Canada's Food Island Adventure

Let's go on a delicious, culinary adventure..

......Whether you have been following along on my social media journey since 2011 or have just recently joined the House of Moda fan base, you have probably sensed that I am a B I G foodie; it’s in my blood. Being of Mediterranean descent, food is a central part of my culture.

 My family and I talk about what we will be having for lunch while sitting at the breakfast table; the conversations about food are endless. Even now, as I write this, I am reminded of the feeling of when late afternoon hits, and tea & pastries are being served. I am reminded of how this event happened almost daily at my grandmother’s house when I was growing up. I spent so much time there while my parents worked, which likely explains why I am such an old soul in many ways and live for three-hour-long brunches with non-stop chatter and laughter that add years to your life; when I am there, I am completely in my element. That’s probably why my interest in food is so essential to my sense of self, and is most certainly why I am writing about one of my most recent adventures...

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From smoked salmon to tacos, and everything in between, the food was divine; I think the meat kebabs were definitely our favorite though! I am hungry now as I think about it. Not only was there food galore, there was a champagne sabrage ceremony led by Michael Smith himself - so cool! Once that was completed, we went inside for the most grand feast of all, and I’m not sure if my words can fully describe this part of the experience; I think that this is something you need to experience for yourself. I can say with certainty, though, if you get the opportunity to go, you will be blown away by the show, the presentation, the pairings, and the flavours. This beautiful evening ended with toasting marshmallows around an open fire. What a night! 

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On Sunday, we woke up to a rainy, but still beautiful, morning. We found our way to the hotel restaurant for breakfast. As we wandered over, I was struck by just how stunning both the lobby and common area of the Great George are; if you ever have the chance to stay there - and I highly recommend that you do - I think you will be struck by the historic decor & intricate detailing of the hotel.
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We had deep sea fishing planned for the day, but got the call that it was cancelled due to weather. We decided to make the best of it and took a trip to North Rustico Harbour to check out the most famous Blue Mussel Cafe. We were told this would be the most authentic PEI dining experience and I feel like this was true; wow, we loved it. The Seafood Bubbly Bake is a house recipe established in 1994 and was so yummy, as was the Pan-Fried Haddock. To top it off, we had homemade Apple Crumble and - wait for it - The Chocolate Potato Cake!!! Yes! It was so delicious and no you don’t taste the potato at all. Such a unique and palate pleasing experience. This is a place where we had a lovely chat with the locals and got to learn some really neat information about the area. One tip if you decide to go: they don’t take reservations, but you can check wait times online and get your name on the list when you get there. In the meantime, you can take a nice, long walk on the beach.