Lake Louise, Alberta
Lake Louise sits in Banff National Park, an easy 2-hour drive from Calgary. It is a turquoise blue, Victoria Glacier fed lake ringed by the Canadian Rocky Mountains and the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
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Spearhead Winery, Kelowna, British Columbia
Spearhead Winery is one of friendliest low-key wineries in S.E. Kelowna. Luckily a mere 15 minutes away from us. This 15 acre estate, focuses on small lot Pinot Noirs and some whites. Many of the wines have won awards.
White Bean Hummus
This White Bean Hummus is similar to Chickpea Hummus – but not quite. Cannellini Beans have a milder and creamier consistency. Dress the Hummus with anything you like or have on hand. We love Slow Roasted Tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, parsley, red onion, and orange peppers. …
New England Clam Chowder
New England Clam chowder may be the most popular chowder, and even though associated with Massachusetts; French, British and Nova Scotian settlers brought the recipe with them.
Braised Butter Beans with Greens
Reminiscent of a lunch we had in Italy years ago, butter beans are so versatile, originating in South America and quickly travelling the world.
Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
Most often, well pretty much all of the time we use fresh Jalapeños. This dip is better with pickled, sliced Jalapeño. Heat the dip and use taco chips to gather some of this spicy, gooey dip or use as a condiment on Tostados or Tacos. …
Homemade Corn Tortillas
Once you start making your own Corn Tortillas it will be hard to return to store bought. Easy, gluten free and only 3 ingredients, making tortillas haas now become part of the fun on Taco and Fajita nights. Corn Tortillas also show up in Shrimp …
Smoked Salmon and Dill Pizza
Cold Smoked Salmon and Lox look very similar. Thinly sliced, except Cold Smoked Salmon has a smoky flavour whereas Lox has more of a briny flavour. Critical for flavour on this pizza is the fresh baby dill, it really does make a difference. This is …
Limoncino Salad Dressing
Limoncino Vinegar is so much sweeter than other flavoured vinegars. A product of Italy, it is found in specialty stores, distributed by Preferisco Foods Ltd., Vancouver.
Simple Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Not quite a Greek Salad, but almost. Tomatoes fresh from the grower and Persian cucumbers make this salad. Very easy to make alongside or on top of Aleppo Pepper Meatballs and Hummus.