Fresh lemon is bright and adds acidity to the creamer potatoes. We love serving these potatoes with Grilled Lamb Chops and Grilled or Roasted Carrots.

Simple, fresh ingredients come together quickly for a summer barbecue. Chicken thighs have a higher fat content than breasts and more intense flavour. Boneless, skinless thighs absorb the delicious lemony marinade in no time.

A simple pasta and salad are perfect pairs on a long smoking hot summer days. Canned clams make for a quick dinner that’s the right size for 2 of us. Any pasta will do, but we do like the smaller shaped ones that gather up…

Shiitake mushrooms are one of the healthiest mushrooms with a bit of smoky or earthy flavour. They are best suited to a quick sauté or served in dishes such as miso soup and steamed/simmered dishes such as risottos. And always use a creamy rice like…

Summer screams for ice cream……….and what’s better than a full house and an Ice Cream Sandwich! Chapman’s Ice Cream is Peanut and Gluten Free. So easy to make at home.

A wonderful change from ice cream, this Lemon Cream Cheese is rich and creamy. Any fruit in season works. It also makes a great trifle style dessert layered with the fruit for a retro take on dessert.

Choose any shape you want to bake this Italian bread. Focaccia is flatter compared to a loaf of bread; and used as a side dish for dipping, or for a sandwich. Focaccia has more yeast than pizza dough, so it rises more and becomes fluffy.

Swedish Meatballs are considered a national food, often served with mashed potatoes and Lingonberry Jam. Shop ahead for the jam (Amazon or Ikea). You can replace it with cranberries if you want to serve something sweet with the meatballs.

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

The Comox Valley is pretty as a picture, encompassing the city of Courtney and town of Comox – all of 8 minutes away from one another on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Courtney and Comox won’t be hidden gems forever…….views, activities, and locally crafted…