Caramel banana ice cream
Picked up a big bag of bananas for almost nothing back in June, so I decided to make this. It was pretty satisfying and is… Read More »Caramel banana ice cream
Gayle Hurmuses
Vinegar making
How is vinegar made? If you want to make your own vinegar, this article covers my own experience in vinegar making over the past year, with instructions for making vinegar from a variety of fruits, and a step by step observation of the creation of a rice vinegar this past summer.
Brine Curing Green Olives
Olive me baby I’ve been curing olives for a few years now. It used to be easier when living in Toronto where it was merely… Read More »Brine Curing Green Olives
Easiest & best Ukrainian pierogis
Recipe by Gayle Hurmuses, photo by Gisela McKay This is one of those wonderful instances in which the easiest recipe is also the best. There… Read More »Easiest & best Ukrainian pierogis
Tomato Ketchup with Roasted Red Pepper and Tomatoes
I’ve been making variations on this recipe for nearly 20 years now. This is the best version of this sauce to date . It’s especially… Read More »Tomato Ketchup with Roasted Red Pepper and Tomatoes
Nocino walnut liqueur digestif
Nocino is a fabulous digestif, a traditional Italian bitter made from unripe walnuts. You can use black walnuts or green walnut to make this lovely… Read More »Nocino walnut liqueur digestif
Centennial Park Cob Oven in Duncan, BC
One of the great assets of the Cowichan Valley is the Centennial Park Cob Kitchen. It’s a beautiful Cob pizza oven and cooktop available to the… Read More »Centennial Park Cob Oven in Duncan, BC
Duck Confit
Duck confit may seem decadent, but the process doesn’t leave the meat fattier than it began. You’re going to have mere slivers of the meat, and you’re… Read More »Duck Confit
Larry Fiege of Fiege’s Farm, talking about BC Big Leaf Maple Syrup
Photo and Interview by Gayle Hurmuses, with additional questions from Tilman Hainle. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/265764859″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Growing up in BC, I always wondered… Read More »Larry Fiege of Fiege’s Farm, talking about BC Big Leaf Maple Syrup
Marilyn Venturi – Venturi-Schulze Wines & Balsamico di Cowichan Valley
Marilyn Venturi, of Venturi Schulze Vineyards in The Wine Islands, relating the story of the development of the vineyard, and their line of “Balsamico di… Read More »Marilyn Venturi – Venturi-Schulze Wines & Balsamico di Cowichan Valley