Turkey Gravy

Turkey Gravy

This gravy is rich in flavour, taste and colour. The turkey is roasted without covering or tenting it with foil; and basting it with port is pure genius!

Turkey

Turkey

The turkey method of roasting and brining is from Michael Smith’s collection. The turkey roasts breast side down until the last hour. Friend Frances gave us the tip about basting the turkey in the last hour with 1/4 cup of Port. No less, no more, 

Turkey Stuffing

Turkey Stuffing

A must with Turkey, this is our favourite stuffing recipe and just a bonus that it is Gluten Free. It took many many years to perfect, with everyone’s input! It is packed full of flavour and could be a meal itself. Some of our other 

Pork Chops and Granny Smith Apples

Pork Chops and Granny Smith Apples

Pork and apples are an iconic culinary combination that has been written about for centuries. Pigs grazed in the apple orchards, and throughout history, they have been served together in some form. This is a fall must and a warm meal for a cozy winter 

Pasta alla Valdostana

Pasta alla Valdostana

If you want a change from the ham bun leftovers, do try this creamy recipe from the Northern Italian Aosta Valley; nestled just below Mont Blanc near France and Switzerland. Cheese from “Valle d’Aosta” is also known as Fontina. Fontina is a DOP cheese is 

Cedar Creek Estate Winery

Cedar Creek Estate Winery

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, 

Sushi

Sushi

Sushi is one of those meals that is just so much better picking up at your local favourite place or going in to sit down. We have tried to make it at home, the flavours are good but the presentation is indeed a true art. 

Huli Huli Chicken

Huli Huli Chicken

“Huli Huli” Chicken means “turn” in Hawaiian and how it was originally grilled. The recipe is still at trade secret, but most variations have ginger, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar to sweeten and vinegar or pineapple juice for acidity.

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Ragu)

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Ragu)

Ragu generally means tomato and meat sauce, but a heated debate continues about the name of “Spaghetti Sauce”. Some American Italians call it “Sunday Gravy” because gravy always had meat in it; and was served on Sunday. In our house Spaghetti Sauce is more likely