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…

Harissa has quickly become one of our favourite condiments. Spice Blend or Paste, it is a Moroccan cooking staple. There are as many recipes for Harissa as there are cooks and families, if you want to make your own. We generally purchase Harissa du Cap…

Sage and cider (apple) just seem to go hand in hand with pork. This dish is so full of flavour and so easy! The cream elevates it to company status. We like to serve Elsie’s Potatoes alongside to soak up every bit of the cream…

Brown Butter Halibut is as decadent as it sounds. Searing the halibut before a quick stop in the oven makes a rich main to rest on top of Black (Beluga) Lentils and alongside Roasted Radishes.