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Helen Earley

Helen is a Halifax-based food and travel writer, and a former British Airways trolley dolly. Her favourite tipple is a Bombay Sapphire and slimline tonic.

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Food Network Canada reveals the 10 Chefs Competitors for Iron Chef Canada

The secret ingredient battle begins on October 17th with Atelier’s Marc Lepine.

Sep 27, 2018

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Daily bite: Questlove to join lineup of speakers at Devour! The Food Film Festival

The Grammy-award winning musician will be coming to Nova Scotia to talk about food and host book signing

Sep 19, 2018

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Café Good Luck adds tasty diner fare and a touch of whimsy to Dartmouth’s downtown dining scene

Boutique, but bustling, Café Good Luck is the newest addition to the lesser-known end of Portland St.

Sep 6, 2018

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Daily Bite: Former White House chef and healthy food advocate Sam Kass to open 2018 Devour! Film and Food Festival

Healthy eating advocate Kass is a perfect fit for this year’s festival theme, but will politics be on the table?  

Aug 31, 2018

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4 Great new places to eat and drink in Dartmouth

Dartmouth isn’t up and coming; it has arrived.  

Aug 30, 2018

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Hamilton’s Restaurant Row

Explore all the great places on Hamilton’s King William Street

Jul 31, 2018

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Daily bite: Oliver & Bonacini opens Parcheggio in Toronto's North York neighbourhood

The newest addition to the neighbourhood promises hearty and simple Italian fare

Jul 20, 2018

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Chef Vittorio Colacitti expands his Hamilton network with Shaolin and Taqueria Marina

Asian spice, latin beats and local art on James St. are the latest tastes in Hamilton’s fast-growing scene.  

Jul 11, 2018

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How to deal with the proposed tariffs on U.S. food items

Keep calm and buy local

Jun 11, 2018

Chicken Little Kejimikujik Campfire S’mores

The Evolution of Halifax Ice Cream

Dickie Dee is long gone, but you can still get a delicious popsicle from a bicycle, if you know where to go.

May 31, 2018