In researching for his latest book, Place Names of Newfoundland and Labrador, Dale Jarvis uncovered some interesting back stories on local community names. In 2011, it was estimated that there were 30,000 official place names listed for Newfoundland and Labrador, with as many as 50,000 other names in the oral tradition that had never been recorded….
By Marie Bishop Yay! It’s Come Home Year! Clearly we are still dealing with you know what… But we have managed to navigate our way through and around it. Yes, we are still cautious. Yes, there are still serious cases and even deaths due to it, but we have decided that life goes on. So…
As we head into our 35th year at Downhome, we’re taking a trip down memory lane. Every month for the next 12 months we’ll unearth a little snippet of Downhome history to give you a glimpse into what was on our radar way back when. Here’s one of the stories we ran in June 1988,…
By Gord Follett A tent, sleeping bag, plenty of beer and a few good friends. As young men in our late-teens and early-20s, that’s all we required for the makings of a fun-filled May 24th weekend. Oh, and some grub. Can’t forget the grub. Couple loaves of Mom’s homemade bread for toast in the mornings…
By Linda Browne There’s no better way to start your morning than with a piping hot cup of coffee or tea and a freshly baked bagel. They’re chewy and delicious, and accompanied by a pat of butter or margarine, the “yum” factor rises even higher. If it weren’t for that pesky hole in the middle,…
By Nicola Ryan A farmer’s work is never done, and no one knows it better than Krista Chatman. Krista’s the owner and operator of Three Mile Ridge Farm in Lethbridge, NL. With a blend of traditional intuition and modern savvy, she’s transformed this once dormant farm into a bustling social enterprise. “It’s what I know….
By Dennis Flynn You know how in life one thing often leads to another? Well, a fat tire bike ride with friends earlier this year led to my introduction to a very interesting classical musician and her connection to, arguably, the most famous harps in all of Canadian television history. Breaking out from the former…
Colourful Culture This drawing is the work of Newfoundland Mi’kmaq artist Marcus Gosse, a member of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band. His grandmother, Alice Maude Gosse (nee Benoit) is a Mi’kmaq Elder from Red Brook (Welbooktoojech) on the Port au Port Peninsula. Marcus’ work has been exhibited in the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in…
by Linda Browne Whether you think they’re downright foolishness, or you’re one of those folks who’d literally go out of your way to avoid crossing the path of a black cat or having to walk under a ladder, you can’t deny the intrigue of superstitions. And even if you’re not a believer, you might find…
No matter your age, everyone enjoys something sweet at Easter! Here’s an easy-to-make festive delight! Mini Cheesecake Bird’s Nests 1 cup Oreo crumbs 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp sugar, divided 3 tbsp butter, melted 3 (8oz) pkg cream cheese, softened 1 tsp vanilla Milk chocolate blocks for shaving 54 mini eggs Preheat oven to 325°F….
