Some Like It Hot: From traditional takes to new creations, a warm cocktail is a decadent holiday treat. Recent Saltscapes story by me, featuring recipes from Atlantic Canadian drink makers, including Spiced Apple Cider, Maple Hot Chocolate, and the classic Hot Toddy.
Some Like It Hot: From traditional takes to new creations, a warm cocktail is a decadent holiday treat. Recent Saltscapes story by me, featuring recipes from Atlantic Canadian drink makers, including Spiced Apple Cider, Maple Hot Chocolate, and the classic Hot Toddy.
Some Like It Hot: From traditional takes to new creations, a warm cocktail is a decadent holiday treat. Recent Saltscapes story by me, featuring recipes from Atlantic Canadian drink makers, including Spiced Apple Cider, Maple Hot Chocolate, and the classic Hot Toddy.
Some Like It Hot: From traditional takes to new creations, a warm cocktail is a decadent holiday treat. Recent Saltscapes story by me, featuring recipes from Atlantic Canadian drink makers, including Spiced Apple Cider, Maple Hot Chocolate, and the classic Hot Toddy.
Good morning! 1.5 weeks until Christmas vacation, so tucking into the holiday playlist. "Thank God it's them instead of you" remains an odd lyric, but this one is nostalgic fun.
Good morning! 1.5 weeks until Christmas vacation, so tucking into the holiday playlist. "Thank God it's them instead of you" remains an odd lyric, but this one is nostalgic fun.
Greetings, new American followers, apparently arriving in response to a post about Wayne Gretzky. You'll find I discuss your country and its strange politics as little as possible, but if you dig hockey, beer, music, books, and history, all with a heavy Atlantic Canadian focus, welcome aboard.
December 8, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Greetings, new American followers, apparently arriving in response to a post about Wayne Gretzky. You'll find I discuss your country and its strange politics as little as possible, but if you dig hockey, beer, music, books, and history, all with a heavy Atlantic Canadian focus, welcome aboard.
This is the kind of day that separates the drivers with good winter tires from the drivers trying to get through another winter on their old all-seasons. Learn more in my recent Saltscapes story.
This is the kind of day that separates the drivers with good winter tires from the drivers trying to get through another winter on their old all-seasons. Learn more in my recent Saltscapes story.
100% smoke free since early July. I'm not going to claim it was easy, but it wasn't nearly as difficult as I expected, which has been a pleasant surprise. If I had known it was going to go this way, I would have done it a decade ago.
December 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
100% smoke free since early July. I'm not going to claim it was easy, but it wasn't nearly as difficult as I expected, which has been a pleasant surprise. If I had known it was going to go this way, I would have done it a decade ago.
An epic battle of wits in which both sides forgot to bring any wit whatsoever. (Or do anything in service of their country, which is their actual jobs.) Also, I had entirely forgotten that Michelle Rempel Whatever even exists.
An epic battle of wits in which both sides forgot to bring any wit whatsoever. (Or do anything in service of their country, which is their actual jobs.) Also, I had entirely forgotten that Michelle Rempel Whatever even exists.
Brewing Change: Atlantic Canadian coffee shops bring people together and create opportunities. Recent Saltscapes feature by Andrea Perchotte. (No paywall)
Brewing Change: Atlantic Canadian coffee shops bring people together and create opportunities. Recent Saltscapes feature by Andrea Perchotte. (No paywall)
Someone on our street has a bumper sticker that says “Katy Perry saw your flag.” I appreciate a person who custom orders a bumper sticker to troll their right-wing neighbours.
December 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Someone on our street has a bumper sticker that says “Katy Perry saw your flag.” I appreciate a person who custom orders a bumper sticker to troll their right-wing neighbours.
Castles Made of Sand — As sea levels continue to rise, endangering homes and a vital link between provinces, people call out for government leadership and action on the climate crisis. Recent Saltscapes feature by Jeremy Hull. (No paywall)
Castles Made of Sand — As sea levels continue to rise, endangering homes and a vital link between provinces, people call out for government leadership and action on the climate crisis. Recent Saltscapes feature by Jeremy Hull. (No paywall)
Deckin' those halls — Saltscapes gardening columnist Jodi DeLong shares festive plants for your halls, walkways, mantles, tabletops, and beyond. (No paywall)
Deckin' those halls — Saltscapes gardening columnist Jodi DeLong shares festive plants for your halls, walkways, mantles, tabletops, and beyond. (No paywall)
Good morning! I have recently discovered Electric Callboy and the surreal and rewarding world of — I don't even know what you call it — German dance metal, I guess? Anywho, here's the audio equivalent of a double espresso.
Good morning! I have recently discovered Electric Callboy and the surreal and rewarding world of — I don't even know what you call it — German dance metal, I guess? Anywho, here's the audio equivalent of a double espresso.
Nova Scotia Power reports 107 service failures affecting 28,514 ratepayers. Weather is a mix of seasonal rain, sleet, and wind gusts, all typical for early December.
December 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Nova Scotia Power reports 107 service failures affecting 28,514 ratepayers. Weather is a mix of seasonal rain, sleet, and wind gusts, all typical for early December.