Happy Anniversary

This is a quick Blog Post — Happy 44 Anniversary Lovely Patricia 🥰 This photo was from our stay @SunscapeResorts last year — Need to make another visit to Cancun area Cheers ! Chef Bari

Camping in the Okanagan

Have you ever been camping? Most definitely! Brought up in the Vernon, BC I was lucky to be living within the rich fertile region of the Okanagan Valley in south-central British Columbia, Canada. The region is diverse in lakes, rolling hills to mountain peaks throughout the 180 km of farm land boasting 86 percent of…

Marcus Anthony

What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? My middle names are related to my ancestor bloodline of Marcus Antonius. We all know the tragic ending with Antony and Cleopatra ; however , what you most probably didn’t realize, my family’s bloodline is related to the great Roman General, who was also…

Biography of Chef Bari

If there was a biography about you, what would the title be? Chef Bari came from humble beginnings. Being raised by his mom, he spent most of his time in his grandfather’s kitchen, cooking up authentic Italian dishes from his grandfather’s homeland, Corropoli, within the Abruzzo Region of Italy. Grandpa Tony Varze taught his grandson…

Brand New Theme for Chef Bari

Good Evening to all my Foodies, Chef Mode and Recipe Followers! I’m super excited to introduce my new WordPress Theme for Chef Bari. It’s my hope you’ll find the new Theme easier to navigate and have fun searching for all the tasty recipes I have in store for you. With that note — you can…

Smoked Salmon Breakfast

Good Morning— Chef Bari here . Another healthy easy meal edition to prepare. This morning I made myself an easy healthy breakfast anyone can make; smoked salmon w/ light cream cheese on English Muffins, capers, fresh chopped onions and squeezed fresh lemon and garnish on top. Please Note : Capers, cream cheese and fresh sweet…

Fresh Lobster Neptune

Hi Guys ! Chef Bari here — my weekend recipe is fresh Lobster Neptune. We had the opportunity to visit Nova Scotia this August 2022 ; what an amazing adventure travelling through the Canadian Province of Nova Scotia. A six hour flight to Halifax, a night over to recoup and then off on a road…

BBQ TOMAHAWK STEAKS

BBQ Tomahawk Steaks w/ Smoker BBQ Hey Guys ! Chef Bari here. Just came back from a wonderful trip to Yarmouth Nova Scotia. First timer visiting Eastern Canada, and I must say, the Canadian Acadian Culture in Nova Scotia is indeed a plus. We had the opportunity to visit the Historic Acadian Village in southern…

Traditional Pizza and Pasta Types

Ever since I can remember, my Grandpa Tony Varze (born in the Abruzzo Region of Southern Italy) taught me the traditional Italian cuisine. Pizza wasn’t any different. Most specifically how Pizza toppings are so different then North American Pizza. Authentic Pizza Dough Recipe— Click Here Grandpa Tony taught me these classics : 1. Margherita Pizza…

Medals and Accomplishments – Chef Bari

CHEF BARI PERSONAL RESUME —- Thank you for stopping by and your interest in Chef Bari. I’m retired from the hospitality field, however I had a full filled career as an certified Red Seal Executive to Personal Chef working at the finest Resort Hotels and Private Clubs across Alberta and British Columbia for 20 years….