Kermesse in Halifax 2011

Hello everybody,
This is the big weekend for the Kermesse fun fair in Halifax. There is a Flea market, an Art show, a Silent auction and tons of activities for children of all ages. get down to the IWK and surrounding areas and take in the fun.
Of course after you come to the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market for all your food need of the week.
The IWK Auxiliary cook book has arrived. Just in time yesterday for the opening of the Art Show and sale at the Public Archives of Nova Scotia. Hal Jones' paintings, used for illustrating the cook book, are displayed at the Art Show and the cook book is available now.
Hal is numbering and signing the first edition of 1000 cook books, so they are a collector item!!!!
You and see the images below, I think they are fantastic!!!

Front Page

Section for Special diets

Appetizers

Self explanatory

Main Dishes

There are over 300 recipes sent in by volunteers, doctors, staff, families, friends and chefs. I quickly glanced through it and it looks like there are some really yummy dishes that are not to hard to make. But you'll have to see for your self.

Victoria day weekend In Halifax

It looks like we will be getting into some warmer weather and the plans and flowers are ready to burst out.

Tulips at the corner of Conaught and Oxford Street

On my way home last Saturday I was stopped at the lights and had enough time to snap this picture, proof that spring is on the way here in Halifax.

Even on a rainy day, there is always some thing to see from my "office" at the market. Georges Island is a beautiful backdrop to any boat.

and inside we have some entertainment with the Atlantic Circe last Sunday.














This weekend is the weekend of the Blue Nose Marathon Good luck to all the Runners and thank you to the may volunteers.
Remember Hal Jones' Limited edition Print "The Marathon Runners", It is selling great and is so special for all the athletes.
See at the market
Silvia

Exciting News

Good Morning Halifax,
An other rainy day, but I am so excited, the news is out!!!
Hal Jones has again managed to outdo himself.
In the next couple of weeks, the famous fund raising Cookbook "Flavours to Savour" produced by the IWK Auxiliary will be coming out and Hal did all the illustrations for it.
There is a total of 8 paintings he produced and they are fabulous!
Jan Napier wrote a lovely article in the Southender and Bedford News, so the cat is out of the bag and I can tell you about it..
Here is a taste of the art, of course there is a ton of fabulous recipe in the cookbook as well from all different people.

This is the Cover

The first 1000 copies (first edition) will be numbered and signed by Hal Jones and at the annual Kermesse Fun Fair, Art Gallery opening reception, May 26TH, from 7-9 p.m.at the Public Archives of Nova Scotia, he will sign and dedicate the books to you. A great event and a great Cause.

This week I will be at the Halifax Seaport Market Saturday and Sunday as usual, but also on Thursday, what we call Cuise Ship Day, as there is again the Cuise Ship Maasdam from Holland America Line at Pier 22. I hope the weather improofs a bit.
See you there
Silvia

Happy Mothersday

 To all the mothers, I wish a happy mothers Day on Sunday.
This is the first Year I will not have my mother to call as she passed away last winter, but I think of her all the time, so she is with me in my memory.

Last weekend was quiet a special time at the market. I noticed the new Bicycle Stands outside the market, so you can bike down for a visit and lock up your bike.

The we had the Cruise ship visiting and I managed to get a nice picture of it leaving.

Then on Sunday we had some Charity do face painting and Cheryl from Shani's Farm, my market neighbour
was brave enough to get a farm painted on her cheek. She was also visited by her lovely daughter and sweet Husband. I managed to get a picture of that too.

I am so happy how well the newest Limited Edition of Hal Jonse's Painting "The Marathon Runners" is going.
 A spezial gift for the many athelits participating in the Bluenose Marathon this month. Our neighbours children are practicing for the 4 km run.
The Limited Edition double matted has an overall size of 11"x14", only 99 were printed and each is signed and numbered by Hal and they are only $34.95 each.

"The Marathon Runners" by Hal Jones

On a lighter note, I will try out a new recipe for mayonnaise. My  wonderful mother in law told me about her mothers recipe for mayonnaise. She was always sorry that she did not get it. It is a boiled mayonnaise and I found a couple of recipes on the internet. since there is almost no fat or oil in it I will try it out, great for our low fat and low salt diet. I'll let you know how it turend out.
Now have a great weekend with your mothers
Silvia