Spice up your Valentine’s Day with our PEI gift guide for food lovers! Swipe right (or keep scrolling down) to find the perfect match for your budget and sweetheart’s desires.    Jane & Sue Chocolate  For those who appreciate beauty and chocolate in equal measure, an assortment of bonbons from Jane & Sue Chocolate is the perfect gift. Artistry is infused in every handmade creation from sisters Jane & Sue. Works of art meant to be savoured! You can order J&S Chocolates online, visit them at their Stanley Bridge chocolate shop or choose from a limited selecti ..read more

A new year is upon us and we’re SO excited to see what 2024 has in store!  One thing we know for sure, there will be all sorts of new food and drink spots for Islanders and visitors to discover on Canada’s Food Island this year. In the interests of making sure you indulge in some delicious newness this year, we scouted out a boatload of the brand-spankin’ new and still shiny spots you ‘must’ check out in 2024. You’re welcome!  Brand Spankin’ New or Coming Soon! If you love pastries, grab & go, gourmet sauces, and/or grandma-inspired cuisine, you’re going to LOVE the latest addit ..read more

Summer on PEI invites a special kind of magic into the ether! ‘You have to make the most of it’ is the mantra every Islander and visitor lives by during the season of beach days, patio nights, dairy bar visits, and lobster roll indulgences! To celebrate the arrival of summer, we’ve put together our Ultimate Summer ‘Must Dos’ List on Canada’s Food Island. And yes, it’s unabashedly food-centric, we know you’ll approve! PEI Lobster Crawl Forget the classic pub crawl, on Canada’s Food Island we’ve got something even better… New in 2023, the Legendary PEI Lobster Crawl is your easy-peasy and del ..read more

Here’s a fun fact about Prince Edward Islanders: they love any excuse to celebrate. After all, what’s the point of living in paradise if you don’t take every opportunity to enjoy it?  And one of the best ways to enjoy Canada’s Food Island is through its food, drink, hospitality, and unique culture. With that in mind, we put together our list of not-to-miss food events and festivals taking place across PEI this year. Keep reading for all the deets and then mark your calendars and pack your stretchy pants!  Chef Battles – Taco Edition Watch out, there’s a battle brewing in Charlotteto ..read more

Prince Edward Island was proud to host the 2023 Canada Winter Games and n true Island style, we had to make sure everyone was well-fed during the festivities ?! So we teamed up with some of our favourite chefs, our industry friends, and our pals at Founders’ Food Hall and Market to host TEN culinary demos during the games. Each of our talented Island chefs was asked to create a recipe that celebrated one of the five ingredients PEI is best known for and serve up samples to the hungry crowd watching the demo! Of course, we know that not everyone could attend in person, so we’ve compiled all teh ..read more

We love it when an ingredient is as versatile as it is delicious. As luck would have it, our most famous PEI ingredients can be enjoyed in myriad ways – from a classic lobster boil to a fried oyster eggs benny, baked potato taco bar, and more. To help inspire your kitchen creativity, we’ve put together our first-ever This Way or That recipe compilation, which features a classic take and a more adventurous spin on each of our most beloved PEI ingredients:  LOBSTER PEI lobster doesn’t need any dressing up, which is why a classic lobster boil is a go-to for many lovers of this sweet, healthy ..read more

We love winter here on Canada’s Food Island. There’s SO much to do in the great outdoors and we also embrace hygge like nobody’s business! But regardless of whether you live on PEI or somewhere else in the world where winter is a real season (with snow and wind chills), we think you’ll agree that the best thing to pair with your chosen winter activities is a warming meal. In the interest of helping you stay cozy and satiated, we’ve rounded up 9 of our ‘hottest’ PEI recipes – enjoy! Blue Mussel and Noodle Bake Featuring PEI mussels, noodles, and lots of dairy, this dish is the quintessential ‘c ..read more

Winter on Prince Edward Island is where it’s at!   Forget any notions you may have had that PEI is only a summertime destination, the season of snow transforms our little island into a magical ice paradise. Whether you want to embrace hygge with your loved one, get outside and get active with the kids, or try something truly new and unusual, PEI has got you covered.  And, of course, no matter what kind of winter getaway you fancy, you can count on an incredible culinary experience while visiting Canada’s Food Island Here are 9 top reasons winter is the best time to visit! 1. Oyster ..read more

Tis the season to spread joy and merriment! We can’t think of a better way to do so than by gifting your loved ones with food and drink from Canada’s Food Island. Because, really, has anyone ever been disappointed to receive a box of gourmet chocolates or a case of craft beer? We think not! In the spirit of being ever-helpful (and because we love celebrating PEI food), we’ve come up with the ultimate holiday gift ideas list to help you find something for every kind of foodie on your gift list! From seafood lovers to tea enthusiasts, aspiring home chefs, and liqueur lovers – there’s truly some ..read more

Some folx may tell you that the only time to visit PEI, Canada’s Food Island, is in the summer. Quite frankly, they are wrong. There’s no denying the magic of an Island summer filled with beach bumming, patio drinking, and ice cream indulging. But Prince Edward Island is more than a one-season destination. The crisp, fiery days of autumn, white wonderlands of winter and bright promises of a warm spring day beckon with endless possibilities for adventure and respite. Those that heed the call of PEI’s ‘off-seasons’ will be amply rewarded. Countless gems await in our cities, villages, and count ..read more