Philosophy of Modern Natural Cuisine

 

What is Modern Natural Cuisine?

When I decided to take the helm with Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, 10 years ago, it was important to create an identity for my food. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort started out on a floating barge with a kitchen the size of a pantry station.

Soon after I started, I realized that Vancouver Island had many small organic farms producing the highest quality product that I have ever worked with. The standards set by Vancouver Island farmers easily compares to the best Europe has to offer.

To understand the passion our local producers have one only need to visit Nanoose Edibles Farm and talk to Barbara & Lorne about what was on my  menu the night before. The pride & passion that the farmers carry is easily transferable onto my plates.

I defined Modern Natural Cuisine 10 years ago as a means to create a style that was uniquely mine.

Modern – Relates to new cooking styles, with old school techniques while keeping the basics that were taught to me 25 years ago.

Natural – Relates to how the food is prepared allowing the pure natural flavors to come through in the dish.

Cuisine – Is primarily influenced by the ingredients that are available locally.

Modern Natural cuisine is an easy way to explain my philosophy of clean, simple, fresh food.

Tim May Executive Chef