Holiday 2020 Box
We know things will be a little different this year in terms of coming home for the holidays. Given that your family and friends may not be able to come to Nova Scotia this year, why not send a little Nova Scotia to them! Filled with treats from around our beautiful province, send a little love from Nova Scotia this holiday season.
Each item was carefully selected from partners who are not only talented, but also care about their community and the environment!
Classic Hot Chocolate - Just US! Coffee Roasters (Grand Pre)
This Classic dark hot chocolate mix is made with real milk chocolate chunks! Founded in 1995 as Canada's first Fair Trade coffee roaster, Just Us! is a worker co-operative exclusively roasting specialty grade, certified fair trade and organic coffee. They work hard to preserve the integrity of their supply chain, from seed to cup. Just Us! stands for justice. They are not just a coffee company, but a social enterprise using coffee as a vehicle for change. They work directly with their producer-partners to work out a truly fair price based on each co-op’s true cost of production along with social premiums above the fair trade minimum price. They are a company where fairness and transparency aren't just buzzwords, but the lens through which they operate their business.
My Nova Scotia Cookbook - Chanelle Jefferson (Bridgewater)
Chanelle Jefferson is a born and bred Nova Scotian artist raised on fresh seafood, and leafy greens. She displayed an early passion for the arts that led her to study International Baccalaureate (IB) art classes in high school and pursue visual arts workshops in her free time. She currently works as an illustrator, painter and printmaker, while operating her business where she sells and distributes her works. My Nova Scotia Cookbook provides a delicious selection of Nova Scotia favourites for all cooks – beginner to experienced. This cookbook is a collection of recipes from Chanelle’s personal-favourite cook: Nana. Other recipes were provided by professional local chefs, family members, and other Nova Scotian’s who just, well… know how to cook. Chanelle Jefferson's whimsical drawings illustrate aspects of each recipe, making it easy for readers to break down and prepare these Atlantic dishes.
Fortress Rum Cake - Fortress Rum (Guysborough)
This dense, West Indies style cake with fruit, nuts and lots of Fortress Rum's award-winning rum, Fortress Rum Cake captures the spirit of the 300-year New France rum trade. The giving of rum cakes is an East Coast tradition dating back centuries that we’re proud to continue. They put Fortress Rum into the cake mix and then pour it over the cake when it comes out of the oven to create a moist, rich rum-filled cake that delivers the big flavours our rum is known for. And that full rum flavour only gets enhanced over time. The perfect thank you gift or way to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends, giving and receiving Fortress Rum Cake is a tradition worth protecting. The cake also pairs beautifully with a glass of our Fortress Rum, the ideal toast for any occasion. Fortress Rum is a member of Authentic Seacoast Company which includes Sea Fever Rum, Glynnevan Whiskey, Virga Vodkda, Rare Bird Craft Beer, Full Steam Coffee Company, DeBarres Manor Inn, Harbour Belle Bakery, Glanburn Artesian Water, Authentic Seacoast Soaps and the Authentic Seacoast Store.
Nova Scotia Tartan Non-Medical Face Mask - Golden Silkscreening (Lakeside)
This Nova Scotia Tartan Non-Medical Face mask incorporates the beautiful Nova Scotia colors with functional adjustable ear straps and adjustable nose piece. Golden Silkscreening Company Ltd. (Golden) is a Lakeside, Nova Scotia company owned and managed by Jim Baker since 1977. The company’s textile product line includes such items as T-shirts, hats, vests, jackets, pants, golf shirts and sweatshirts, which are normally purchased from outside suppliers and then silk-screened and embroidered. Golden not only manufactures products but also designs, markets, and distributes them. Over the last years the company has built a solid reputation for original quality products, exceptional workmanship and reliable on-time delivery.Ship Captain's Wheel Holiday Ornament - Basic Spirit (Pugwash)
This nautical piece has a schooner and lighthouse on the inside of the wheel and will complement any tree or make a unique holiday gift. Basic Spirit is a homegrown company located in the seaside village of Pugwash, Nova Scotia. Their business and love is to create gifts that touch the heart & delight the spirit. Using traditional methods of pewtersmithing with high quality, lead free metal, they put a fresh twist on their line of fine pewter.
The Boathouse Goods & Gifts is a small online shop based in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia which features unique products with a special nod to the maritime provinces. After an unsuccessful attempt to find a Nova Scotia shaped cookie cutter to add to a gift box, owner Anne Hooper decided to have 10 made by a local shop thinking she would be able to use a few and then give the rest away as gifts. One year, and over 2,000 cookie cutters later, her product line has expanded to include glassware, serving boards and other giftware. All products are lovingly designed and manufactured at Anne’s home-based studio (with the exception of the glassware which is printed in Elmsdale).