Rolf Devinci

Picked up a bottle of Ironwork`s Amber rum at the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market. Ironworks Distillery is a local spirits producer based out of Lunenburg who pride themselves by using local ingredients for the distilling of rum, vodka, gin and assorted brandies. "Ironworks is a micro-distillery located in the old port of Lunenburg on Nova Scotia’s historic South Shore. We take our name from the 1893 heritage building we call home: a marine blacksmith’s shop that once produced ironworks for the shipbuilding trade. We craft our spirits with the same love of traditional methods and attention to detail...." https://ironworksdistillery.com/ Their Bluenose dark rum is currently available at the local NSLC stores but both the amber and light rums currently need to be purchased at the distillery, online or at special venues like the farmers market. Having had the Bluenose rum previously(sidebar - very nice dark rum that is not super sweet with hints of caramel and...

The wide mouth version by Nalgene might just be the most versatile stainless steel water bottle available. Made from Guyot Design surgical grade 316 (18/10) stainless steel it is virtually bulletproof in a 34 ounce format. https://www.canadianoutdoorequipment.com/nalgene-seamless-stainless-steel-water-bottle.html I picked up one from The Canadian Outdoor Equipment Co online store after doing some research. The versatility of the bottle is in its construction; a heavier and unlined stainless steel without any seams. The wide mouth version makes for easier cleanup but also can be used on heat sources for boiling water or preparing food. That is where it excels. Unlike the competition it has a pronounced bottom lip that facilitates the secure fastening of a wire, small chain or paracord when using the bottle suspended over an open fire. I also like the fact it fits into my GSI cup for ease of transport and also fits most standard wat...

I know what you are thinking - sardines! Yuck! Before you pass judgement give this a read. They do require a bit of an acquired taste but are well worth the effort. Little BIG Fish From the Clupeidae family sardines offer lots of nutritional value in such a small package. Loaded with vitamins and minerals they pack a serious punch..... " Canned sardines contain energy, protein, lipid or fat, calcium , iron , magnesium , phosphorous, potassium , sodium , and zinc . Vitamins in sardines include thiamin, riboflavin , niacin , vitamin B6 , folate, vitamin B12 , A, D, E and vitamin K . The fatty acids found in them include total saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, and cholesterol." Better yet is their small stature offers three additional benefits; they are relatively mercury free due to their shorter lifespans, canned sardines include their bones which are small and soft enough to eat with no issues(a better "nose to tail" nutr...