Zara’s Italian Deli

  The best thing about living in BC is Grandville Island Market. So many unique stores under one roof that after 16 years I have been coming here, I have met some very food impassioned store owners. Loris Zara’s Italian Deli is one of my favourite shops to get good authentic Italian foods. Lots of hand crafted foods to make a meal or put together a tatsy nosh for a walk about around the island. A large selection of fresh pasta and all the acoutrements to produce first class Italian foods at home is on display daily. The staff are user friendly and will help...

Roasted Tomatoes with Chicken, Olio and ...

Roasted Tomatoes with Chicken, Olio and Garlic. The recipe itself is quite simple. It’s the ingredients that make it special Italian. You will need; 1 cut up and seared chicken breast, set a side. 1 pound of fresh sweet cherry or grape tomatoes. 2 cloves of minced garlic. 1 Tbs. of sliced Spring onions. 1 cup thick sliced mushrooms. 4 tablespoons of good olive oil. 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. 4 tablespoons of aged balsamic vinegar. 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and fresh ground pepper. 4 tablespoons of grated Reggiano Parmesan. 2 tablespoons of fresh basil and Italian...