Take one batch of historic recipes, add a handful of local, inspired chefs, mix well, and serve up a modern version of Nova Scotia culinary history. Food writer and editor Valerie Mansour conjures recipes dating back as far as 1765, and features material from wartime newspaper supplement recipes, community cookbooks, and more. The dishes recreated by top chefs from across the province – using their expertise, today’s food styles, and local ingredients – showcase Nova Scotia’s multicultural and ever-evolving foodways.