Culinary Workshop w/Doug McNish – IN PERSON
smallfood and the Future of Food. Join celebrated Toronto-based chef Doug McNish as he treats us to tastes of Nova Scotia’s very own smallfood, creating delicious bites of food from the cutting-edge company developing alternative proteins. Grab a copy of his cookbook The Classics Veganized. Recipes: smallfood microalgae crab style cake with a herbed aioli…
Read MoreBiocyclic Vegan Wines w/Bruce Ewert – IN PERSON
L’Acadie Vineyards proprietor and winemaker Bruce Ewert gives us a tasting and workshop exploring the organic wines and terroir of his Gaspereau Valley winery—the first certified Biocyclic Vegan winery in North America. Ticket Price: $30.00 in-person (includes wine samples) Must be 19+ to attend in-person Sponsored by L’Acadie Vineyards, Russell Hendrix, Windsor Home Furniture, and…
Read MoreBiocyclic Vegan Wines w/Bruce Ewert – ONLINE
L’Acadie Vineyards proprietor and winemaker Bruce Ewert gives us a tasting and workshop exploring the organic wines and terroir of his Gaspereau Valley winery—the first certified Biocyclic Vegan winery in North America. Ticket Price: $10.00 online Must be 19+ to attend in-person Sponsored by L’Acadie Vineyards, Russell Hendrix, Windsor Home Furniture, and Bosch Canada Bruce…
Read MoreThe Great Devour! Community Supper & Devour! Volunteer Appreciation Party
In support of regional food banks, Devour! is thrilled to return with this sixth annual event for communities in need in the Annapolis Valley. We’re serving up a roasted, local chicken dinner with all the fixings and prepared by two local cooking clubs who come together under the banner of the Chimney Swift Chefs. This…
Read MoreThe Art of Eating: The Life and Appetites of MFK Fisher w/The Mother’s Seat
When Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher wrote about food, she also wrote about eccentricity, intimacy, and desire, about change, endurance, and survival. M.F.K. Fisher’s work laid the foundation of modern literary food writing. The Art of Eating traces the remarkable life of this vibrant, sensual writer, and explores the impact of her ideas on food and…
Read MoreLemon and Poppyseed Cake w/Hope You Fail
In a small town located on the island of Mallorca, Anna and Marina, two sisters who were separated when they were teenagers, meet again to sell a bakery they’ve inherited from a mysterious woman. The two sisters have led very different lives: Anna has barely left the island and is unhappily married, while Marina travels…
Read MoreDevour! Golden Tine Awards Ceremony, 2023 Theme Announcement & Reception w/Chef Renée Lavallée
Join us in celebrating the very best of the 2022 festival at our Devour! Golden Tine Awards Reception where we will present our coveted Golden Tine Awards for this year’s films in five categories: Best Animation, Best Short Documentary, Best Short Drama, Best Feature Documentary, and Best Feature Drama. Winners are chosen by our esteemed…
Read MoreClosing Gala Film: The Kitchen Brigade w/The Best Chef in the World
Cathy, a headstrong 40-year-old sous chef, is finally about to fulfill her lifelong dream by opening her own restaurant. But nothing goes as planned. Facing serious financial difficulties, she reluctantly accepts a job in the cafeteria of a shelter for young migrants, run by Lorenzo. While she’s frustrated by her new position, Cathy’s skills and…
Read MoreThe Big Picture Program: The Orchard (Screening & Cooking Class)
For the past eight years, Devour! and Nourish Nova Scotia have presented an engaging series of films with youth in mind, shining the spotlight on many subjects—such as sugar, food waste, and climate change—for Nova Scotia students of all ages. Since its inception, almost 4,000 school children have attended screenings and workshops. This year, we…
Read MoreThe Big Picture Program: Cafeteria (Screening & Cooking Class)
For the past eight years, Devour! and Nourish Nova Scotia have presented an engaging series of films with youth in mind, shining the spotlight on many subjects—such as sugar, food waste, and climate change—for Nova Scotia students of all ages. Since its inception, almost 4,000 school children have attended screenings and workshops. This year, we…
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