Nasturtium Capers

If you grew nasturtiums in your garden this year, then you probably have some seeds. Instead of tossing them away or saving them for next year, make some capers. It is a great way to store them and adds a nice zesty bite to your dishes. You will need to start collecting them when before…

Blackberry Syrup Shave Ice

This summer we purchased a shave ice machine and then our imagination went wild! Here is a delicious and simple blackberry syrup that can be used for topping your shave ice. Put 3/4 cup water and 1 cup of blackberry into a blender. Blend. Place blended blackberry juice into a saucepan. Add 1 cup of…

Ginger Bug Candy

When you are making homemade ginger beer, you end up with a lot of excess ginger in your ginger beer that usually gets tossed out. Here is a simple thing you can do with all your left over ginger from making ginger beer. It is a simple tasty way to make a sweet snack and…

Pickled Sea Asparagus

Sea asparagus is a succulent that lives in coastal areas in BC. Sometimes it is called samphire, pickleweed, sea beans or crow’s feet. These succulents are pretty tasty and have a briny flavour. They are great as part of a salad or pan fried in butter. If you have too much of it, you can…