FOOD & DRINK EDITOR
THE SUMMER WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR!
It’s finally here, the summer we’ve been waiting for! The summer of reacquainting with each other, with nature, and with ourselves. There are so many things that I can’t wait to do—concerts, festivals, and just simply enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Island that this season brings. I’m excited to get back out with family and friends to checkout what’s on the menus of our favourite restaurants. Seafood being at the top of the list, especially oysters! And PEI definitely has the best in the world—at least in my opinion. Whether you like them baked, barbequed or raw, get slurpin’! In this issue we talk oysters, and what goes great with oysters? Patios and cocktails! Cocktails are still a hot trend this summer, whether in a can from the local PEILC, or shaken or stirred at home—there’s a cocktail for everything. Lately, I’ve been experimenting with low alcohol and no alcohol cocktails, and it’s been fun to get creative and stay within my limit! I always use local spirits and other craft beverages when I’m experimenting, and I challenge you to do the same. There are many Island distilleries and breweries making great products that produce delicious cocktails ingredients—even non alcoholic varieties.
I won’t spend all my time surrounded by people, I’ll spend some alone time in the garden (our pandemic garden) and around the grill prepping for togetherness. Food is the grand unifier—it brings us together. It’s a conversation starter, a great debate topic and can bring a crowd of strangers together. With one quick sniff, it can take us back to childhood—a feeling so powerful it’s hard to explain. It’s a feeling I embrace every time it happens. Our chef this issue has already been named the Queen of Milkshakes— Treena’s Takeout is a great addition to Wood Islands, and the community is grateful she’s bringing people together at the wharf with her tasty indulgences! As I’m writing this, I see our patch of strawberries will be plentiful, and that always makes our neighbours happy. Perhaps strawberry jam and cocktails are on the horizon. Next issue, we’re looking for a local chef who you think readers need to know a bit more about! Let us know, and we may just pick them to be featured!
Jackie Herbert
“Because it’s summer and the memories are just waiting to happen”
- Unknown
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This summer, be safe, be kind and enjoy the little things!
Jackie
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