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 

Pear and Baby Greens Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Pear and Baby Greens Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Pears were a favourite food of the ancient Romans and Greeks – believed to be “gifts from the gods”. Pears are so versatile, and thought to be one of the oldest cultivated fruits originating in present day Western China.

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 

Oysters and Champagne Mignonette

Oysters and Champagne Mignonette

Some of the worlds best oysters come from the cold Atlantic waters, from Ireland to the North American coastline. Once a poor man’s food, oysters have become a delicacy served with Mignonette and various other condiments! Ireland is home to the Galway Oyster Festival, where 

Tomato Caesar Salad

Tomato Caesar Salad

It’s tomato season and we’ve had a bumper crop this year!  Use any ripe tomatoes you can find, mix, and match.  Grill some crusty baguette to mop up the lemony dressing.

Corn, Chorizo and Scallops

Corn, Chorizo and Scallops

The depth of flavours in this dish are outstanding! Every summer it is a must made with the freshest corn, Spolumbo’s Chorizo and sweet sea scallops. Sometimes we serve it as an appetizer and other times; it is the meal following a green summer salad.

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,