Originally, I imagined that any cheap cut of meat cooked with the sous vide method would emerge tender and juicy after many hours. This is simply not true. I have learned that sous vide cooked meat can emerge tender, flavourful, and even medium rare but bizarrely enough […]
Author: shadymorels

Sous Vide Five Spice Pork Belly with Lime Emulsion
This dish was the result of an entire night dedicated to sous vide pork belly. Three variations were conceived based on the original base recipe, and this one emerged the unanimous favourite among the testers. It was an unforgettable experience, and I’m also grateful that I didn’t inadvertently put anyone into […]

Mayonnaise
If you’ve never made real mayonnaise before, your life is about to change. It’s actually an insult to mayonnaise that we call the store bought, processed, fallout-proof oil emulsification by the same name. Real mayonnaise is extremely easy to make after you understand the process, […]

Cod Cheeks with Sauteed Pea Greens, Wasabi Vinaigrette, and Crispy Shallot
Sometimes creativity is inspired out of a lack of choices, this is one of those cases. I had recently returned from a trip to God’s Pocket Resort, located North of Port Hardy, BC. Our fridge was nearly empty after returning, but I was keen to taste […]

The Nicaula
Who doesn’t want a cocktail named after them? Like Paula and Nicole, this cocktail is very interesting, while also sweet, balanced, and complex. Mezcal is an amazing spirit. It is the scotch of tequila, but plays a little bit more nicely when it comes to […]

Obligatory Morel Mushroom Recipe
A quick look at a dish conceived around beautiful fresh morels and one of my favourite concepts for cooking wild mushrooms.

About
Welcome to Shady Morels. What you’ll find here is the result of an obsession with creating food. Inspiration comes from local ingredients, simplicity, the west coast, and a nose-to-tail philosophy. You have to eat, so life is food. Why not live and eat well? Enjoy […]