Spend more time near the water and less time in the kitchen this cottage season.

Life at the cottage can be both fun and restful. But when you are cooking in less-than-ideal conditions, it can be, well, not very relaxing. Why not let us take care of the meals so you can have more time to spend with friends and family?

Fresh entrées from our showcase are great for the first night--no need to rush, just reheat and serve. But our frozen selections are also convenient during the rest of your stay.

If you'd like some advice about stocking up the cottage with ready-to-serve meals--from pies and lasagnas to freezer-to-grill burgers--just ask!

FREE Bread and butter!

Every Friday and Saturday between now and August 30, when your purchase for the cottage totals at least $55, please ask for a free loaf of our fresh bread from the Artisan Bakery as well as a stick of our house-made Garlic butter. That will take your next cottage meal up a notch!

Vancouver Canucks coach, Alain Vigneaut, enjoys a cake from Cuisine & Passion on his 50th birthday.

Looking for an extraordinary dessert to mark that special occasion? We can help!

Our specialty cakes have been playing to rave reviews--why not let it star at your next gathering?

Next time you are in, ask us about how we might help make your celebration the best ever.

Just how good are they? When Vancouver Canucks coach Alain Vigneault celebrated his 50th birthday with one of our cakes, he was overheard to ask, "Take the Stanley Cup or have another piece of cake? That's a tough choice!"

Wait for ash to form around charcoal for best results.

A charcoal fire needs air, so when you are cooking with charcoal, it's important to keep the air flowing. If you must keep the lid closed, make sure the vents on the lid and below the grate are open, and that ash does not block the flow of air from the bottom grid.

Also, be patient. You will get a much better result if you don't start grilling until some gray ash has begun to form around the coals.

When buying charcoal, you can choose either lumps or briquettes. Lumps start as real wood that is heated to become charcoal, whereas briquettes may contain sawdust or soft wood and even binding agents, making them less pure.  

Kalamata olives must be hand-picked to avoid bruising.

At Cuisine & Passion, we are constantly looking for new ways to surprise your palate and wow your taste buds. We believe we have yet another winner in our new house-made Marinated Kalamata Olives.

Sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, chili, oregano and other ingredients make this the perfect addition to any garden party, summer barbeque or cocktail hour.

In the wings

We are also testing a new steak sauce--step aside HP! Starting with a base of balsamic glaze, this steak sauce will almost surely blow the lid off your next barbequed steak (or chicken wings or pork ribs or... just use your imagination!).

Watch for it to hit our store shelves within a week or so.

With the summer season come several other "seasons" including BBQ season, cottage season and, of course, wedding season!

If you need a caterer for your wedding rehearsal dinner, give us a call! We can't help you remember your vows, but we can help you keep everybody well fed.

Download our catering menu here.