Peach Shortcake. Local peaches sweetened with a little sugar and served over shortcakes topped with fresh whipped cream.

Walnut “Butter” Tart. Butter tarts are a Canadian treat.

Classic Blueberry Pie. Local Vancouver Island blueberries.

Tomatoes, picked from my own garden. This one is a Heirloom – Black Krim. Dark red and very sweet.

Fresh local blueberries cooked just long enough to make a sauce. Perfect topping for pancakes.

Blueberry Muffins made with local Cowichan Valley blueberries.

A favourite cake I’ve been making since 1983. A Canadian Living Magazine recipe. Simple and delicious.

Lasagna made without Pasta. Layered with zucchini, meat sauce, ricotta, parmesan, and topped with bechamel.

Plum Jam seasoned with vanilla and cinnamon.

Fresh local garlic from the Cowichan Valley. Susan Delafield variety, big and beautiful.

Double Baked Potatoes. Mashed with butter, sour cream and chives and topped with old white cheddar.

Roasted Red Pepper. Blackened on gas grill.

Blueberry Scones, a favorite breakfast treat.

Toasted homemade French Bread. Lots of nooks and crannies for the butter to seep into.

Raspberry Pie. First pie of the season made with local raspberries.

Roasted tomatoes. Seasoned with herbs and garlic and drizzled with olive oil.

Pictorial. How to Make Gravy. Simple instructions along with pictures.

A chocolate loaf cake with a cream cheese filling.

Pork Garlic and Basil Meatball sandwich with fried onions and peppers.. Crusty bun made from a baguette.

These blueberry squares are delicious and a perfect way to use local blueberries.

Simple buttermilk cake topped with a caramel glaze.

Jacques Pepin’s recipe for Chicken Liver Pate. Rich, Smooth and decadent.