Knotty Pine Express Blueberry Muffins

 The one Item that I liked  at the Knotty Pine was Blueberry Muffins and cup of fresh brewed coffee! Jill Jacques would make these seasonal  mini-muffins for the Mrs. J’s outlets. Here is a quick recipe with good tasting results! You will need; 2 1/4 cups flour 2 Tbsp baking powder 3/4 tsp bicarb soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 1 fresh egg 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 6 Tbs oil 1/1/2 cups blueberries. fresh or frozen Pre-heat oven to 400 F. Prepare 1 dozen muffin cups by greasing and flouring, or use paper liners. In a bowl or 4 cup measuring cup, stir together dry...

Strawberries Are Ready

The first crop of Baker Breeze Farms strawberries are being picked while I add this post. Rhubarb is close and should be ready by Sunday. I just got some rolled oats and almond flour. A one pot strawberry rhubarb with raw honey cooked down and spread on a crust of buttered almond flour and buttered and toasted rolled oats. Love these simple to make squares. Simple is good!

Wild Mushroom Bonanza

Wild mushroom Bonanza Living here on the west coast provides us with so many interesting places to walk and hike as well as find hidden natural sources of native herbs, berries and mushrooms. I’ve found sources of wild mushrooms sea asparagus, fiddleheads, watercress, wild berries, wild thyme, lovage and chives. My wife and I have covered a lot of ground here in BC walking, birding and checking out the flora and fauna in several different locations of this beautiful province. A neighbour who spent his whole life here in this area would tell me stories of the amount of...

Insta-Pot Orange Lemon Chicken.

Insta-Pot Orange Lemon Chicken. Set 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high sauté setting. Add canola oil and chicken, breast side down, and cook until evenly golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Using tongs, flip, and cook for an additional 4 minutes; set aside. Ingredients: Needed 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 (4-pound) whole roasting chicken 1 lemon and 1 orange halved 2 tablespoons cooking oil 3 cups good bone chicken stock...

Ceviche Lettuce Wraps

Ceviche Lettuce Wraps’ Ceviche is food dish that originated in Peru, typically made from fresh raw fish and shell fish cured in fresh citrus juices, most commonly a variety of  lemon or lime, pomegranate or mango juices and spiced with, different chili peppers or other seasonings, including chopped shallots, dill onions, salt, and coriander. Make your own flavours and enjoy the crispy goodness wrapped in some fresh organic bibb, radicchio or endive lettuce. Crisp Tacos make a nice platform to make a great snack.       Using a scallop shell and adding...