Episode 80 - 21/12/2007
Today on the show we're hanging out with 22 Minutes star Geri Hall. She shows us how to make her festive rum sauce and dishes the dirt on what it's like being the newest cast member of the hit comedy series.
Also, find out how to take a bottle of homemade wine and dress it up to make the perfect gift.
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Episode 79 - 20/12/2007
It's the season to be good to your friends, family and yourself - so today on the show I'm going to splurge and get something I've always wanted. We'll show you everything you need to know before going under the needle.
Living Halifax tries to recreate the famous Rum Runners cake at home.
And we have everything you need to know about buying vodka and gin.
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Episode 78 - 19/12/2007
Today on the show we're continuing our look at creative ways you can be good to your friends, family and yourself this season.
We're heading to JW Doull Bookstore to learn about the magic of second hand books and why they make such great gifts.
Jennifer Adcock and Michael Best get themselves prettied up for this season's party circuit, and we show you how to mix and match vintage jewelry with modern fashions for a great new look.
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Episode 77 - 18/12/2007
Today on the show, we have tips on how to take a great pet photo from a local artist whose pet portrait business is a hit with animal lovers in metro.
Find out how vintage jewelry can spruce up your wardrobe.
And if you think all rums are created equal have we got some news for you!
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Episode 76 - 17/12/2007
Today on the show we're starting our week-long look at creative ways you can be good to your friends, family and yourself.
It's the season for giving so what better way to help someone than by giving the gift of blood. We'll show you how you can do it and meet someone who is passionate about being a donor.
Also, Gillian Grant and the battle of the bulge and Living Halifax's Jenn Adcock kicks off her 5 part series on spirits.
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Episode 75 - 14/12/2007
Today on the show, the board chairman for the Quinpool Road Business Association lets me in on what's coming up next for the strip. Joy Knight and Michael Best try to de-mystify the moussaka - at home - it's quite a production! Musician Jill Barber and I spend some girl time together and you may know how to dress for cruising - but does your man?
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You and Your Pet Photo Contest Submissions
This season's You and Your Pet Photo contest is off to a great start! Thanks to everyone for sending in their fantastic photos - the Living Halifax team LOVES to receive them! Click on the link below to see the entries submitted so far. Enjoy!
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Episode 74 - 13/12/2007
Today on the show, I learn about about the lost art of saying thank you - with a card - a real card that. I visit the Clay Café where you can sit, relax, have a chat with some friends - and keep your hands busy at the same time. Also we have part 3 in our packing for a cruise series, and more about how one person got active and involved with the arthritis society and how that inspired her to live life to the fullest.
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Episode 73 - 12/12/2007
Today on Living Halifax, we continue our travels along Quinpool Road and partake in the age -old Chinese tradition of dim sum - chicken feet anyone? There's part 2 of our series on preparing for a cruise vacation and I get juiced at Planet Organic.
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Episode 72 - 11/12/2007
Today on Living Halifax, we continue our weeklong visit to Quinpool Road with a visit to Aqua Creations. Living with arthritis didn't stop Michelle Richard from hiking in the Andes - and raising money for the arthritis society at the same time. And if you're about to set sail on a sunny cruise this winter, we've got a checklist of what to bring with you.
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Living Halifax Photo Contest!
It's contest time again!!! Last season we received so many great photos that we're doing it again. We want your best photos of you and your pet. Maybe you look alike, or were caught in a funny moment. Or maybe you and your pet just like to pose for the camera - well we want to see it! Email your submission to livinghalifax@cbc.ca and in clude your first and last name, mailing adress and phone number.
Carsand Mosher will once again be providing us with a digital camera for our winner and make sure you check back regularily to see the submitted photos.
Click here to see submitted entries!
Please note that our upload and submissions page is still out of order so contest entries must be sent through our Living Halifax email adress.
You can also send your submissions by snail mail to
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About Living Halifax
Host Heidi Petracek
CBC Television lightens up daytime programming with Living Halifax - an entertaining and informative daily half-hour show that offers a fresh, hands-on approach to life in Halifax.
Click on the link below to learn about Jen and Michael's Summer Road Trip Adventures, to meet the rest of Living Halifax's regular contributors, and to view our new viewer photo gallery.
