Jim Hart stands out in the echelons of Northwest Coast art. His low profile does not detract from the fact that he is one of most prominent Northwest Coast artists. His works are intricate and stunning in their style and execution. Many are monumental – the Dance Screen, displayed at the Audain Art Museum in…

Tasting Notes Dinner for two. The pork loin skewers, a bit of smoky char, coated in a flavoursome glaze, the noodle salad, slightly spicy, refreshing, bright, sweet and sour. The Pork Loin Marinade – Equipment, What You Need, Method 1 deep pan large enough to hold your pork loin. I plate. I BBQ brush. 2…

Tasting Notes Dinner for two. Luscious halibut, cooked to perfection in a lemony butter sauce, creamy polenta infused with a hearty, salty Italian cheese, vegetables with a nice char, different, powerful flavours, all in harmony will delight your taste buds. What You Need 6 cherry tomatoes, different colours if possible. If you don’t have, one…

They started in the 15th. century in France – charcuterie boards – consisting of cured meats, a necessity to prevent spoilage. Ever since then chefs, home cooks, have used a variety of foods to create different boards. Today, chefs, home cooks, active on picture-focused social media sites, Pinterest, Instagram, Tik Tok (snappy video reels) post…

Oaxaca is a cultural colossus evident by its food, history and art. Nowhere in Mexico does it all blend together in such a powerful way as the state of Oaxaca and its main city, Oaxaca City. Oaxaca City is special – having earned a UNESCO World Heritage designation. These UNESCO – an arm of the…

Broad, abstract, brush strokes, bold colours, homage to the peasants of Vitebsk – his birthplace – a Russian village. The artist, Marc Chagall: a towering force within the 20th. century modern art movement. Chagall painted within the context of historic Judaic art traditions, memorable, powerful, evocative, lyrical. Multi talented – he produced tapestries, prints, ceramics,…

Tasting Notes A great combination of flavours and textures – the turkey super juicy, the grilled veggies with a bit of char go well with the roasted smashed potatoes. What You Need 1 cup butter. 1 boneless turkey breast – about 1 pound. 25 cherry tomatoes. 8 small Bell peppers – different colours. 2 celery…

Tasting Notes Lamb chops, hints of lemon, earthy garlic, with a great crust and some char pair well with creamy black beans with bacon and onions, make for a yummy dinner. A bright, fresh, crunchy, salad, cuts through the richness of the lamp chops dinner. What You Need 4 lamb chops. 1/2 baguette. 1 can…