Jack Shadbolt – one of Canada’s most important artists. His art, bold, lyrical, colourful, often with dark undertones. He studied art in New York, London and Paris. Two artists influenced him greatly, Picasso and B.C. artist, Emily Carr. He started teaching high school in British Columbia, eventually teaching art at the Vancouver Art School. His…

Tasting Notes You can serve this as a side salad with leftovers or make it a dinner salad for two, served with a great baguette. A flavour bomb – tart, sweet, crunchy, creamy, hearty, the perfect fall salad. What You Need 24 cherry tomatoes. 4 garlic cloves unpeeled. 2 medium-sized shallot. 1 sprig of rosemary.…

Tasting Notes Dinner for four. Delicious pot roast, slow cooked for 10 hours, with spices and a bottle of red wine, adds up to a hearty, yummylicious, stew with a gravy -to die for – plus sweet roasted vegetables and an earthy tasting potato mash. What You Need 6 pounds of pot roast. 1 bottle…

Tasting NotesThis serves two. The fish – a bit sweet – is beautifully complemented by the rich, fresh tomato sauce, bursting with flavour. The rice pairs well with the fish, the sauce and the crunchy broccoli. What You Need 1 pound fresh snapper. 1 cup of rice. 1/2 pound broccoli. 1 can of diced or…

Tasting NotesPrime Rib totally delicious, that fantastic beef taste, tender and succulent. A treat and when you add the other ingredients it becomes sublime. FABULOUS PRIME RIB ROAST DINNERThis Prime Rib will serve eight people and there will be leftovers.We served with mayonnaise mashed potatoes and roasted green beans, mixed with poached tomatoes and red…

It happens often. Happens to home cooks and chefs alike. And it happens a lot when we go out to eat – the food is lacking in taste because it has not been seasoned properly. And there is one item that stands out above all seasonings not being used enough. It’s salt. Hard to believe…

All great cities have them – unique neighborhoods. New York has Harlem, Paris the Left Bank, for London it’s Soho, Tokyo has the Ginza. Each of them special. In North America – it’s the French Quarter of New Orleans. The French Quarter is the city’s historic heart, famous for its vibrant nightlife and colorful buildings…