Experience Christmas in the Similkameen Wine Region
CAWSTON – Need to escape from the Christmas commercialism and hoo-ha (as my mother would say), but still value time with family and friends? Consider creating a refreshing, new tradition.
By Erin Trainer
SUMMERLAND – Billy Boerboom’s father told him three facts about life and growing apples: “The sky is blue, the grass is green and red apples sell.” Red apples will always outsell green ones – important information if you make your living growing apples. And now, after more than 30 years of farming and horticulture experience, Billy has plenty of his own advice he’s happy to share – if you catch him at his business, the Apple Barn.
By Erin Trainer
LAKE COUNTRY – Shooting a video for an event full of local food and wine? Yes please! This weekend Erick & I captured all the sights and sounds, or should I say tastes and scents, of the 4th annual Okanagan Feast of Fields at Claremont Ranch Organics.
By Erin Trainer
SUMMERLAND - What better way to celebrate our country’s birthday than gathering with friends for an award-winning dinner prepared by Jenna Angle, Canada’s 2012 Junior Chef of the Year. And the best part – she works close to home at Local Lounge • Grille in Summerland.
SUMMERLAND – We often find inspiration in the oddest of places, and when we’re least expecting it. Jamie Ohmenzetter can attest to this. She was inspired to open Good Omens Coffee House after waking up from a deep sleep. “My story freaks people out sometimes,” she says.
By Erin Trainer
WEST KELOWNA – “Don’t panic, we have bannock!” Bannock? There’s a good chance the last time you heard that word you were a kid sitting in your social studies class, or around a campfire. Sharon Bond, the owner of Kekuli Aboriginal Café in West Kelowna, has built her brand around those childhood memories. Her restaurant is one of a handful of eateries in B.C. that serves up bannock. It’s a tasty, versatile flat bread with cultural significance, and a flavour that compliments just about anything, or satisfies as a treat on its own.
By Erin Trainer - November 28, 2011
SUMMERLAND – I’m not a food snob or connoisseur, but I am a gourmand, and I appreciate dishes that are thoughtful, tasty and made with fresh local ingredients. I also enjoy passing along great restaurant experiences to you. Last Thursday night (Nov.24), Erick and I attended the 1st Girl’s Night Out at Local Lounge Grille in Summerland. (Yes – Erick was allowed to attend and no - he didn’t have to wear a skirt!)
MANNING PARK, BC - Dave's East Gate Diner is one of those places you can easily miss as you're driving between Greater Vancouver and the Okanagan Valley. But tucked away next to a gas station along Highway #3 is a gem made in food heaven. Once you've been, you'll be saving your appetite and timing your trip around a stop at Dave's. The menu is full of classic, hearty, home-style diner favourites we all love!
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