Maintaining a garden of root crops has always been practiced in my family for generations. I remember spending time there with my father and grandparents,
Tag: Rural
Golden Sunsets – Green Island Cove, NL
The golden sun is setting over the Strait of Belle Isle and will disappear beyond the hills of the Big Land – Labrador. This was
The Fire Still Burns – Conche, NL
The fire still burns in the small town of Conche, Newfoundland on the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula East. This community has embraced its
Serving up freshly steamed mussels
As a child, mom and dad would let me take my little bucket and go down to the beach and pick a few mussels close
Duck a delicacy on the GNP
I love traditional foods, especially those that focus on local moose, caribou, rabbit, seal and other game animals. Earning a living from the sea for
Squashberry Jelly & Dark Tickle Tea for Breakfast
On a recent visit with my Grandmother Pearl, she gave me a bottle of her homemade squashberry jelly. I truly love this stuff! This morning,
“Fill Ya Boots” – Barry Penton Art
Barry Penton, is a realist artist that grew up on Fogo Island in rural Newfoundland & Labrador. His artwork illustrates brilliant colors and impeccable attention
I Went to One of the Four Corners of the Earth in 2012!
According to the Flat Earth Society, Brimstone Head on Fogo Island is one of the Four Corners of the World. A friend and I took
“Do Unto Others” – Dower of Conche
This summer, I had the privilege of meeting Alice and Austin Dower of Conche, NL at their home. I had met Austin before playing music
Ask Your Garden Questions to our local “Garden Lady”
Rural Newfoundlanders & Labradorians have been growing their own crops for centuries. Many tourist often stop to take photographs of our roadside gardens. My grandmother
A Rural Newfoundland Christmas Tree – Salt Cod Drying on the Line
I’ve always loved trimming the Christmas tree. I remember around the 20th or 21st of December going with my father to cut it. He would
Rural Roots, including Seal Hunt Proudly on Display at MHA Mitchelmore’s Office
I’m a believer in all things rural, including the seal harvest. I wear my father’s seal skin boots that are more than
Mitchelmore questions commitment to rural job creation
NDP critic for Innovation, Business and Rural Development Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits-White Bay North) says government’s approach to job creation in rural Newfoundland and
A Snow Covered L’Anse Aux Meadows, Newfoundland & Labrador
L’Anse aux Meadows located 41 KM from St. Anthony, is home to WORLD UNESCO heritage site. It was originally named L’anse aux Meaduses (Jellyfish Bay) by French migratory fishermen;
There’s Giant Cod Fish Out There…
We are moving into 21 years and a cod moratorium remains. A decision that has forever altered the way of life in rural Newfoundland &
Man on the Ice: The Rex Saunders Story
This summer I met Rex Saunders at the St. Lunaire-Griquet & Gunner’s Cove Come Home Year as I circled the tables of crafts, baked goods,
Place of Provincial Significance – Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital
Live Rural NL blog sends congratulations to the Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital, Norris Point, NL for being designated a Place of Provincial Significance in 2011. Thank
Anyone Can Paint! – Become a Local Artist on the GNP by
Chef Gusteau‘s cookbook “Anyone Can Cook!” resonates as I enrolled in a local art class. I did not realize that “Anyone Can Paint!“, but with
RADIO CONCHE 105.9 FM!!!!!
Community Radio is coming to Conche May 9 – 10. Make sure to tune in to 105.9 FM. The French Shore Cultural Centre will
The Loss of the General Store
John Reeves Ltd., a family run enterprise may have closed its post in the Town of Conche many years ago, but there is still
The Giant’s Causeway…part III
In mid-November Live Rural NL author, Christopher Mitchelmore spent two weeks on vacation with some time in Ireland exploring Irish roots. The Giant’s Causeway is
Support Needed by Former Resident to Complete Missionary Work!
Valerie Genge, a native of Anchor Point, now resides in St. John’s, NL. She is attempting to participate in an initiative to improve the quality of lives of
The Big Land of Labrador – An Angler’s Dream!
Labrador has more than 269,000 square kilometers of area, therefore there are no disputes as to why it was coined the “big land”. Although, it has a humble population of just over 26,000 people. This sparsely populated part of the province has immense beauty from landscapes, nature, wildlife and its people. I have driven through parts of Labrador over the years and am astonished each time I visit. Labrador, Canada provides some of the best Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, and Arctic Char fishing in the World! There is no doubt that if you want to have a memorable fishing experience that you may wish to consider planning a trip. As you near the mighty Pinware River in season, you will see an abundance of anglers vying for the big one. Youtube user, “biggericeberg” made this comment and uploaded the video below: “Where on earth can you catch life at its wildest. Casting your line into the honest stillness, you silently dare the water and its inhabitants. Your line tightens. Feel the strength of a 20lb monster.”[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZP4Xy7vlfw&feature=related
Transportation Forum Outlines the Infrastructure Challenge
“Some of the challenges undermining the strength of our rural communities flow from deliberate interventions in the economy over the years by governments at all
Vernacular Architecture: Rural NL Saltbox Home
A friend, travelling from Quebec City to the island of Newfoundland for the first time had scheduled a visit. Prior to waiting for the Ferry Service to dock at
Fill Your Puddick: Fish Recipes from Grandmother’s Kitchen
Hello again! Today I’m sharing with you some local fish recipes that we still add to our palate. Since the recreation cod fishery is ongoing you
HAVE A SCOFF – Gourmet Cooking, Newfoundland Style
A recent vacation, led me to visit the pristine oasis of Main Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. If you ever have the opportunity, visit and stay
The Success of Social Enterprise $$$
You may have heard the term, “social enterprise” popping up in the media, during boardroom discussions or being coined as essential to our community future for local
How ‘is yer boots, me ol’ trout?
This post is dedicated to all my Mainland and International friends. Some of you may have heard me pose the question, “How ‘is yer boots,
A Sunset over the Horizon…
Yesterday, I stared out my kitchen window in awe at the magnificant sunset that was on the horizon overlooking the Strait of Belle Isle. You
