THE SALT HOUSE

As always the shock is REAL. Here comes September! Joyfully the delights of harvest, the honey sun, and the warmth of Sunday suppers...

Seriously? Really? THAT is a subject for another blog! Geesh! However, I did have a friend once describe a restaurant as, "A gorgeous...

I was reading through a few reviews of a friend's business the other day, and started wondering; how many people actually do a deep dive...

Indeed I have FULL Summer vibes! The island is lush and green, and I have had my first swim in the ocean! (Water temperature 8.9C this...

Why, Yaaaas! I have an idea or two. The idea of trying to start up a kitchen can be pretty daunting. Especially if you are young, have...

A little bit o' this and a little bit o' that. What about you? Today the sun is shining and I have time to experiment with new recipes....

Truthfully? A whole lotta nothin'! Winter is a lovely time to relax a little, pop into bed a little early, and try your hand at a few...

With December's festivities in full gear, I have been busy baking. What about you? I am not the most talented baker, but I do enjoy a...

I get this question a lot, as I used to live in the Big Apple, and I visit at least once a year. And, well...I do love to eat. SoI have...

Well, this would certainly be up for debate! Krista? Care to comment on the cherry pitter? I am very much not a single use utensil...

Can I tell you? Really be frank? Recipes that use weird measurements for no good reason. For a long time now I have been travelling to...

Banana-rama good! That's how good! This recipe (who knew a tuna sandwich recipe could be so impactful) is so good I am having a hard...

This is f*cking awesome! THIS IS SUMMER IN A GLASS! So if you are missing the hot hot weather, and need proof swim days are going to...

This weekend I am making a fruit salad with an unusual (to me) flavour - Chaat Masala. Chaat is a South Asian street snack. Masala is an...

This isn't your everyday oatmeal. In fact...it may be only a special occasion oatmeal. But its just sooooo darn good that I have to...

SWEET! NOT sour.... Here's the thing; I am not sure I am a great cook. What I am is a person that cooks A LOT. And having devoted as...

My friends and I have been trying to be a little healthier of late. We have cut back on the booze, are trying to take more exercise,...

Haha...I have! And let me tell you abut it. Scout is a North American Craft Cannery. They source regionally, have the highest standards...

We all know beans are great for you. But sometimes they can seem a little boring. Maybe it's the tin? Tinned food can often seem less...

Living here? While I can't change the weather, and cold spring is de rigueur in Cape Breton, I can offer this fresh, slightly tropical,...