Here are some tips from a golf pro within our New Castle family, Scott Nickerson. Wondering how to keep your golf game up to par during the off season? Read the following tips: Grip A great swing starts with a great grip. Learning the proper neutral grip can be very uncomfortable. The easiest way to work on [...]
Now this is a recipe! It’s a secret that we had to share. A word of caution- don’t expect it to taste as good as it would if our chefs were making it, but it will still taste great. Here is one of our most delicious dishes served on property: Lobster Benedict. This is a big recipe [...]
What better way to keep warm when the snow hits than a delicious bowl of seafood chowder? A nice cup of tea we suppose- but you can have that with some Scottish oatcakes for dessert :) Here is our latest recipe from Keltic Lodge: SEAFOOD CHOWDER Ingredients 2 lb. Fish fillets (haddock, cod, salmon, halibut, etc.) 1 [...]
Here are some more slang words and expressions to add to your vocabulary. If you are a first time reader, check out the first post on 5 slang words to know when visiting Nova Scotia. These words get used frequently here at Keltic Lodge so make sure you practice! Come – from- away- someone from [...]
Are you envious of women who have flawless make-up? They had to learn too. Here are some useful tips from Aveda’s make-up top artists: Aveda Make-Up FAQ’s Our favorite help topic is how to find the right foundation for your skin. Now that the summer is over and most tans have faded, it is probably [...]
Scottish Oatcakes Here’s a delightful treat that goes well with tea- something us Capers love! Oatcakes are good at both teatime and breakfast. They are like oatmeal cookies, but not as sweet and with a much more delicate texture. 3 cups rolled oats 1½ cups all purpose flour ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ tsp [...]
Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day, or Veteran’s Day, is a memorial day celebrated by all Commonwealth countries. It is a day to honour and remember the brave civilians and members of the armed forces. Flanders Fields during the war November 11 was selected to commemorate the end of World Ward 1 in [...]
Nova Scotia has many slang words and expressions. For some of you who have no experience in our province, we have compiled a list of common slang and their meanings. These expressions were taken from the Nova Scotia Book of Everything. This list should prepare you for your next trip to our Cape Breton resort :) [...]
This year why not give the gift of an experience? Treat you and your loved ones to a gift certificate for the Keltic Lodge. We offer golf getaways, romance packages, spa certificates, and more. You can also purchase gift certificates of your denomination of choice. If you book before November 30 you can obtain [...]
After a summer of lobster feasts, rolls, and usual warm weather fare, try this lobster chowder recipe from the novascotia.com recipes: Lobster Chowder This is a rich chowder packed with plenty of lobster. It can be served in small cups for a very special first course or in larger bowls as the centerpiece of an [...]
