Gyro’s – an Ancient Greek street food made with pork, were fashioned after Turkish Donair’s, cooked on a vertical spit or a Persian sword over a fire. True Gyro’s are thinly slices of meat cut straight from the cone. Middle Eastern Shawarma’s, again very similar,…

Uncle and Chef JoBert shared his recipe for Braised Beef Tacos, and it is absolutely delicious. It is worth the time and easily served at an open house or large group gathering.

Prime Rib Roast was originally known as Standing Rib Roast. It has an abundance of marbling and is ideal for dry roast cooking. Tender and juicy, not to mention pricey, you don’t want to mess it up!

Thinly sliced beef tenderloin is quickly marinated in a salty-sweet marinade sauce, grilled and then rolled with rice, herbs and vegetables in a crisp romaine lettuce leaf. Ssam means “wrap” in Korean. This is so delicious, it is company worthy, even though it is street…

Italian American cuisine is given credit for this delicious sandwich around the turn of the Century. Great for summer company and groups of all ages. Served alongside a simple Lucali Italian Salad.

Simple, fresh ingredients come together quickly for a summer barbecue. Chicken thighs have a higher fat content than breasts and more intense flavour. Boneless, skinless thighs absorb the delicious lemony marinade in no time.

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…

Black Beans are native to Latin American cuisine and have been introduced around the world. The most common, the Black Turtle Bean is small and gets its name from the harder, outer shell.

Quintessential for a 1950’s cocktail party – a recipe aired on the Kraft Music Hall Show, and canned clams sold out within 24 hours in New York City! This dip is rich and perfectly matched to Ripple Potato Chips……..An American Classic!

Oyster Mushrooms are very mild, with a bit of a seafood flavour, oyster like in color and shape. Also known as Pearl Oyster or Tree Oyster Mushrooms, they are one of the most commonly cultivated mushrooms in the world. Oyster mushrooms cook quickly in stir…