Go to three more new places - two down

It is always a pleasure to have access to a car. I love to drive, and since I don't have much opportunity to get in a car and go, I love it when I can.  I decided to keep the car on this week, so that I could explore a little more.  I was happy that E and I were able to make a fun day trip to St.Andrew's by the Sea.

Located almost as far south-west in the province as you can go (well ... I guess St. Stephen and the Ganong factory would be further!)  After getting misdirected and driving aimlessly around Mactaquac, Lincoln and Fredericton, we were on our way to St.Andrews.

A quaint and pretty little town by the sea. Another couple weeks and everything will be officially open - but for now it was a great visit. 

I would love to go back for some whale watching (though E said it was more like whale hunting trying to chase them down.  We had a nice meal of mussels (sorry though NB, PEI took you on this round!!  So much tastier on the Island) and met a very very very very chatty older man who asked the most random questions.   It was entertaining for sure!  We sat out on one of the docks and looked over at Maine which was pretty cool.

When the tide was out we drove out over the bottom of the sea to Minister's Island (Foto below), and watched the men picking clams and dulce.  Luckily we made it back in time before the tide came in and we were stranded!

A very fun day and a fun drive!!  Watch out whales ... one day I might be back to come see you!

Go to three more new places - one down

When I was a young girl, the Megan Follows' film of Anne of Green Gables was all the rage.  I remember quite a few of us, including yours truly, were madly in love with Gilbert.

Also at the time it was common for girls to have themed birthday parties, and I remember attending many Anne of Green Gables events, costumes and all.  As the only red-haired girl with freckles in the class,  I was sort of a ringer for the look-alike contest part of the party.  I was saddened when these parties stopped as I find it rather difficult to get dressed up in braids now in hopes that someone will confuse me with Anne Shirley.

I was very excited to have gone to PEI last week.  Always amazing to visit another province (am now just missing Newfoundland and Labrador, NWT and the Yukon) and explore more of this awesome country!!   Mom and I headed out for the Big Annie and Little Annie tour of Green Gables (not Grey Gardens!)

What a beautiful part of the country!  We made it there before the big tourist season started - which made for a more quiet experience, but super relaxing as well!

Have a lobster supper....

I keep reading about these awesome church lobster suppers and those are the the places to be.  So I added it to this list not knowing what I really wanted.

What I wanted was a lobster supper(s) with K family in Bathurst.

As a lovely Ontario girl we were only ever allowed to have one lobster (which I must say we raced acrossed the floor .... right kind of wrong?!?)  In B we were allowed a 2nd beast which was amazing!!!!!  (and thank goodness we were not offered the eel we caught ... that may have been a friendship breaker .........)

Well if I could not have the church supper (I hear another another month or so),  thenl I was so happy the "Water Prince Corner Shop" was open for the season.(GO THERE!!!!!!!)

Ann and I had the best experience there - on the first day of lobster season.

A 2 lb bowl of mussels each

A 1.25 lb lobster

lots of amazing sides ...

COULD NOT RECOMMENDED THIS PLACE MORE 

Have a photo taken at the lobster in Shediac

Good golly ....

I have been waiting for this, and in the words of Sloan I was "underwhelmed".  I have no idea what I did expect, but I thought my Hummer would be even more spectacular!  OK - it was pretty awesome!!!  A great memory with my lovely mom! 

BTW Trivia Fans - This is the largest faux lobster in the world.  Or so the sign says!

Try Freddy Ethiopian Cuisine

Wow ...


I take back my last statement about not returning to the North Side Market.

I would for sure go back for some more of this amazing food!

I love Ethiopian food, and I will admit that I have missed it. Now I miss not trying it earlier!! With a nice spread of lentils, potatoes, green beans and injera, I am totally happy! A great amount of spice without being overpowering. Beautiful flavours.

I highly recommend this!

Go To the North Side Market

I love the North Side vs. South Side battle here in Freddy Beach. (As a resident of the South side I fully support my peeps over here - though I will concede that the North Side Walmart is waaaaayyyy better - good golly.... is that how I rank places now?!?)

So it was about time to put the North Side Market to the test. The Market in Fredericton (the South one that is) was/is the place to be. You have to navigate through people randomly stopping in the middle of the aisles to catch up, there is the best Lobster and Scallop rolls, the goat cheese monger rocks, and generally it is a great time. The only downfall - the fact that it is only open from 6-1 on Saturday.

And then came the North Side market. Open Fri-Sun. Crazy talk.

Before today I had never been.

And after today I am not sure I will go back.

Lovely T and I headed out across the river for some fun at the NSM. After perusing camo clothing we heading into the market - which is more reminiscent of a flea market. Lots of different vendors, but not quite the same as the SSM. We had a lesson in olive oils and balsamic vinegars (I was accused of having the mumps because the vinegar made my face squinch up - I didn't have the heart to tell him I am missing a saliva gland that makes me do that with anything sour! Little known fact!) I am now the proud owner of a somewhat vintage sign that advertises ladies who like to eat lobster from a can. Love it and the mumbling man who made it!!

A great morning indeed. Another item off the list!

And thanks to T for joining me in the All Day breakfast at the Sunshine Diner - we waited over an hour for our breaky so it was almost an all day affair!!!

Find the best Pizza in Fredericton

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Pizza, and I must admit that I am a little underwhelmed by the selection in this fine town.  Maybe it is my fault for being such a fine and well seasoned connoisseur that I cannot seem to find good 'za here! 

And it isn't for lack of trying!

So in no particular order ... some of my conquests

Boston Pizza - I will admit that I had never been to this fine chain and it seemed to be a regular haunt before.  Until we OD'ed and then it just tasted horrible.  At first glance I thought I had fallen in love with this greasy cheesy shrimp pizza ... and then I realized that it was just greasy cheesy too heavy pizza.  (And now that item isn't even on the menu anymore so I will never be able to fully put the nail in this coffin.)  But the Thunder mugs were good!!

Greco - Hmm... it is pizza.  Not much more I can say about that.  Oh wait .. it has garlic fingers and donair sauce.  So that is always a plus!

Dr.Oetker Spinat - hahaha snuck that one in!!  Always a great pizza no matter where I travel!  And the chef is always amazing!!

New England Pizza Company - B suggested this one and I was super excited to try it.  It was light on the topics, but I liked the crust.  What I didn't like was the $7 delivery charge, which was over half of the pizza amount .... wouldn't order from them again!

Luna - Had the worst first experience so I am not likely to head back.  Since when does a Margarita pizza have onions and a creamy sauce?!  This was probably the first time in my life I have mournfully stared at a pizza and not had the stomach to eat it!

Jacks - oh be still my heart.  I am not sure I would order from them at any other time, but after a night at the Capitol, after the glow of winning at trivia, this seems to be the best pizza ever.  It is almost like they put sugar .. or crack in the crust.  Always a great treat!

And the quest continues!  I would like to try the pizza from the market, but I can never seem to bring myself to order one at 10am! Have to keep sampling the 'za!