The best apples for sautéing are Granny Smith, but other crisp tart apples like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady also work really well. This is a fresh approach to apple sauce with pork, or sprinkled with a little cinnamon and sugar, becomes dessert. We love Sautéed…

Buy the best aged Prosciutto di Parma you can find and ask they not slice it so thin the slices fall apart. Sage leaves, prosciutto and tenderloin are a true, simple, magnificent Italian dish. Prosciutto di Parma is uncooked, unsmoked and dry cured ham from…

Shaken not Stirred – this is very good, too good, even if you don’t like Martini’s! Grey Goose Vodka is a premium vodka from France, that is hands down our favourite one we use for cocktails; known for its smooth taste and frosted bottle.

We love tuna sandwiches any which way they are prepared. There is always some mayo and celery, but add in pepperoncini, dill pickles, sweet pickles, olives or capers. It’s your sandwich – go ahead……….but don’t forget the chips just before you close the bun and…

If you love Risotto, then this recipe is up your alley! Gluten Free Italissima Orzo and Delallo Orzo is available online and in specialty Italian stores. Simple Italian at its best. Pasta, lemon, butter and Parmesan cheese is the base for this outstanding easy dish.

Kumquats look like small miniature oranges, abut the size of an olive or grape. They can be eaten whole, skin and all, tasting a bit sweet and sour. Candied Kumquats must be stored in the refrigerator and will last for up for 3 months. Even…

Some of the most fun around dinner are those casual Mexican style meals, with a few Japanese Shishito Pepper! Easy to prepare, they are great entertaining menus and if you are running behind, everyone can chip in. Easy to make – Homemade Corn Tortillas, Pico…

Spearhead Winery is one of the friendliest low-key wineries in S.E. Kelowna. Luckily a mere 15 minutes from us. This 15 acre estate focuses on small lot Pinot Noirs and some white wines. Many of these wines have won awards.

Chef and son “Jobert” introduced us to this salad and we can’t get enough. Although very easy, prepare the beets earlier in the day, and chill before adding to the salad. Serve with any grilled or roasted meal.

We were a little late to the party this spring – my BFF from High School and I. There are 9 of us now, and all of the other gals were either on vacations or couldn’t go.