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…

BBQ Teriyaki Pork Loin — Quick and Easy

A quick and easy dish to prep for Dinner takes little of your time and more time with your family is BBQ TERIYAKI PORK LOIN. The night or mornings before you head off to work, you can quickly place your thinly cut pork loin in a teriyaki marinade so easy to make in less then…

Winter Wild Blueberry Crumb Cake

In Canada it truly is the Great White North. Our Winters are indeed cold. So – what to do, but make a Winter Wild Blueberry Crumb Cake ! Ingredients: 2 cups Flour ( sifted ) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 soft butter 3/4 cup of sugar 1 large or 2 small eggs…

Christmas Nut Bar

Christmas Nut Bar There are a lot of Nut Bars out there, but this is NOT that kind of Nut Bar. Introducing Chef Bari’s Christmas Nut Bar. Prepare your roasted nuts first…Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Ingredients: 1/2 cup of Pecans 1/2 cup of Whole Almonds 1 teaspoon of butter 1 teaspoon of canola…

Christmas Season/ Baking Cookies/ Gifts

Christmas season is my favourite time of the year. It’s a time of celebration, and what better way to celebrate with homemade Christmas cookies, such as sugar cookies, and Ginger cookies for one. Another way to enjoy Christmas is by purchasing my themed cookbook “ Canadian Recipes of the Great White North” ; It’s a…

Christmas Gingerbread House Dough

I am so excited Christmas 2022 is just around the corner. Its always been my favourite time of the year. This year I’m going to attempt to make and build a Cathedral style Gingerbread House from scratch. It will be in four separate phases, starting with making the Christmas Gingerbread House Dough – Construction strength….

Cooking Turkey Breast for Smaller Family

This morning I had an awesome question from a dear friend from Italy. She wanted to know how to cook just the turkey breast instead of the whole bird. Awesome question V ! I noticed a lot of couples are asking this same question. Head over to your local butcher or favourite Supermarket and pick…

Make Banquet Style Turkey Stuffing

Make Banquet Style Turkey Stuffing by Chef Bari / October 2022 How to Make Banquet Roll Stuffing by Canadian Recipes of the Great White North. Chefs across North America use this well-known procedure in making turkey stuffing for Thanksgiving and Christmas Banquets. Here’s a family (smaller) version that you can make in your home for…

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…