Summer is fleeting so when the sun is sizzling my skin and I’m wiping the sweat from my brow rather than complain I’m open to cooling suggestions. One welcome recommendation this year comes from the iconic Italian aperitif Aperol in the form of its Aperol Spritz cocktail. Festive with its bright orange colour, the Aperol … Read more
September 11 to 13, 2015 in Kelowna – Early Bird Rate to July 31 Let’s get this out of the way at the outset: I am an Okanagan Food and Wine Writers Workshop (OFWWW) junkie! When I first returned to Penticton in 2009, I heard about the inaugural OFWWW too late to enrol in the … Read more
Korean Galbi ‘Dog’ Chef Alex Chen Ingredients: 200g Beef short rib, 1 inch dice 100g beef fat, 1/2 inch dice 1/5 of an Granny Smith apple, do not peel 1/8 of an Asian pear, do not peel 1 tsp peeled ginger, peel 3 Tbs green onion, finely chop 1 Tbs chopped garlic, finely … Read more
I just got back from a quick trip to the south Okanagan where I had the chance to stop in to one of my favourite wineries, La Stella. This Tuscan inspired winery is beautifully situated along the northern shore of Osoyoos Lake. With four hundred feet of apricot tree-lined shoreline, it is not uncommon … Read more
The “lucky tiger” eatery by Le Tigre food truck’s duo official grand opening on July 24th Le Tigre food truck owners Clement Chan and Steve Kuan officially marks their new territory at 958 Main Street on July 24, 2015 with the grand opening of Torafuku (Japanese for lucky tiger). The 2,200 square feet, … Read more
This Canadian based, family owned restaurant group has been supporting local craft breweries for over 30 years Earls Kitchen + Bar is pleased to announce Central City Brewing, best known for their “Red Racer” beers, as the newest brewery to take over brewing the restaurants ‘ historic “Rhino” house beer in BC, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, … Read more
Escape Rooms are a fun and exciting group activity, but what happens when you’re the only one from your group of friends who wants to play? Singles Night at Smartypantz Escape Rooms is what happens. Starting on August 1st and continuing on the first Tuesday of every month, Smartpantz will be inviting teamless players to … Read more
The first home carbonation system to infuse real, natural ingredients in one bottle This summer, people can now take their barbeque and cocktail party to a whole new level. Bonne O‘s home carbonation system creates fun, innovative and healthy beverages made with real natural ingredients. Watch as the ingredients dance in the sealed bottle while being … Read more
Wine Pairing suggestion for Summer Pea Salad courtesy of Hao-Yang Wang Our Summer Pea Salad at Grapes & Soda was inspired by the Sauvignon Blanc grape. In the restaurant, we pair it with the Clos Roche Sauvignon Blanc No. 5 Touraine ’12 — a natural and organic wine from Loire, France — however, there … Read more
Summer Pea Salad with Creamed Goats Cheese, Sprouted Wheat Berries and Lemon Dressing Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup shelled Green Peas 2 cups Snow Peas 2 cups Snap Peas ¼ cup Raw Wheat Berries (we use GRAIN) ½ cup soft Goats Cheese/Chevre (may substitute for cream cheese or Boursin Cheese) ¼ cup Goats/Cow Milk 2 … Read more