Salted Blog

MAKE YOUR OWN TOFU

Make your own tofu? The first question most people ask is 'why bother'? Tofu is relatively cheap and readily avaible in your local supermarket. But...making it yourself using our liquid nigari coag...

Haskap Chocolate Bark

HOMEMADE RICOTTA USING NIGARI

Amp Up Your Fermentation Game with All Natural Nigari

  Seawater and the origins of lactic fermentation It's no coincidence that many lacto-fermentation recipes call for 2.5-3.5% salt concentration - the same range of salinity as the ocean. This is d...

SEA SALT AND BEET CURED SALMON

An easy recipe that uses one of the West Coast’s most revered ingredients, fresh salmon, with earthy beets and Vancouver Island Salt Sea Salt. The result is beautiful, intense, ruby-red gravlax tha...

PULLED PORK CARNITAS WITH PICKLED ONIONS

Cooked in the slow cooker for easy preparation, this tender and juicy pulled pork is served as tacos, but you can also add it to burritos, pizza, mac and cheese or pasta dishes. Of course it wouldn...

ROASTED HEIRLOOM CARROT SALAD WITH LEMON YOGURT SAUCE

This gourmet-inspired vegetarian salad makes a perfect lunch or a hearty side dish that’s both healthy and satisfying. Don’t be daunted by the ingredients list – there’s not much to do to prepare, ...

OKANAGAN STONE FRUIT SALAD

This is a fantastic starter, or a light meal on its own. This salad has caramelized grilled freestone peach with fresh cherry and heirloom tomatoes nestled on a creamy whipped ricotta, topped with...

SOFT RYE MUSTARD SALT PRETZELS

Homemade soft pretzels are a real treat, and these are a great snack on their own or as an addition to your game night munchies table. This pretzel recipe created by Chef Ashley of  Saltine Baking...

Mush Be Love

Our friends from The Acorn shares a delicious cocktail recipe: Mush Be Love. This drink hits all the right notes and makes you feel all warm and cozy during cold Canadian nights. A thoughtful cockt...