by Coast Mountain Expeditions | Dec 21, 2023 | General News
Dear Friends, Time moves us forward and it’s been another busy year at our Read Island homestead! We are at the 43-year mark, best part of a lifetime, though not long in the grand scheme of things. We notice changes in the forest and Nature’s regenerative powers – but...
by Coast Mountain Expeditions | Dec 21, 2023 | General News
Holiday Orange Bread This recipe is from Lannie’s mom. Slightly adapted, it’s a Christmas tradition that we’re happy to share! 2 organic oranges ½ cup oil 1 ½ cups sugar 2 eggs 2 cups chopped...
by Coast Mountain Expeditions | Apr 23, 2023 | General News
Springtime Rhubarb & Carrot Cake From the Coast Mountain Kitchen When the rhubarb pokes up in early Spring, it quickly becomes a challenge to use it fast enough! This is a yummy twist on our cake recipe that sometimes includes other fruits (and even hides...
by Coast Mountain Expeditions | Dec 15, 2022 | General News
Bûche de Noël The Yule Log Cake is a French Canadian tradition celebrating the special log that families burn at Christmas time to welcome good luck and the new year ahead. The cake is earthy and decadent – and imaginative: when its time to decorate, invite your...
by Coast Mountain Expeditions | Dec 15, 2022 | General News
December 2022 – a note from Lannie & Ralph Dear Friends, Here is another update from the homestead home-front, life behind the scenes at CME! We are well, busy, happy, challenged, and glad to be island dwellers on this beautiful wild coast. As the years roll...
by Coast Mountain Expeditions | Dec 21, 2021 | General News
Lannie’s Legendary Holiday Stollen Recipe Ingredients 2 cups rich milk, warmed slightly 1 T granulated baking yeast 1 lemon, finely grated zest 1½ c. raisins, soaked in: ¼ c brandy or lemon juice 2/3 c. sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cardamom 1 tsp almond extract...
