Category Archives: Celebrity Chefs

In the Kitchen with Julia….And Julia’s Mom!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Teddy

Chef Julia from the UK stayed with us at the Island Estuary while visiting family in Ladysmith.  So, we donned our chef jackets and cooked together using our local ingredients to create a fun meal enjoyed by friends and neighbours. … Continue reading →

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Recharging at the Island Estuary during Final Exam Week

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Teddy

Lynda’s daughter Hilary and her two roommates – Meagan and Meghan joined us for a couple of days in between their exams to relax and bake some of their favourite treats.  So, we started with a totally decadent chocolate cake … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Style Chicken at the Island Estuary

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Teddy

Katies Chicken Compliments of eDibles Our friend Ed Matier, chef/author of “eDibles” will be conducting a special cooking course at the Island Estuary in May 2011.  He has written 3 cookbooks which are a collection of unpretentious delicious recipes that … Continue reading →

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Ed from Edibles Cookbooks Fame visiting Ladysmith

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Teddy

We had the pleasure of spending an evening with Ed Matier who resides in Toronto while he visited his brother Tom and wife Mary at their tree house in Yellowpoint.  Ed delighted us with an array of dishes taken from … Continue reading →

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Eric Pateman of Edible BC enjoying breakfast at the Island Estuary

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Teddy

Edible BC Founder/President Eric Pateman enjoys breakfast at the Island Estuary with two other guests as they prepare to embark on a gourmet culinary sea kayaking tour with Sealegs Kayaking in Ladysmith, BC.    We are minutes from Transfer Beach and … Continue reading →

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Michael Smith

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Teddy

Yes folks, he really is this tall!!!!!  I think he was being polite by not resting his beer on my head!  What a great night this was.  Michael Smith came to SAIT where I was enrolled in the Professional Cooking … Continue reading →

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