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…

Once you start making your own Corn Tortillas it will be hard to return to store bought. Easy, gluten free and only 3 ingredients; making tortillas has now become part of the fun on Taco and Fajita nights. Corn Tortillas also show up in Shrimp…

This quick and very flavourful soup has been a long-time family favourite. Don’t let the color throw you off! The salsa you use will determine the heat intensity of the soup. Mild salsa for a gentler palate and medium/hot for others.

Cedar Creek Estate Wineries is one of 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 Manuel Family), owners of Mission Hill Family Estate Winery.

Aleppo Pepper has quickly become one of our favourite spices. It’s smokey and earthy; a little sweet and a little spicy. It can be used as a flavour enhancer or a finisher – sprinkled on a dish at the end. Aleppo Pepper and Sumac can…

Limoncino Vinegar is much sweeter than many other flavoured vinegars. A product of Italy, it is found in specialty stores, and distributed in Canada by Preferisco Foods Ltd., Vancouver.

Tomatoes fresh from the grower and Persian cucumbers elevate this salad to the summer entertaining rotation. Persian cucumbers are smaller and sweeter than English. This salad is a snap to make and serve alongside or on top of Aleppo Pepper Meatballs and Hummus.

Located in the Old Historic District of Savannah, Chive Sea Bar and Lounge came highly recommended. It’s decor is inspired by the decadence of the roaring 20’s in the oldest City in Georgia.

This Mexican Blend of chili peppers, lime and sea salt was the perfect one to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, along with Green Chili Polenta or Grits and Sautéed Blue Oyster Mushrooms!

Blue Oyster Mushrooms are meatier than the regular on the shelf white mushrooms. A little chewier with an earthy rich flavour, these mushrooms are indeed a treat.