Snowshoeing in the great outdoors on the Great Northern Peninsula is a favourite pastime for many residents. I decided that this is an activity my
Sealskin Snowshoes – Perfect for the Great Outdoors
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Category: Culture
The Newfoundland Squeezebox – Accordion
There are many long-lived traditions in Newfoundland – one of them is our love for the music. We have embraced the accordion as a means
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Traditional Newfoundland Cuisine – Rabbit
A visit to my Grandmother from Nameless Cove after being in the cabin was quite the treat. A wonderful meal of wild rabbit, stuffing, peas,
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The Old Wood Stove
The old wood stove has provided heat to Newfoundland & Labrador homes for hundreds of years. Like many rural homes, the primary source of heat
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Get Your Own Sealskin Slippers at www.gnpcraft.com
I am the proud owner of two pairs of sealskin moccasins or slippers as well as other sealskin products. Some people have seen me wearing
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A Cabin in the Countryside
One of the many wonders of living in Rural Newfoundland & Labrador is the ability to get away from it all by venturing across the
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Sealskin Slippers for Christmas?
There is snow on the ground and a crisp chill in the air – already this season appears to be one that promises a more
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Treasures and Rare Finds at Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum
The Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum & Craft Shop at Cow Head, NL is within walking distance of the Shallow Bay Motel and the home
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Having a Good Scuff at the 10th Annual St. Anthony Music Festival
On August 5, 2011 myself and a friend had plans to take in the 10th Annual St. Anthony Music Festival. After a quick stop at
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GNP Craft Producers Launches Website – Shoal Cove East, NL
NEW WEBSITE: http://www.gnpcrafts.ca GNP Craft Producers Launch New Website: http://www.gnpcraft.com Visit them for a unique offering as they specialize in sealskin products. Products are locally
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Family – The Cornerstone of Our Lives & Society
Family is the cornerstone of our lives and society. The moment we were brought into this world we become a member of a family. A
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Babe, Orson, Wilbur, Porky? ….All Famous Pigs, but this fellow’s name is Willie :)
The concept of the hobby farm is far from new. The generation of my grandparents seemed to have cows, hens, pigs and other animals. Even
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News Release: The French Shore Historical Society To Launch The Centre For Textile Art
More developments in Conche, NL according to News Release: P.O. Box 29, Conche, NL A0K 1Y0 Tele: 709-622-3500  Fax: 709-622-3510 E-mail: frenchshorehs@nf.aibn.com  For Immediate
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Take a Walk on the Wild Side – Wild Mussels from the Strait of Belle Isle
I enjoy a pot of delicious mussels at home from time to time. There is something quite awesome about being able to walk just two
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My Talking Stick…
I was first introduced to the talking stick when I had to work on a project for the Big Droke Cultures Foundation and had a
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Care in Every Stitch
Knitting at My Grandmother’s House  Knitting has been a long-lived tradition in Newfoundland & Labrador. Most people no longer have spinning wheels and wool carders
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Brewis and Eggs for Sunday Dinner
“HAM AND EGGS – A day’s work for a hen; A lifetime commitment for a pig” – Anonymous Purity Factories continue to provide me with the Hard
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GNP Craft Producers Has Unique Offering
GNP Craft Producers of Shoal Cove East, NL has a unique offering. They are situated just minutes north of the Town of Flower’s Cove in
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Jack was Every Inch a Sailor – Folk Music
Newfoundland & Labrador has produced a wealth of traditional folk music. They typically discuss people, the fishery and other mis-adventures and served as a great
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Baked Bread by Grandmother Pearl
In previous posts, I have mentioned the highly talented baking skills of my Grandmother Pearl and the delicious squashberry jam she prepared. On Monday, I
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Tilting is a Representative of Rural Outport NL
During Fall 2006, I had taken a Retail Management course at Memorial University and we focused on the Rooms, which is the province’s cultural facility
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Happy Mother’s Day
Today is all about celebrating Mother. Today and every other we should recognize the contributions and love given by the women in our lives. To My Mother
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The Beauty of it All – when you do not rush
 Lar’s Place, Conche, NL  On February 12, 2011, I visited Conche, NL. It truly is one of the wonders along the French Shore. In
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Coca Cola Much Covers – Profiles Rural Newfoundland’s Travis Sheppard
Rural Newfoundland & Labrador has talent. I stand by this statement, which I had written in July 2010 after attending the Big Droke Idol as part of
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Live Rural NL retaliates against Ellen’s stance of “Stop Seal Hunting in Canada”
Dear Ellen Degeneres – I am deeply disappointed that you have chosen to become the latest  celebrity to advocate against the Canadian Seal Hunt, joining forces with PETA
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Fisherman’s Brewis for Sunday Dinner
The fish has been soaking the night prior. Whenever a Newfoundlander says “fish” he is referring to cod fish. If he is talking about other types
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NL Moose Soup on Saturday
Saturday in Rural Newfoundland, has long been known as Soup Saturday. In September 2009, I returned to my community on the island of Newfoundland. Since
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My First Traditional Hooked Rug…
I have been taking a rug hooking course that concluded this past Thursday, which was offered at Flower’s Cove through the College of the North
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Snowshoeing at Deep Cove, NL – January 30, 2011
 On January 30, 2011 I finally got the opportuntiy to use my Christmas snowshoes. I decided to take the trails on the Deep Cove
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Will I need my new Snowshoes for Winter 2011?
 2010 was acclaimed a year to build on experiences in Rural Newfoundland & Labrador. It is critical to reflect on past traditions and activities we
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