About Sandra Phinney
Succulent Scallops
In the mid 80s, Judy Eberspaecher used to buy 100 pounds of fresh-frozen scallops from a friend who frequently travelled to Digby, Nova Scotia, the scallop capital of the world. Judy dispensed scallops to friends, collected their favourite recipes and vowed that one day she would write a cookbook featuring scallops. Twenty years later, her book is a reality.
Feeding the Masses
Have you ever wondered what to feed a crowd of hungry people? Elizabeth (Susie) Sweeney has the answers. Susie hails from my home town in Yarmouth, NS, and she’s spent years cooking up tasty vittles for crowds at church suppers and … Read more →
Spatchcock What?
Sandra Phinney wonders how she could live to be 66 without hearing the word “spatchcock.” It’s a weird word but oh-so-much-fun!
Getting Real with Curry
If you make your curries with “curry powder” think twice. Reading what Simon Jones has to say will change your curry-making habits forever. Following his advice will make your taste buds jump for joy — not pain.
The Wonderful Flavours of Wales
When Sandra Phinney signed up for a tour of Wales, she didn’t realize she’d be eating her way across the country. But she didn’t complain. And she learned some new phrases to boot. Iechyd da!
Gifts from the Heart—and Your Kitchen
Dr. Seuss raises the question, “What if Christmas doesn’t come from a store?” What to do if you want to steer clear of the commercial aspect of Christmas but want to give a wee personal gift? Sandra has some ideas.
Buggy Over Bugs – Cooking With Insects
Imagine sitting down to a meal of sautéed mealy bugs in garlic and butter, chomping
down on crispy tarantulas then having Jell-O bug blox and crispy cricket cookies for
desert. Sandra Phinney will introduce you to Doug Stongman for some food items you won’t forget.
Prince Edward Island: Folk Arts and Fine Folks
Prince Edward Island is known as Canada’s smallest greenest place.
Going Dutch
Our adventuresome cook discovers the joys of cooking outdoors in a Dutch oven. It’s easier than you think (and you’re allowed to cheat and try these recipes on your regular stove.)
When Strangers Aren’t So Strange
Meeting people and making new friends is part of any traveller’s journey. Sandra Phinney recently met two people in the new-to-her city of Portland who had connections to her family and province proving that it really is a small world.
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