Red Obsession (w/ How to Taste Vino Like a Sommelier)
For centuries, Bordeaux has commanded a mythical status in the world of fine wine as a leitmotif of wealth, power and influence. But its prosperity has always been linked to the capricious nature of weather and the shifting fortunes of global economies. Now, change is coming to Bordeaux. Traditional customers in US, Europe and the…
Read MoreThe Last Catch (w/ Do Not Blame the Sea)
In this investigative documentary, European bluefin tuna and those who fish them are facing extinction. Once a year, schools of tuna migrate from the Atlantic to spawning grounds in the Mediterranean. It is a well-established fact that tuna stocks now face imminent collapse. Yet they are still being fished during spawning season, interrupting the natural…
Read MoreMussels in Love (L’amour des moules)
Sex is tasty and necessary when it comes to mussels. Mussels In Love delves into the what and how of mussel farming in the Netherlands. (Warning: Gratuitous sex between mussels.) Netherlands/Belgium, 2012, 73 minutes Director: Willemiek Kluijfhout Distributer: Kinosmith
Read MoreArtisanal Shorts
The Knife Maker An act of devotion is one that is imbued with dedication and affection. This is the way in which Joel Bukiewicz makes knives. USA, 2011, 10 minutes Director: Keith Erlich Monk’s Meat If you were to ask Chris Kim, seitan isn’t just the new meat. It’s better than meat. Because it’s not meat.…
Read MoreMussels in Love Dinner with Danny St. Pierre (Auguste) & Chef Sean Laceby (The Blomidon Inn)
Join us for a sensational five-course seafood dinner inspired by the film, Mussels in Love, with Montréal’s Chef Danny St. Pierre and Chef Sean Laceby of Wolfville’s Blomidon Inn. Each course comes paired with wine. Additional wine and beverages are available for purchase from the restaurant. Due to the capacity of this location, some seating may…
Read MoreAt Any Price (w/ The Slaughter)
When director Ramin Bahrani set out to make this film, he spent time living with families featured in Robert Kenner’s documentary Food Inc., about global food production as controlled by a handful of multinational corporations. Dennis Quaid stars as Henry Whipple struggling to hold all of the pieces of his family’s farming empire together with…
Read MoreKiss the Water (w/ Seasick)
This is the story of Megan Boyd and her very unlikely place in history. In this beautifully shot film, in the far reaches of Scotland’s northern highlands, a colourful cast of characters regale us with stories on the life and remarkable influence of this fishing fly-maker extraordinaire. Self-taught in this enigmatic, artful craft, Boyd became…
Read MoreWolfville Magic Winery Bus
A great opportunity to board the Wolfville Magic Winery Bus for a new experience offering you a TASTE of what the full tour is like each year. Take a moment to immerse yourself in the rich cultural and culinary connections this place has with Acadiens at The Landscape of Grand Pre View Park, savour the…
Read MoreAll You Need is Cheese Express
Our express bus to Fox Hill Cheese House where you will enjoy a visit to Nova Scotia’s most prominent Fromagerie, tastings of both local and award winning cheeses from across Canada that are curated by Canadian Cheese Grand Prix Jury Chairman Phil Bélanger paired with local artisanal beers from Sea Level Brewing and ciders from…
Read MoreSeafood Inspired
Here in Eastern Canada, menus are often inspired by the oceans. We all know that eating seafood is good for us and can be a creative outlet for intrepid cooks. Chef Danny St. Pierre’s Auguste Restaurant (Sherbrooke, QC) is inspired by the new wave of “Bistronomy”. Cooking great ingredients with flair but not pretension. He leads a…
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