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.
Roasted Pepper and Harissa Pasta
Roasted Red Peppers and Harissa Paste are wow delicious with Chèvre tossed with hot pasta. The Harissa adds a nice kick to the sweetness of the peppers, use more or less depending on how spicy you like things.
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.
Simple Tomato Sauce
This recipe was adapted from the Calgary Herald years ago, and probably came from Marcella Hazan the Italian cook and cookbook author. It’s delicious and a very mild sauce. Don’t skip the butter, it really does make the sauce creamier and it’s a nice change …
Christmas Charcuterie
Charcuterie’s and Cheese Boards are some of the most versatile appetizers or even meals.
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. …
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.
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!