Greek Salad is a family favourite and served throughout the summer and fall when the vegetables are at their peak.

Canadian Pear Season typically is anytime in August to October/November, and they complement so many types of cheeses. But….pears are grown nearly year round in other parts of the world. Regardless, pears are a common ingredient in our salads and charcuteries.

This comfort food salad is made just before serving it. If you prefer creamier, add less vinegar, and if you tend to like dressings more tart, taste while adding the vinegar.

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…

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…