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…

Today many chefs create great fabulous tasting dishes, plating them like works of art – the origin of which can be traced back to Asia. It was Japanese chefs who were in the forefront – creating exquisitely plated food for decades. In the West it started when chefs stepped outside the norms of traditional cooking…

Robert Davidson  – one of Canada’s most important multi-talented artists has garnered international attention for his creative interpretation of Haida culture and tradition. He is a master artist – many of his works considered to be post-modern masterpieces – working as a sculptor, printmaker, jeweller, painter. A Northwest Coast native – born in Alaska –…

Tasting Notes A myriad of flavours and textures await you on this heaping platter of vegetables for two – sweet, crunchy, smoky, earthy, luscious, and the crunchy bread with olive oil goes well with the dish. What You Need 1 baguette – cut in half. 2 corns on the cob, chucked and cut in half.…

Tasting Notes This serves two. Briny Orzo with crunchy veggies luscious BBQ bathed in a fantastic sauce. The Orzo can be served at room temperature or hot. What You Need 3/4 pounds of pork loin. 1 cup Orzo. 1/2 small red onions. 1 small cucumber. 8 cherry tomatoes. 1 small yellow Bell pepper. 6 pitted…