A successful proposal at Sooke Harbour House,

Posted by on Dec 20, 2010 in Innkeepers Blog |

Marlowe and I wanted to thank Sharon, Vincent and the Pastry Chef Matthias for their extra efforts on Friday night. Marlowe was overwhelmed by dinner and the artistry of the desert course; which included an engagement ring. You made us both extremely happy and we can't thank you enough. The Harbour House and its people really are something very special. Tim P.S. Thankfully she said YES! Our pastry chef created this little treasure box when Tim ask if we could hide the ring...

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Vancouver and Vancouver Island one of the best places to live, visit us at Sooke Harbour House for a taste of Westcoast paradise!

Posted by on Dec 20, 2010 in Innkeepers Blog |

VANCOUVER AGAIN VOTED BEST CANADIAN DESTINATION BY US TRAVEL AGENTS Travel Weekly’s readers honour Vancouver for eighth consecutive year Vancouver, BC: For the eighth consecutive year, readers of the influential US travel trade publication, Travel Weekly, have named Vancouver the best destination in Canada. At their annual Readers’ Choice Awards held in New York City this week, Travel Weekly awarded Vancouver the top spot in the “Best in Destination: Canada” category. Visit...

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A new winter vegetable at Sooke Harbour House: Tuberous oxalis

Posted by on Dec 8, 2010 in Innkeepers Blog |

This beautiful tuber comes from the Andes and comes in several colours, all tasting very much alike.  It is the tuber of Oxalis tuberosa and is eaten all over the northern part of the Andes.  It is first dried to reduce the oxalis acid content, the same chemical found in spinach and lambs-quarters, and to make it sweeter. We normally roast or pickle them and then use them.  We also harvest the leaves all summer for salad; they have a similar flavour to sorrel. This is first...

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