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Nova Scotia salmon

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noun

  1. an Atlantic salmon, especially from the waters off Nova Scotia, cured in the local manner, which typically involves a process of both curing, sometimes with sugar, and smoking.

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This kit from H&H delivers the chewy New York-style bagels, thick schmears of cream cheese and perfectly salty slices of Nova Scotia salmon.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025

On the menu: bagels, Nova Scotia salmon and soft soap.

From Time Magazine Archive

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