Seared Tenderloin and Parmesan Cream

Seared Tenderloin and Parmesan Cream

We served this elegant finger food on New Year’s. The Parmesan Cream , if any leftover could be tossed with pasta or dip something into it…….but not a drop was left.

Carrot Coconut Ginger Soup

Carrot Coconut Ginger Soup

It is always nice to entertain during the Christmas Season, and we love serving little tastes of a nice hot soup. The soy sauce adds a bit of Unami flavour and fresh ginger adds the depth. Any left over coconut milk freezes really well.

Aleppo Pepper Meatballs

Aleppo Pepper Meatballs

Aleppo Pepper has quickly become one of our favourite spices. it’s smokey and earthy; a little sweet and a little spicy. It can be used as a flavour enhancer or a finisher – sprinkled on a dish at the end. Aleppo Pepper and Sumac can 

Mission Hill Exhilaration Sparkling Brut Rose

Mission Hill Exhilaration Sparkling Brut Rose

One of our most beloved Wineries, Mission Hill Family Estate Winery never disappoints.

Horseradish Cream

Horseradish Cream

Horseradish has been cultivated since antiquity! It’s a perennial that stores in the freezer like ginger can be. Very strong freshly grated, we usually opt for the prepared jars! nearly always found near roast beef.

Beef Tenderloin

Beef Tenderloin

Beef Tenderloin or Filet Mignon is one of the most expensive cuts of beef. Its low-fat content is prone to over-cooking, so don’t get too busy visiting with the company. Tenderloin should not be cooked past an internal temperature of 140.

Comox Camembert

Comox Camembert

The Comox Valley is pretty as a picture, encompassing the city of Courtney and town of Como – all of 8 minutes away from one another on then east coast of Vancouver Island. Courtney and Comox won’t be hidden gems forever…….views, activities, and locally crafted 

Caprese Antipasto

Caprese Antipasto

We love Caprese Salad, so what could be better than an antipasto tray with those incredible ingredients, alongside olives, prosciutto, roasted peppers, and a really good finishing olive oil. These are the smaller bottles of olive oil, and much higher priced that are meant to 

Fresh Mozzarella

Fresh Mozzarella

There are several kinds of Mozzarella, from fresh to smoked, and Bocconcini to Mozzarella di Bufala.  Fresh and di Bufala are sold in containers or bags with water or whey.    Fresh Mozzarella Mozzarella balls are sold about the size of oranges while Bocconcini is about the size