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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 …
One of our most beloved Wineries, Mission Hill Family Estate Winery never disappoints.
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 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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Mike was recently at The Capital Grille in Orlando. It’s an upscale Steak House with some of the best appetizers, including lightly sautéed Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks. I was recently at our local Italian Market, and they were featuring Prosciutto di Norcia. A ham cured …
Cedar Creek Estate Wineries is one the original 8 wineries in B.C., founded in 1987. The Fitzpatrick Family managed the winery until 2014 when it was purchased by the VMF Estates Group (von Mandl Family), owners of Mission Hill Family Estate Winery. Cedar Creek Estate Winery, …
The Greek flavors of lemon and oregano shine in these meatballs that almost always go with some of the other Greek staples; Hummus, Tzatziki, Greek Salad or olive oil tossed tomatoes.