level with salad toppings that’ll tackle your sweet, sour and salty all at once.

    By Allison Saunders

    Roasted Beet and Pickled Onion Salad
  • Recipes

    Green Dream Smoothie

    Springhouse, Halifax’s raw food bar and smoothie-maker extraordinaire reveals all of the good stuff that goes into their blender to make this day-brightening drink.

    By Allison Saunders

    Green Dream Smoothie
  • Recipes

    Gluten- and Dairy-Free Chocolate Mint Cake

    Chef Christopher Spencer marries two of desserts best flavours, in a dish that’ll please both for dietary restrictions and chocolate cravings.

    By Allison Saunders

    Gluten- and Dairy-Free Chocolate Mint Cake
  • Recipes

    Skinny Green

    Knock back this liquid kickstarter, a nutrient-packed energizing juice that’ll help your digestive system absorb all the good stuff you’re drinking in.

    By Allison Saunders

    Skinny Green
  • Recipes

    Acadian Seafood Chowder

    Every Nova Scotian needs a go-to chowder recipe. One of Halifax’s restaurant veterans, Tom Vacon, shares how to recreate his Acadian-inspired dish.

    By Allison Saunders

    Acadian Seafood Chowder
  • Recipes

    Death By Chocolate Pie

    This easy-to-make and totally decadent dessert isn’t just a sweet finish for any meal, it’s vegan and gluten-free, too.

    By Allison Saunders

  • Recipes

    Gluten-Free Lobster Linguine with Mussels

    Chef Kim Stacey is all about using local ingredients, an easy task given her proximity to Fisherman’s Cove. For this warm hug of a meal, she normally orders her seafood from Lobsterworld or Lobster Dive.

    By Allison Saunders

    Gluten-Free Lobster Linguine with Mussels
  • Recipes

    Chocolate Stout Cupcakes

    A decadent combination of chocolate and beer, Mothers’ Tyson Wachter recommends frosting these babies with buttercream or Swiss meringue.

    By Allison Saunders

    Chocolate Stout Cupcakes
  • Recipes

    Shaker Lemon Ice Cream with Blueberry Topping

    Ice cream master Ditta Kasdan shares a machine-less recipe for her summer standout. Play it cool with some homemade Shaker Lemon ice cream.

    By Allison Saunders

    Shaker Lemon Ice Cream with Blueberry Topping
  • Recipes

    Death By Chocolate Pie

    This easy-to-make and totally decadent dessert isn’t just a sweet finish for any meal, it’s vegan and gluten-free, too.

    By Allison Saunders

    Death By Chocolate Pie
  • Recipes

    Heaven and Hell

    Avoid cocktail purgatory by shaking up this sweet and tropical-inspired drink. Its layers of flavour might even trick your senses into summer mode.

    By Allison Saunders

    Heaven and Hell
  • Recipes

    Fluffy Tofu and Chicken Tsukune

    This Japanese comfort food combines two irresistible textures—fluffy and crunchy—in a healthy snack with the perfect pop of ginger.

    By Allison Saunders

    Fluffy Tofu and Chicken Tsukune
  • Recipes

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    Food + Drink Local Recipes 2015

Lifestyle

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Halifax’s Auditor General drops 2024 audit plan

By Matt Stickland

Halifax’s Auditor General drops 2024 audit plan

Every big show coming to Halifax (and beyond) in 2024

By Team Coast

Every big show coming to Halifax (and beyond) in 2024

Cruise season is back in Halifax—with newer anti-pollution rules. But how much has changed?

By Martin Bauman

Cruise season is back in Halifax—with newer anti-pollution rules. But how much has changed?

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Halifax Burger Bash

By Team Coast

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Halifax Burger Bash

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