Wild Mushroom Bonanza

Wild mushroom Bonanza Living here on the west coast provides us with so many interesting places to walk and hike as well as find hidden natural sources of native herbs, berries and mushrooms. I’ve found sources of wild mushrooms sea asparagus, fiddleheads, watercress, wild berries, wild thyme, lovage and chives. My wife and I have covered a lot of ground here in BC walking, birding and checking out the flora and fauna in several different locations of this beautiful province. A neighbour who spent his whole life here in this area would tell me stories of the amount of...

Insta-Pot Orange Lemon Chicken.

Insta-Pot Orange Lemon Chicken. Set 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high sauté setting. Add canola oil and chicken, breast side down, and cook until evenly golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Using tongs, flip, and cook for an additional 4 minutes; set aside. Ingredients: Needed 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 (4-pound) whole roasting chicken 1 lemon and 1 orange halved 2 tablespoons cooking oil 3 cups good bone chicken stock...

Ceviche Lettuce Wraps

Ceviche Lettuce Wraps’ Ceviche is food dish that originated in Peru, typically made from fresh raw fish and shell fish cured in fresh citrus juices, most commonly a variety of  lemon or lime, pomegranate or mango juices and spiced with, different chili peppers or other seasonings, including chopped shallots, dill onions, salt, and coriander. Make your own flavours and enjoy the crispy goodness wrapped in some fresh organic bibb, radicchio or endive lettuce. Crisp Tacos make a nice platform to make a great snack.       Using a scallop shell and adding...

An Indian Affair with Passion.

This incredible Chef needs no introduction but in case you haven’t met him yet, say hello to Gary – the heart and soul behind An Indian Affair! Trained from Maurya Sheraton Indian 5-star hotel and having worked as an expert chef in the finest restaurants around the United States and Canada, Gary loves nothing more than to cook delectable food and watch his guests enjoy and savour. Gary and his teamentertainyou’repalatwithamultitudeofdelisciousflavours.

Ginger Squash Apple/Pear Soup

I had the privilege to meet herbalist/botanist lecturer Rachel McLeod at her Kiln Farm in Puslinch County when in my career was just starting to understand the proper use of herbs and spices. I was introduced to Rachel McLeod at her garden and we became good friends. I spend many hours gathering information with hands on instructions on the herbs properties and medicinal purposes. Rachel extensively grew an expansive Victorian Herb Garden that contained a significant amount of native and traditional native herbs and plants. She gave personal guided tours of this large...