Time to dine with others again.

Cooking For Others Again April showers bring May flowers, right? Can we all agree that there has never been a month like April in our lifetime? It felt like massive showers and never ending bad weather keeping us inside and away from the things we love. May 1st I...

Pinene

Pinene Have you ever recognized one of the most common smells from household cleaners is Pine? The aroma puts the mind at ease with its natural outdoorsy scent and indicates that the room you’re in has recently been cleaned. That right there is an example of a terpene...

Limonene

Limonene Nothing like the beautiful smell of a fresh cannabis flower bursting with citrus aroma, am I right? A flower covered in trichomes that is sticky and aromatic is always the first domino to fall when considering what kind of dish I’m looking to create. Lemons,...
Introduction to Terpenes

Introduction to Terpenes

When I first learned about terpenes, it was from another Chef who lived in California. He was talking about these magical compounds found in cannabis that were responsible for its beautiful aroma and flavors. It was so intriguing to learn that terpenes were not only...
Beastie Boys Bring Hope

Beastie Boys Bring Hope

Cooking With The Nomad Cook When my 14 day isolation period was over I left the Elements AirBnb rental in Campbell River and headed south to British Columbia’s capital, Victoria. I rented a loft in the city and set up shop for the next two weeks, stocking the kitchen...