Our Story
August 19, 2014 was a day we will never forget. For about three weeks prior I was concerned that something was going on with my beautiful, energetic, 19 month old girl. Although it was a hot summer and we spent a lot of time playing…
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Green Peppercorn Sauce with Steak
Peppercorns are picked green, and when they are dried in the sun, they become black peppercorns. Green are quickly dehydrated to retain the green color and packed in salt water brine to preserve them. The Moulin Family in France (Moulin Poivre Vert) hand selects green…
Gluten Free Perogies
Joe’s Gluten-Free Foods Ltd, Regina, Saskatchewan; is a dedicated GF Facility making all kinds of baked goods, including pirogies/perogies. Regular Gluten Perogies are easy enough to make once you get organized, but GF dough is just not the same.
Steak Pita’s with Herb Labneh
We have found the best Gluten Free Pita’s, untraditionally shaped but delicious just the same from “Promise” Bakery located in Ireland. Their products are showing up in Canadian stores, sometimes fresh and sometimes in the freezer section. Make Herb Labneh earlier in the day along…
Pork Tacos
These tacos are a snap to make even when making your own Homemade Corn Tortillas and Peach/Mango Salsa.
Herb Labneh
Labneh is a Middle Eastern cheese made from strained Greek yogurt. Generally, it has the consistency of creamed cheese and can be used as a dip on Mezzo Platters or dotted on pizza and salads. The longer you strain the yogurt, the thicker the Labneh…
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 a briny flavour. Critical for flavour on this pizza is fresh baby dill, it really does make a difference. This recipe is an…
Mushroom Crostini
Any specialty mushroom will do, but we prefer Oyster Mushrooms for this side dish. This is really not the place to use white mushrooms – you want something with more flavour. Perfect with Grilled Lamb Chops and Summer Salad topped with blueberries and Chèvre.
Baked Spaghetti Squash
Although there are many ways to cook Spaghetti Squash, I love it baked, drizzled with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. It takes very little time to prep and while it bakes, you can decide about whatever you are putting on it!
Spaghetti Vongole
Vongole means “clams” in Italian and Spaghetti Vongole has stayed close to the original recipes from the coastal regions of Italy. Add tomatoes instead of the greens if you like, but do go to a trusted fishmonger for the best seafood.
Noir Honey Pork
Our favourite honey farm is Arlo’s Honey Farm just outside of Kelowna, B.C. The quality is outstanding. Usually we buy Wildflower and Lavender Honey, except this time they convinced us to try Noir Honey. It is dark and smokey, perfect drizzled on pork or a…