Some Good Fair

Saturday night I had the pleasure of going to the Annapolis Valley Exhibition in Lawrencetown, one of my favourite August road trips.

There’s just something about a fair. The candied apples. The smell of manure, deep fryers, dust. The rides. As a photographer, I also love fairs because of the many photo opportunities they provide.

I thought I’d share some of my favourite things. (I also got to try my first Beavertail.)

Next year, put the Annapolis Valley Ex on your summer bucket list. And don’t forget to check out the many lovely fairs we have all over Nova Scotia.

Lots of local love,

Julie

Some Good Saturday Thrifting

I love thrifting. It suits my budget and my urge to always have new things. I have been a faithful thrifter all my life. After all, Atlantic Canada is home to Frenchy’s and Frenchying (yes, it’s a verb!)

One of my favourite spots is The Daisy also known as the Dawson Daisy. I almost hate to speak of it because other people will learn my thrifting secrets about this little second-hand jem.

It’s a thrift store on the property of the South Shore Regional Hospital, with an entrance just off Glen Allan.

All monies go to the hospital and it’s run by volunteers who sort donations and put them on the shelves. Because they are a charity, there is no tax, too.

All of my used goods go to The Daisy. Then I basically leave the drop off zone and go inside to pick up more treasures.

Wednesdays and Saturdays are great times to go if you’re a bookworm like me. Books, movies, and music are half off. And the regular price is only $1. So on half off days, you get books for only fifty cents. Win.

If you’re a local teacher, bring in some proof and you can get books for FREE for your classroom. Ain’t that grand?

Of course, there’s lots of other great stuff including magazines, housewares, shoes, clothes, jewelry, and more. I’ve bought lamps and vacuum cleaners from The Daisy. You never know what you’re going to find.

What are your favourite things to buy when thrifting?

Lots of local love,

Julie

Some Good Market Day (and Spring Rolls)

It’s Market Season!

Because I am off from my day job during the summer, I hit up the farmers’ markets I normally miss during my work week.

This includes the New Germany Farmer’s Market held Thursday mornings at the Anglican Hall on Highway 10 (along with a community cafe!)

It’s small, but mighty. There are lots of great bakers, cooks, farmers, and artisans on the South Shore. And farmers’ markets are THE BEST place to find their wares if you haven’t discovered this already.

At the New Germany market, you’ll find produce, Korean food, crafts, honey, and lots of carbs. (Consider not coming if you’re on keto, unless you stick to the crafts!)

I picked up some spring rolls from Soonih’s Asian Kitchen and ate some as soon as I got home. The vegetables are cooked to perfection, the seasoning is subtle and delicate, and they crisp up beautifully in a frying pan. Seriously. You have to buy these rolls. You will not regret it. You will only regret that you didn’t buy more.

I made the mistake of only buying a dozen, which aren’t going to last long in my freezer. (P.S. You can also find these spring rolls at the Bridgewater Market on Saturdays.)

If you’re heading through New Germany on Thursday mornings, stop for a few minutes and check out the latest offerings at the market. Have a coffee inside the hall.

Lots of local love,

Julie

Some Good Lettuce Salad

There are lots of traditional recipes around the South Shore for good honest real food. It’s an area steeped in German influence and simple country recipes.

One of my summer favourites is lettuce salad. Yes, most salad is made from lettuce. But in this recipe, the lettuce is the hero.

You must have fresh leaf lettuce. Iceburg won’t do. Neither will romaine.

Mine comes directly from my garden. That’s the best kind. However, any kind of leaf lettuce will work for this recipe. And you can whip it up in a hurry.

Ingredients

  • green or red leaf lettuce
  • apple cider vinegar
  • sugar or sweetener
  • blend cream
  • pepper
  • onions optional

Wash your lettuce and put aside. In a salad bowl, mix about one cup blend cream with at least two tablespoons of vinegar. Add sugar and pepper to taste. If desired, add chopped onion.

Add lettuce to cream mixture and enjoy.

Best served with fresh potato.

Yummy local love,

Julie

Welcome to Some Good Blog

This is probably my hundredth first blog post. I’m a veteran blogger and like to experiment with themes and content.

This blog is all about the southwestern Nova Scotia, home of lobster, blueberry grunt, and people who like to add “some” in front of anything to make it extra good. Something may be good. But if it’s some good, it’s even better.

Stay tuned for recipes, travelling, thrifty deals, and all sorts of local shenanigans.