The Big Picture Program: Priced to Thrill (Screening + French Cooking Class)

Priced to Thrill – Recommended for Grades 7+

In the heart of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Gateway Meat Market stands out as a vibrant, family-owned grocery store, beloved for its low prices and loyal clientele. Priced to Thrill documents the energetic team dedicated to making groceries affordable amidst rising costs, showcasing the community’s passion and commitment to quality and accessibility in food.
Canada, 2025, 22 minutes
Director Stephanie Joline

The film will be followed by a facilitated post-screening chat with Nourish Nova Scotia and a hands-on culinary workshop presented in French by Chef Paul Thimot and students from the Nova Scotia Community College’s culinary program.

Recipe: Rice Bowl with local seaweed, vegetables, and a honey garlic dressing
Ticket Price for the Film & Workshop Bundle: $5.00 per student
Sponsored by the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union, Nourish Nova Scotia, and the Nova Scotia Community College

Teachers, please email our Box Office at tickets@devourfest.com to book.
Nothing is sold out yet, there are holds for schools on a first come, first served basis.

For the past decade, Devour! and Nourish Nova Scotia have proudly presented a captivating series of films designed for youth, focusing on important topics such as sugar, farming, food waste, and climate change. This initiative has reached over 4,500 schoolchildren across Nova Scotia, providing enriching screenings and workshops.

This two-hour experience blends films with interactive post-screening discussions facilitated by the Nourish Nova Scotia team and hands-on cooking classes led by chefs Peter Dewar and Paul Thimot, along with students from the Nova Scotia Community College’s culinary program. By teaching cooking skills to young people, we aim to highlight the significance of food in family life, enhance societal and physical health, and deepen their understanding of local food sourcing and its vital role in our regional economy. Join us for this wonderful opportunity to learn and grow through the lens of food and film!

Paul Thimot 

Boasting over 30 years’ culinary and sommelier expertise, Chef Paul Thimot embarked on his gastronomic journey in Saulnierville, Nova Scotia, nurturing his early passion for food and wine. His path encompassed culinary studies, experiences in Halifax, training in France, and sommelier certification in western Canada—culminating in a distinguished teaching career at the Nova Scotia Community College. Previously, Thimot excelled as a wine educator at Mission Hill Winery in Kelowna and as a sommelier at Banff Springs Hotel. On his summers off from academia, he operates a food truck, creating exquisite dishes for weddings and events at wineries and unique venues, and embodying his culinary ethos of crafting delightful everyday cuisine. @paulthimot @nscckingstec