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.

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…

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…

Spago has a front row seat at the Bellagio Hotel overlooking the Bellagio Fountains. Sometimes we have been lucky enough to sit outside, listen to the Fountain music and feel the mist; other times we were not so lucky.

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!

Meyer Lemon season is between December and May, so grab a bag when you see them. The halibut most likely will be frozen at that time of year, buy it from a reputable fish store and it will still taste delicious.

This recipe for Pork Tenderloin is quickly becoming a family favourite, using Cavender’s Greek Seasoning. Once you start cooking with Cavender’s you will find more and more ways to use it.

Ras el Hanout is a spice mix found in Tunisian and Moroccan cooking. Consisting of over a dozen spices, each family or shop will have their own “best” blend. Halibut is nestled into this fragrant dish near the end of cooking time makes for an…