Foraging: Birch Leaves
I have a lovely birch tree in my Vancouver backyard. In the spring, I love to pick 3 new bright green leaves for my tea in the morning. The taste is very fresh and spicy, similar to a green tea and really good for you. A little lemon and honey balances the flavour nicely. Foraging…
April 29, 2014
Argentinian Chimichurri Recipe
This is the recipe I used at our Argentinian secret supper over a barbecued striploin. Our next secret supper is a South Indian vegetarian feast to balance out all the meat I ate! Enjoy the recipe, folks. – Chef Robin Ingredients Chimichurri Sauce 1/4 cup hot water 2 teaspoons dried mexican oregano (get this at…
April 22, 2014
Eat your Weeds! Bittercress
It’s Spring in Vancouver and time to start yanking those weeds. I can tell you which annoying weeds in your garden are edible in this video series on foraging in BC. I’ll start with bittercress. It’s peppery and really tasty, I use it in salads or as a spice. Foraging in Vancouver with Chef Robin…
April 10, 2014