chicken pistachio curry

Use fresh bright green pistachios as they give the dish a great vibrant green color.  They are a hassle to peel but it’s worth it. 4 chicken breasts *You can use any chicken you like, legs thigh whatever. Cubed breast meat or whole breasts are fine as well. *It is best if you have clarified [...]

market time on salt spring

Every Saturday from April to October, rain or shine, Salt Spring growers, artists, artisans and bakers gather in the park in the heart of the main village to sell their products.  It’s a weekly event enjoyed by locals and visitors in equal measure. The products for sale are as varied, eclectic and exceptional as the [...]

thanks for your feedback

Our comment box was stuffed with comments after our recent menu change. We appreciate your enthusiasm! We really believe that your constructive comments are so important. They keep us on our toes. We changed our menus a few weeks ago. Lots of you were unhappy with some of the changes. We’re going to work hard [...]

chipotle espresso bqq sauce

This is one of our well loved recipes.  We use it on our ribs and on the yam quesadilla.   It is a great sauce for sandwiches, meat and grilled.  Enjoy! 2 cans diced tomatoes (large size, good quality) 1 can tomato paste 1/2 container of molasses (we use Crosby’s family cooking molasses 675 gr tetra) [...]

easter brunch menu

bagel & lox house made bagel with cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers and shaved red onion |9 deluxe croque madame egg dipped grilled sourdough bread stuffed with dijon mustard, blackforest ham, artisan lettuce & farm fried egg and then topped with homemade hollandaise -served with your choice of soup, green salad or asian slaw. |14 [...]

blossom festival menu

Three Courses   $38 Served from 5pm-9pm April 8th, 9th and 10th in celebration of the Salt Spring Island Blossom Festival.  Ten percent of of the sales from this menu will be donated to the Salt Spring Japanese Garden Society. starter spinach salad with roasted tomato, Salt Spring Island goat cheese, hard boiled farm fresh eggs [...]

beaver point flicks

Beaver Point Flicks – Pizza and Film Night The Edge of Eden: Living with the Grizzlies Tuesday February 10th at 6pm. The Film Festival Festival is taking its show on the road -as far as Beaver Point Hall, anyway.  In the film, The Edge of Eden, Charlie Russell rescues orphaned bears from a Russian zoo [...]

valentine’s day menu

Valentine’s Day Menu 3 courses for $35 (includes glass of champagne) regular menu also available starters watercress & grilled pear salad with crumbled blue cheese, dried cranberries, pecans & mustard dressing spinach & riccotta cannelloni with house made tomato, bechamel sauce & cheddar monterey jack cheese avocado stuffed with chili prawn sofritto, chipotle mayonaise & cilantro [...]

refried black beans

Saturdays are Mexican night at Rock Salt.  Refried beans are a Mexican staple and are really simple to make. Enjoy! Saute in heavy bottom pan: 3 strips bacon Then add and continue to saute until onions are translucent: 1/2 onion -mince 2 cloves of garlic – minced Then add and boil for a few minutes: [...]

tribute to Sher

December 31st – We are very sad to report that Sher Carnegie passed away last night.  Her friends got a few calls last night from the hospital saying she was not doing good, and then a call from her doctor this morning saying she had passed away.  They figure she had some sort of secondary [...]

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