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The importance of local sustainability...
Local Market Shop What's it worth to you? With the never ending uncertainty in todays cost of living landscape there has never been a...

Luke Griffin
Mar 82 min read
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New things...try them...
Lamb Belly + Lamb Leg With the ever increasing costs of groceries and incoming tariffs from our neighbours' we've been working on some...

Luke Griffin
Feb 151 min read
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Bringing home a bit of ITALY...
OMG...What a great trip. We recently went to Italy to find some inspiration for this years holiday menus and did we ever bring some back...

Luke Griffin
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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Summer Harvest...09|13|24...save the date
It's here! Our next po-up is scheduled for September 13, 2024. With only a limited number of tickets available be sure to get yours. ...

Luke Griffin
Jul 11, 20241 min read
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What a Fun Event!
November 30 Through December 02 2023 was soooo much fun. We were able to secure a beautiful Air B and B right on the ocean in Ladysmith,...

Luke Griffin
Dec 7, 20231 min read
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Our Holiday Pop-Up Is Approaching!
I've never been more excited then when taking a big swing! This year we have secured one of the most beautiful locations in our area...

Luke Griffin
Oct 20, 20231 min read
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A New Season Of Ingredients
FALL IS HERE! One my favourite times of the year is upon us now. It brings back many great childhood memories. From where we grew up,...

Luke Griffin
Sep 25, 20231 min read
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Feeling the love...
I have had the ability to take on some new projects within the scope of my experience over the last couple of weeks and wanted to share...

Luke Griffin
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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Best Growing Season In Canada! (in my opinion)
I always get excited when the air changes and you can smell spring around the corner....It usually means some of the best Canadian...

Luke Griffin
Jun 20, 20231 min read
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Staying Inspired!
As a Chef, finding and staying inspired can be a big part of the fun! Finding inspiration in our daily lives no matter what we do can...

Luke Griffin
Apr 30, 20231 min read
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Local radio! CHLY 101.7
Lets talk supporting local and sustainability! Nanaimo (well pretty much central to south Vancouver island) has an amazing growing...

Luke Griffin
Apr 1, 20231 min read
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Why can't the VEGETABLE be the centre of the plate???
Carrots you say? OK! In a world that has become very meat focused, we have begun (over the last 5-8 years) to see many Chefs (myself...

Luke Griffin
Mar 28, 20231 min read
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A trip to remember!!!
Paris....an actual dream come true! Ever since I was a young chef I have always wanted to go to Paris and learn the "French"...
Luke Griffin
Mar 23, 20231 min read
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