There are several kinds of Mozzarella, from fresh to smoked, and Bocconcini to Mozzarella di Bufala.  Fresh and di Bufala are sold in containers or bags with water or whey.    Fresh Mozzarella Mozzarella balls are sold about the size of oranges while Bocconcini is about the size…

Elevate this Vinaigrette with a high-quality Sherry Vinegar such as Capirete. A 20 -year-old Sherry Vinegar from Spain; DOP certified. It’s an exceptional vinegar aged in oak casks that once held Sherry Wine. With an intense mahogany colour and aroma, supermarkets brands don’t come close…

Lentils come in a range of colours and sizes, and each has its own characteristics and applications. Red Lentils are great for soups and stews. They have less starch then yellow and are creamy when cooked down. Red lentils are not the ones to choose…

Mike was recently at The Capital Grille in Orlando. It’s an upscale Steak House with some of the best appetizers, including lightly sautéed Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella sticks. I was recently at our local Italian Market, and they were featuring Prosciutto di Norcia. A ham cured…

It’s tomato season and we had a bumper crop this year! Use any ripe tomatoes you can find, mix and match. Grill some crusty baguette to mop up the lemony dressing.

Panzanella is a delicious Tuscan salad that got its roots using up stale bread. Originally the bread was soaked in water and wrung dry; but it’s evolved and now the toasted bread cubes soak up olive oil and red wine vinegar. This basic salad consists…

Raspberry season in Western Canada is spring until the markets no longer have an in the fall. It’s hit and miss by fall if our local market has picked enough to share daily; but when they do, the taste is just as good. Incredible.

If you are looking for a VERY easy salad and something to do with Mangos rather than grill them or make salsa, then this is our “go to”. We love Mango Salad with any fish, but one of our favourites is halibut…….and chicken pairs just…

Sea Scallops are delicate, rich and pair beautifully with brown butter. Toss some pasta on the side to use up the butter or mop it up with a baguette. Blood Orange Salad and Vinaigrette pairs beautifully with the scallops………..on the side or make it a…

Blood Oranges tend to be sweeter than other oranges and are well known for their beautiful rich red colour. They are in season December through April, so enjoy them when you find them. We use them in a salad and juiced in the vinaigrette. White…