Local Cuisine
Crab Cakes
Posted on January 18, 2010 by Tom Mason
Traditional crab cakes are usually associated with the U.S. state of Maryland, but Atlantic Canadians love them too. When it comes to crab cakes, simple works best. I like this straight-forward recipe. I’ve even cooked it on a barbecue with a fish rack, to very satisfying results. The coconut sauce is a tip of the [...]
Read moreEating fresh in Nova Scotia
Posted on December 26, 2009 by Tom Mason
Nova Scotia is a great melting pot of culinary cultures: the spicy flavours of the Middle East, China and India, the pastas, sausages and potatoes of Europe, the indigenous dishes of the Mi’kmaq, all have imparted their particular flavor on the local cuisine. Every wave of immigrants who has come to the province has brought [...]
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