Life is an incredible adventure
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 …
Mexico’s most popular street food are Taco’s. Making your own is so easy; spice them up or keep them child friendly.
Quintessential for a 1950’s cocktail party – a recipe for Clam Dip aired on the Kraft Music Hall Show, and canned clams sold out within 24 hours in New York City! This dip is rich and perfectly matched to Ripple Potato Chips………An American Classic!
Prosciutto di Parma stands out from any other prosciutto. Made under strict Italian quality controls, it does make a difference when draped across fresh pasta tossed with Parmesan. Make this for 1 person or a crowd……..it’s really easy and quick. let alone simple Italian stunning …
A Tostada is simply the whole tortilla fried crispy, rather than cut into triangles like the chips. And they are perfect for building everything you would in a taco, only flat. Tostados or any taco meal is especially easy if you have a nearby authentic …
Canadian pear season typically is anytime in August until October/November, and they complement so many types of cheeses. But……pears are grown nearly year round in other parts of the world. Regardless, pears are a common ingredient in our salads and charcuteries.
Very French, Hollandaise is one of the 5 Mother Sauces of French cuisine, whisked to perfection over low heat. It is creamy and silky; most often found with Eggs Benedict or drizzled over vegetables.
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 …
Sheet pan style meals are perfect for summer grilling or winter oven roasting. Buttermilk helps to tenderize the chicken. The rosemary, pepper and sweet honey play an important role flavouring the chicken so there isn’t much left for you to do.
Truly a summer time salad, when tomatoes are are their peak. A creamy traditional Blue Cheese is perfect.