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I can’t tell you how much I love Sunday Dinners! When I lived in England this was the one day I looked forward to every week. I go on and on about our lack of a real food culture and … Continue reading
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Ottavio Deli and Bakery in Oak Bay held their annual Oktoberfest yesterday. I love this little gem of a place in Victoria. Andrew and Monica are both so dedicated to creating and nurturing a great food culture. Neither one of … Continue reading
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I’ve teamed up with Kevin from Salt Spring Tours to be his cook on board his 45ft Catamaran. This is a great opportunity to provide food that I love and to share it with people that I don’t know! I’ve … Continue reading
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I was very fortunate to be invited to speak at an event called Pecha Kucha night. The word Pecha Kucha draws from a Japanese term for “chit chat”. it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple … Continue reading
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Like any passion, the more you immerse yourself in it the more it takes hold and guides you for further expansion. I have always always loved the idea of having fresh produce at my disposal but my procrastinating spirit as … Continue reading
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Summer seems to have started on the west coast of Canada which inspires fresh eating more than ever. Great meals don’t need to be elaborate nor do they have to be expensive. In fact, I would say I have a … Continue reading
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So this is a combination of chop/spring/whatever is available now salad. Again, eating off platters is my favourite way especially when there’s a group of you. This salad will satisfy any meat eater and maybe even convert a vegetarian or … Continue reading
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Has anyone had a chance to explore the community gardens in Vancouver? I walk past a few on my way to my favourite cafe and love seeing all the passion that’s going into food culture….(full article on the Food Network)
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There’s really nothing else to say. The picture says it all. So good! Eggs benny with proscuitto, asparagus and hollandaise sauce. The only tricky bit is getting the timing of the hollandaise. The great thing about this dish is how … Continue reading
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My life is busy. I’m busy in my head, busy with my body and I long to take the time to remember what excites and makes me passionate. So a trip to Salt Spring Island should help revive my soul. … Continue reading
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I’ve got a baker friend here on Salt Spring Island who bakes the best bread! Organic ingredients, proper starters and an Italian’s touch. That’s really all there is to say about it. One of my favourite snacks is a slice … Continue reading
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Spring is a welcome sight for me as it signifies the availability of fresh produce again. Don’t get me wrong, I love eating stews, slow cooked food and richer dishes but as the days get warmer I want to eat … Continue reading
