By far the best goat's cheese I ever had and it's produced right in the Annapolis Valley. Randy &…read moreCheryl Hiltz run the dairy and make the creamy cheeses that you'll find in all the best restaurants in the province. FID even has it listed in the title of some of the dishes!) The drive to Aylesford and their farm is lovely in the summer if you take the old highway and if you aren't up for that, you can find Randy every Saturday at the Farmers Market. Not only do I get the creamy goat cheese flavored with cayenne & garlic and the one with Italian herbs or Herbes aux Provence (depending on my mood), I also stock up on his goat gouda cheeses - fantastic. Note to self: don't forget to pick up some yoghurt and some free range eggs (their son looks after the chickens.)

I like to bake pies and normally used the crust recipe on the cover of the lard package. It always…read moreturned out good. Then I found a recipe in an Old Order Mennonite cookbook. One of the ingredients is sour cream. I had none so I tried your yogurt I bought at Valley Natural foods. Unbelievable! I also use the yogurt for a topping on apple pie. I've gotten rave reviews from the eaters. The yogurt topping, made with sugar, vanilla and spices, replaces the upper crust. It is called "Cream Schnitz (apple) Pie." It hasn't lasted long after coming out of the oven. Thank you, thank you, thank you! for your quality products. Paul Bannister

Voted the best Gouda cheese by The Coast, Canadian Cheese makers Guild and...well everyone. That…read moresaid, my son-in-law turned us on to Dragon's Breath Blue Cheese. At first I turned up my nose...I don't really like strong blue cheeses, but this one melted my heart. It's perfect crumbled into a salad, part of a cheese plate (of course it will steal the show), spread on a baguette, tossed in salad...the list is endless. You can find it at the Halifax Farmers Market, Pete's Frootique and..well lots of other places.

A friend of mine was in Halifax and came across a cheese stand at the farmers market and she was…read morejust blown away with the samples. She knew that I love every type of cheese going. So she asked for several types of cheese to bring back to me. I was blown away with the different types of cheese, but by far the 'Dragon's Breath Blue Cheese' was to die for. It is silky smooth with a little nip that comes across slowly. This was my first taste of their Dragon's Breath Blue Cheese, but it won't be my last. I can't wait for my next fix of this fantastic cheese. The 'Dragon's Breath Blue Cheese' comes in a dark blue dragon's egg shaped wax coating.

Disappointed. Yelp reviews were not true. No cheese making, empty shelves, no tastings. Just…read morerefrigerators with minimal product. Stay in town. Left and went back to The Cheese Store for fresh grilled cheese, charcuterie and ambience. Do not waste your time.

Just a quick drive from Wolfville - even quicker if you're smart and grab a bite to eat at the Port…read morePub in Port Williams en route - you'll find a charming farmhouse filled with locally made cheeses, milks, and gelato that you might recognize from their permanent shop at the Halifax Farmers Market. There's not a tremendous amount to see or do in the shop but that's okay since you're much better off just taste-testing some delicious cheeses, or chowing down on a sweet and crispy waffle cone. Still, there is a little window you can peek through to see some of the machines put to use behind the scenes. And the cheeses? Well, take it from me, someone who manages to maintain 80% of his body weight through cheese and cheese alone, are fantastic...and abundant: tons of spiced and smoked goudas (Italian herb, herb and garlic, jalapeno, cumin), fresh curds for homemade poutine (danger...), and even fetas and little known German styles that can act as a substitute for cream cheese! Lactose-intolerants beware. This is probably not the place for you.

Really well stocked wellness shop! They have household…read morecleaning products, natural laundry soaps, non toxic food wraps and containers, baby products, and much much more. There is even a small tea counter in the back. The owner was super friendly and welcoming!

Downtown (or "uptown" as the locals call it) is as bustling as this town gets, but it's still a bit…read morecorporate. Enter the feel good store, located right beneath the town's yoga studio, and my secret hippie ass felt right at home amongst the supplements, loose leaf tea and scented candles. There's a little outpost to get tea and cookies in the back, with an incredibly warm proprietress. A cup of tea before yoga is just enough and feels totally perfect.

This is a hidden gem that is a must visit. This is mainly a u-pick orchard and market, but there is…read morea well-stocked bakery and a small cafe tucked in the back of the barn. There's a petting zoo for kiddos while you pick blueberries, peaches, garlic (and more) and beautiful grounds to just explore and watch the ponies or chickens. A nice deck overlooks the beautiful homestead just behind the cafe where you can enjoy some fresh cookies and a coffee. This is definitely a great spot to check out. Really clean and well kept. Staff are friendly and there's lots of parking. Bring a hat for those sunny days as it can get hot or chill out with the farm cats under the giant willow tree. Look for the red barn!

Great food, smoothies, baked goods, and a nice picnic area to hang out. Farm animals to pet and…read moreenjoy. A great place to picnic.

I live in Victoria, BC. Wanted to send a fruit basket to friends in Rothesay. I use Sandra Miller's…read moreflorist for flowers but she does not send out fruit baskets and suggested I call Cochran's Country Store...gave me the phone # and all. What a wonderful treat it was to deal with both of them. I wish we had a Cochran's here in Victoria. The folks who received the basket could not say enough about how wonderful it was to receive it and also said they enjoy going to Cochran's to shop. How lucky you are in Rothesay to have such a nice place to do business.

Great local business in the Valley. We always try to get most of our groceries here before heading…read moreto the monolithic grocery stores. Great service and they are always adding new items (ie cheese area, more focus on local meats).

A hidden gem of you are looking for natural products in Greenwood…read more They have a good variety of items and staff very helpful.

It's like a bulk store but better. Greenwood is a pretty small place and lots of times this is the…read morebest place to find that hard to find ingredient or cooking gadget.

We went for fish and chips and loved it! The fish was terrific and the french fries were…read moreincredibly delicious. Service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend!

My family and I really enjoyed Alma's after having been here 12 years ago and coming back today…read more Our server, Luis was very kind and polite, he was quick and had absolutely no delay, thank you Luis for making our experience amazing! As for the food, I really enjoyed my Lobster Poutine which came out fairly quickly. This meal was by far my favourite meal that I've had during my stay in the East Coast. Keep up the good work Alma's and we hope to be back soon!

Went to the Kao Chinese restaurant in New Minas with some friends today…read more Last time I was there was a little over a year ago. The food then was fantastic. Today, it was an utter disappointment. Except for one dish i had that was fried pork, all the dishes in the buffet were pretty much tasteless. The sauces all came out like they had been watered down. The curried chicken tasted like someone has sprinkled a little curry in a pot full of water and poured it over the dish. The Cherry sauce for the chicken balls was just as bad. Now their chicken wings, onion rings and anything that was deep fried seemed to be okay. Two of us had had the fried pork dish and about 20 minutes after leaving the restaurant were were both loosing our lunches. Now the service by the waiting staff was excellent, but after this very disappointing display of flavorless culinary talent, we will not be going back.

While visiting New Mina's we stop at Kao Restaurant, we had the buffet it was very good, great…read moreselection of Chinese dishes. They only reason I don't give it a 5 stars its because the dessert selection. There is none.