Author Archives: Teddy

Herbed Chicken and Baked Fennel

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Teddy

We love all the guest chefs that keep showing up at the Island Estuary!!  Tonight we had the pleasure of enjoying Chef Faye’s creations.  She prepared Free Range Chicken with herbs from our garden along with baked sweet potatoes,  nutty … Continue reading →

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Veggie Loaf…. Goodness from Mother Earth

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Teddy

We enjoyed a lovely evening at the Island Estuary with Jackie and her friend Pam celebrating Jackie’s final day in her medical rotation at the Ladysmith Clinic.  Now onto the real world of residency and orthopedic surgery! Congratulations Jackie…. lots … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Chili with Spicy Potato Wedges

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Teddy

What better way to enjoy an island drizzly evening than with a bowl of vegetarian chili with spicy potato wedges. Canadian Living Vegetarian Cookbook inspired me to create my own version of this tasty dish.  We used both white and … Continue reading →

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Island Estuary Nicoise Salad

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Teddy

Island Estuary Nicoise Salad with Miner Greens Spring is “springing up” all around us here at the Island Estuary.  Our front yard is filled with these lovely “miner greens” and lots of other delicious wild edible plants.  We used this … Continue reading →

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Spice up Breakfast with Epicure

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Teddy

These three dip mixes can be mixed with mayo, sour cream or yogurt for fantastic dips or just used as  one-step-seasonings for easy healthy family meals. We used it for breakfast this morning and it was very well received by … Continue reading →

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Pork with Epicure Stampede BBQ Ribs Seasoning

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Teddy

Pork with Epicure Stampede BBQ Rib Seasoning.  So Easy and So Good!!  Simply mix the spice mixture with 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup vinegar,  1 Tbsp. brown sugar and 1/4 cup water.  Place pork roast in your slow cooker, pour … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Morels

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Teddy

This is such a simple dish to make.  We used dried morels from Untamed Feast on Vancouver Island. You can add chicken or shrimp, peppers, asparagus or whatever vegetables you have on hand.  A wee bit of cream added to … Continue reading →

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Pulled Pork for a Cozy Evening

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Teddy

Pulled Pork with Epicure Spice Mix.  So Easy and So Good!!  Simply mix the spice mixture with 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup water.  Place pork roast in your slow cooker, pour mix … Continue reading →

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Spring Salmon Curry with Daal

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Teddy

This wonderful piece of spring salmon was made more spectacular by using Daksha’s Gourmet Spices.  Simply brush 2 Tbsp. Olive oil with 4 tsp. Spicy Fish Spice and spread over the salmon – leave it to work it’s magic for … Continue reading →

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Mary Fox Pottery Annual Sale – 25% Off!

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Teddy

Mary Fox Pottery is having her annual Studio sale on Saturday and Sunday, November 5th and 6th, from 11am till 5pm. Come  see what the best dressed pottery is wearing for breakfast in 2011!! We are offering 25% off on … Continue reading →

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