East Coast Living

Day tripping treasures

Guest blogger, Monica Riehl shares a gem of store in Chester, Nova Scotia.

Décor: The perfect place

Old is new again. Discover exciting ways of displaying antiques and family heirlooms in your home.

Cool colour

The right paint colour can make a tight space seem larger. Using cool colours, like soft creams, purples and greens will make a small room look open and airy.

Gardening: Tips for small gardens

Big is not always best. The simple charms and surprising benefits of keeping a small garden.

Where there’s smoke, there’s flavour

Guest blogger and writer Simon Thibault shares the inside scoop on our photo shoot for the upcoming summer article “Where there’s smoke, there’s flavour.”

Persian Lamb Kebabs

A simple but very tasty preparation for lamb. This peasant-style dish goes well with couscous, steamed basmati rice or stuffed into flatbreads for sandwiches.

Seared Lamb Loin with Celery Root and Pear Purée, Nutmeg Scented Baby Spinach and Gorgonzola Sauce

Instead of lamb and mashed potatoes, try this luxurious twist with celery root and spinach. The spring greens make a great transition from hearty winter meals.

Potato and Horseradish Pavé

Roasted Leg of Lamb

This luxurious dish is simple to make. It gives you plenty of free time while cooking to prepare side dishes, like Potato and Horseradish Pavé.    

Lamb Tajine

A tajine is a North African dish that takes its name from the conical-shaped pot in which it cooks. A way of cooking tougher cuts of meat, tajines slow cook meat with moist heat, developing flavours and softening the meat.