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.

Risotto with Oregano and Brown Butter Scallops

Risotto with Oregano and Brown Butter Scallops

Even though Risotto takes a bit of time to prepare, it is simple to make. This classic Italian dish is buttery and creamy rich. We added high quality scallops and some sautéed oregano for an elegant entree.

Turmeric Chickpeas with Spinach and Shishito Peppers

Turmeric Chickpeas with Spinach and Shishito Peppers

A hearty vegetarian meal, packed with flavour and topped with Shishito Peppers. Shishito Peppers are small, green peppers from Japan. Similar to a Spanish Padron pepper or a skinny Jalapeño, but nowhere near as spicy, except for the odd one. We like to serve it 

Limoncino Salad Dressing

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.

Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts

Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts

Fresh herbs infuse the chicken with lots of flavour, the longer you are able to marinate it. Don’t shy away from the black peppercorns, it is really good when the entire meal comes together.

Simple Tomato and Cucumber Salad

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.

Kehoe House, Savannah, Georgia

Kehoe House, Savannah, Georgia

Picture: Kehoe House Morning Room. We visited Savannah in 2018 for a couple days, just passing through and both agreed we would love to go back……….and so we did not long ago. Savannah is the oldest City in Georgia, and this time we stayed on 

Chive Sea Bar and Lounge, Savannah, Georgia

Chive Sea Bar and Lounge, Savannah, Georgia

Located in the Old Historic District of Savannah, Chive Sea Bar and Lounge came highly recommended. It’s decor is inspired by the decadence of the roaring 20’s in the oldest City in Georgia.

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 

Spago at the Bellagio, Las Vegas

Spago at the Bellagio, Las Vegas

Spago has a front row seat at the Bellagio Hotel overlooking the Bellagio Fountains. Sometimes we have been lucky enough to sit outside, listen to the Fountain music and feel the mist; and other times not so lucky!