Category Archives: Recipes

Everywhere we look, we see mounds of pumpkins sitting at farm market stands and local grocery stores… what better way to use up this nutritional inexpensive vegetable/fruit than in a warm comforting late fall soup.  We also have access to … Continue reading →

Fresh sockeye salmon from Port Alberni. Sockeye Salmon Cakes 1 – 2 lbs. fresh sockeye salmon – chopped fine 1 Tbsp. spice seasoning (Metropolitan Chef Salmon Rub) 2 Tbsp. dijon mustard 2 Tbsp. chopped celery 2 Tbsp. chopped green onion … Continue reading →

Salt Spring Island, a short ferry ride away from our B & B is renowned for it’s wonderful fresh mussels.  We were lucky to buy 10 lbs. of mussels from Cowichan Bay Seafood shop which sells only sustainable seafood products.  … Continue reading →

This appetizer can be served up in individual ramekins or in one larger baking dish for all to help themselves at the table. Ingredients: 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (yellow and red), halved 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 5 cloves … Continue reading →

To make this: 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar (or rice wine and white wine) 1/3 cup sesame oil 1/2 cup maple syrup 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger root 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup chopped stalks … Continue reading →

We all love pizza and who wouldn’t love it for breakfast!!  This was made with a fool proof no knead bread (recipe in our recipe section), smoked oysters because we just happened to have some on hand, tomatoes, sausage, peppers … Continue reading →

Ahhh….. freshly picked clams from Lasqueti Island (just off of Vancouver Island) steamed and served over fresh linguini.  I really don’t think life can get much better than that. This is so simple to make: In a large skillet, heat … Continue reading →

Cowichan Bay 3rd Annual Spot Prawn Festival 2011
Saturday, May 14th, – Sunday, May 15th, 
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Come to the Island Estuary and celebrate the 3rd Annual Spot Prawn Festival. During the day explore Cowichan Bay Village and … Continue reading →