Category Archives: Shellfish Free

Easy Cream of Spinach Soup

Cream of Spinach Soup - I Say Nomato
This recipe for easy Cream of Spinach Soup is an old family favourite! Creamy, delicious, and packed full of fresh, local spinach, it is a simple staple that won't disappoint. If you had told me I would be this excited about spinach soup when I was a kid, I would have thought you were insane. I still…Read More

Sugar Cookie Citrus Tarts

Sugar Cookie Citrus Tarts - I Say Nomato
These Sugar Cookie Citrus Tarts will melt in your mouth. They're so light and delicious - bet you can't have just one!  This recipe was a result of desperation. No, I'm not talking about my citrus cravings, (though those are persistent and many!) I'm talking about my egg yolk problem. In that I have too…Read More

No-Churn London Fog Ice Cream

No-Churn London Fog Ice Cream - I Say Nomato
This week I'm guest posting over at A Savory Feast! My friend Jenna is enjoying her maternity leave from blogging, and I gave her one of my new favourite summer recipes to help out, No-Churn London Fog Ice Cream! London Fog is my new obsession. Forget coffee for a caffeine kick, give me the thing…Read More

Sweet Potato Hodge Podge

Sweet Potato Hodge Podge - I Say Nomato
Sweet Potato Hodge Podge is a comforting, hearty dish packed with fresh summer vegetables from the garden. Boiled and with added cream, it's even better the day after you make it!  Hodge Podge is one of those classically Nova Scotia recipes that's different depending on who you talk to. Everyone's got their grandmother's recipe, bestowed upon them on…Read More

Irish Coffee Chocolate Cake

Irish Coffee Chocolate Cake - I Say Nomato
Hi folks! Today I'm over at Tornadough Alli helping her celebrate her birthday with a recipe for this amazing Irish Coffee Chocolate Cake! Seriously though. Seriously. This cake is amazing. Click on through to get the recipe! I have a big announcement coming on Friday, so stay tuned! Seriously. SaveRead More

Pan-Fried Haddock

Pan-Fried Haddock is a summer Nova Scotia classic. It's light, flaky and ready in ten minutes!
The Nova Scotia food series continues today with a simple, traditional recipe for Pan-Fried Haddock! Haddock is a beautiful, slightly sweet fish that is light and flaky that goes with almost anything. It’s the perfect fish for people who don’t like fish (and those who do)! Change is hard. Let’s be honest. Even though they say that the…Read More

Garlic Scape Pesto

Garlic Scape Pesto is not for the faint of heart! Full of garlic zing, it goes perfectly on pasta or pizza!
Garlic Scape Pesto is not for the faint of heart! Full of garlic zing, it goes perfectly on pasta or pizza!  This is a continuation of my local Nova Scotia food series! These garlic scapes are so fresh and beautiful, they usually are cut around the beginning of July to really let that garlic bud…Read More

Strawberry and SunGold Kiwi Upside-Down Cupcakes

It's an upside-down cake with a fresh Strawberry Kiwi twist!
A sweet surprise, these Strawberry & SunGold Kiwi Upside-Down Cupcakes are a tropical dream. They're light, fluffy, and bursting with kiwi flavour! This post is sponsored by Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit. All opinions are my own, based on my own experience.   It's the second post of Strawberry Week! Because dang it, it's the best time of the…Read More