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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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Daily Bite: Rasa opens in Halifax and offers a taste of India

The restaurant brings a new standard of Indian cuisine to the city

May 25, 2018

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Daily bite: Chef Mark Gray takes ownership of Dartmouth’s The Watch that Ends the Night

The Watch has always felt like “Mark Gray’s restaurant.” Now, it actually is.

May 10, 2018

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Daily bite: Peace by Chocolate names new bar after Mi'kmaq word For peace

Chocolatier from Syria aim to spread message with chocolate bars

May 8, 2018

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Vandal Doughnuts: Halifax combines live music, doughnuts and beer

Sonia Mota and Nicole Tufts talk about running a boutique doughnut business from one of Halifax’s grungiest North End pubs.  

May 1, 2018

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Café Taiyaki brings fish-shaped desserts to Halifax’s shores

In a Maritime city, what could be better than fish-shaped ice cream treats?

Apr 1, 2018

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The Fredericton food revolution

The transition from big-city to “back home” is never easy, but what happens when you want to introduce your hometown to a new way of eating, drinking… and doing business?

Mar 27, 2018

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6 Halifax Burgers Week burgers that aren’t actually burgers

Halifax goes beyond the beef patty and bun

Mar 5, 2018

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New cookbook reimagines heritage Nova Scotian recipes

Who knew Nova Scotia had soul food?

Feb 28, 2018

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Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley continues to sparkle

Winemaker Simon Rafuse describes the terroir that makes such delicious bubbles

Feb 27, 2018

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Daily bite: The Carleton reopens in Halifax

A new lease of life for the award-winning Halifax music venue

Feb 14, 2018