On the way home, I stopped in at Smokin’ Tuna restaurant to check on their hours.   I have B&B guests coming later this summer that I know will really love this spot!

Anyway, as I was getting the information about Smokin’ Tuna, I stopped to chat with a fishing guide who was enjoying lunch there. His charter runs out of Becher Bay Marina and he assures me that he knows how to fish in the waters off East Sooke for both salmon and halibut.

Check him out! Good Time Dave’s

We started with a glass of white wine and a house salad. The wine was chilled and the salad was amazing…..local mesclun greens with a sweet and tangy dressing.

We each chose the rack of lamb as a main course. It was a difficult decision as there were other great options but we hadn’t had rack of lamb for awhile and we love it. The lamb couldn’t have been better prepared. I like my lamb rare and Doug likes it on the well done side. We both loved ours! The lamb had a slight whole grain mustard crust with an amazing jus. Also on the plate were ratatouille style veggies and potatoes,wonderfully different and perfect with the lamb.

For dessert we shared a creme brulee with home made ice cream. There were 2 finger cookies which I didn’t get to taste but looked crispy and delicious. I love creme brulee with the crunchy topping and this was one of those. I wish I’d had room for one all to myself! But, sharing was the perfect ending to an amazing meal.

All of the food coming out of the kitchen looked just as creative, fresh and perfect. We watched chicken wings, tuna and sushi  being devoured….which we’ll look forward to on our next trip!

Thursday’s Open Mike was lots of fun, too!

Saturday’s special is Prime Rib and we’ve been assured there are other great things on the menu as well.

What’s not to like about this?? We might just go back on Saturday. And, next time I’m taking my camera. The food was just too good not to share in my blog.

PLUS, the good news is that they’ll be open until Thanksgiving. Dinner is only from Thursday to Sunday. Lunch is Wednesday to Monday……also a must do!

Personalize your own scrapbooking design

And, next up, my chocolate lilies, yellow violets and lady slippers. What’s not to love about this time of the year?

Why not make a booking for next spring?

Fawn Lilies near Race View B&B

The Fibre Art group tries to hold their show each year when the lilies are in bloom. You’ll see why, when you look at these pictures!

The show, once again, is well worth attending!

And, once you’re at the top of the ‘mountain’, someone has thoughtfully put a swing in an old oak tree. From it’s seat, you can view Victoria and Witty’s Lagoon.

old logging road near Race View B&B

The old swing

Wild Plum in Metchosin

fawn lilies,

Fawn Lilies near Race View B&B

Flowering Current near Race View B&B

flowering currant, and my absolute favorite, satinflowers.

Satinflowers near Race View B&B

Satinflowers near Race View B&B

wildflowers in Metchosin

Getting to Daffodil Hill is just a ten minute hike up the old logging roads beside my house.

naturalized daffodils on Metchosin Mountain

Metchosin in Spring

Tucker in the snow

views over Happy Valley

Here is Tucker playing in the snow….sorry about the sound!