Choose any shape you want to bake this Italian bread. Focaccia is flatter compared to a loaf of bread; and used as a side dish for dipping, or for a sandwich. Focaccia has more yeast than pizza dough, so it rises more and becomes fluffy.

The Comox Valley is pretty as a picture, encompassing the city of Courtney and town of Comox – all of 8 minutes away from one another on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Courtney and Comox won’t be hidden gems forever…….views, activities, and locally crafted…

Lemon Curd is a rich, creamy and slightly tart /English dessert, topping or spread. This well used recipe comes from B & K’s Great Great Grandmother, Evelyn. Use Lemon Curd in small tarts and top with whipped cream as she did, use it for a…

Mason Jars have endless possibilities but putting ice cream and other delicious dessert toppings in them is brilliant. Storage and serving dishes!

Buns have a surprisingly long history and have been found in Egyptian Tombs; sweet treats during the Roman Era and steamed in China. Buns can be sweet or savoury, depending on what you’re using them for. These are more savoury than sweet, so can be…

Some of the best recipes are the oldest and easiest! This Baking Powder Biscuit recipe is from “Joy of Cooking”; a book we’ve all used over and over. First published in 1936, these are the Baking Powder Biscuits we all grew up with. You most…

If you find fresh dessert cups, this is a quick and easy dessert, whether you plate them or let guests do their own!  Locally grown and young strawberries make the dessert……actually any spring or summer berry/fruit works!

Even though this drink says cozy up to the fire, the Mudslide was actually created at the Wreck Bar in Rum Point on Grand Cayman Island. It is the islands’ signature drink today; so just think sandy beaches instead of apres-ski. It is potent so…

Lard makes an incredibly flaky crust and is easier to work with than butter. Butter is more flavourful. We’ve been using the same pie crust recipe for decades, with Tenderflake Lard.

Pumpkin Pie is a sure symbol of fall and harvest. Originating in Canada and the United States, originally pumpkin was stewed with spices. It’s hard to imagine Thanksgiving without Pumpkin Pie. We’ve been using this recipe for decades and decades in our family and it…